SUBARU OUTBACK Solo Car Camping / Keeping it Simple / Car Camping / Yakima Slim Shady Awning

Hello everyone,
Welcome to Chasing Adventures, and thank you for joining us on our camping adventure.
I found this cozy spot last time I was exploring the area and wanted to car camp there, so today, I am packing lightly compared to our usual camping trips to show that you don’t need a fancy tent to have a great camping experience. And since we’ll be sleeping in the car, I got TomShoos air mattress with a built-in pillow. And these types of mattresses are becoming pretty popular, so I wanted to find out what it’s all about. Also, I got a new electric heated jacket from Ihood that I’ll be testing out to see if it keeps me warm, so please sit back, relax, and enjoy today's camping trip with us.
#ihood #tomshoo #solocamping #campingwithdogs
Camping Gears:
iHood Heated Jacket : ihoodwarm.com or amzn.to/48iZxAc
TomShoo Sleeping Pad : amzn.to/3sZh3t3
TomShoo Titanium Pot : amzn.to/3ratwd7
TomShoo Bag : amzn.to/48irA2L
KingCamp Dog Bed : amzn.to/45tUYkN
Flextail Tiny Repel : tinyurl.com/42...
(Use discount code "ChasingADV15" for 15% off)
RTIC 40 Can Soft Cooler : tinyurl.com/2f...
Amazon Camping Gear : www.amazon.com...
Subaru Outback Wilderness Mods:
Amazon Part List : www.amazon.com...
Non Amazon:
​- LP Aventure LP1 17x7.5 20mm Offset : tinyurl.com/mu...
- Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT 245/65/17 : tinyurl.com/3r...
- LP Aventure Ditch Light Brackets : tinyurl.com/4a...
- Novsight 2 Inch LED Spot Pod Ditch Light : tinyurl.com/z2...
- Novsight 3 Inch LED Flood Pod Ditch Light : tinyurl.com/4w...
(Use "CHASINGADV20" Discount Code for 20% off at Novsight)
- AUXBEAM 7" LED Lights : tinyurl.com/y5...
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- Thule Wing Edge Roofbar : tinyurl.com/37...
- Orbis Overlanding Rack Wing and Molle Panel : tinyurl.com/mw...
(Use "CHASINGADVENTURES" Discount Code for 5% off at Orbis Overlanding)
​- Rotopax 1.75 Fuel Containers : rotopax.com/bl...
- Gorilla Clamps : gorillaclamp.com/
- Her Necklace : / hernecklace.today
- SMK Fabrication mount : tinyurl.com/4c...
- Screen ProTech : screenprotech....
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Camping : tinyurl.com/2p...
Subaru Outback Wilderness : tinyurl.com/yh...
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[@matthewbower2141]

I went through a divorce a couple years ago and am about to go through another difficult breakup. I've been dreaming of moving from NYC to Pheonix or California, getting a Subaru, and exploring the West/Southwest for years now. Your channel has been a huge inspiration and I think I need to pull the trigger and make it happen. Living in NYC can be so depressing.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hi Matthew! I am sorry to hear you are going through tough times. Sounds like we have lots in common as I've been through a divorce and very harsh breakup. the only thing that really helped me was when I was out in the nature alone and really thought about the past and the future. I know its really tuff right now but you just gotta keep your head up and soon you will realize it was all for the better. and sometimes, making the big move is the best thing for you. it was best thing for me when I moved to WA from CA. I really hope you can find inner peace and happiness with whatever you decided to do!! no one else can do that expect for you.

[@Mirmalicious]

I moved from NY to AZ after a huge breakup. Drove cross country and everything. Best thing I ever did too. Now I have my Subie, my husband and our two dogs. Life is good. Keep your head up and your heart open, friend. Best of luck and safe travels!

[@jokomoto2]

Car camping and still made kimchi fried rice. Amazing!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you for joining our camping adventure!

[@lmoree00]

This is the life. Pup is enjoying himself too 🖤

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Pepper loves camping with daddy~ thanks for joining us.

[@msbethmildhyperbaricoxygen6392]

Great video We get great info from your videos

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you for joining our camping adventures!

[@Jaypher]

Pepper is just living the life!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

It's the last thing I could do for him! It's nothing to compare to the unconditional loyalty and love he gives me.~ 🐕

[@wesleygriffin2701]

Man…you put the gourmet into outdoor cooking. When I used to climb the peaks of the Catskills and the Adirondacks in NY and the high peaks of New Hampshire, we ate freeze dried food and oatmeal. I love your videos. What a great camping partner Pepper is. Truly man’s best friend. You should publish an outdoor camping recipe book. Kimchi is the best. Be well..be safe. Keep posting great videos.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hi Weasley, 👋 thanks for your kind comments! And if I'd hike like you, I would carry freeze dried food as well. 😆 I guess this is the benefit of car camping~

[@wholoveskjs]

fantastic, I am hungry now. Pepper is a good dog with energy to match yours.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

haha, Thanks~ Pepper is the best companion

[@lennygarrison6836]

Your setup is legit bro! And that electric jacket is sick! Pepper is a cute pupper too!! Enjoying your videos man! Also, the fried rice with the pork belly looked absolutely delicious!!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you very much for your lovely comment! We appreciate it~ 🙏 🙌

[@markevans506]

I’m guessing from the food you are of Korean decent? My experience with this nations food is one of awe!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hi Mark, Yes, I am. Kimchi goes well with everything ~

[@fiddlestickzmuzik]

Couple of things, obviously you enjoy what you do, you could easily do all that at home, but do you ever go out and walk the trails or look up at the night sky or go climbing, check out scenery, take photos or throw sticks for the dog etc ? what about toilet, most campers never show us how you do the whole toilet thing, do you have a portable toilet or composting toilet or ? The camp store near where you live must love it when you walk in, you have all the latest gadgets ..😀

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thanks for your comment and I hardly take walks/hikes. I camp to just get away from all the city noise and daily stressful life. just sitting in solitude is a stress release for me. and my dog doesn't play fetch either.. LOL I have a portable toilet and I will make sure to show it on my next video. and most camping gear is from Amazon~ no special treatment there.. :(

[@hadynmcloughlin4661]

As always an inspiring little trip with a great setup. Thanks for sharing your adventures and nice to see you dont need thousands of dollars of kit to make a camp. My camping trip is coming up and preparing supplies

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you 😊 I am a Camp Gear Junkie but yes, sometimes simplicity is the way~ Have a wonderful time!

[@bluewaterbrehm6557]

Thanks!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

❤❤ thank you very much!! I really appreciate it~~ 😊

[@helenlss9395]

I enjoy ASMR-style videos,because they're particularly soothing! Recently, I recommended your videos to my collaborator, and he found them very informative!Great job!👍

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

aw. thank you, Helen!! I appreciate it~

[@jiniefox6126]

That was so sweet when you kissed the puppa.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

❤️ his my boy~

[@andrewmena3118]

I LOVE UDON!!!! UDON FOR LIFE!!!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Haha, they are good!! 👍 👍

[@sigmazerofive]

All the stuff you cook looks amazing!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you 😋

[@johnq6123]

Your camp gear is GOALS... When I grow up I want a set up like yours, LOL. I'm barely even a NOOB (mostly testing out things in the driveway 1st) so budget gear until I'm in need of the good stuff

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you! I appreciate that! 🙏

[@jerjer7154]

Excellent video! I really love meal time in your videos, it always looks amazing! I'm curious about the noodles I see you eating.. what are they and what is your favourite instant noodle?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thanks and it was simple Udon noodles and my favorite instant noodle has to be ramen~

[@tonymolina7744]

Another great video. And what a beautiful site you found. Food was yummy looking. I live in North Jersey and the town adjacent to mine is Palisades Park which is heavily populated with Korean folks. Very much a fan of Korean food for sure. Thank you Bryan. 😊

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you!! Exploring around definitely pays out. I better check out palisades Park when I visit the East Coast.

[@PNWSubaruAdventures]

I just bought an awning! Very exited! Lots of new stuff coming. We gotta go camp soon bro😊💛🖤💛🖤

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

That's awesome. Which awning did you get?

[@PNWSubaruAdventures]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO Vevor 6.2/8.2

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@PNWSubaruAdventures nice! I love Vevor products. can't go wrong with the price

[@goodgoodpoker]

That setup is sick!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you 😊

[@liveinsea1]

great video! I searched up your Naturehike propane stove online but could not find it. would you please tell me the brand name of it?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I bought it from Aliexpress. and search for Naturehike stove

[@liveinsea1]

thanks @@ChasingAdventuresCO

[@jamesblake2054]

Exped makes an excellent sleeping pad. Memory foam air pad, isn’t noisy at all, super comfortable, perfect size for the Outback. You have some really cool gear, love the videos.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you for joining our camping adventure and for your recommendation.

[@julielacroix6031]

Would love to know about your fire pit model

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@julielacroix6031 the stove is by Naturehike but it is not available in the States. but FireMaple has a very similar stove firemaplegear.com/collections/2024-remote-stove/products/fms-108-gas-stove and you can use my discount code "ChasingADV10" for 10% off

[@itsaboutfam]

Love your videos man👍

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you! I appreciate it~

[@spencerboaz2385]

I bought my 24 Outback with camping in mind . When I camp I try to bring instant food that I just heat up . I bought a tent that fits over the rear hatch , keeps the bugs out and still get good wind flow. I saw your hammer a must for driving stakes . Lowes has a Kobalt hatchet for under $20 that has a flat back I also split wood with it by batoning the sharp side with a heavy piece of wood , safer than using it like an axe . You have a great setup , giving me some points I might change like instant coffee , just ain't the same lol . Got brave and took my Outback through some really bad holes getting down to the river , you know wheels in the air deep and mud took it like a champ . Great video . Bless yah .

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

That sounds like a great time! And a good hammer is a must for staking down tents and guy lines! Be safe and have fun out on the trails!! See you~

[@RichardTheWizard]

Mini Schnauzers are such great dogs.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Aren't they? And his a schnoodle which make him better~ 😆

[@jiggz28]

As always, a great video!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

As always, thank you for joining us! 🙏

[@TX_TANK]

Great video brother! I see you went with the Gorilla locks on the RotoPax, great purchase bro, mine are awesome too! 🤙

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

It was long overdue, and I didn't want to push my luck any longer. 😆 few bucks for peace of mind.

[@labcat647]

Poor sad Pepper… you enjoyed all that delicious food and he only got kibble.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I can't and shouldnt feed him fried kimchi right?? LOL no but he gets the best dog food and his favorite treats mixed with it. but thanks for your concern.

[@ontheroad684]

That kimchi is it!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Haha. Hit the spot!!

[@WanderingHomestead]

I really appreciate you putting the links to your gear. Thank you

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you for joining us and glad I could help out~! be safe and enjoy the outdoors~

[@SeaOfLuv]

same here.

[@Bandit45-yu7ue]

Where did you purchase the side panel that holding your fuel up? Recently purchased a forester and would love to have that on mine also!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5S6mn-gaZeCetE here you go. I have list of all my mods in the description with a discount code.

[@mikeander-qk9td]

Hi! Thanks for sharing your adventures and set-ups. Would it be possible for you to show how you did your front rally bumper? (Where you put your front spots 😅). Thanks

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you for joining us! And the front light bar is something I made from aluminum bar from local hardware store. I kind of go through the details on this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5eYdqFpiJ2Dbqcsi=qegW37vh3LRp014B

[@tomgeezer2342]

Very nice

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you! 😊

[@wesgriffin5631]

Gotta to tell ya, every time I watch your videos. I get hungry. So, what do I do? Go to my fridge get my kimchi add some rice and make kimchi fried rice. 😊

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Hahaha nice! Glad you got kimchi. Next time try adding spam to your kimchi fried rice! Gonna love it!

[@mengopidirumah]

I saw lot of my friends when entering the camping glamming activities, the weights drastically up and up. Haha 😄

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@mengopidirumah hahaha count me in!

[@supperfit]

Great video what’s that stove called it looks great

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you and the stove is by Naturehike

[@joshuarivera3617]

Your videos are awesome . I have a 2024 Subaru Outback W and am already doing so much to it. Hope to meet up with fellow subie owners

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you! Congratulations on you purchase. Check out Facebook groups for local subaru owners and meet ups

[@donnysarvis]

Im always wanting to try your food!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

haha, Try it~ it's pretty simple to make~

[@SeaOfLuv]

Jacket looks interesting.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

it's pretty cool! kept me very warm

[@brandonporter4227]

I've never understood the car tent camping, like attaching a tent to the back of your car. If you're going to go to the trouble of setting up what is basiclly a tent or a screen house, just setup a tent or screen house. The awning on the other hand is super simple and can certainly be useful if it's raining out and to give you some shade. I just got my 2024 OBW last week and am looking at crossbars for the rack. I'm thinking of going with some slightly longer ones and attach the awning just outside the rails so the car doesn't take up so much real estate under it. Not sure if it would work, but seems like you lose a good foot or two under your awning. Thoughts?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I was thinking that too and I do loose about 10 inches of coverage but if I mount them how you are thinking of doing, the only issues I might run into is that, if it's raining, it might rain through the space between the car and the awning if you have it further out. 🤔 plus, I don't like having things overhang further out. Just my thoughts. I am going to try out a new setup with some tarps and making an awning room so that I am covered when it rains. And I'll make a video of it soon.

[@igortodorovic6463]

Love the videos! Have you ever encountered a threat from wild animals ?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you! and actually, I have. one time, I had a black bear come to my camp and he/she ate an apple out of my cooler. LOL luckily, we were on a roof top tent so didn't bother us but still it was pretty scary thought.

[@igortodorovic6463]

@ChasingAdventuresCO oh damnnnnn!!!! 😬😖 I'd be pretty scared. Like I said I love your content! It's the type of stuff I can watch over and over again even if I already watched the video once haha love it ! I always laugh at the first bite of the food expression. So funny but I can almost taste how good it is haha cheers dude!!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@igortodorovic6463 Thank you so much for your support! Also, I am getting feedback from the viewers. since I also make non-camping-related videos and I was wondering if you think it's a good idea to make a separate channel just for silent camping. your feedback is much appreciated.

[@changandy]

What size widesea pot do you have? Looks like a good size. Thanks!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

That is a 1300ml pot I got from Aliexpress, but I found a similar one on Amazon, which you can find it in the link in the video description 😀

[@LaurenceMSchwarz]

Y’know? I noticed your haircut, and a ruck in one of the other video’s. Then when you said you were in Pierce County it occurred to me that you might be at JBLM. Are you one of our service members?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Haha, great observation, and i do appreciate their service to keep our freedom, but no, I am not. Just love the attire of a service members.

[@dociogarcia2582]

I come for Pepper

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

and he loves it~~!

[@QuantumMuch]

What food did you all make in this video? I’m really interested if anyone knows

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I made Udon and tteokguk

[@Alaska610ish]

I really think you need more external lights.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Haha, you don't say

[@FunkySpunky91]

Hey What camp stove are you using for this vid? I didn't see it in your amazon list lol. I think I'd want to get one

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Oh that's by Naturehike. It's not sold on Amazon. Only Aliexpress

[@FunkySpunky91]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO awesome thanks man!

[@MechayaAlta]

What breed is your dog? Our schnoodle looks exactly like your dog.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

his also a Schnoodle~

[@gwangwoojung5977]

장소가 어디 입니까.. 한번쯤 그쪽으로 가고 싶군요. 여기는 버지니아 입니다.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

안녕하세요. 여기는 와싱턴 주에요

[@Sampson_503]

This is how I camp in my forester wilderness, make sure you put a carabiner clip in your tail gate so your battery don’t die. 🤙

[@jjlovelord]

Is forest length long enough for adult I'm 5'9 to sleep in ?

[@Sampson_503]

@@jjlovelord yes I’m 5”10. Works great and the pandemic roof is awesome to look at the stars.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Nice! And I do the key trick. Same concept as a carabiner, but with a key, so nothing is hanging from it.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Must be nice to have a panoramic roof!!

[@Sampson_503]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO have you shared this key in a video or have a link?

[@MykeysLifestyleReviews]

Is your outback lifted or stock height?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

its stock height~

[@w1llz]

Your OBW is sick!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you!

[@vladcooks]

Go Go Gadgets

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

😄 🤣

[@kasic4419]

Now I want a Subaru. 😄

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

should get one!

[@MegabyteMCMXCI]

What is the tripod u use to hang your KLARUS CL2?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

basic lighting tripod I had at home amzn.to/4a0jMCo

[@MegabyteMCMXCI]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO thank you so much

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@MegabyteMCMXCI anytime!

[@stevec2665]

Can I ask what state you are in? It reminds me of the Northeast.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I am in Northwest

[@stevec2665]

Thanks, and good videos by the way.@@ChasingAdventuresCO

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@stevec2665 thank you!

[@rjbiii]

What's the max height you think that could sleep in a subaru outback?

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I am about 5'8" and I have few more inches so comfortably? probably max under 6 foot

[@rjbiii]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO thank you!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Anytime!!

[@CN017]

This Video looks like Teleshopping

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

link to all my camping gear is in the video description if you are interested. ;)

[@cloudoftime]

Keeping it simple?! LMAO. $150,000 later, glamping with every new tech gadget available is keeping it simple now I guess.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

I wish I had 150,000 to spend LOL

[@cloudoftime]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO Sure, it's a slight exaggeration. But, I mean, between the $45,000 car with like +$5,000 in upgrades, with every new camping gadget you can pick up, it's not keeping it simple or cheap. You even have a one-button-press water filtration bottle for water you are boiling. You do you. All cool stuff. Just different perspectives of simplicity.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@cloudoftime I see what you mean and if you compare it to my other camping videos, this setup was "keeping it simple" LOL, and I never said cheap~ but thanks for joining our camping adventure.

[@cloudoftime]

@@ChasingAdventuresCO You definitely did not say cheap. I wasn't intending to apply that to you, I added that supplementally. However, something being expensive does complicate things, so it could be applied in one context of the concept "simple." I really like watching what you've done with the OBW though. You set an example for all of us and make good videos.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

@@cloudoftime Thanks!! I appreciate it

[@Soulriderpowder]

U need to quit camping. Making too complicated

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thanks for your input and I did change it up to NO TALKING starting this year.

[@trickydick9610]

I loved the video, i keep looking to lift a Forester and outland it ✌️

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you and you should!

[@thepaperstaggering]

Takuan and udon. That’s good grub.

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

For sure~ thanks

[@AlexandreAubrey]

I love watching many different camping channels and seeing just how differently people approach it. Some channels I watch they go out on foot or in a canoe and don't bring more than they can fit in their backpacks and spend a few days in the wilderness. Some go out in their cars for an overnighter, park next to a fire pit and use propane for everything... including the campfire XD All good ways to enjoy the outdoors and it's given me ideas on things I'd like to try out. Keep the good videos coming!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thanks! And those backpackers are something else!! It's too extreme for me. Lol. I love to drive out to the woods and not do anything but eat some good food, test out new gear, and enjoy the isolation and pure quietness. Also, at the time of the recording, we had a fire ban, so I had to use a propane fire pit~ and thank you for joining our camping adventure! See you on our next trip!

[@andrewjavier6919]

seriously love all your videos bro. Keep em coming!

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you, Andrew! I really appreciate it~

[@deanc.5984]

Glamping 😅

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

LOL

[@adamhymel2386]

Dang you got allllll the fancy gear

[@ChasingAdventuresCO]

Thank you!!