Traveling to The PNW for a Month With My Dog - Preparing Our Minivan Camper for a Long Road Trip

[@carriemainquist757]

I love how authentic your videos are. Keeping it real Amanda!

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Awww thanks Carrie. 🥰❤️

[@Debrasvantasticjourney]

I just got back from there. It is truly heaven on earth. Astoria and Tillamook are cool. Lots to see and do. Enjoy!

[@NomadicPride]

It was so cool to chat yesterday!! 😊😆🤗 Looking forward to being a part of your PNW adventure! When coming to this area, it's a great idea to bring clothes for every season...no matter what season it is. Trust. That carrier for Wynston is awesome...that looks like a super beefy build!!

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I'm so grateful I have your knowledge, and the comfort of knowing I have you in Oregon if disaster strikes. 🤣🤣

[@NomadicPride]

@@AdventuringWithAmanda I'm in your corner, kid! 😂

[@brendathomas7173]

Hi Amanda! I live in Washington State and I've also lived in Oregon in the past. They are both so beautiful, they both have a beautiful coastline. I think that Oregon may be more dry. I look forward to seeing where you go! Safe travels to you and Wynston

[@marymartel5187]

Hi Amanda :) thank you for sharing this video about how you are preparing and packing for your trip. There is so much to do!!! I recognize and appreciate all your planning and hard work!!!

[@llynnette1]

I’ve noticed that Amazon is putting items from my wish list into my cart. So now I have to double check my cart at every purchase. Pretty sneaky of them to do that.

[@susanlarson3583]

Mine too!!

[@HannaloreJohnson]

In my van, the mattress was smaller then a twin, but in the sewing dept found these clip stretchy clasps and used them on the corners of the fitted sheet!! But also, I have flannel sheets for the winter/cold months, it keeps your body heated better then linen sheets!! Which by the way in the winter, I laid them under the flannel fitted sheet over the mattress!! A good way to store them!! Just like I fold the blankets and put them in pillow cases for later if I needed a blanket!! And to keep feet warmer in cold weather, I have a blanket folded in half, laid across the foot area and tucked under the mattress, it keeps the cold air out and feet warm!! Yeah, I grew up in North Dakota, where temps can drop to -40°, and a couple yrs ago took a load up there when it was down to -48° and the dang bunk heater went out in the back of the van, and was glad I was more prepared then the other drivers having to run their vans all night for heat!! Plus, I do have a sleeping bag that goes to -30° and I put a fuzzy blanket inside it!! Slept like a baby!!

[@BRADLEYWHITEHALL]

Excellent packing tips! You're doing great with your organization. The mosquito is the state bird in Washington. 🤣

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Oh joy....🤣🤣

[@micheleredtfeldt678]

I'm sure happy that they don't like me! 😂

[@maryfry920]

You have lots to do Thank goodness for your roof top box The back pack for wynston looks good. It is overwhelming getting ready for a big trip. Endless lists

[@niseyjones598]

U and wynston have a safe and happy trip I'll b praying for u both

[@just__celia]

Excited to follow you on this journey!

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Thanks Celia!

[@SandiJessen-e3e]

We luv you & Winston SO MUCH! Happy tails🐶🐶

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again, Amanda and Wynston, HAPPY Trails

[@SandiJessen-e3e]

YET ANOTHER GREAT video from sweet Amanda!! Love to watch you! Have fun getting ready to go! We ALL will be awaiting your good travel news! Hugs from we fans in Mesa!!!!!❤️❤️

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I appreciate you so much, my friend. Thanks for the kindness.

[@annmariesikorski]

So excited for you and Wynston. You're doing a great job preparing 😊 ☮️💜

[@Vangela1]

I can’t wait 😊

[@NinjaBooKitty]

LOL I am always online right when you post. 🤣 I promise I was watching something else since KZbin is my TV.

[@zappa1952]

Glad to hear that you have friends here. I've lived here for 45 years and sometimes I feel the whole area is one big tourist trap. Everything is expensive as hell. Personally, can't wait to get to Arizona. Yeah, I know things are expensive everywhere. The Oregon coast takes it to a whole other level. If you get through Gold Beach wave to my memory. 😊

[@marilynbubb-yh5yk]

Looking forward to trip

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

I'm excited for you. This time of the year, I get the travel/wanting to live in my car bug so bad. Hopefully, someday, I can be full-time.

[@Liimpy]

Service the van, oil, air, differential, and have the battery tested as winters coming soon enough, rain x the windshield, and put new blades.. safe travels.. ✌️

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Yep. I do all of that.

[@micki777]

Thanks!

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Thanks so much Micki!

[@tameraholland6347]

Hi Amanda. I'm not sure when you're coming to Oregon or where you plan to visit, but I live in the eastern part, in a small town nestled in the blue mountains along hwy 26 and we have mosquitoes. So it's definitely a wise plan to bring your repellant along. I hope you get to travel along hwy 26 as it is quite a scenic drive. Last year, on Sept. 20th, it snowed on our highest peak of just over 9000' and got pretty chilly in our neck of the woods. This little town has the beautiful Strawberry Mountain range right in its back pocket. Hopefully, you'll get the chance to see it on your journey. And the Oregon Coast is BEAUTIFUL... May you be blessed with safe and fun adventures here in the PNW.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Thanks so much!

[@Too_Much_To_Think]

I had to laugh when you said "it's not too hot today, its 105." I would be melting at that temperature. I guess its all a matter of perspective. 😀

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Thankfully I don't have to live in it full time. (When I do, I stay in a house with A/C).

[@LiveLifeNow]

I’m so excited for you and Wynston! I saw a post from someone in WY at 8k feet and it snowed but I don’t think it stuck.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I will only be in WY to visit Yellowstone. Otherwise I don't plan to drive through or spend time there.

[@micheleredtfeldt678]

@@AdventuringWithAmanda You can go to Yellowstone in Montana, too.

[@ItsmeLindaaaa]

Wynston will need a sweater here in Washington. Go to long Beach then head south to Oregon coast on hwy 101.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I have two packed for him. 🥰

[@ItsmeLindaaaa]

@@AdventuringWithAmanda ❤️he is awesome

[@exploringnext1111]

The temps drop in September. My exp is no skeeters lower than 70 degrees up here. A nice thick sleeping bag with a couple of blankets when it's not cold Is fine, put them under your linens. I'm a 30 year AZ woman. Plenty of stores here... you are NOT going into the Yukon!! 😂😂😂

[@Stay_tooned]

She probably wants to save her money for the things she wants to buy. No sense buying what you already have...if you can help it. I would be the same way.🎈

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I have a down blanket that rolls up tightly. I always have it with me. With my blankets and heating blanket, I'm set if I get cold.

[@DesertMoon]

​​@@AdventuringWithAmanda Also, typically you wouldn't need hot weather clothes in PNW in September. I'm excited for you. Since you like cooler temps, I think you'll really enjoy OR and WA. Cheers.

[@michelleoglesbee-flores2518]

I live in Oregon. Weather can vary, but we can also have wonderful Indian summers in September. This weekend will be in the 90s in Portland, Salem area. Night time, mid 70’s. Heading to a van festival tomorrow and will have great weather. You should be fine in the PNW with what you have

[@michelleoglesbee-flores2518]

I live in Oregon. Weather can vary, but we can also have wonderful Indian summers in September. This weekend will be in the 90s in Portland, Salem area. Night time, mid 70’s. Heading to a van festival tomorrow and will have great weather. You should be fine in the PNW with what you have

[@rositagarcia805]

You and Winston have a safe trip. A whole month, that's alot, can I join you 😅. Never been to those places . Hopefully I can meet you at your meet up in Quartzsite. Be safe

[@SteveSearches]

I'm in Vancouver, Washington. If you're ever interested I'd be happy to give you and Wynston a Sasquatch tour at Mount St. Helens. (and yes, there's plenty of skeeters in the PNW)

[@gretchenbillings1402]

I'm packing my car for. a trip to Oregon next month. Lots to consider..Part will be a 5 day nomad gathering. I'm packing layers of clothes. Last Year it was 45⁰ one day🥶🥶🥶

[@MrBeefsnorkel]

yo! right now im headed to oregon - started in san diego an am driving alllllllllllll the way up to oregon VIA the pacific coast highway. im 4 hrs from SF - ill prolly be in oregon end of this week. who knows, if you see a big ass handicap van with very obvious solar on the roof a beer shall be had!

[@BRADLEYWHITEHALL]

How is Brock's air conditioning issue? Has he gotten it fixed yet? I'd like to send him some funds to have it fixed asap. Great video and sending positive vibes to you and you'll fall in love with Montana. Wyoming is also beautiful! Winston will love the backpack.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

It's still not fixed. 😩😭

[@deladyakarobin4777]

If you end up in Caldwell, Idaho (30 miles east of Oregon. I would love to see you.

[@kaykrochet9099]

Hi Amanda, I am looking forward to seeing your adventure to the PNW. Looking for your input on great camping locations. Campgrounds or Free ones. Let the adventure begin..

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Great! Thanks!

[@micheleredtfeldt678]

The eastern part of WA(from the Cascade mountain range eastward) is not wet like the west side. We are a lot drier and warmer here.

[@alanshaffer6724]

😊😊

[@marycooper2557]

Does a do to list help. Safe travels

[@d.nicely]

I'm in Sultan Wa, Bud and I just did Troublesome Creek for 2 days no cell service or internet... I'll carry my Bud who is 17 this 29th August

[@Stay_tooned]

What are the measurements of the electric blanket? Not too hot, just about 105 🤪 ugh! You are a treasure!

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I try to be positive. 😅🥰 The blanket is throw size. 40x55. amzn.to/4dHZY9G

[@LiveLifeNow]

Don’t forget your beanie 😁

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Girl absolutely. It's packed! I wore it in Greer this weekend. 🫣

[@jr2no160]

Just the reality I'm partial to my "fellow ADHD" minded KZbinrs I follow. Y'all obviously know why 😊

[@scott.wallace8625]

If you come to Seattle and buy from Amazon you can say you shop local...

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

😂😂

[@paulsherman6450]

Hi Amanda. Just a suggestion, donate to nursing homes because some of the people in there don't have family to buy them cloths or shoes and the nursing homes don't have budgets to buy them either. Goodwill resells your stuff and doesn't donate money to charities like they let people to believe they do.

[@SimplyManda]

If you are going to be on the coast Mosquitoes aren’t that big of a deal. There are other bugs though.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I won't be on the coast.

[@Liimpy]

If you want to sleep, the best you've ever slept, 1200 thread count, Egyptian cotton sheets

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Unnecessary for van life. 😂

[@Liimpy]

@AdventuringWithAmanda nooo.. im telling you, you'll be wondering why you waited so long, I thought sheets were sheets, but I was wrong. Now, there's a set in my sprinter, and I look forward to sleeping between them, changed my sleep completely, forever ✌️

[@Patricia-u9j7o]

You are coming to my neck of the neck of the woods. Any chance you are coming to the Olympic Peninsula?

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

No plans to.

[@True_commentary]

I don't have f.b but I would like to see more cozy time at night in your van. Like your nightly routine's. Maybe show us some of your camping meals.

[@juliehoot3916]

Hi Amanda, is Wynston on any flea and tick prevention or will he be with you going to all these different states? 🖤🐾🐾🖤🤍🐾🐾

[@marilynmccord7571]

Amanda, you will love the PNW!! Born & raised in Portland, Oregon. PNW is beautiful and green. Lots of lakes, rivers & camp sites. Yes! It rains a lotbin PNW but that what makes it's so green & pretty. Hope you can make it to the Oregon & Washington coasts. Can't wait to see your videos of your travels through PNW.❤

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

A natural mixture of lavender and apple cider vinegar. ❤️

[@juliehoot3916]

@@AdventuringWithAmanda Wow! Thank you!