TRUCK CAMPING & COOKING In My NO BUILD Truck Camper Set-Up

[@deborahm6036]

What a special treat for me! I used to live in Laguna Beach and was the Director of an Art Gallery on PCH. I worked weekends, and my reward to myself was heading off at 4pm on Sundays to the San Clemente Pier. Sometimes with friends, sometimes decompressing alone, I watched the surfers and saluted the sunset with a Trestles at Fisherman’s. Thank you for the awesome memories. I now live in the Black Hills of South Dakota, but the beach girl part of me is still there. Thanks for my “fix”!

[@nealamesbury7953]

Nice area to go !

[@ScottWorthington]

I'm having a rough week, facing both health and emotional challenges. This surprise pop-in was just the midweek prescription I needed. Thank you, Cat. Much love to you.

[@traceytrotter9934]

I understand. Sending Love! ♥

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hang in there Scott! 🙏🙏

[@danpayan9468]

Key to getting through it remain positive be around positive people 🙏

[@timbillings6884]

Me too

[@rickkearn7100]

Having been a professional photographer explains why your videos are so spectacular! You know how to frame a scene for sure. Good idea putting a kneeling pad down when climbing in and out of the truck, it's a must. Thanks for another great post. Cheers.

[@brucehalleran1149]

She's done it. The impossible combination of requirements is actually possible and she has figured it out. The mobility and ability of a pickup, uncompromized by carrying a sheltered standing space, without giving up that utility. The basic conundrum all back country truck campers must stake a decision on is this. Setting ones own balance between getting there at all versus daily living comfort. Standing in an indoor kitchen is a lovely thing when it is blowing sideways outdoors. Getting that, even compromised with fabric, to the outback means there are just places you don't go. Camping in remote spots means you tent or Jeepsleep and hope that rain waits until dinner is cooked. Catherine's magic is she can reset her choice where, when, and as often as she chooses. I'm jealous.

[@robertparsons1386]

Catherine, flatten your biscuits to about 1/4 to 3/8'' thick, and cook on lower heat. Basically fry bread, and great for biscuits and gravy!!

[@cyndib3587]

After 10 years of full-time RV traveling, towing a 23 ft than a 26 ft travel trailer , I am stationary on my own off grid land. After 13 months of stationery, I was getting the travel bug itch. You inspired me to find a used topper and I do now go on trips, usually 4 days 3 nights. I have a 100 watt solar panel and a 100 amp hour AGM battery just a power my devices. Then it's Coleman stove, sleeping bag, and haven't had to use my heater buddy yet. Luckily, I'm close enough to the desert to go down to it to stay in much more moderate temps now that it's winter. Thanks for your inspiration!

[@cyndib3587]

And solar panel is mounted on top of my camper with plastic brackets and industrial glue, Sikaflex 252.

[@ambrosiamarvin5712]

I grew up in Orange County and always enjoy seeing anytime a KZbinr is there. Your O° bag will certainly be more than enough.

[@jerrytalley802]

Cat, you didn’t fail, you just discovered one way to not make biscuits, lol. Enjoy your channel, your calm manner is great. Just FYI, they used to make small portable propane ovens for camping. My Dad was a propane guy, so we had one. It was infrared too which heat and cook great but uses less fuel.

[@mjmlcmaolcom]

I've admired your photography/videography on your channel and now I know you spent years as a professional photographer! Really enjoy your narration and content.

[@amberatkinson4230]

Thanks for another awesome video. I used to live in SF and my spouse in LA. We are in small towns now and dealing with crowds and big city traffic is hard when visiting friends.

[@danrt52]

Perfect set up. The truck for your day trips or overnighters and the camper for your excursions into the wild. Stay safe.

[@jim5549]

Absolutely! Good to spend time with family while you can. There are a surprising number of small campgrounds all around southern California - great for short getaways. When my friend from St. George visited she was freaked out by the freeways too. "How does everyone keep from running into each other" she'd say LOL So I told her they do sometimes but luckily not all the time. Our trips in her area often on roads where we'd never see another car so understandable reaction. Second waffle is usually better too LOL. in '63 we talked a H. S teacher to chaperon a surf weekend in San Clemente. We stayed at a motel that was where the little park by the pier is now. My daughter and son in law were married at the Casion. Awesome trip and update!

[@robertupchurch8088]

You have no idea how many dishes I’ve tried or cooked after watching you whip up a meal. 😋

[@ltorion88]

Thanks for sharing some of your history Cat. A great mid week surprise, but we will miss you on Sunday. 😊

[@candybrown3785]

My journey is similar to yours in a way. I lived in Southern California for 20 years age 13 to 33 going to the ocean Hunting Beach and others on the regular. It was crazy crowded back then so when my son turned 5 we moved to Florida where I lived for 24 years by the Atlantic Ocean. It started getting crowded in Florida too near the end of living there. Moved to Texas for 3 years to be close to my son and Grandkids but very crowded there. Don't do well in big cities or crazy freeway congestion. So come retirement time I thought where would be a place I could enjoy 4 seasons, Mountains, and very small community and so I moved to Montana. I love it here in Red Lodge. Small population, ski resort 7 miles from me, views of Mountains out my window , deer coming up to it, and entrance to the beautiful Beartooth Scenic Hwy. Close to Wyoming border also. Although I am far away from family I do try to visit. I have a sister, nieces, and newfew that lives in San Diego and a sister northern California Santa Maria. They live their lives being where they are happiest and I am too now. Love nature like you and getting to be here where there's abundance is a blessing ❤

[@lylegerling6607]

We love Red Lodge, we stayed at the KOA this summer when we went exploring around Yellowstone. Stayed there 4 different times. This year there was a black bear and two cubs in the area the week before.

[@jaynewarriner7214]

I only have one burner in my camper and in my tiny house and when I make cookies or biscuits, I always cover it and it works out better to cook the inside of the item.

[@donharsh1352]

Again awesome video Catherine enjoying watching beautiful countryside 👍😎♥️

[@tearigg1472]

❤❤❤❤

[@xyloeye]

Thanks for another great video, Catherine. You're killing me though with the surf shots. I grew up surfing Encinitas to Huntington. I know it's not the same these days, but living in Washington state now with 5 months of really bad weather makes me homesick for the old days.

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Thanks for taking us along on your truck camping outing and filling us in on your surf photography career of the past. The shots of surfers were amazing! I camp a lot too and have done tent and camper camping. Love being in the woods and I enjoy being alone also. I always try to pick a secluded camping spot. I like your no-build truck camper setup. Very efficient and cozy. Maybe oil would work well in the pan for the biscuits. Pancakes looked great. I ate too much for Thanksgiving too!

[@395joe8]

40 de. is warm???

[@danieljohnston2820]

Hi Cat, I did the same thing the first couple of times I tried to cook biscuits. I’ll tell you what works for me, when you take the biscuit out of the container carefully rip it in half, you just made two biscuits out of one. The thing is they’re thin now so now you can cook them at low heat and they will be done all the way through. I do this a lot to make biscuits and gravy. Trust me, it works. So give it a try.👍

[@traceytrotter9934]

No butter though! A dutch oven bakes nicely sometimes.

[@bobculhane4746]

Cute 😍 little camp 🏕 area, loved the cute little cactus 🌵 on your morning hike.

[@HanginOutWithStan]

Just discovered your channel tonight Catherine, have watched 3 of your videos, loved them so I am subscribing. I'm an old man, have always loved camping, from a sleeping bag on the ground to very nice travel trailers with all the comforts of a house. I'm recently divorced, sold my house and land and RV and moved far away from "home" for a new life. I have a nice truck and your truck camping has piqued my interest. That would be fun. Sitting around at home alone all the time is very boring. All my family has died and my friends are 1000 miles away since I moved. So I think I need to do like you.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you for subscribing! Best of luck on this next chapter!

[@seidrover]

You have a knack for making the ordinary very interesting. As always, I enjoyed listening to you explain your interests. I am glad that you got home for the holidays. Have a great week

[@itchingtogo7362]

I can really relate to your description of transitioning from small town/back country living to the busier areas. I know I need to make myself adjust, but it isn’t always easy.

[@markpirtle1096]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your video's Cat. This time it's reusable blue ice cubes! I had no idea those existed, lol.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I didn’t either until I looked up Blue Ice! lol

[@markpirtle1096]

All my life, I thought ice was white! Silly me. @@CatherineGregoryAdventures

[@strykerhalo]

Hiking trails is really liberating also. Nature hikes will help also.

[@joeannperschall7226]

Glad you had a nice family holiday. The spot you are in is very nice. Be safe and hope to see another video soon.😊

[@deanobrovo8595]

You should replace that topper with a high-rise topper. It may give you enough room to sit up in your sheltered space. Just a thought.

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

I used to ride my motorcycle often on those SoCal backroads back in the day. Good memories.

[@onrycodger]

Wow! Those selfies you posted when you were a surf photographer....Stunningly beautiful! 🥰💙💯👍

[@kenhuth1762]

Ha ha your comment about the second pancake always turns out better than the first reminded me of the old saying about waffles. “ waffle’s are like marriages, sometimes you have to throw the first one out”.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

😂😂

[@GypsyJvan]

thanks, Kit..

[@TheHighwayHare]

I know exactly what you mean about "too many people" overload. When we returned from a very long trip out west, we flew into the airport close to where we live, I had a panic attack- because going from pure wilderness to absolute airport chaos was terrifying. I prefer to be in the country, away from the cities, away from traffic, to hear the birds sing, that is heaven. I don't know why people love the cities!

[@raktoda707]

There's a beauty to the spartan ways of travel.Frees the spirit, letting it meld into nature more .As long as there's some pancake mix in the cookbox a person could travel anywhere.(old timer philosophy) Your videos bring great joy and freedom pangs to get moving.Thanks for the breaths of fresh air,wrapped in exquisite visuals seen only once in a lifetime.Peace and good health to you and yours.

[@marianfrances4959]

Decompressing here! That crow wanted your coffee. Pancakes from heaven! 🥞 Love the Pacific! 🌊👍😎🇨🇦

[@saram1447]

I’ve lived in Orange County my whole life and I’m a nurse, who lives full-time out of a a Van. I love your channel and it’s really good to see you home. San Clemente is beautiful I spend most of my days off down at Doheny State Beach backed right up to the sand.

[@Big824John]

Hi Catherine 😊😊 I knew where that place was before you revealed it. I go there frequently for day use, as I have an annual pass. I go to the "Hawk" area a lot, where the corral / windmill is located. At that spot in the park, it is absolutely beautiful, and dead quiet. No traffic noise whatsoever, just the breeze through the trees and the sound of various birds. Sometimes I bring my guitar out there, and just sit and play a bit. Awesome video!

[@NicoleHikesalot]

Beautiful campsite and fun overnight Catherine. Loved hearing about your family time and your surf days. The place looks amazing ❤ I love the set up in your truck camper I just got a power bank for my Subaru. And a sleeping pad that plugs in so I look forward to testing it out

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much Nicole!

[@janevalentine6391]

This was a nice little video/post. Nice that you spent Thanksgiving holiday with family and your mom and visit to your old stomping grounds. You were a gorgeous young woman, and still beautiful, i must say. Be safe out there.

[@guitarjeff55]

Cat I have always appreciated your creative eyes your creative of understanding the music to be put to the videos you put out great material you tell great stories you are such a lovable person easily so we all see that your precious good videos are always worth waiting for thank you cat Many more please to grace us all

[@lcm4him]

So glad you had a great time with family! Looking forward to the next adventures! Stay safe out there! 💖💖💖

[@donnadoll9443]

Awesome vid as always. Beautiful campsite and surroundings. That Chili sure looked yummy…..could almost smell it! Thanks for all you do. Be safe, Be blessed. 😃💜👏👏👏

[@johnmckee9449]

I grew up and currently live in Orange County. I know San Clemente well. I’ve been down to Casper wilderness Park numerous times. I’m glad you had a good time. Welcome home.

[@sueandjaybo]

Old Marine here. I was stationed for a while at Camp Pendleton. Loved San Clemente.

[@sharondavis8003]

Mmmmm😊 delicious chili & pancakes cooked outside. Sounds good to me. Glad you had a great family Thanksgiving plus shared some overnight camping with us. Til next time be safe & enjoy the beautiful outdoors. 🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻❤️

[@tims708]

Thank you! I love the gear breakdowns,,even the littlest things.

[@first2find]

I like it when you make coffee. Nice and bold/dark. 🙂

[@jenniferfisher530]

Cool pictures from your past. I live in socal but absolutely LOVE the mountains. I've always enjoyed the beach but my ❤ is in the mountains. I wish I could do what you do full-time. I get out and hike, camp, kayak, snowboard, backpack as much as i can. Happy Holidays!

[@hcarson54]

Thanks!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@sk-wx1cf]

Nice video. For the XTherm, you might consider a Flextail Gear pump. It is very small, a few ounces, and will inflate the pad very quickly.

[@nancycoole5217]

If you add a drop of oil to your butter, butter wont burn!

[@juliariddick2457]

Thank you!

[@madeleinerenteria2870]

So Glad you got to spend time with your Family Cat. The holidays are always better when you can spend it with loved ones. Your chili looks Delicious!

[@chrisbuchanan1193]

Glad you are visiting with your family. The holidays are a lonely time to be by yourself. It's tough camping during the short days. Enjoy and thank you for all the work you put into your videos.

[@carinapowered995]

Thanks! Good health and travels, pictures were super.

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Great camping spot, love the truck camper, so simple, go anytime anywhere, thanks for sharing.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SamanthaHAgastin]

Calm paced, chilling, love it.

[@billfargo7911]

You might consider a cast iron Dutch oven for baking. Keep acidic foods away from it though.

[@mt-nv4jd]

I substitute the Mission Carb Balance Wheat Tortillas for bread. Just toast them over the flame. Done.

[@zerkfitting]

WOW! Wilderness in Orange County. lived there for 15 years and didn't even know it existed. I do know of numerous places in San Diego that would also make great footage.

[@Kad3nSJ]

Just a suggestion, but if you fry the meat with some onion🧅 and garlic🧄, and instead of water, use chicken 🐓stock,,, top with a dollop of sour cream and sliced 🥑avocado…😘👍🏼

[@JoeD.294.]

Thank you Catherine for another nice video. The chili sure looked delicious. I know San Clemente and it is a beautiful place with ocean & trails.

[@barbrajones3243]

Beautiful scenery and campsite.

[@ShawnPatterson402]

an excellent set up for a quick get away for sure. Certainly not all the comforts of your trailer, but clearly comfortable nonetheless... as always, safe travels....

[@phillipstemper8052]

Stay safe out there. I like your videos. Keep them coming.

[@lynnemarieallan5013]

Happy Holidays Cat. You always make us smile. We have to travel to Tustin for Christmas and know what you mean about the crowds. We don't do to well when we go but love our family. Stay safe.❤

[@aleta5873]

Thank you Catherine.

[@iLikeMike]

Old home week. 🙂 I lived in South Orange County and Mission Viejo almost 50 years before my walks across America and vanlife. I've been back there a few times but now it simply feels like "just another place".

[@evermar1]

I thought that landscape looked familiar. Yes, Caspers is a nice way to get away. I go there just to get away during the weekdays. Thak you for reminding me of doing that again soon.

[@herisocal8919]

Chili looks sooo good love it and your video.

[@richardbosler3496]

I enjoyed this surprise. Thanks, Catherine.

[@laurenvisser2004]

Hi Catherine! Welcome back home. I'm in Orange County too and need to check out the campsite where you were :) Stay safe!!

[@benoitbenoisbenoistchaine]

❤❤❤❤❤on the road again

[@roadtriplover.]

How great that you had chance to get away. I also camp over the Nov-Dec holiday season, but in my family’s driveway and on the road to and from there. Having my space in my small travel trailer is awesome, as it gives me time to take a break from peopling, which can be exhausting. Take care and safe travels, @Catherine Gregory. I do enjoy your videos and really love you photography/videography. Please keep ‘em coming!😊

[@DavidHaney1]

Loved the video because it was about places I am super familiar with since I grew up in Laguna Beach, surfed San Clemente for years, and San Clemente State Beach is one of my favorite campgrounds. I've stopped at Casper on Oretega Highway several times but haven't stayed because they don't allow dogs and I have a little chihuahua. There's a National Forest campground just up the canyon and closer to Lake Elsinore that works. I saw the little single tank Mr Buddy Heater you use. I had to smile because I have the same small one, plus the middle size version, and the larger pro version with 2 tanks, a fan and electric starter. I love them all. I think the best part in the video was the flashbacks of you when you were younger and included a few surf shots. The years I was surfing were probably the best days of my own life, memories forever. Our family surfed a lot. My cousin is Corky Carroll who was in several surf magazine. Great memories.

[@williamthawley9251]

and you used to shoot with canon, now sony. I did the same thing, canon to sony, and I love it.

[@terryevans1976]

Looks great. My favorite is Montana de Oro State Park up on the Central Coast.

[@slighwentwalking2025]

I'm a big fan of 'charred' foods when camping. Bacon is a prime example of something much better when it is 'over cooked' by the standards of most people. Living in Fl I like having longer days....I remember dark at 5 o'clock 🤔 I used to live in Baltimore....now NO snow and only a few days of early sundowns...12/21 is the shortest day....then they get longer. Have a great week stay safe and keep warm.

[@TheWanderingWulfs]

It's such a peaceful place. We want to set up our truck like this too sometime soon and get out camping more in the next few years. Love it. Thanks for taking us along! ❤

[@glindacochran3081]

I enjoyed seeing you camp out of your truck. I also have a camper, but I do a little truck bed camping, too. I noticed that you use a little light weight stool and a knee pad to climb in. That seems to work best for me also. I’m looking forward to seeing your winter adventures. That’s the best time to camp. Have fun!

[@michellebrownphoto]

Thanks for a great video. I ordered the kitchen organizer box on your recommendation and I love it for my teardrop camper.

[@Playitagaindian]

Love Caspers! Have stayed in #4 and #6 midweek. So enjoyable and close to Mission Viejo. Loved this episode. 😍

[@heden1460]

That looks good.

[@jerrypeevey]

I see T-street....... I built that bridge many years ago. One of the best jobs I ever had. 8 months at the beach and pay too !

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Wow! That is so cool!

[@Dave-wm9do]

Nice setup. Perfect for quick getaways for sure. I was wondering about the sleeping cot .. looks like plenty of room underneath for storage. My fishing buddy coverts his van into a camping van when we go up to the Sierra. He dubbed it Golden Trout #1. Thank you for sharing. I just need to convert my truck! Got some great ideas now.

[@ygm_dom6702]

I loved seeing your surfing photos. You are so talented. I always look fkrward to your videos.😊

[@sonyalargo8427]

Happy Thanksgiving giving cat, enjoy ur day with family, friends ❤😊

[@bim382009]

Thank you for another venture. Looking forward to more.

[@billwilliams5889]

Reminds me of the time in 1975 I was visiting the San Clemente area and deciding to check out the Laguna Niguel surfing area. Once down at the beach I was greeted with some serious “stink eye” from the surfers.

[@overcomeinone8371]

Love the open space parks on the coast of california, lots to do like colorado, God bless your excursions.

[@scamphound1892]

Put the biscuits on the chilli and let them steam cook. Yum!

[@GrateFu1]

Thank you for sharing especially your story. Simple pleasures done simply.

[@skyepilotte11]

Thanks Cat for sharing your camping and adventures...your background in photography shows in your videos...excellent work...have a fantastic time with family...Merry Christmas to you and your family. Happy trails.

[@randlayman2668]

Your videography shows your previous experience, great video as always and another place to visit once I retire, thanks!

[@stout_tossme7541]

I love your videos and content in general. Your photography and videography are fantastic. It would be fun to see you do a trip into Humbolt and then Oregon cost. Stay safe and healthy.

[@Chimp_6]

I walk to the SC pier and back every morning (3 miles round trip) to keep the legs tuned up for the Eastern Sierras in the fall. Living in SC is like living in a post card!

[@amynelson9362]

We are thankful for you, too, Cat and that you share your adventures with us each week! Since you mentioned your history as a photographer, maybe you'd have some advice for us. My 13-year old daughter has expressed interest in photography as a possible hobby. Do you have any thoughts on how she can get her feet wet? She really doesn't have any experience, not even with a cell phone camera. Perhaps a cell phone would be a good starting point or a basic point-and-shoot camera? If you have a chance, any thoughts you might be able to share would be appreciated - thanks.

[@janmyers2902]

Community colleges have beginning photography classes. Maybe a night class or summer class.

[@EK-mx7zb]

Nice woodpecker shot, I wonder what kind? This video warmed me up and relaxed, thanks for the easy-going look at your sunny peaceful camp. I’d put garlic in the chili.

[@charlagarth926]

Well. I have to thank you again. You turned me on to Tortilla Flat campground in AZ. A special place when I’m there. Now that I’m stuck in SoCal for a while, I can make a quick trip down to San Clemente. Yay!!