Two Seniors 80 and 69 go camping. Things go a little slower but the fun is still present. We did it!

[@TwoSeniors]

If you’re enjoying this, please SUBSCRIBE. Us seniors are trying to reach 5,000 to add to our senior income. Cheers everyone…

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@TwoSeniors subbed! Haven’t watched all yet but so far my favorite part was your comments on the bickering and how you still like each other. 🥰

[@kathyesargent9088]

I love to camp 72 only in winter, in my backyard. Hubby doesn’t like camping but loves me being happy. Right now backyard is safe and he helps me set up. I use to go camping with my dog she died. So home is safer but just as much fun and cheaper big win. Married 40 years happily ❤️

[@TwoSeniors]

I love your idea of backyard camping. Very unique.

[@rebeccadees2300]

That’s a great idea. Do you tent camp?

[@janeevans5132]

I might be doing the same as I am struggling now with some mobility issues so might try camping in my garden just me and the dog, who cares what the neighbours think. I need to know if I can do it and if so then me and the boy will be off to a local campsite as the weather at the moment is boiling and set to be for the rest of September.

[@MIGHTYRIVERS19]

@@janeevans5132 Just take it easy and enjoy yourself and the Doggy , be careful with mobility , just be wise , best wishes

[@TwoSeniors]

@@janeevans5132 Hi Jane, I like your idea of camping in your garden. Another viewer mentioned the same. You both have given me new ideas. I too have mobility issues, diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when I was 21. Fortunately my arthritis has been slow progression with little deterioration. I try to keep myself moving and believe that has helped my RA overall. As much as I’m able I try not to let pain dictate the course of my day. Of course there are days when one needs to rest the joints more than other days. We learn to listen to our body. Most people don’t know that I have RA but my husband knows and he’s aware of when I need help. Trusting for the best for you.

[@danielvillalobos9487]

Just subscribed. I'm inspired. Thank you. I'm 78 planning to do this.

[@annamccurry-q2l]

You guys are doing what my husband and I wanted to do, last year he died. I love watching these videos. God bless you both.

[@MrStanwillis]

Lovely adventure. I'm 75, but my balance would not permit such freedom. Enjoy life!

[@sueb860]

My husband bought one of those Napier tents last winter and I thought it was gimmicky...we have a pop up camper and a bunch of tents we use to backpack, so I didn't see the need for it. We took a vacation last month to Pictured Rocks in the UP of Michigan and camped at a "tent only" campground. We used the attachment to extend to our van and slept in there. I was really impressed! We used the tent area as a "living room" and set up our chairs and doggie beds in there. Best sleep I've had in a long time. I appreciated that we didn't have to climb up from the ground but just climbed down from bed to the tent. I also appreciate that it is a freestanding tent, as we did a lot of sightseeing and just detached and went. We're not seniors yet, but we intend to do this as long as we can!

[@caterinabandiera7529]

It’s wonderful to see a senior couple camping together. I’ve always wanted to camp. I’m now 61, alone and have difficulty with mobility. For 30 yrs now, every summer I watch videos of others camping, which is enjoyable and I can pretend I’m also there but it’s also heartbreaking because I can’t do it. I’m happy to see other seniors (I still don’t think of myself as a senior😂) can continue camping and enjoying themselves. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Your hubby really liked sleeping in the suv with you, especially because of the cuddle time. 😊 Keep enjoying yourselves and stay healthy.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for sharing. You're right, you are a young senior...lol... 61 is young. Sorry to hear that you're alone, on your own and also have mobility difficulty. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when I was 21. Little did I know that it would be a slow progress, not like some where it's fast going with deterioration. My best time is mornings. I have good days and bad. On the bad days I let the pain dictate the course. Other times I fight it not wanting to let it determine my day. There is a balance, I think, as much as possible, letting the pain determine the day and forging forth in spite of the pain. On the days of the Two Senior Camping, I was having a couple good days. Thanks again for sharing. Cheers!

[@byatesperla]

Excellent video. I'm 84 years young and have been tent camping since I was 10 years old. For local (Canada/US) we camp out of our Nissan Frontier truck and canopy with a sleeping platform and pull out slides for cooking and utensils etc. We put a tarp over the back with four poles and we're off. At 75 years old my wife and I took a six month lease on a Renault Kangoo in Nice France, and bought our tent, camp cots, cooking gear, utensils, bedding etc at Decathlon Sporting Goods and Carrefour Supermarkets. We then went on a 30 country tent camping tour of Europe staying at some great camp grounds and. visiting many non touristy locations. Furthest North we got was Oslo, Norway. Furthest South was Sorrento, Italy, furthest East was Istanbul, Turkey and St. Petersburg, Russia, and furthest West was the Atlantic Ocean on the Algarve cost of Portugal and Cadiz, Spain and all points in between. Fantastic trip, and the cheapest and best way to get around Europe.

[@TwoSeniors]

Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing this. I will read this message to Stanley who is 80 going on 81. You're an inspiration!

[@betsykociuba5809]

Happy Birthday! I just turned 74 yesterday. I have a big desire to outfit our older van and do some camping. I live in AZ, but most of my family is in WI. Love road trips, so camping along the way to and from there sounds so fun to me.

[@TwoSeniors]

Happy Belated Birthday to you. I am trying to live by the philosophy that we are never too old to try almost anything. The more we engage in life the more interesting it will be.

[@kschmidt1967]

I’m 74 too and got an RV for road-trips. So fun.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

I'm almost 68 and i was going to do the van life, but I decided because I love gardening so much, I'd make a place that senior campers can come for the night on their way to their next destination.. I'm in the Stockton lake - Eldorado Springs area of Missouri..

[@piscesrising6533]

@@cherriemckinstry131very 😎

[@jenniferp4272]

I'm 74, too, and been looking for a minivan forever. About to give up.

[@rebeccafaussett4673]

Camp anyway I can. Nice to c u doing living life instead of being couped up in a house. May u have many more journeys. GOD BLESS ❤

[@Tanstaafl1976]

Hi, Sue and Stan. First off, Happy Belated Birthday, Sue! Secondly, I think it's great that you two get in some quality time and enjoy the great outdoors together! I'm 65 and my wife is 64 and although we used to go camping with our 2 children in our Toyota Sienna mini-van, since they've grown up, we've not been camping together. However, I recently purchased a Subaru SUV and we have begun taking trips to and camping at our national parks which has been great fun! We don't take too many things along with us, so if we confront really bad weather, we can sleep in the back of our SUV, like you folks are able to do in your CRV -- this is so convenient! Wishing you both many more wonderful adventures together! Liked and subscribed.

[@TwoSeniors]

I have thought about getting a Subaru SUV for the added room. I’m pretty sure it’s wider and perhaps a bit longer than our 2022 Honda CRV. Thanks for sharing.

[@teresamckelvey]

My husband and I enjoyed this very much. He said he learned some important lessons from Stanley. Thanks for sharing!

[@Rleetuber]

New subbie. My husband and I are both long time tent campers but transitioned to a Boler trailer a few years ago. (We are seniors as well) you had my interest piqued as you mentioned fasting (we have 8:22 a decade of keto and fasting) as well as the fact that we live in southern Ontario, close to where you are camping. I like the concept of tent/SUV camping and think it makes for more spontaneous camping opportunities. Cheers!

[@unboxingwithmarty]

I'm a biker and sometimes take the kayak out, I seek any opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Really enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing!

[@madcarew5168]

Funny..Loved camping in my 20s to 40s that car camping recently crossed my mind at 68!!

[@TwoSeniors]

Yes, I’ve been intrigued by the idea of car camping as well. I’ve watched a few videos on persons car camping with a Honda CRV like my own. It’s doable and I suspect that you revise things for comfort and gain ideas as you go along.

[@christopherneil988]

Great job setting up and picking a great place to camp. I am 63 and plan on selling our house and getting a tiny home when i turn 65. Keep making the videos and i will keep watching. You and Stanley are fun to watch.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for your comments and I’m sending well wishes with your plans on gaining a tiny home.

[@hazelem1266]

We are 67 and 73 respectively and live in Melbourne. We have a self converted transit campervan. When we see the weather is good, we just pack up and go. We’ll decide on the day in which direction to go. Every time I cook, I double up and freeze portions, so I just pop it in the van freezer and off we go.

[@TwoSeniors]

I love your freezer food idea. I think I will incorporate that into my plans. We know Melbourne. Stanley has a sister in Belgrave. Beautiful place. We were in Australia just prior to Covid taking the world by storm. When we got home just two days later borders were closed and our country went into lockdown. “Stay Home!” The prime minister said. We dodged a bullet there, as my husband would say.

[@hazelem1266]

@@TwoSeniors we had such extreme lockdowns. We had also returned to the country before the lockdowns. We couldn’t go camping because we had a 5km radius restriction. Every time it was lifted, even for a month or a few weeks, we would just pack up and go. It was very harsh.

[@TwoSeniors]

@@hazelem1266 I know what you mean about lockdowns and the harshness of Covid restrictions. It was in year two that I decided to go camping. I knew there was a tent for a Honda CRV and always wanted to try that and finally convinced my husband to do it with me.

[@karenmcdonald1151]

Just came across this video . loved it, best wishes from Scotland

[@TwoSeniors]

My husband was born in Belfast and landed in Canada 50+ years ago. He has Scottish ancestry, in fact, we did his ancestry search and DNA and apparently he is more Scottish than Irish. We love it. Thanks for your comments.

[@ednareha5]

Good on you 🤗🤗

[@lindaballard]

Sue and Stanley, thank you for sharing your adventure with us! Beautiful campground! I have a new pop up tent, still in the box and hoping to get out when weather cools down. From Texas, cheers!! 😅

[@TwoSeniors]

Sounds great!

[@rebeccadees2300]

I’m in Texas too and want to start trying to camp on my own. I’ve been researching very lightweight teardrop campers that I can tow with my vehicle but I don’t want to spend the money at my age of almost 72.

[@catherinejackson6746]

I have a very similar car and tent and as a lone senior camper was unable to put it up by myself. I saw a video of another senior lady that found by putting the sleeve on first, it held some of the weight of the tent and allowed her to put it up alone. Watching how you did that first, I can see how it would partially hold the tent up to allow me to bend the rods and think that may work for me😁. Even if it slides off, once the rods are set up I can do the rest.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for your comment. So true about the rods etc. I will let myself off the guilt hook now regarding putting the sleeve on first…lol…

[@maineapple52]

This is the first video I have seen of yours. I am a crocheter and have done minimal knitting in the past. When my mom taught me to knit, I've made a few hats, mittens, and a scarf. Due to severe tremors, I no longer knit but still crochet hats, mittens, scarves and neck warmers for the homeless and schools in the area. I love the tank tops and shawls that you have knitted. It has inspired me to attempt making them again but finding it very hard with these tremors. Its going to take me a while to put one out. Please keep posting more knitting. I love watching and so glad I came across you channel. God bless!

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you so much for your message. You are courageous in persevering with knitting and crocheting. So sorry to hear about your tremors. That must be really hard. I’m glad my knitting videos have inspired. No matter what, I will continue to put out knitting videos. I do enjoy it a lot. I may even put out a crochet one here and there because I’ve crocheted since I was 16. My sister taught me and she was 12. When I lived and worked in Newfoundland for 10 years I began to knit, because they do a lot of that out there. Then I dropped it when I moved back to Ontario. During Covid and the lockdowns we had, the first thing I did was get some wool and start working on a knitting project. Now, I’m trying to expand my skills learning how to knit lace and other stitches. My next knitting video will be about cotton yarns, how well they stand up to washing, and what I plan on doing with them (Christmas ideas). Other projects more time like the lace top I’m knitting, so it’s fun to have short projects. I knit while we watch baseball. Cheers!

[@Sally-e2e]

What a lovely couple n u got it togetherrr! Many more adventures ahead, gives me more incentive 2 push forward

[@montanalife406]

Thanks for sharing your camping trip! It was really fun!😊

[@keithbagshaw3146]

That was such a wonderful thing to watch!! My wife and I are just about to go camping, first time together in 40 years (I am now 71 my wife is 65)

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for your note. I’m glad you enjoyed it. When Stanley and I made this video, we had no idea that it would touch so many people in such a special way. When you go camping, send me a note, ( if you feel inclined.) Let me know how it turns out for you and your wife Cheers.!

[@davem1564]

Hi Sue and Stanley, like yourselves I started camping in a tent and thought about sleeping in my CRV. Last year, I journeyed to Yellowstone and I did enjoyed it. I’m almost 65yo in a few months and I’m looking forward in hitting the road again this summer. You guys are awesome and enjoying to watch. Stay safe and travel onward. Bless you both🙏. Thanks for sharing

[@carmenfrigillana4637]

watching here in california, enjoy ! you're camping , bonding with your husband; love it!!!!

[@guirleinev5914]

You should consider a pop up tent where all the rods are already connected to the center of the tent. All you have to do is to roll the tent out, pull it up at the center, tie the 4 corners to the ground with the pegs and voila you are all set up! One person can set up. That's how I've been tent camping. This is just a suggestion.

[@TwoSeniors]

I love your suggestion. Thanks for sharing.

[@kodaxrose50]

Great video guys....

[@rebeccadees2300]

Lovely video. I feel encouraged to really contemplate doing something like this even if it’s in my backyard 😊. Thank you for sharing your experience and story. You’re a lovely couple 😊.

[@TwoSeniors]

You asked if we tent camp. Using our Napier tent and the Honda CRV is the only tent camping we’ve done as a married couple. I used to camp as a kid with my parents. I started again a few years ago. Covid came along and it was difficult to vacation so I got the idea of camping AND I have wanted to try the tent with CRV ever since we first got the vehicle. It took me a while to convince my husband, but now he likes it too.

[@rebeccadees2300]

@@TwoSeniors thank you 😊. I’m trying to figure out how I can do this using my vehicle which has limited tow weight capability.

[@kathystevens8163]

Looks lovely... I love tiny houses. Thank you for taking us along..

[@Teresafromtheyarnshop]

Commented from my personal account Teresa McKelvey then saw that you KNIT!!! Awesome. Can't wait to see more of your videos.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you! 😊

[@mickjames1609]

Hello.. Well done. Age these days should not stop people what they want to do. So long as their health is alright nothing should get in the way. I am a Hill-walker and Wild-camper so i go out when i can in all weathers. I am also a forager and self taught chef for the great out-doors. 70 years old and nothing stopping me but for now my health has taken a tumble but next year is what i am making plans for.. Best wishes and happy camping.... Regards Mick,,,,,,,,,,,, Chef-on-the-wild-side... X

[@TwoSeniors]

Hey Mick, glad to hear of a 70 year person enjoying life. Sorry to hear about health taking a tumble but hopefully the recovery will be quick so you can continue to engage in life. I have just started my 70th year and hope that the next ten are the best years. I’ll do my best to make that happen. It’s great to hear of your hill walking (and trails no doubt). I’m encouraged. Since age 21 I’ve had (was diagnosed) with rheumatoid arthritis, so being active has been a theme in my life. I feel that if I slow down and sit and let pain dictate a course I could have, and will be worse. So far my theory has served me well. I also believe this about aging. The more engaged in life we are the happier… Cheers on your walking, and… do you have a KZbin channel? I’d be interested in subscribing.

[@WomanOutdoors]

So glad I found you and your channel! Its so awesome to see people my age out still enjoying nature and not letting our age get in the way. I love your napier looks so comfy. I am looking to make myself a tarp awning this week! Enjoyed the video!

[@TwoSeniors]

Welcome aboard! My Napier Sportz Cove arrived today. I tried it out, setting it up on my Honda in the driveway. I actually managed to close the hatch with the tent, closed the door on my hands… In retrospect it was quite funny. It will be in an upcoming video. Cheers!

[@WomanOutdoors]

@@TwoSeniors awesome can’t wait to see it👍🏼

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you all for watching. The response has been phenomenal. We are so near 1,000 subscribers. You can help by subscribing and adding a comment. I’m fairly new to all of this but have thoroughly enjoyed those who have commented and subscribed. Help us up by subscribing. Cheers!

[@shu986]

That's the way to enjoy life..hope to have half as much energy at your age

[@jimcarter4929]

We are later. also older campers. We will travel and camp, so sometime two days camping and then a night or two in hotel/ motel. Works out good because we like the outdoors and hiking and taking pictures to reminisce at a later date. We used to have a CR-V but older than yours, but have even used our Jeep TJ which is equipped with a rear rack or our now the Crosstek.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thanks for sharing. It’s great to hear of other’s stories, what they are doing and how they are managing.

[@terriegordon6360]

I love to camp and I'll 70 on my next birthday. I'm also a amputee - a couple of years. I usually have my niece & 3 year old great nephew. We do tent camping. I do try to book at state parks that have ADA bathroom & showers.

[@TwoSeniors]

Wow, you are brave. I admire your courage.

[@nzhillbilly6468]

Absolutely beautiful video, thoroughly enjoyed, thankyou got sharing.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@SM-vo3fi]

WONDERFUL!!! Really enjoyed this video!

[@ronlowther9044]

Amazing tree.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@freedomexplorer360]

Greetings from Illinois. Totally enjoyed your video. Now I'm a new subscriber ❤

[@ronlowther9044]

Happy Birthday!

[@Vicky-ed7wx]

Absolutely LOVED your video❣️

[@jelkhorncamper6062]

Watching from Texas and I envy your fire. Finally we had less than a 100 F temperature! All summer has been a burn ban time.

[@andreamara8542]

We live in Texas also. We are impatiently waiting for cooler weather. We have a SUV and the tent also. Our first trip will be to the coast. We usually stay at state parks but they are kind of crowded since COVID.

[@terryshaw3493]

You are such a sweet, cute couple. Really enjoyed your video.

[@dianewhittemore5350]

used to enjoy camping Am almost eighty.. Have fun, try to camp as long as able.,

[@MIGHTYRIVERS19]

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS , HAPPY CAMPING TO YOU AND HUSBAND , YOU ARE SO INSPIRING , AGE IS NOT A BARRIER , BE HAPPY

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you!

[@rhondas.newprojects]

I like how you said let it germinate. lol. over the summer I bought everything I needed to do camping in the suv like that. I have a similar car tent and figured I would have some me time a few times a year of just me. I am doing my first on the end of sept. after the weather is out of the 90's. Then maybe...just maybe my hubby might want to come on a couple trips once I get the car camping comfortable. But not too often. LOL Happy to see your set up was similar to what I have planned.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for sharing. I like your idea of camping just for you, with the hope that your hubby might eventually join you. Your comment gave me an idea. I do recall one evening asking Stanley if he wanted to go camping with me (on a particular day) and he was reluctant, so I said, “Would you mind if I sleep in the CRV in our driveway?” He laughed and said if I wanted to do that I should. I didn’t but was tempted. We did end up doing our “Day Camping” which is a previous video I posted. Now, you’ve given me an idea, but definitely it is better shared with hubby. I hope you get a good mix of what you hope for, some personal camping and shared camping with hubby.

[@janetjennings7324]

Wow ! I love that you two do this. My husband and I camped and backpacked a lot. Now that I am a widow I am thinking I could car camp with it a small tent to cook and relax in. Need to walk better though. I’m working on it. You are an inspiration!!

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you so much for your comments. As a senior and having a husband who is 11 1/2 years older than me, it causes me to think about… what if he passes away? We both had been self-employed all our years and that means no company pension. We’ve never had a lot but what we’ve had we enjoy. I have said, if he passes away I will take a couple months to look after things, close up the home we live in and go south in my Honda CRV. I’ve told him this plan. I’ve talked to my kids about it as well. I kinda feel that my kids are rolling their eyes like, “this will never happen.” I have prepped out my Honda so that I can do this, kinda at a moment’s notice. On the other hand, longevity tends to run in the male line and so it is likely that my husband will live a long time. I figure we have at least (maybe) ten years to enjoy, so I come up with the ventures and he comes along, supports, helps, and gets the enjoyment as well. He says I will keep him young. I like your idea of car camping and if you do venture out on that let me know. I love hearing the stories of how people are managing. Cheers!

[@salscycleshop3416]

Pretty cool tent setup

[@inthekitchenwithnancy618]

You ,almost make me want to camp,I am 74 and I mostly stay at home.

[@kathyesargent9088]

Do it❤️❤️

[@TwoSeniors]

I believe the more active we are and engage in life the more interesting life will be. Try something in small measure like “day camping”. It’s not the full measure but a day at a provincial or state park, taking along breakfast and lunch maybe even a small dinner, a Coleman stove to heat up a meal or make tea. You can have the feel of camping for a day, but then go home to your comfortable bed. Check out my “Day Camping” video.

[@rebeccadees2300]

Me too! I’m almost 72 and would like to try camping on my own.

[@judymurray191]

I’m 73 and I go once a year when my son is in town with his daughter. My adult grandson always wants to go too. I have to make some concessions for my old body but I have learned over the years how to do that. It’s so nice to connect with your grandchildren when they can’t be on their devices.

[@andreamara8542]

Ask some of your friends about going in a group so you feel more secure and less lonely. Don’t let age stop you. I am 67 and my husband 72. We started state park camping 5 years ago. We started with a tent and after two campers, we are going back to tent camping. So much easier not to pull a camper.

[@teresamoreno2201]

30 de Dez 2023. Admiro este casal pela atitude de em conjunto desfrutarem do mesmo gosto e colocarem-no na prática felizes numa idade madura. Obrigada

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you!

[@ML-uk6lu]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@deetrvl4life875]

What a lovely couple! And Sue, you have a great voice and way of speaking. I enjoyed this muchly! I also got a good laugh (with you) when you were putting up the tent. I've done that myself, solo, and can relate to the frustration of NOT pulling. it's almost contrary to intuitiveness! Best to you both. ♥

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you so much for your compliments. When I was in my twenties I tested for radio and was accepted to a course. I was told I had a good radio voice. At the time I lacked confidence and didn’t proceed with the course. I was too shy. I suppose shyness fades as we age. It seems to have done so for me. I like getting older….

[@Bartonsrving]

Just subscribed going to show this video to my in-laws

[@kev1347]

Thank you for sharing you wonderful car camp set up. Keeping it simple and spontaneous sounds like a winning approach. Well done. Happy birthday 🎉

[@annsuematthews]

I love your concept!! It’s definitely much safer!!❤❤❤

[@anneofhearts]

so inspiring thanks as a senior with desire to "hit the road"

[@TwoSeniors]

Thanks for your comment. I’m glad you liked our video. When we made it we had no idea that it would be so popular. Most of the comments come from seniors 65+. I love to read the comments. I also believe we are never too old to do something new. Cheers!

[@oldgranny410]

My suv tent works better when I set it up, then pull the tent over by my tailgate. Then i pull the sleeve around my suv and I am done. Can do it all by myself. And I am in my sixties with mobility issues.

[@TwoSeniors]

Hi young granny…lol… thanks for sharing. You are so right about setting the tent up first and then pulling it into position to attach to the vehicle. I’m amazing that you’re able to do it on your own. So far I get to a certain point and then need help. I guess for me a little more practice is needed. I admire people who camp and set up tents with mobility or other physical health issues. Bravery and courage, endurance and perseverance are some of the elements that keep us going. Cheers!

[@annennis7050]

What a beautiful video story. Thank you for sharing your experience. It has calmed and relaxed me and makes want to go camping again…it’s been years.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you so much for your comments. I’m glad the video was relaxing. I once did a voice test for radio (when I was 20) and they said I had a good radio voice. Maybe it shows all these years later in video, not sure :0) Cheers!

[@eyeswideopen1158]

New subscriber here,👋 beautiful campground!

[@sheilay3683]

Happy Birthday! 🎉🎈

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you so much for the Birthday wishes.

[@dianewhittemore5350]

It is such wonderful life.

[@cyntiaspadafore1457]

First, happy belated birthday second, you all are the cutest couple together. It’s a wonderful thing when couples find activities that they want to do together instead of everyone being separate. I have always wanted to live in a tiny home. I have so much collected stuff that I don’t even know what it is it’s just stuff in the basement. I am slowly, but surely digging through it and getting rid of, most of it. I live long enough I want to live out my life in a tiny home. I also am a tent camper. I am just turning 70 but I have some chronic illnesses that make me musically. Much older. I require oxygen 24/7 for a lower collapsed lung, and it affected my heart when it first occurred so I have to be pretty careful. With that being said, I’d love to camp in a tent I have a Coleman six person instant tent, which is quite easy to set up for me by myself. I am typically a solo camper just me and my two dogs. I also bring a temporary panel fence for them and they are quite happy to have their nice size yard right in front of my tent, I have a tarp that goes over their fenced in area and I also have my chairs within the fence. I have been looking at the Napier tent for a while, because once I get to a campsite, I have very rarely moved my car. You made setting up that Napier lock very easy, and I am definitely going to look into that more if I could sleep in my Kia soul and not have to bring a heavy cot and all the bedding along with the huge Insta tent that would check ups so much less room in my car that I would not have to bring my little wagon. I pull a little utility wagon to the campsite, which is not that big of a deal, but I would like to go further away from home, and my little wagon is not so great on the highway. I appreciated this video because now I am pretty much focused on building a platform that I can store flat things underneath like my cook stove, potty tent, and the dog cots. I am actually thinking about pulling my car out of the garage and putting it close to the side door and bringing out everything. I think I would need minus the tent and see if I could put it in the car without using the wagon, you have given me inspiration 😂 I subscribed and can’t wait to see your other videos❤❤❤

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you so much for your message. I love reading other’s stories. I have rheumatoid arthritis, diagnosed when I was 21, so I know a little bit about the stamina and endurance that is needed to do almost anything. I’m impressed with your desire to go camping considering the extra health concerns you have. You are brave. I suspect you are a little like me, you want to keep moving and enjoy life, even if we have to do it a little bit slower with some encumbrances. Today Stanley and I put up the tent in the driveway and gave the inside a cleaning, something we had not done since we first purchased it (two years ago). Our next video will show that set up and take down. It was a little bit more difficult with no ground to help keep it in place but we finally figured it out. Still it was fun. I like a challenge and when we reach our goal we always feel good. Let me know how your plans go. I’d be interested in hearing. I do have a video where I designed a platform and Stanley helped me with the leg portion. If I locate it I’ll (perhaps run it again). Thanks for your kind words.

[@bonniekaye]

*So glad to have found your channel!* ⚘️

[@TwoSeniors]

@@bonniekaye Welcome and thank you Bonnie… I’m enjoying learning how to do all this, make the film, edit and put it all up, hopefully in an interesting way.

[@bonniekaye]

@@TwoSeniors You are doing an outstanding job! 🙂👍⚘️

[@adamjohnston5625]

Great video guys! I enjoyed watching, and it looks like you guys are having fun.

[@TwoSeniors]

Glad to have you aboard. Our next video re camp etc will be setting up and using our Napier Sportz Cove, a neat little unit to attach to the back of the Honda for shade, day use etc. We will be going to Island Lake for breakfast, I think Stan cooking...lol

[@sierralovesdogs]

Adding to my queue! Will watch later!

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you so much!

[@TwoSeniors]

@@sierralovesdogs don’t know if all this will post or not, but I put in question with AI and here’s what was suggested. If your friend’s KZbin channel focuses on travel, she can still engage her audience even when she’s not actively traveling by posting a variety of related content. Here are some ideas: 1. Travel Tips and Hacks: Share tips for packing, finding deals, or navigating airports. 2. Destination Guides: Create in-depth guides on places she’s already been, sharing insights that didn’t make it into her original travel vlogs. 3. Local Adventures: Explore her own city or nearby areas, showcasing hidden gems that her audience can enjoy without going far. 4. Travel Gear Reviews: Review products like luggage, tech gadgets, or travel essentials that she uses on trips. 5. Travel Storytime: Share memorable or funny stories from past travels. 6. Q&A or AMA Sessions: Host live or recorded Q&A sessions answering viewers’ travel questions or giving advice. 7. Travel Planning & Budgeting: Share how to plan trips, create itineraries, or budget for travel. 8. Guest Interviews: Interview other travelers, vloggers, or experts in travel-related industries. 9. Cultural Insights: Post about the culture, food, or traditions of places she’s visited. 10. Throwback Videos: Revisit and re-edit past trips with new commentary or insights. 11. Learning a New Language: Share her journey in learning a language relevant to her next destination. These types of content can keep her audience engaged between trips and add value to the channel even when she’s not actively traveling.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@TwoSeniors omg you’re amazing! I can’t believe you chatted that for me! Mwahhhh 💋💋💋

[@cherriemckinstry131]

The ducks are great for keeping snakes away.. its great your getting out even if it takes some time to set up camp. Your doing it!

[@TwoSeniors]

Thanks for sharing … and… I didn’t know about the ducks keeping snakes away. Last year when we camped at the same spot I did run into a snake. Fortunately it seemed the snake was more afraid of me than I was of him. He slithered into the water. Cheers!

[@DavidMurray43]

I'm 80, and have done two solo camping trips this year. My one change from last year has been to get a tent in which I can stand up straight.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for your comment. Our Napier tent is 10X10 and 8 feet high. We like the height for sure. it’s good to hear of another 80 year old venturing out in camping. We hope to do more next Spring. Enjoy!

[@bettybrigance6784]

Awesome...!!

[@camslumlord]

Great video! I am 7O and I always found that when we ( wife and I) camp I also loose a little weight because of all the physical activity.

[@TwoSeniors]

@@camslumlord Hey great benefit… love it (lose weight). Stanley and I (as seniors) often get up in the night to go pee. What we found when camping is that we rarely get up in the night. We think the reason is… we don’t have that evening Tea. So, we tried that at home, not having a cup of tea in the evening. It does seem to work. Not always, but more often than not. So, camping teaches us some things about ourselves. Benefits we didn’t think of. Cheers!

[@NatureAndOther]

First time visiting your channel, and it is very nice ❤️ 👍 Will be back

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for stopping by. When Stan and I made our camping video we had no idea that it would be as popular as it has been (at time of writing this note, 46,005 views). KZbin analytics tell me that most viewers are 65+. It’s been a lot of fun reading the comments and responding. It’s a bit scary thinking about what we will post next but I remember my mom’s comments from when I was a kid, “Just be yourself.” One time I had lunch with Oprah, was a guest on her 45th book club. She and I had a great conversation and she encouraged, “Share your life.” Great wisdom from two great persons. I’ll keep their comments in mind as I create more videos. Cheers!

[@cherriemckinstry131]

We once planned a trip to beautiful Tahannock falls and did the reservation for a long weekend. We had a great time but when we went to set up the tents.. we had no poles for the kids tents or ours as i had decided to wash them and put them back in the bags but the poles and stakes were still at home! And we were alot younger then! All i was thinking was packing the car and getting the kids to fit in with all oyr stuff! I didnt bring much except breakfast food..and i got a pizza and had it delivered around 6pm whike we watched the campfire... 😂 the kids really loved it.but they slept in the back of the station wagon as it got chilly at night but cozy in the car.. we tied the top bungees of our tent to a tree branch and got in our tent. It all worked out.

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for sharing. I loved reading your story.

[@joyweber4659]

I had to laugh about husband and wife disagreements. Sounds like our house. My husband is 74 and I'm 72. Nature is the best!

[@TwoSeniors]

Nature is the best! Yes… I was just reading about the psychological benefits of trees and water, how as we age we are naturally inclined to be in nature. It definitely is a restful and ‘restorative place to be. I also read some studies on how people in their 70’s are as happy as those in their 20’s. We’ve reached the “happy stage” of life. Who knew? Ha ha… thanks for watching.

[@delainecearnel7210]

Happy Birthday ladybug 🌹

[@peggyr.346]

I give you so much credit! I’d love to do what you’re doing!

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you so much for your comment. I’d love to do it more but our Ontario weather is already changing, getting cool. Next year perhaps we’ll be able to venture out more. My long term goal, maybe in a year’s time, is to get a Class C RV and live full time in it. The laws and zoning is gradually changing so people can live full time in RV’s.

[@angelabyrd5337]

That’s awesome! Keep on camping❤

[@lorianderson6072]

I love hearing of people camping into their later years I hope I'm as lucky, I'm 43 now & get away at least once a week at the moment more if I can. I feel truly at peace while camping either alone or with friends/loved ones

[@TwoSeniors]

I love to hear of people camping on their own. At our age, if I leave the house or go somewhere without Stan it feels strange for both of us. I think we have got so used to being together that being apart feel strange. However, I did say to him one day, “Would you mind if I slept out in the CRV tonight.” He laughed and said it would be okay. For us in southern Ontario the weather unfortunately is already changing. Today it’s 51 Fahrenheit (11 Celsius). We are heading into the fall weather, as much as it saddens me. It means we have to enter into other ventures to enjoy life and “joy” is one of the goals. When you get away at least once a week is it always camping?

[@kathleendeane4252]

ohh love this, im 67 and ra and hubby is77, and trying to convince him of this

[@TwoSeniors]

Happy to hear from you. So neat that us people who are over 60 are interested in nature and being in it more. I had often called my husband the great “Resister” because when I’d suggest an activity he’d hesitate, resist, and sometimes after some thinking he would go along with the plan. For example, I suggested getting a cell phone for him. He resisted for two years and then on his birthday I said, “I’m getting you one.” Since then, he loves it. I did the same with an iPad. I said, “You need one of these so that the print is larger and easier to type.” He resisted. I waited…lol… and eventually I handed him my old iPad and got a new one. Now he loves it, wonders how he managed without it. So, I know this about him (the resisting). I plant a seed and wait for it to germinate. Strange though, when I mentioned the camping idea he didn’t resist and we had a lot of fun. When I said, “Let’s get a season pass to the parks,” he said okay right away. So, I’m not sure if being 80 years old as he is, if that lowers the resistance…lol… but we are definitely having fun doing all kinds of things. I’m 69 and my aim is to keep both of us brain healthy. Here’s hoping for the best for you with your hubby and your lovely plans. Cheers!

[@emiliagarcia6868]

Enjoyed the video ❤ Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@destinysisco3142]

I'm not sure why you're not facing the tent towards that beautiful river... Would have like to see the view from the bridge. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for your comments. There was a lot of foliage between our tent and the river. We chose not to select a site directly on the river for concerns of flooding and overflow (campground suggestion). But we were still close enough to walk to see the geese, ducks and the river itself. It was quite full that day due to rain. We had lots of rain and it rained on the morning we left. We would have stayed longer but the rain was torrential. It’s a small river.

[@rebeccadees2300]

How do you stay cool or warm depending on the temperature? Also how do you deal with bad weather? Stay safe from animals and bad people? Do you camp at campgrounds that have electric plugins?

[@TwoSeniors]

To stay warm we rent a camping spot that has electricity, run an long cord into the tent and use a power bar. We have a small Honeywell heater that we use if needed. I like to sleep up in the Honda which is open on the back to the tent. I use a Jackery with small fan to circulate air. Because I am up off the ground I find it very cozy and warm. We both have sleeping bags. Most camp sites don’t have any animals. There are places that warn of bears but we don’t go to those camp sites. Most of our camping is done in Ontario wine country, very safe.

[@brendamorrison3818]

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[@rebeccadees2300]

@@TwoSeniors thank you! I would love to visit Canada someday 😊

[@danholmes5426]

Like your video

[@budgetwithfatima6530]

Never gone camping ⛺️ but we’re planning for next year maybe, we want to buy a camper.

[@sharonbaker2775]

The geese look like they have the Don-Eagle haircuts.

[@TwoSeniors]

Lol, so funny about the geese.

[@sammurphy5395]

Sue, I’m 76 and decided to start camping. The reason, I’m in over my head with genealogy. I want to be able to go and spend some time in the places my ancestors settled. My great grandparents settled Duxbury Mass. and his brother came over on the Mayflower. Spending 70.00 to 100.00 + a night would be a bit to expensive. Bought a small tent and found a friend with camping experience and we camped for 4 days. It rained… my air mattress sprung a terminal leak..and I came to the conclusion my tent needed to have more head room ( I have vertigo). Oh yes, and her grandson exposed us to Covid. Came home upgraded my tent. Next week we are going again. I’m working towards going solo camping. Any suggestions? Btw my friend is the only one who camps everyone else is pretty much horrified at my doing this. Yes they think I’m nuts.

[@TwoSeniors]

Hi There, thank you for your note. What your friends may not realize is the sense of adventure you’re embarking on and the courage to do camping. Not only are you venturing forth to visit the places of your ancestors but you’re living out some of their genetics, travelling, exploring, being brave to do things others are not doing. I think your idea is wonderful. My ancestors on my mom’s side came from Heidelberg German, landed in Philadelphia and settled in New Jersey for 15 years. Then the Canadian government gave away land to persons who wanted to settle there so Conrad Book (my ancestor) and some of his children moved up to Grimsby Ontario. Two roads are named after Conrad and John (his son). Eventually my ancestors made their way up to Toronto. My cousin searched out 300+ years of family history. One reason I chose Jordan Valley for camping is because it is in the area of my ancestors settlement (just south of Grimsby). So, we are similar in the tenting and ancestral ideas. I had forgot, one reason we like the Napier tent is because of it’s size. It’s 10X10 and 9 feet high, lots of head room and space to utilize however one wishes. I like to sleep in the Honda but Stanley still prefers to sleep in the tent. We each use a trifold 4” foam mattress (available on Amazon). The mattresses fold up and give us plenty of room for our other camping gear. Setting up is a breeze, usually. It doesn’t take long. Stanley has a bit of claustrophobia and so likes the space inside the tent area. It has been said that one person can set up the Napier tent in ten minutes but so far I’ve found that at a certain point a little help is needed. Let me know how your travels go. I’d love to hear. And thanks again for sharing. I love hearing everyone’s stories. Cheers!

[@budgetwithfatima6530]

New subscriber here ❤

[@TwoSeniors]

Welcome!!

[@timgoodsell4053]

Girl, you’ve really got it together. Excellent camping skills. Two words of advice: Dump Stanley. He has that irritating habit of disappearing when there’s work to be done.

[@kayepperson189]

Your husband is too cute

[@peggywalshcraig659]

We are seniors in northeastern ON, with a CRV, and a Napier tent (slightly different model than yours). How did you level the back of the CRV for sleeping? Ours is a 2016 and slanty and humpy

[@TwoSeniors]

I built a platform to level things out, which also gives us some storage space under the foot end (where our feet would rest). I store a small folding table there (as you can see me pulling it from under the platform on the video). In future I may build a new platform for more storage underneath but for now we like the amount of room we have for sleeping (IE: distance from sleeping to ceiling).

[@briandunlop7904]

Nice trip. How did you stop the car battery from dying from having the car hatch open? Shirley

[@TwoSeniors]

There is a latch which keeps your tailgate locked. I press it into the locked position so the vehicle thinks the door is closed. I’ll be illustrating this in a future video when I explain some of the things I do for comfort and privacy, and how I made my platform.

[@SandysSerenityCorner]

I have never seen a large tent that attached to an SUV like that.

[@heatherchannelgetoutside]

how many days do you camp there...its alot to set up?

[@TwoSeniors]

We manage to camp about 2-3 times a year. Our weather in Ontario is not always the best for camping. We would like to do more but… I’m trying to convince Stanley to travel into Pennsylvania, Virginia and maybe the Carolina’s… Mostly we travel to those places but we don’t camp. It was only a few years ago (Covid days), where things were shut down, borders etc, and I asked him, “Would you like to camp with a Napier tent attached to our Honda CRV?” Much to my surprise he immediately said yes. And so we are gradually growing our camping equipment list and making plans.

[@TwoSeniors]

PS. Set up is actually quite quick. I’ve got it down to a system, step by step.

[@grobbosixtyone]

How do you stop the car battery going flat leaving the tailgate open all the time?

[@TwoSeniors]

Honda says the internal lights will go out after 15 minutes. We tested that out and sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t, so I located a button on the tailgate door that can be switched off, or rather, it switches off the internal lights. I mentioned this in a previous camping video a year ago titled “Senior Camping with Honda CRV & attached tent” . At the end of the video I show where the button is how to set it and how to release it. Perhaps I’ll so a short video on this. It may not be the same for all vehicles but I suspect a car owner’s manual will mention it. Thanks for your question, cheers!

[@grobbosixtyone]

@@TwoSeniors A lot of people use a carabiner in the latch to fool the car into thinking the tailgate is closed and that stops the drain on the battery

[@TwoSeniors]

@@grobbosixtyone Thank you so much for that idea. In the past I have used a screwdriver to move the latch and eventually realized I could use my fingers. I’ll try the carabiner idea. It looks easy and handy. Thanks again.

[@heatherchannelgetoutside]

does your battery die with the hatch up?

[@TwoSeniors]

The lights in the vehicle are supposed to go out after 15 minutes, but there is a button on the hatch that you can turn to turn the lights out. So, short answer is… no … battery remains in tack full charge, no problem. In my Honda CRV camping video (July 13, 2022) I show how and where that button is.

[@sunshine2024-t5y]

New viewer of your video! I appreciate your vlog and is inspirational to many cause you have proved that age is just a number! However, no disrespect, the video is a bit boring because you talk too much trying to explain the whole story rather than showing us in action! On your future videos, please can you show us what do you eat, how do you cook and how do you enjoy, etc. Much love...enjoy your camp! ❤

[@TwoSeniors]

I like your comment. In writing and story telling it’s true, we need to be careful to show rather than tell. Thanks for the suggestions.

[@jstewart3517]

When ur a senior staurs are out so they need to design this tiny homes better

[@TwoSeniors]

You are so right. This tiny home community have a unit with a ground floor bedroom in the back.

[@miinnes6422]

😇🙏👍❤

[@rodrigch99]

I have bad knees. How do you get up in the bed?

[@TwoSeniors]

@@rodrigch99 Hi there, great question about getting into the back of the Honda CRV to sleep. I illustrate that action and explain it in my most recent camping video titled “Two Seniors Camping, Part 2, MacGregor Point” I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis when I was 21. I’m 70 and of course, still have that condition. To get into the back of the Honda I place my right foot, (no sandals or shoes on), onto the back bumper. I grab the top of the Honda opening and swing (balance my body) up onto the platform. So that’s my left knee going onto the platform. Once there I balance on my knees. If needed I roll over onto my seat and shimmy my way into the bed. I know that temporarily it may hurt a little but I do whatever I can to limit the time on my knee. It’s the strength of both knees together that help transfer or lift pain. I don’t know about your knee condition but for myself, I know that a bit of pain, even temporary pain, does not mean I’m doing damage to my knees. It means that I have temporary discomfort, but it’s short lived by rolling over to my seat. When we have bad joints we tend to do life differently. Tell me how you manage or do things differently. I can imagine you’ve made a number of adjustments. Cheers!

[@rodrigch99]

@@TwoSeniors Thanks for the detailed response. I will try it out at first opportunity. I am quite a bit heavier and even scooting on my bottom is an ordeal. I am happy I still have the option to have a cot in the tent.

[@TwoSeniors]

@@rodrigch99 If you have a tent that attaches to your SUV or similar type vehicle, if nothing else it helps the tent room appear larger. You can store cooking gear at the end of the vehicle, (we’ve done that on occasion), and it gives you easy access to anything you might store leaving more room in the tent area. What is your tent like?