Van Camping & Kayaking the East River in NYC

Join me as I embark on a stealth camping adventure in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, using a rented U-Haul van as my base camp. I explore the unique urban lifestyle on foot, by kayak, and by van. I chose Williamsburg because it is home to a special location called "Van Alley" where many urban dwellers choose to park their homes on wheels.
I also take a thrilling kayaking trip down the East River, offering breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and iconic landmarks including the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges. The heavy boat traffic passing by and strong winds made for a challenging paddle.
Whether you're a van life enthusiast, a city lover, or simply looking for a unique travel experience, this video is for you. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure!
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[@tomnahrgang5316]

this is greatest video yet. fast current, moving boats, surfing the wakes, amazing scenery. people forget how beautiful outside is.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@tomnahrgang5316 Wow, thank you! I appreciate it. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@TallyESports]

$19.99 is not too bad for a room for the night in NYC!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@TallyESports So true!! A bit extra for mileage and insurance, but you are 100% correct. Cheapest waterfront room in NYC. Bring your own amenities. 😀🌮🛶🚚

[@roger3786]

... that NYPD notice is comedy gold - pretty sure since looting and daylight robberies of stores goes unpunished , you're safe to stay for a night , or more , seeing how someone built a shelter right on the street lol ... I'd be more concerned about being exposed to that East river water ... safe travels ...

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You make very valid points. 🤣 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@roger3786 I had a friend that was in the area this week, and the parks department put out tow notices on vehicles this time. Apparently, they are demolishing the white and blue building next to van alley. So, at some point, everyone is going to have to vacate N 11th St. I just wanted to follow up. 😀

[@RealBesty]

Whatever camera you have made an heroic effort in image stabilisation and horizon levelling!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@RealBesty Thank you!! I use an Insta360X3. It's definitely a great action camera for those reasons. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@MiaIsMissingInAction]

This was so fun to watch, Matt! This summer, my son, granddaughter, and I rode the NYC Ferry up/down the East River so cool to see you kayaking the same route we took on the ferry. Your videos are awesome!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the compliment. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@PandaPrimeX]

That was fun to watch! Also congratulation for reaching 10k subs! You deserve more!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! 🎉🎉 I'm working hard on the channel. Slow growth is better than no growth. My channel is fairly new, so It's going well. I'm grateful. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@eddie_wolf_]

Matt you are creating some great memories from your adventures and learning useful skills that will serve you well throughout your life. Never stop exploring. ❤ E

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting. It means a lot to me. 💪

[@jeromemorris2700]

With the millions of people that live in New York that IS amazing someone knows you.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Pretty cool, right? He even wanted my autograph. I'm cool but not that cool! 😎 🤣🤗

[@jeromemorris2700]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors you’ll have to start carrying a Sharpe pen just for autographs.

[@tombillotto6335]

You are one adventurer, Matt. I'd have a heart attack out on that East River water.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@tombillotto6335 It was an adventure for sure! I survived without a heart attack. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@scoTTlarock225]

Getting those Camping With Steve vibes PLUS the kayak experience. Love it man ✌️

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@scoTTlarock225 Hahaha. Thank you. I did see his U-haul van video. Wanted mine to be different and unique, but he's the king of stealth camping. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@johnbeaulaurier6267]

With the clean UH van, I'm sure you stood out as a nark with the local van clan. 😆

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I didn't show it, but I had a small group of van folks around my van and cooked food for the group. I had fun meeting people who frequent the area. I didn't want to put them on camera. I made quesadillas for them, too. 😀 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@jeromemorris2700]

Glad you have a beach available to you just in case. That’s a busy commercial traffic waterway. And it’s narrow to make the wakes worse. You did good man. Head on is the way. Wicked loud trains. Awesome kayaking like no other. Very rough water though.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much. I appreciate this comment. Thank you for watching.

[@roberttufts2992]

Sweet adventure. Thanks for taking us with you Matt!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting, my friend!! I really appreciate it.

[@freddypflugbeil6]

Thanks Two Feet that was spectacular and fun to see and hear the sounds from New York City dinner looked delicious

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

👣 You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@guyfaux3978]

Lord forgive me and save the pygmies, but I can't get Chris Farley, "In a van, down by the river..." out of my mind...

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Here it is... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqeVh3x7jp5gd5osi=nUVR3s2LkNBAC89I

[@georgehanson2978]

Matt Foley lives on!

[@FaLO66traintravels]

😂😂😂

[@jeromemorris2700]

Hahahaha! Too funny!

[@girolamo5637]

This just made my day Better!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!! Makes me happy to hear that! 😀 I appreciate you watching and commenting. 😀😁🤣

[@jeromemorris2700]

Legitimate parking! Hahaha! Any reason for a ticket. It’s really up to whom ever is writing tickets that day I’ve found.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I usually have pretty good luck parking in Williamsburg. I did get a $115 ticket last month. 🙃😒🙄

[@rico77yt]

Epic East River episode and congrats with the 10K!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@sailingslowmotion]

Great video! :) The wakes looked pretty fun to kayak through. I know how the camera never does them justice but I know they were big. The rented van was a great idea, total stealth (when closed up) especially with the black paper on the windows. Dinner looked delicious too :)

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@jeromemorris2700]

24 hour gym is unbelievably cool

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Looked really cool. I even looked at their website.

[@Xchangeevery138]

So so so awesome., another one of my stomping grounds from the 70s and 80s, I use to work in Williamsburg, and bushwick,and St George, SI, then pick up my friend after work at the navy yard. The city was giving grants to the middle class city dwellers to buy the old late 1800s to early 1900s old Victorians and brownstone houses for $50-125k because they were in some bad neighborhoods back then, look at them now,it really looks a lot cleaner, even that run down area is still way better than it was back then. There would have been different gangs everywhere. I use to travel everywhere that you have been so far, hunts point, up to mt St Vincent’s over to Brooklyn college to great kills, lemon creek over to the kill van kill, up the palisades, forest hills and Astoria park, flushing meadows and flushing bay. So many waterways there., and to think me and my friends thought nothing of swimming in those waters back then. Nice to see you doing such a good thing with your camera and not to mention that griddle, honestly didn’t know if you could eat that entire quesadilla. Oh and those break waves, bro we use to go crazy when a giant oil tanker full would come by, it would suck us out to the bay and then flush us back in., so much (crazy insane) fun for a teenager. You definitely have a quality kayak to handle them waves! Keep rocking the boat, love it ❤

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Wow, thank you so much for this amazing comment. I actually only ate 1/2 the quesadilla. I gave the rest away and made more for other van folks in the area. We all had a mini feast. It was necessary meeting some people who frequent the area. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@birdsbodger]

Great video again! Congrats on your 10k subs, well deserved. That Egg sandwich you got at the end looked incredible, would be hard to find anything that decent over here! Have a great week!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much. Hope you have a great week, too. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@blackman10970]

15:15 I’ve operated trains across that bridge from 2005-2016 when i was an train operator for NYCTA.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

That's awesome 👌 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@gofasters1]

Great video, those waves were rough man. The chicken quesadilla in the van looked awesome you definitely earned those calories bro out in that water. That's a pretty cool spot just has a few sketchy areas, too bad people don't clean up after themselves.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! Great comment. I really appreciate you watching.

[@FentonLounge]

I nearly got swallowed by those waves south of the manhattan bridge on my jet ski. Glad you turned around 18:33

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I was basically surfing the waves there for a minute. 😂😮😅 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@FentonLounge]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors I saw and was nervous for you . I am glad you survived in 1 piece

[@blackman10970]

My heart skipping a beat watching this part. I can’t even float. Operating these trains i never realized how loud it was under the bridge. We didn’t get an that noise in the train cab.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@FentonLounge thank you!! 😊

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@blackman10970 Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting. So loud under there, right?!

[@seanedwards6066]

another cool video thanks!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@johnsamothrakis4621]

Matt you are one crazy man. Congratulations on 10,000 ,

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@johnsamothrakis4621 😅🤣🤪 Thank you!! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@Ironsix6six]

Another awesome video.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@FaLO66traintravels]

Wow!! I was at that Park 08.26.2024. You are brave, paddling the East River. I really like how you did the van! Thanks so much for these exciting adventures!! Great views ❤

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

You're welcome! Brave and a little crazy 🤪 😀. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@FaLO66traintravels]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors 🤣🤣

[@BaconEggNCheez]

Camping in front of a bar sounds like a good idea. Don't have far to go to get some rest, and can probably some street eats when you get hungry.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@BaconEggNCheez That market on the corner was really nice!!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@m.t.v.7934]

Congrats on hitting 10K subs! Something to be very proud of man and I wish you another 10K in the near future.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. ☺️ 😀 Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@angusbeef1574]

Beautiful shots of the bridges, thank God you got out of there safe 🙏 That was very sketchy, lol Dinner looks like it's going to be good, hope you enjoyed it! Oh no, no more van alley parking! Quesadilla, yummm! Van life looks so intriguing I follow some van lifers on KZbin, very cool That pier at the end looks like a nice spot to camp and cook but I don't know how safe it would be to sleep there overnight, awesome views Oh man I would have definitely recommended Kellogg's diner on Metropolitan Ave since you were looking for breakfast in Williamsburg!!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!!! Love the bridges.

[@richarddouglas1712]

Another great adventure! You did the east river 👏👍 ..

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yes!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. 💪

[@richarddouglas1712]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors 👍

[@daniellepritchett7541]

This content is amazing !!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Wow, thank you so much!! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. I hope you'll check out other videos of mine, too. If you enjoyed this one, you'll enjoy others. 😀

[@Mekinhumbel]

Glad you didn't have to swim in the East River. As I recall, it didn't go well for Kramer :) Congrats on the 10K. You'll get a lot further than that. Like an ultra-marathon of subs.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

🎉🎉 Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I'm glad I didn't go swimming either. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@jeromemorris2700]

That waterfront area at 33 minutes is awesome.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yes, such a beautiful spot for sure.

[@gildisc9759]

Matt keep doing these fun and crazy adventures! That area of Brooklyn is very busy.. it's tough to van life in New York bc it's hard to keep a vehicle legally parked for more than 2 or 3 days at most and that's if you're lucky to get a street cleaning spot.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. This was a fun adventure. I enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Matt, sketchy is right when reacting to the East River. I had reviewed the navigational maps of that area and the depths ranged for 40 feet to over 80 feet deep. Certainly sketchy to me!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yeah, I agree. Not somewhere I plan to kayak regularly. I do typically seek out more tame waterways like shallow rivers, creeks, and canals in NYC. I typically steer clear of heavy boating traffic as well. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Nickelbackfan_12]

10k subs! congrats!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@Nickelbackfan_12 Thank you!! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@nycfishchaser9458]

Boat traffic aside. Looks like you have wind against current. Always makes for a rough ride. Much respect 👍

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@cncprogrammer3265]

That was interesting. I slept in my van many times, especially when taking long road trips. I just needed a place to stop and catch some Zzzz's before proceeding. It could be an RV campground, a rest area or even a Walmart parking lot. I wasn't looking to live in it. Still, for a few nights it was fine and comfortable. I think with housing costs so high in NYC, there is probably many looking for an affordable way to live. Like full time in a mini RV. That was probably an option for some. Then when more find out about it, and park their little van houses there, it gets the attention of locals and law enforcement. Most likely to not have these vehicles parked long term or permanently. I've been on powerboats in the East River a few times. They ranged from 25 feet to 36 feet. The currents can be strong, especially around the bridge pilings, but the boats power through it no problem. On a day like when you were paddling on the river, it's a smooth ride regardless of which direction you are going. But during some events, or holiday weekends especially, there is insane boat traffic. There's commercial traffic, ferry traffic, huge motor yachts, down to even runabouts for those bold or skilled enough to be in those conditions. There's huge wakes combined with current that can make for a very wild ride. The bigger the better when it's like that. I never paddled on the East River, Harlem river or the Hudson. I was asked a few times to be a kayak spotter for swimmers swimming around Manhattan. For one reason or another, I never was able to do it. Maybe some day I'll give it a go. In the meantime, thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@cncprogrammer3265 You're welcome! Thank you so much for this awesome comment. I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@alexanderwilliams6377]

Can't wait for your channel to grow so you can go places other than NYC! Lol!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@alexanderwilliams6377 I love feedback and suggestions. I'm open to it. Where would you like to see me go or do?

[@TheJamesGreen]

Bro that quesadilla would feed me for days 🤣

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@TheJamesGreen Yeah, I ate 1/2 and then gave the other 1/2 away. Then, I cooked quesadillas for other van folks at Van Alley. I just didn't put anyone on camera. I met an awesome group of people. Hope you are well my friend. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. Also, the super wide angle camera enhanced the size of the quesadilla. 🌮🌯

[@Carmine.Falcone]

Absolutely stunning vistas- and the sound of the water along with the sound of the train going over the first bridge was amazing.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Sorry about the noise. It's urban life on the East River. 😀 I appreciate it.

[@samhklm]

Congrats on 10k

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much 😀 I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@JasonWolf-u9w]

Wow just came upon your videos here. You may not remember me but we use to work at that really crappy place in Tampa called CTL. Good to see your alive and well and doing your thing!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Wow, so cool!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. I hope you are doing well.

[@MotocrossGuru-zf8pk]

chitting in a bucket gets old

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yes, I'm certain it does. 😀💩 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. I use a fancy Luggable Loo Portable Toilet, so it has a nice seat and special bags that go in the toilet. We use it on the outer beaches of Long Island so that we have a toilet nearby. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Here's an article from 2022 on van alley in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. www.curbed.com/2022/08/van-alley-williamsburg-brooklyn-photo.html

[@garyzapel4022]

Dude, every video is great adventure. Thank you.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you!! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. I loved this one and thought it was so much fun.

[@masonloh1411]

Matt, amazing first exit off the Kosciusko br. used to be empty 20 + years ago, now 18 out of 24 hrs is traffic. show how much development & populations boom there since city re-zone from industrial Williamsburg. I live behind the left of the 2 brown 21 story buildings where the ferry boat just passed 16:48 & in the 80's the beige square building next to it behind the white short Sanitation building on the docks. 27:04 Your cooking should be another NYC R.V cooking class video? LOL. 30:20 They are their own enemy - if they like to stay - should be low key & clean up better than average street. other wise time is not on their side sooner or later. Great video again - I'm sure some will copy your trip to stay.🍺🍺🍺

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Great comment as always!! I enjoy it when you point out specific times during my videos and share your knowledge with us. I appreciate it.

[@JimChancey]

Have you ever been outside , the graphics are amazing ! and also doing the kayaking and van camping is truly amazing as well . Keep it going !

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I was a fun one! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@bobnero19]

Matt. Holey moley. You kayaked in the East River

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yes, it's totally not my favorite spot to paddle. I like it a but more serene with urban views and some nature vibes thrown in. 👌 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@mobiledevice2802]

You are your own stunt double out there on the east river. Good job keeping upright with those big waves. Quite a contrast to see how the green of Brooklyn gives way to the concrete jungle of the city. Those ferries were moving along a lot faster than I anticipated. I did the circle line tour once, it was not half as fast as those ferries.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@mobiledevice2802 Thank you!! 😊 I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@Steve-SGA]

This video is awesome

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@slimpickins3425]

Very cool Matt, having grown up in Whitestone we were always out in the river or on the shore. Love your videos, its awesome to see the sights from the water!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@slimpickins3425 Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@mikec.8556]

That van life is starting to look more and more the way to go , ability to wake up somewhere new everyday . Williamsburg is my stomping ground born and raised . That entire waterfront was abandoned warehouses and not a soul would be out there it was a very quiet neighborhood. Now it’s just noise .

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I really enjoy the idea of many alternative lifestyles, and it's fun trying them out. Surprisingly, it was very quiet sleeping at Van Alley. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@donniemoder1466]

The East River gets really choppy with the wind and currents, I have taken the NYC Ferry on the East River and the boat bobs up and down (especially when it stops at a dock to let passengers off) and I get a little sea sick on it. It just does not look that bad until you get on it. I have walked over the Manhattan Bridge several times, the subway trains make extremely loud noises, it is unbelievably loud. Honestly, you freaked me out a little by saying you were starting "van life", I immediately became concerned. 1 minute later, you clarified, an LOL moment for me. I think it could be fun as a recreational vehicle. I don't like van life as housing, especially in New York. It is not safe, everyone is in your business in NY. And I am suspicious of anyone who lives in a van in New York. Sure, you could do it for a short time, but you will be noticed and there are people who will prey on that. Public parking spaces are highly valued.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I'm glad you got my humor about starting van life, then quickly realized I was just taking a fun van trip in the U-haul. Sometimes, I feel like I'm dry 🤣🤣🤣. Thank you for your in-depth comment. Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@RealBesty]

I couldn’t believe you went looking for breakfast when you seemingly hadn’t eaten the other two quarters of that epic quesadilla!! 🌮

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I actually gave my leftovers away and made more quesadillas for other van folks that were over there. It was cool meeting some of the people that frequent Van Alley. I didn't film them, though.

[@RealBesty]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors good on you 🫡

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@RealBesty Thank you!

[@marktheshark7006]

Another great video, although waking up on that street takes guts! Keep em coming!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@marktheshark7006 Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. 💪

[@RealBesty]

10k subs!! 🙌🙌

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@RealBesty Thank you!! I appreciate you watching and commenting 😀

[@Juliejulez]

😄you chose a more sketchy area to sleep among the many stealthy places in Brooklyn, but i love this! I know a nice stealthy place in Queens with much greenery if you ever need to know.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I did, but I really wanted to see what Van Alley was really about. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@tastysoupyum]

You drove right by my old apt on N 11th St! The East River seems super gnarly to paddle on. Between the ferries and the currents, you're a brave man. There is a tiny island called Belmont Island just south of Roosevelt Island that I watched a video of a dude camping on the other day. I certainly wouldn't do that but might be a fun challenge for you haha Im also a member at Vital. It rules.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Hahaha. That's cool. Yeah, I know him. Good stuff. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@AlanKroeger]

I did watch a video where Nomadic Fanatic stayed in van Alley. Had a Minivan with a cot in the back for traveling around in

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yeah, there's definitely a few videos out there about Van Alley. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@angusbeef1574]

Oh man I've been waiting for this video! Jesus my pulse is jumping seeing those waves!! Lord! You have cojones!!😂 Glad you said you're having fun but damn right that's sketchy! Man I don't miss driving around looking for parking, that's not only in Williamsburg that's everywhere in Brooklyn 😂😂 Glad I have a private spot I pay for Glad you're deciding not to paddle back and just find somewhere to pull out and Uber back, those ferries are treacherous man!! Oh yeah we can hear the train! Pull out at the beach, forget the 2 bridges my heart can't take it 🫣😱

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@angusbeef1574 Very accurate assessment and comment. Better safe than sorry. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I was looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I really appreciate it as always. 🙏

[@steves1749]

Cool adventure. I would have never picked that area to park and sleep. Too busy of a neighborhood. Next time find something more stealthy. But still fun. You should have looked for a Bodega. Nice bacon egg and cheese NYC style 😊

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Van Alley was fun! I met some nice people. Talked for a while. I circled around and took advantage of the parking spot neat the Dunkin' Donuts. Kept it simple and easy. Stuck with what I knew. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. BTW, sleeping overnight was very quiet.

[@tommybunk2292]

Awesome video Matt !!! A lot of cool stuff to see in it, and the giant fajita casadia looked good. That paddle was NARLEY, good thing you didn't get schwacted by a Ferry full of tourists. The East River seems like a good place for the mentally unstable like ex-Marines or Grunts to go Kayaking, lol

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting. So much to see!

[@thelongs5698]

Well the East River is a huge change from Mau Mau but as enjoyable in its own right.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. New ideas. New adventures. Something different and fun. Pretty cool perspective seeing the skyline, bridges, and Williamsburg. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Can’t wait Matt! Mike

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@Mag_Aoidh Thank you. Let me know when you watch and what you think. I appreciate it.

[@detrate]

You should try a breakfast sandwich from a bodega next time.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@detrate I jumped the gun because I saw parking. I just went with what I knew. You're 100% right, though. ✅️🎯 Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@lipdavis13]

I watched a Lamont at Large livestream today and he says Canadian geese also. Another great video up there.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@lipdavis13 Yes, at the end of the day, I don't see the difference. Same thing. Live life and enjoy nature, right?! Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@lipdavis13]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors semantics right? Maybe? Idk? They are fun watch in the springtime.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@lipdavis13 Exactly.

[@filmjunkie4034]

That river is very busy

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yes, the East River is soooo busy. It was a fun adventure but not my favorite place to kayak. I had a blast camping in the van. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@RigSquad]

Love your videos! Been subscribed for a few weeks now , I will say that I love the calm , asmr style , there were some parts in this video where overlayed music kinda ruined that feel and made me fast forward scenery I really wanted to soak in

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@RigSquad Thank you! I try not to overdo the music. Mostly, I add music at the beginning and end. Some people like it, some don't. I appreciate you hanging in there. I always try to keep them low-key, scenic, and nature inspired even in the urban environment. Thanks again!! 😀

[@potatothorn]

not surprised you get recognized, expect a Lot more of that in the future! i dunno about this one though i mean the paddling was great with the views of NYC but i think the Most Impressive part is actually that you Found Parking hahaha! sounds like you got lucky showing up during an enforcement period. also seems like if it's only for one night, not a bad option, even if PD shows up they just make you move.... great video super fun advuenture

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@potatothorn Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting as always. I just wanted to switch it up a do something a little different. I agree with everything you said 💯%. Thanks again!! 😀

[@josenieves9165]

I’ve made many deliveries to Domino Sugar when it was in business

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

It looks really beautiful. I'm assuming it is residential now? Nicely remodeled. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@scaryxxdisney]

Very brave to kayak the East River and stay at Van Alley!! But...picking Dunkin over Frankel's or nearby Peter Pan Donuts? Gotta go back and fix that food crime

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Guilty as charged. I'm kicking myself. I wasn't familiar and didn't even know about Peter Pan. I got excited because of easy parking and went with what I knew. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@RealBesty]

I wonder if floating booms might mitigate some of the worst of those wakes. They work in swimming pools!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Maybe but that would never be a priority for NYC. Cool idea though!! ❤

[@blackman10970]

30:50 a man lives in that box. Somebody did an video of inside his box. Watched it about 2 weeks ago. Believe it was an young man in a blue van the had the KZbin video. Could be wrong on him, but i did watch the video.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I need to see if I can find that video. I've seen others at Van Alley. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@LazyBushcrafters]

Great video. I don’t think I can ever do a “van life” in the city. It feels like I’d never get any peace and quiet. Also the bathroom situation, yikes haha. At least in the woods you can poop outside the van! Edit: I think going eastwards to montauk would be a great place to film. Check out Camp Hero (stranger things inspiration) and you can kayak montauk!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@LazyBushcrafters Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting. This was temporary van life but a fun experience. 😄 Yes, it would be tough in the city. I love Montauk. I go driving on the outer beach out there occasionally.

[@LazyBushcrafters]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors maybe I’ll try it one day haha.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@LazyBushcrafters 😀

[@edwardrodriguez5236]

Brother you’re good at this man. God bless. What Camara you use that follows you all over the place? lol goes back to you then front again without you touching nothing! NICE!!!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much!! My camera is an Insta360X3 camera (it records 360⁰ around) and afterward, with editing, I can rotate the camera for the angles I want. It's really cool. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@bobnero19]

Another magnificent adventure Matt. BTW, did you eat the whole quesadilla yourself,? Cuz I coulda helped you....

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Hahaha, I had leftovers and could have shared. I even cooked some quesadillas for some van folks in the area. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@thatoneguy6725]

Subscribed :)

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching, commenting, and subscribing. Welcome to Two Feet Outdoors.

[@keithprater310]

Very choppy on the river,another enjoyable film.the skyline looked great,one question if anyone can answer,downtown skyscraper's then lower buildings till midtown.any reason.all the best from England.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. Maybe someone else with more Manhattan knowledge will chime in. Thank you for watching from England.

[@keithprater310]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors take care all the best.

[@starvingrtist8714]

That "van alley" used to be a dangerous area, all real New Yorkers avoid the neighborhood. Now it's gotten too well known and the foot traffic in the area had increased, also thanks to the gentrification of Williamsburg. But even then... some KZbinrs got harassed while filming in the alley. It's really a gamble if you want to stay at the van alley for the beautiful view.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

A friend who was in the area said that more notices were put out yesterday. This time, by the parks department. Apparently, the large white and blue warehouse next to van alley is being torn down soon, and I believe they are incorporating the land to Bushwick Inlet Park, making more waterfront park land. I've just heard of van alley and wanted to see it for myself and share my experience with others. It was a fun experience. Overall, currently, Williamsburg seems to be a pretty safe community. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@OGJeff685]

I live in a boat. it's the same annoyances but a little bit cooler than a van

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@@OGJeff685 That's awesome! Do you live in a boat in NYC?

[@OGJeff685]

@@TwoFeetOutdoors nah, down in the Keys ;) It's actually the cheapest way to live. However as you pointed out in the video, it has its challenges..

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

@OGJeff685 I bet the heat is super challenging living on a boat down there. I stayed on a boat that was an Airbnb in Florida a few years ago. There was AC, so it was nice. I'm sure it has its challenges being full time. Thank you for watching from Florida.

[@bobemmerich8595]

Hi Matt Just found your site today. I bike in the boroughs frequently starting from Astoria Park. You get views of the city that are spectacular. As a matter of fact I was on one of my bike tours and picked up the NYC Ferry at the 90th st dock. Took the ferry all the way to Wall St dock. Views going under the 59th st bridge, Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge were incredible. I also viewed your N Brother I. Vid. Are you familiar with the General Slocun maritime disaster? Keep the vids coming. Love ‘em!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Welcome to Two Feet Outdoors. Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Here's a recent video I did kayaking to and exploring North Brother Island. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5nEkHSugbJ7hK8si=ojauTbs-hHKCcSCI

[@jeromemorris2700]

Do you carry a strobe light? How about one of those inflatable rescue flags? Might be a good idea seeing you have a black kayak,black hat, black shirt. You’re impossible to see if you’re ever in the water.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I do have some safety gear with me when I'm paddling. No flags or strobes though.

[@jeromemorris2700]

You’re making me hungry

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

My videos tend to have that effect on people. 🌮🌮🌮

[@Longislandfishingcharters]

Tuff spot

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. 😊

[@elamanvetta1685]

Man! That water was rolling! It definitely translated to my screen🤢.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yes, it was. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@FentonLounge]

16:41 ferry operator kind enuff to slow down for you . I notice they do that alot

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

When I was paddling, I actually thought he slowed down. He was the only one that did!! Thank you to that guy! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@hermytools]

👍❤️

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. 😀👍

[@jeromemorris2700]

Looks like 4 to 5 foot seas

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

When the boat traffic wasn't sturring it up and making a washing machine out of it, it wasn't terrible. It definitely kept me on my toes though. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@COPPER71]

I'm sure there's more than one but I think I have actually seen that graffiti van a couple times 🤣🤣

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you.

[@Longislandfishingcharters]

Watch for barges

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

For sure!!! Thank you. 😅

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Van Alley is apparently why we can’t have anything nice.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Yeah, it would be nice if people that frequent the area would keep it clean. I really wanted to do my own clean-up there, but there was so much trash. Personally, I left no trace. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@das564]

"Crime in New York City can be high..." Maybe it can be, but it isn't. NYC has the lowest violent crime rate of any big city in America. And the auto theft rate, which is what I'm guessing you're concerned about, is well below the national average.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@SKARFACEVIDEOS]

W

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@Hibernia2324]

What exactly was the diameter of that quesadilla?? Looked good!

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

The front super-wide angle view made it look huge. It was big. Tasted amazing. 10-12 inches around. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@starvingrtist8714]

Hm... pretty sure the gate has a sign of no trespassing... some people in that area would resort to violence to enforce that rule...

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

I was walking in hyper-lapse mode and didn't see any signs. 🤣🤣🤣 It looked to me as if people walked out that way routinely, so I went for a little morning walk to show the viewers the morning views. There were defaced signs, and there was no chain on the fence. No harm, no foul. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@martemis]

Bro. Never do the east river again. That was extremely dangerous. The currents there are vicious.

[@TwoFeetOutdoors]

Hahaha. Yep. That's exactly why I said I don't love the East River from the start and kept it pretty short. It was a rush!! If you watch my previous videos, I typically keep it pretty tame on the NYC waterways. Thanks foe looking out. I appreciate you watching and commenting.