Campers Showed Up And Made Me Leave | Epic Northern Canada Van Life

My name is Chrome i have been living in y cargo van for 6 years now. I started this lifestyle BROKE and IN DEBT and after 11 months of living the van life i cleared my debt and started to put my life back together and build for a better future. I have turned my original van into a badass camper van that is lifted with all the toys. Over the years i went from being broke and stealth camping in the city and sleeping at walmarts... to now, living fulltime in a jacked up van and driving deep off-grid into the backcountry and living life in the dirt. WOW LIFE HAS CHANGED.
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[@margsmith687]

My Uncle and his son died fighting a fire .they were trained fire fighters so I take bans seriously.

[@gabsy6443]

I cannot believe those people started a fire when everybody knows about the wildfires in the area. You've done well to report them

[@gbryant261]

You know the old saying, "If you don't report a problem, you're part of the problem". I'm glad you reported them.

[@Scorpio1168]

@@CapnNemowho in their right mind is going to risk a possible fight out on the middle of nowhere? You have absolutely NO clue who those other people are or what they could possibly be capable of. Obviously they can't read and blatantly disregard the fire ban signs, so talking to them would probably go in one ear and out the other. I love keyboard warriors like yourself, as you and your asinine comments are quite humorous.

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

Glad you reported them. Thank you!!!

[@lisabagdonjones1950]

​@@Scorpio1168Exactly, I was going to say something similar

[@leonardmsl68]

​@Scorpio1168 Someone who loves the forest would go to them and tell them and not be a chicken

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

Too bad u didn’t get gps settings to report.

[@karlchiasson4946]

You did the right thing. One day while I was working in a one of the national parks I was going around checking campsites during a fire ban. Went by a site and smelt smoke but there was no visible sign of a fire. Came back later with still the same thing and discovered that the campers were burning a fire just along a hill behind their camp site. They left the fire still smoldering under a tree, but not just under the tree canopy, there was a small area kinda dug out but it was surrounded by roots of the tree almost under the trunk. When the Conservation Officers and Warden came to inspect it they were livid.

[@sharroon7574]

I found a fire left by teenagers in a similar position in the evening it glowed, so we called it in. It could have been carastrophic.

[@ceebee987]

Thank you so much for reporting those dopes having a camp fire. I had neighbors in a highly populated area the other year when we had 40 degrees in Vancity and they were burning their landscaping debris, in their backyard, with lots of sparks flying. Had to report them 3 times! The whole neighborhood could have gone up in flames. There's idiots everywhere and they ruin so many things for so many.

[@chaoticature]

I wrote a surprisingly similar story, from sth Aus. Idiots everywhere!!

[@melisa8256]

Thank you for doing the right thing. It’s the responsibility of ALL OF US to follow fire restrictions and all other laws. As an Oregonian I would’ve done the same exact thing.

[@gary4307]

Thanks for protecting our precious resources!

[@GinaP-ve4ux]

I am glad you reported them for the campfire. You absolutely did the right thing!

[@roxanne7943]

Integrity is lacking in this world.... Everyone thinks they can do anything they want... break any laws... It's so sad. Thanks for doing the right thing and reporting them

[@biggrizzz6833]

As a fisherman, brotha it’s never too late to pick up a pole and start. Especially on remote lakes you generally don’t need anything crazy sophisticated like the over fished spots. I swear the fish learn what lures are and out in the sticks the fish hit out of curiosity. Give it a shot man! 🤙🏼

[@johnwebb2232]

I am totally with you on your comment, I couldn't stand in front of that lake and not have a line out. Not after seeing a ring in the background 😊 keep that line tight.

[@lindahenderson2987]

Great job Chrome. Thanks for carrying about idiots being reported.

[@glennarussell4682]

It's a tough decision to make, but See Something, Say Something is our only chance for a better world. Love is " an action." Tough love, at times, however a sincere love. For all you know Chrome, you may have saved lives. I give you props for doing the right thing. Thumbs up and love from S. California.

[@asom7854]

Glad you reported them Chrome. Not only could they cause a fire, but they put others in danger when they have to go in to fight the fires. Thanks again!!!

[@gingersnapjudy]

Thankyou Chrome for doing the right thing! Terrible that these people feel so entitled that they ignored the signs! Hopefully, it will be followed up by authorities, and they will get a fine!

[@mariobonneville8518]

They probably can't read !!!

[@dcrow1982]

Im glad chrome reported them

[@MelH-jg9jq]

I'm a solo van lifer. Female And I ripped up one side and down the other side to two , lb250+ guys and 170 lb me..out them I'm thier spot and MADE THEM PUT IT OUT!! WTH DIDN'T U PUT IT OUT, CHROME???

[@BeccaBullard8]

@@MelH-jg9jqbecause since you are a woman this guys wouldn’t challenge you, but they would definitely challenge another man. Chrome did the right thing by leaving and reporting them to the authorities. Plus you’re very lucky those men had respect for a woman. If they didn’t you could’ve ended up in a serious situation.

[@lgDukeCity5018]

@@BeccaBullard8 Situational awareness. It was definitely not a very smart thing to do on her part.

[@canadianoverland]

Thank you for doing that chrome jigsaw lake is a gem. We don’t need idiots like that burning it down.

[@davidking9541]

You did the right thing to report the people.

[@victoriabaker4400]

Glad you left and then called. And, that you didn't tell them you would be doing it. No sense in drama. Beautiful places!!!!!!

[@BohemianLifer]

They know who reported...obviously.

[@debbiebeck1714]

I'm so glad you reported them!

[@jodiesebek2440]

So happy you reported them ! I have learned not to directly approach people because of the crazy world we live in but back in the day I would have walked right over to them and let them know that there is a burn ban and put the fire out . What idiots 🙄! Hope you enjoy your night 🌙 😎✌️✌️ Smooches for Cruzie 💋 🐾 🦴

[@amberm3193]

I agree with you 100% it’s better not to approach people especially in certain situations and especially in this current CRAZY world.

[@stunmi]

You did the right thing Chrome

[@jacquelinejohnson7927]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ so happy you reported them. What a bunch of idiots. I hope they get a huge fine. Thank you Chrome. Continue your happy adventures. Stay safe.

[@odessa4js]

When you left the site, you backed into long dry grass and parked. With a hot catalytic convertor, you are just as likely, maybe more to start an unintentional fire. Just something to consider as it's something that we see on occasion.

[@PNWXOverland]

I was wondering If i was the only one who saw that and was like that's not any better...

[@prolix21]

so many of our brush fires in Colorado start this way

[@paulg492]

Johnny Cash started a forest fire in California with his trucks exhaust pipes

[@smoochdawg4547]

Takes a special type of person to build a fire with wildfires all around! Glad you did the right thing. Some people have no sense!

[@marciawade9101]

Not a LICK! 🤷‍♀️

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Be Wise enough NOT to be Reckless 💡

[@MagicalBambii]

❤❤

[@leonalarson1598]

Thank you for having the right way of handling the open fire. You're an awesome person ❤❤❤

[@brianhall8097]

Chrome I'm glad you reported it we also have idiots in the US that do the same thing if they want a campfire go where all the fires are don't cause anymore of land or life be safe out there my Canadian brother

[@TravelforALiving209]

What a difference one day will make. I am glad you did what you did Chrome.

[@Awanderingview]

Been in the same situation in Utah a year ago. Lucky I yelled out to the people, and they complied . Good job Chrome!

[@user-sr2yb7rt9v]

Kudos to you Chrome for being brave enough to say something.

[@christianinarizona8657]

Chrome thank you for reporting that. I live in Arizona, USA we are under a fire ban as well, I report campfires as well in my van all the time. Great video you truly are a lucky man!

[@susanleatherwood22]

Ohhh! I love,love to see that drone footage. BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@MichiStacker]

I look forward to the day when I hear “WHAT’S UP WEIRDOS!?!” Off in the distance, then you hear someone (me) yell back “IS THAT YOU CHROME!?!” LOL

[@Betty-Anne-Sister]

Thank you for reporting the fire. I just looked up the fine. It is huge. I bet they will be surprised.

[@janemmafernandez7842]

Thank you for reporting them. I live in the Crowsnest Pass and wildfire is a huge risk here. People just don't seem to think that fire bans include them 🙄😕

[@RenayEmond]

I'm up here just outside Jasper 💔🔥 HOW CAN PEOPLE BE SO CRUEL??? THANK YOU for being a true HERO & REPORTING THEM CHROME🙏You have probably saved lives❤

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

Chrome, you did 100% the right thing.

[@AReelHouseProduction]

Chrome Thank you for the report. That’s crazy that people would think that they were above the law. Great job. I loved the drive so beautiful. Thank you for allowing me to travel with you. ❤❤

[@belindaboudreau9178]

You did the right thing Chrome on the camp 🔥. Thx for caring and having the courage to make a difference.

[@tammy2423]

I love the true day to day stuff in the back country! Thanks for showing it! Your amazing!

[@LaNette1]

Hey chrome, that was a beautiful spot. You did the right thing though I can’t believe that the signs are right there when you pull in and you know it’s fire season right now in Canada and US. Hopefully they went to check it out and they put that fire out. thanks for sharing. You guys. Be safe out there.🇺🇸♥️👍🙏✌️🐾🏔️🚐🇨🇦

[@Mizz.Person]

I really appreciate and enjoyed this driving/ camping trip/day, Chrome. 😊

[@lindaknight-archer414]

Anyone starting a fire when a ban is on, report them!

[@704barron]

YES ! You definitely did the "RIGHT THING". THANKS from all of us who have some common sense.

[@sandyrvt]

Not afraid to report, better than trying to say something to the people

[@theunaccompaniedsenior]

"Vanlife KZbinr Killed By Homedwellers" is a headline I never want to see.

[@Magnums_Chronicles]

It sounded like the guy on the phone called it the RAT LINE, lol. Glad to see you being proactive to doing your best to prevent another forest fire from starting.

[@A1A4SpeechPrivacy]

Great job Chrome!! You did exactly the right thing. Thank you for protecting our precious wilderness and the wildlife 😊

[@lisamillerbuchert9447]

You did the right thing reporting the fire starters

[@megradl1219]

Kudos for reporting the illegal campfire. I cannot tolerate that and littering in our beautiful forests, woods and woodlands. Right on

[@patriciawright2303]

Dude that's insane, I would leave and report them 2, apparently they can't read signs or don't respect nature one or both, tx Chrome 4 reporting that, we need more wonderful people like you and your whole crew of friends

[@1anita1m]

I am very proud of you for reporting them. This is such a big problem.

[@stanknstabby]

You did the right thing. Much respect to you.

[@brendagill1865]

Thank you for reporting them.

[@NeverEndingParadise]

Ugh I can’t believe people who do stuff like that during fire bans especially with everything happening lately, thank you for reporting them Chrome!

[@whereswendy8544]

People can be such self-serving idiots.

[@jamesireland9188]

Not everyone is knowledgeable like that doesn't mean they are idiots maybe just weekend warriors who didn't see the sign.

[@marciawade9101]

@@jamesireland9188 But I'm SURE they know about the wildfires though, as they're constantly being reported.

[@inside1976]

​@@jamesireland9188Not only are they idiots, they are just plain lazy. Fire ban information is not hard to find. So don't stand up for people who obviously can't be bothered

[@theunaccompaniedsenior]

@@jamesireland9188 Oh, they saw it.

[@jazzycool2950]

@@chawealAn elderly couple in the country I live in spoke to a fellow camper about something and the elderly couple ended up dead and their campsite burned. Took investigators about 2 yrs to find the guy that killed them.

[@Dooms1972]

Why would you not say something to them?

[@theunaccompaniedsenior]

Homedwellers are dangerous.

[@DapsDiary]

You just possibly save another huge wildfire! Thank you ! 🙏🏼☝️🫡

[@donaldfrazier5244]

You are slipping bro over nine minutes in and just now we get to see the star! Cruzie looks like he is enjoying the time out in the wild with you!

[@carolinehannah3283]

I certainly don’t blame you for reporting those people. I been watching the news regarding wildfires in Canada and California. Thanks for sharing!!

[@seaalien]

You did the right thing Chrome! I hope they get heavily fined!!

[@darlenemiller847]

Thank you Chrome for reporting the fire. Blessings 🙏🔥✌️👍🐾🩵

[@sandrahartje9974]

Just like many others I am so glad you're reported them

[@BadAssDetailz]

Babe wake up, Chome has uploaded another awesome video! 🤘🏼💯

[@patti7504]

Thanks so much for responding. Thanks again for all the videos. Would love to visit Canada someday 😊 Peace

[@kosanmr2]

would be hilarious of those campers were subscribers of Chrome. haha

[@HensOnly]

Even more so hilarious if the park rangers come a-knocking on their door and give them a ticket.

[@NorthernKitty]

No offense, Chrome, but it probably isn't any smarter for you to back your van into dry, high weeds @18:19 where the hot exhaust could smolder the grass and a light wind could turn it into a fire, than the campfire they built.

[@margaretyourchuck6417]

Man, the scenery makes me cry, so beautiful! Thanks

[@infotoons212]

I just found out stainless steel French presses exist! I live in a Short Skoolie! This is big news!

[@IMMe-yp4bu]

When chrome broke his glass French press carafe, I was going to recommend a stainless steel one. I have two - one for home and one in my camper and it’s great because it’s double walled so it holds the heat longer and will withstand a fall to the floor. Glad to hear see that Chrome found it.

[@Puddlejumper]

We've got the double walled Stanley press.It's brilliant and keeps the coffee hot for a couple hours.

[@regortex3364]

You can buy stainless steel french press (Woods brand) at Canadian Tire.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Bodum makes a beautiful French press that you can use for tea, hot cocoa, and cold drinks. It's double-walled and keeps drinks hot and cold relatively long.

[@teresahotta]

Use mine for camping it's great

[@paulamcnabb7940]

I think the purple flowers are fireweed. They make a great jelly.

[@monigagnon95]

I applaud your actions! Some people just can’t read the signs.

[@peterlaurion827]

your right on Chrome ,you did your civic duty !!!

[@Makeitbymandy]

LOVED the Whats Up Weirdo’s yell!! And you did the right thing to report them. You are better than me though, I wouldn’t have been able to not say something to them as I left.

[@BKAD623-hz7ln]

Yeah. I admire his self control✌️

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

In the US, you might get shot.

[@Makeitbymandy]

@MeMyDawgyKoop i would not run. Lol

[@BKAD623-hz7ln]

@MeMyDawgyKoop You make sarcastic comments on the Internet. Brave

[@ronbirchard5262]

i used to work in fly in fishing camps and fought 2 fires by boat and on land and had burning embers raining down and was eating thick smoke.. you did exactly the right thing. if i remember right there has also been 3 deaths to our brave forest fire fighters and two lost air crafts (choppers).

[@cfrost87]

Controlled burns would help get rid of the underbrush that catches so easily-- they also help get rid of invasive species and would help decrease the chance of wildfires. But people setting up campfires during burn bans are not doing anyone a favor.

[@HYNKZL]

With all the lakes you come across Chrome i'd be sporting a kayak.

[@birdingdiaries]

Thank you thank you thank you for reporting them! Too many fires 🔥 You are my hero on this day!

[@barbarashikiar6]

Love Canada. Both of my grandfathers were Canadian. So beautiful and clean!

[@glendagilner3438]

Chrome, I think that was smart of you to call. You see something say something. I can nor believe folks like them. Enjoy your journey, Chrome.

[@Z1ldjian2785]

18:00 Bro, you needed to say something to them. Dont just walk away from it. Thats the equivalent to seeing a crime and instead of trying to interject you just watch and film it.

[@charityrocks]

@@Z1ldjian2785 Bro, he is in the middle of nowhere by himself and you want him to start some conflict with strangers??? He is not the police dude! Dont make suggestions that could endanger him while guilt tripping him too! No bro! Just stop! Ps I am from Valemount BC and I am a veteran wildfire fighter. Leave him be because he did the right thing! ❤

[@rick21090]

You did the right thing.

[@djlhobbies2579]

As Smokey the Bear says, only YOU can prevent forest fires!!!

[@piegirlie]

Cruzie is such a sensuous puppy...so cute!

[@K-9Gar]

Chrome I'm so happy you reported them so proud of you and much respect. You are a stellar man.

[@Brendan-cd3zc]

Yeah that's messed up they completely disguarded the rules of regulations of not having a fire but they did it anyways to spite the signs that are put up around the area and good for you Chrome to report them for this heinous crime it's illegal for them to light a fire because of the fires that Canada has suffered over the years including this year and I hope they get justice for their actions

[@joehealey6209]

Dude if could afford to go to where you’re at I’d show up for 3 or 4 weeks to teach you how to fish.

[@PandaLife-lp8kn]

Teach a man to fish and he will eat for life. Teach Chrome to Fish and he'll have 500k more subs. ie: Joe Robinette still struggles to land fish.

[@richardyoung8062]

307,000 subscribers. Wonder the effect of this video.

[@Rwhistle132]

my budduies and 2 sons love rolling the FSRs and find ing the cool secret campsites and roads, its such an adventure:D

[@redmoss24]

I'm so glad you took the time to report those idiots!

[@michaelcupp3125]

Great job Chrome I'd would have reported them also. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Stay safe.

[@MichaelGreen-em8hf]

Good job, my friend I had to do the same thing a couple times.

[@kdsailorgirl]

Thank you for caring about the beautiful places and for being so thorough and the your reporting. Why do people have to be this way??? 😡

[@LivingUnderARock333]

I was accidentally one of those douche bags a couple weeks ago in California. I wasn’t paying attention and forgot that it’s like that every summer. A ranger came up to me and talked to be and luckily I didn’t get a ticket but it was definitely a reminder.

[@CHEEKYBREW]

Chrome... im an old punker dude. i seen the anguish you were dealing with reporting them. you dont want to rat but you have to when folks are fn it up for the rest of us. a shit situation for you to have to be in. cheers for doing the right thing.

[@user-qe2xt7dn6s]

good to report them but why didn't you just tell him politely that there is a ban and see what he says? if he gives you a problem and doesn't put it out, then leave and report.

[@TheWestlandgirl]

It's a risk these days.

[@madeleinegombert661]

Totally agree with you about the idiots who started a camp fire.

[@valsan5815]

WOW! You captured nature's beauty so well. For a minute I thought I was watching segment from National Geographic.

[@Creativecavemanagain]

Good for you Chrome. RAP line sometimes takes a bit for a response, you called the right people. I have a friend who just left to go and fight fires. A-holes like that should be banned from the backcountry. Rock On Cruze, you're a rock star! And I guess you are pretty cool too Chrome. Cheeeeers 🖖😎🤙

[@lorihamlin3604]

It’s Mon morn and wish I was anywhere but home. Got the itch to camp but in the southern US there’s nowhere close to camp to escape heat and mosquitoes. Guess I’ll just clean out the frig😅

[@rajanikumari3672]

Same here.

[@cynthiasimmons8322]

Ditto

[@AReelHouseProduction]

If you live near Chattanooga Tn. There are some wonderful places to visit near here. I just got back from the Cherokee national Forest. There is a small campground called lost Creek. It is epic

[@MrSteven5975]

It’s beautiful there !!

[@mariedaniel2978]

Nobody wants to be a narc, but dang it man, who do they think they are!! You did the right thing.