walmart "stealth" car camping

[@MedusaCharms]

Walmart is closed at 11pm but theres at least 50 plus people in that store, cleaning and stocking. Its the safest place to stealth camp. and Local PD checks the parking lot at least twice a night. Idaho is called the GEM State. ITs a hidden Gem!!! I love my Idaho...the place is chill, Idahoans are chill and we have lots of potatoes lol!

[@peaceonearth1971]

what GEM means?

[@jerryschneider145]

Its nickname is the Gem State@@peaceonearth1971

[@robertvitruvian4240]

there are lots of cameras too

[@andreataylor5269]

@peaceonearth1971 we are called the GEM state because we have lots of actual gemstones such as garnets, opals, sapphires out there in our beautiful Idaho

[@MeerWald]

i wouldn't do much commercial in the internet of a beautiful place. People see it, people run over, people ruin it - rules come up, prices come up etc... It is always the same. Sadly.

[@joshsherwin337]

This really got me down a rabbit hole lol. I’ve watched so many videos. It’s super fascinating seeing how different people go about this lifestyle. Hope all is well

[@walteranson9551]

We appreciate that your videos are positive. You always try to be up.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Honestly filming helps me stay happy! It feels like I'm talking to friends ❤️

[@JewelTangClan]

“All i need is cheese and bread” felt that

[@mamarana524]

You're missing the pickles... then you'd have the perfect sandwich

[@ceecoursian]

I would be fine with that

[@hbennett5640]

Simpler is better🍞🧀

[@Drifteratnight]

I'm on the road. Home where persons understand one. They see the truth .

[@jacobiejacobs8668]

What caught my attention was @7:51 was the transformation of straight hair and bangs. So cute. Keep it up girl. Or as I always say lady. You're doing awesome.

[@lifeinmyelement]

It's amazing what a shower can do lol thanks for watching!!

[@ChelseaSierraK.]

Hey Rosa!! new subscriber, YT suggested this video. You mentioned in the video that your window washer fluid is frozen, and can't clean the window.. Gas stations usually have (here anyway) the winter fluid and a squeegee right next to each gas pump, if not then can get a spray bottle and put winter washer fluid in it n spray the window n turn the wipers on, or can even just throw a few handfulls of snow on the window n turn the wipers on. 😉

[@rrrrrrtt1]

What a great video! Especially, the part with the water and snow... so beautiful!

[@lifeinmyelement]

Idaho is so unappreciated... I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@rrrrrrtt1]

Thank you for the nice video work to capture it.

[@mikkolempinen2717]

Washerfluid tank can crack from freezing. I would put some undiluted winter fluid to the washer tank. It might unfreeze if you keep engine running long enough or drive someplace warm.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Yea once I hit the utah desert sun, it defrosted and worked again! Thanks for the tip ❤️

[@mikkolempinen2717]

@@lifeinmyelement Good that the problem got fixed 🙂

[@joshwilson6473]

The one and only time I tried camping in a hotel parking lot. I had just laid down and then looked to my right and saw a guy from the third floor window staring at me. This was before I used window covers. But I ended up at a Walmart after that!

[@lifeinmyelement]

Yea I don't mess with hotels! A lot of them actually care about which vehicles are in their parking lot...

[@Weathernerd27]

I live in a mini-van during the workeek because there is no affordable housing within 1 hours commute of my Seattle job and I hate long commutes. I find residential streets are the best place to sleep their are quieter and alittle safer. The trick is you don't go to the residential street until dusk, you black out the windows, you don't make excessive noise and you never leave any trash. It helps that I have a 6 am job and leave the residential street no later than 5:30 am before alot of people wake up. I wouldn't park in a neighborhood with alot of mansions or a really run down crime ridden neighborhood but most neighborhoods are fine. The problem with the rich neighborhoods is you have snooty Ken's and Karen's that don't need to work and spend their time critiquing others. In a normal working class neighborhood alot of people are too busy working to care, they have better ways to spend their limited free time. I wouldn't park right in front of someone's big living room window either. Thankyou although for talking about Wallmart parking sometimes that is a good option and is nice to park in one spot every few days not having to go to a different street every night.

[@hiimadrienne]

"Their parking lots are there for me" I feel ya, way to look on the brightside Girl! Perspective is everything... I'm ready to be a "roadie".. just need a small nudge. Haha Thank you for being you Rosa! ❤🎉

[@Shaun_rennycinq]

I wish this lifestyle was possible in the UK! i love it. Always on the move, free to live life :) oh and i loved watching you just casually plait your hair, cute!

[@user-xo9vr9in2d]

Walmart, it was so important in early vanlife years. You could visit every city with a nice intowner chill spot. Thank you Wally world.

[@gardenwaster]

Thankyou for taking us along with you. thumbs up

[@guysumpthin2974]

OHHHH SO GORGEOUS !! I owe you big time for the ravioli & the waterfall

[@TheSmallsRVAdventures]

Hey new friend. I’m enjoying all your videos. I was watching on my tv and now able to follow you from my phone. Thanks for sharing your adventures. You are an inspiration. Take care. 12:16

[@lifeinmyelement]

Hi friend! Thanks for being here 🥰 I appreciate ya!!

[@campingwithcharlie3011]

Loved how you mentioned Steve ❤

[@simonagree4070]

My windshield's dirty but my conscience is clean... Bread and cheese, bread and cheese... I used to live on sourdough and extra sharp cheddar. Sardines are good too.

[@jerryschneider145]

Ok, I just figured out what Walmart you were at. That is my hometown. Fall Creek Falls on the South Fork is beautiful.

[@mariathexyz]

Love the style you film 🎥

[@brenpgrace]

When you threw the coffee cup away I was like “NOOOOO” 😂. I save those to pee into, those are my portable bathrooms.

[@TheUrban.Camper]

Anything with a lid 🤫

[@simplybeingme]

Hahahahha

[@lifeinmyelement]

Ahhh that's so funny because I used to save my Starbucks cups for that but one time the bottom gave out and I haven't trusted them since 😂 I stick to gas station coffee cups now

[@brenpgrace]

@@lifeinmyelement nooooooo! I would be pissed if that happened to me both figuratively and literally 😂

[@roxywyndham]

@@lifeinmyelement I use the plastic ones 😂

[@giwastar]

That was a beautiful waterfall!

[@Drifteratnight]

Agreed also depends where you can really stealth sleep. I sleep where I feel I can relax and enjoy my sleep

[@Soulconsciousness42]

Don’t need fancy stuff-just cheese & bread..AMEN ❤appreciate you & your channel !

[@lifeinmyelement]

Always the best! Appreciate you being here ❤️

[@raulsaenz9085]

Good evening Rosa, Thanks for sharing your experience. But I do have a question. When did you make the decision to live out of your vehicle? Have you ever found yourself discouraged and thought about getting back into an apartment or with family? Lastly, what keeps you motivated to stay on the road (journey)?

[@stevewebb5343]

very simple girl I love that..... god bless you.....I wish you the best on your journey..... ps I love your vlogs don't ever stop

[@shawnadeyo]

I don't understand why parking lots are so strict on overnight parking. They should welcome people like you to stay overnight. At least Walmart has been good to you❤

[@WeAreAllThings]

Walmart is usually pretty good to its parkers. I used to make sure that I did My shopping there, just as a means of saying “thank you” while I was there.

[@ChRiSELExPLoRaD0R]

Excellent... im start doing the same.(spanish version lol) 😊 You and Mav had give me motivation .. good luck at all and thanks for the great videos....

[@christophermckellar1352]

I’m enjoying catching up. Thanks.

[@nothingspecific.8119]

I stealthed camped at a Walmart in Pennsylvania! It was fine! But I really actually enjoyed the truck stops, because of the 24/7 food, toilets, showers, etc ... Be safe out there Rosa! The desert says w'sup?!🏜️....And I kid you not, I got a very nice suntan going!🌞😆

[@lifeinmyelement]

I actually really prefer rest areas or truck stops as well lol I just really miss when walmarts were 24 hours! I'm glad the desert is treating you well 🥰

[@guysumpthin2974]

@@lifeinmyelement ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnhipp604]

​when can I ask you something

[@owlperchedsilo3745]

i'm a father of girls who are all grown (not to me though) and seeing this young lady doing this, just flips on that fatherly instinct switch in me.

[@peterpowell6168]

Yes I do Walmart, Love's truck stop & Pilot truck stop.i have done cracker barrel's also! I sleep 😴 like a rock 🎉 so even if I got the knock I wouldn't hear it😅 happy trails to y'all I hope when I get another vehicle so I can get to some of those hot springs

[@Mikemonoa-hz2rz]

Man i wish we had snow ❄️ here in Australia 🇦🇺 its just way to hot here with a little rain 🌧 much loves to you and godbless 🙏 and stay safe ❤️

[@lifeinmyelement]

You gotta fly to the US! We still have snow, even now ❤️

[@Mikemonoa-hz2rz]

I won't be in my country much longer as I'm relocating to hawaii in a couple of months I got aye good job offer there

[@nancydamman3801]

Beautiful water falls

[@georgehouse4747]

Nothing like a first time together

[@drunkvegangal8089]

Canadian commenting - you mean there are places in the USA who do not sell -40C windshield cleaner w/antifreeze? Heck, we even have de-icing windshield cleaner and for summer bug and tar removing windshield fluid. We have demanding conditions up here :D :D

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

What a lovely view!

[@711element]

Walmart should offer mail services so you could get your mail there. That would be saweet!

[@lifeinmyelement]

That would be amazing, I really need to get a po box somewhere!

[@jasonjones5213]

You can't beat bread and cheese.Super1 grocery stores are a good place to stay around here.Merry Christmas.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Never goes out of style. Happy holidays to you and yours!! ❤️

[@kevinhebertson3607]

I know it's an old video but thought that water fall looked familiar I live in idaho

[@JonathonS-x1g]

Awesome video hope you stay safe out there.

[@popsrockz1372]

Dang for a minute I thought you'd lost the snow. Safe travels, loved the cheese sammich!!

[@lifeinmyelement]

I can never escape the snow lol thanks for watching!!

[@akseakayaker]

Wal Mart also has security cameras on their parking lot lights that record everything.

[@rutharriaga5188]

I would probably stay at Walmart or Grocery store,or convenient store.its lit and probably safe,there's nite crew.

[@fernandochavez4312]

Cheese, mustard and onion sandwiches are the bomb. I grew up on those. Stay safe. Thanks

[@fayestueben-oe4dg]

Me too. I love Walmart, and I work there for 22 years 🎉

[@patrickvernon4766]

What percentage of planet fitness members are vanlife DS at this point 😂

[@The.Harsh.Truths]

Yo seriously. Every van lifer uses PF. I wonder if PF knows this but figures it’s good for their business and don’t care?

[@WeAreAllThings]

@@The.Harsh.TruthsOh, they know, but as long as they’re getting their monthly payments, why care?

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

Even Walmart had me looking over my shoulder, or under my window block. Much easier to sleep at rest stops. I ran my Toyota Tacoma for nearly 2 years straight.

[@suwant9440]

You're a 💎 of KZbin 😁

[@lifeinmyelement]

Aww that's so kind of you!!

[@granvillej3316]

Be safe especially your surroundings in todays society you really have to be careful do you have any protection for yourself of any kind might be something to think about but Rosa thanks for the excellent video take care I’ll be watching! ❤❤❤❤

[@lifeinmyelement]

Thank you! I always sleep with my stun gun and pepper spray next to me 🥰

[@granvillej3316]

@@lifeinmyelement Awesome and my posters go out to you for continued safety throughout the night and each day of your adventure

[@nicolegoodwin2406]

Here In iowa our gas rn has been floating inbetween $2.80- $3.75

[@seanyancy1809]

Cheese makes me happy.

[@wizzack75]

i whistleblew on walmart and campbell soup for special treatment antitrust activity. used to be cash supervisor at campbell's :D

[@elcubanito2442]

This way of living appeals to me so much. Hopefully soon for me. Thanks for the great video.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Thanks for being here 🥰 hope you get to hit the road soon! Merry Christmas to you and yours

[@cathysummers5313]

@@lifeinmyelement my

[@11xforeverx11]

Love your videos ❤❤❤

[@MethosFilms]

Your gas lowest one is 85? In canada where I am it's 87 89 91. Strange.

[@rjjohnson1986]

Hey its the week of Christmas! So I hope you have an amazing week and a great Christmas! Be safe out there and thank you for the content :)

[@lifeinmyelement]

Thank you!! Merry Christmas to you and yours ❤️ I hope it's wonderful

[@rjjohnson1986]

@@lifeinmyelement Thank you!

[@luigifoppiani5034]

Ciao Rosa... thanks for the video... is just a video about your real life in this moment and i love it...but... a question ... are not scared about sleeping alone in a car park ? see you next video... and... Merry Christmas ... Bye!!! a big warm hug !

[@lifeinmyelement]

Hi! I'd definitely say I used to be scared. The first few months of car life were very difficult but now I view my car as my safe space ❤️ Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

[@luigifoppiani5034]

@@lifeinmyelement Thanks for the answer Rosa 🌹… you do this living in your car as like an experience or to prove to you something ? Did you live in the Washington State ? If you want you can answer… thanks Good night to you … and Good morning to me… Ciao Rosa … a big warm virtual Hug !!!👍🏻🌹🌹🌹🥰🤗

[@JRMontgomery-ce6fj]

Cheese bread and onions? Don't forget to gargle

[@jackmeyers40]

Dope waterfall.

[@larryruzich659]

I'm just curious. Have you ever locked yourself out of your car, and if so, what did you do??!!

[@wedmark]

10.41 SEK/L ($3.8/G) is dirt cheap. We pay ~18 SEK/L in Sweden.

[@vacc22]

Bread and Ketchup was my go to lol

[@tazzyanio]

I love how you're driving with your lights on filming in the dark on the road! You are literally my queen!! 👑💗

[@BigNoe-u7u]

Driving with that light on feels illegal 😂

[@debbiebrantley61]

It is illegal

[@enhancedutility266]

What are your places to go for overnight parking? Besides Walmart

[@TheUrban.Camper]

I have not done any parking lots yet. I've been parking in front of the same low-rise apartments for several months 🙃. Today, there is a no parking ban in effect for the snow. So, I have to figure out the next couple of nights.

[@lifeinmyelement]

I've definitely done a ton of parking lots. Usually planet fitness or any 24 hour place! I hope you find somewhere safe to sleep ❤️

[@TheUrban.Camper]

@@lifeinmyelement just did. 🫡

[@lynettebunac9565]

When you find lower price point on gas, take advantage and use the higher octane at 91

[@PaigeTaylor-ps3wg]

Have you ever thought about having your car windows tinted for safety and keeping the heat out ?

[@Joshuadiaz-y9e]

I don't t need fancy stuff. My dream girl!!!!

[@Celine_S1986]

So I’m new here well two weeks new and I’m binge watching your videos and honestly where have you been all this time wth 😝 I love each and every single video iv watched so far I feel like I’m along for the adventures ♥️🧡🩷🤍🩵❤️💜

[@Cartelito3]

seat belt on, cool vids!

[@thenick3216]

Is this a promotion for SugarBucks?! Just kidding. The sugar really does make their coffee... ;)

[@myzyagssc]

You're Awesome! Whoever you are. Come to Austin

[@zahrarazak1646]

Happy holidays Rosa I love you ❤

[@lifeinmyelement]

Merry Christmas to you and yours! Hope it's wonderful 🥰

[@bradleylove8606]

when I was driving a truck I would just pull over at an overpass and park usually on an incline. All night 7-11 or big truck stops like Pilot and Flying Js. Being a member of planet fitness I can to anyone of them across the nation and shower for free but 23 a month membership. Staying on the road most of the day is planned around meals and toileting. Since you are in snow just put a big scoop in a cup and cleaner than any bottled water.

[@lifeinmyelement]

Planet fitness is also my gym for showers! Love that place ❤️

[@bradleylove8606]

@@lifeinmyelement where are you now? A cold weekend ahead just about anywhere in the East. Artic blast even way down into Florida.

[@rickycherry3881]

Enjoy your videos

[@sab3295]

Walmarts are always good. You don't need to look for a sign

[@iSoundpro]

Thanks for taking us on the journey! Do you live in your car or, what brings you to sleeping in walmart?

[@lifeinmyelement]

Yes! I've been living in my element since 2017 😊

[@fayestueben-oe4dg]

Wow, that is a long time living in the car 🚗 😳

[@BS-wm8fi]

Carbon monoxide is fatal !!! Don’t run the engine when you are in a parked car. Not even trying to take a short nap.

[@lifeinmyelement]

I do have a carbon monoxide alarm in my car and I never sleep with it running! Thank you 🥰

[@clintgilchrest1019]

Gas is about$2.45 here in East Texas....

[@lifeinmyelement]

Honestly jealous. That's like a 50% discount from Seattle lol

[@geordie2597]

You shouldn’t turn your car key fast in the ignition. You risk flooding the engine

[@Mr7MOOOOOOODE]

what happens when your car breaks down

[@argile5]

I live in my car at Walmart. I do all the same stuff.

[@timh.1300]

Cool video

[@fried_plastic]

ya so many places have never gone back to being 24/7 since rona

[@eggzfrags]

I never saw gas above $4.30 where I live in Minnesota luckily . What state was so expensive ?

[@gypsyjessy]

3.80 holy 🐄 that's high! We're at 2.30 in the south

[@momana550]

I’d eat that sandwich. Do you pay Planet Fitness per use? Happy you’re safe in Walmart parking lots. Nice water fall❤️❤️❤️

[@lifeinmyelement]

No! Planet Fitness is $22 a month and you can use any PF in the whole country!!

[@momana550]

@@lifeinmyelement Good to know❤️❤️❤️

[@jeremyhallman2496]

I sleep in a Walmart parking lot almost every night and nobody has bothered me

[@MakaylaBennett-p5l]

I would love this but I pee a lot idk how I’d live in a car lol

[@JRMontgomery-ce6fj]

I'm at a Walmart in Newport Oregon gasoline up the street at the Fred Meyer store 294 with discount card I stay at Walmart's all the time just don't park near the front door when they're closed

[@dontXtheGunLine]

Lot of free camping in the national park and forest and blm land

[@lifeinmyelement]

Absolutely! (Well not National Parks as much) but when I'm in civilization I tend to favor parking lots 😊

[@MichaelBouchicas]

I have heard that Wal-Mart has stop letting people sleep overnight. Have you head this happen to you.

[@senslayer5052]

Seatbelts save lives

[@mykoijourney4979]

Hi I bet the waterfall is beautiful in the summer months

[@lifeinmyelement]

I'm sure it is! I'm already for summer to be here!!

[@peterpowell6168]

Ps at the crazy part of gasflation I paid $7 on I-5 near LA!

[@robinw285]

Cracker barrel restaurants promote their parking lots open for overnight parking. 🎉

[@donaldisgrigg7785]

You go gurl...you l@@k happy to me :)

[@Caroline01234]

Can the videos be longer please! You’re helping me thru my anxiety really bad!!!😮😊😮

[@eddiefulinara5017]

Idaho good state. I use to work Williston ND I drove by Idaho State.