What WINTER has in Store for a CAR Dweller Like Me?

[@thedesertshulamite1967]

I use a small ceramic heater, don’t use propane, it makes more moisture. I also use my heating pad and stay warm as toast. I put a Mylar mat under my bamboo mattress as well. Last thing you want under your mattress or anywhere is black mold! You will have respiratory issues. I use a usb fan and crack the windows and also have a couple of charcoal bags hanging up in the back. Walmart also has moisture trapper boxes, they work well too if you put them on your dash board.

[@nomad_unknown]

That's a lot of great tips, thanks for sharing!

[@thedesertshulamite1967]

@@nomad_unknown sorry, I didn’t mean to overload anyone either. That is just the one thing I am concerned with. I love your channel!!!

[@manuelaisabel2237]

what is a Mylar mat please?

[@sherryhicks4156]

I utilize my car for charging as much as possible when I don't have access to electricity. Utah is so pretty. I love waffles too!

[@deborahanderson5508]

I am a 65 yr old want to be solo traveler. Your videos are inspiring( though youre much younger) I will be leaving florida on nov 30th to travel to the west. Im very nervous however its a very strong desire. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@derbywinner6316]

The west is beautiful, you’re going to love it.

[@nomad_unknown]

You’ll find incredible adventures in the west! Best of luck to you!

[@clarkleakins879]

Enjoy the journey. Mind the vehicle. Take the blue highway when available. Slow down, see more, better MPG, easier on the vehicle.

[@originalsixx]

@@clarkleakins879what is the blue highway?

[@PattiParanormalProject]

I am a van lady (your age group) out west and you’ll 💜💜💜 it❣️ I live between basically Far NE Cali and Vegas on the regular but I go to abandoned towns, mines, mills, etc. If you want suggestions feel free to message me 😊

[@pianogirl3870]

Another wonderful video....I am a former English teacher, and one thing I always notice is how well spoken you are, poised and articulate....and that whole beginning was poetical and dreamy, as you matched your words describing the transition from Autumn into Winter....did you write that yourself? I camp occasionally out of my 4Runner and NOW I see the point of adding the tent to the back...thanks for articulating that! Your sunset footage was particularly gorgeous....all of your nature footage was....when I camp in the cold, I use a heating blanket for the first hour while plugged into my Jackery....then I turn it off since my blankets trap the heat in (I have an army blanket...boy do those do it for me). Blessings to you!

[@pennywawiorka6431]

I watched, so far, a couple of your videos👍. You are one "Smart cookie", complimentary. Enjoyed them immensely. You sound so professional. You are going to get what you want out of life with your self esteem and confidence. So so talented. Keep up your photography and channel. Take Happy, Happy travels!! 🍂🍁👌👍🤗🤓

[@Chasingthesun24]

I use paper clips to hang my string lights in my van. Unfold them so they act as hooks and tuck one side into the plastic trim that buts up against the headliner. The paper clips are small and light enough to where they won’t damage or pull the plastic away

[@nomad_unknown]

That's a great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@ndbobby1]

Those scripts are amazing. You can really write.

[@antoniobaez6282]

Yes, I like that! Being a nomad doesn't mean you have to run, run and run around some more and more. Taking time to enjoy the surroundings and doing the things that we get very little time to do, if ever is important! That's part of what the lifestyle is about and the more the merrier.

[@beclairful]

Christine, you popped up in my feed, I’m SO glad! I’ve always wanted to do this! You are so brave! Your scenery is gorgeous, I’m in Washington state 20 miles inland off the coast. Love your car tent too! Great set up ❤️👍🏻

[@Juju-l3o]

You’re so calming and relaxing to watch 😊

[@lauracerva9716]

Your video just came up in my feed. I enjoyed it very much and have subscribed ❤❤❤

[@GalangPinoy-ph]

Stay safe and keep warm.

[@12steps2beauty]

Thank you from England, I am enjoying your beautiful filming of the country-side and mountains, your voice is lovely to listen to you and your content is fabulous. Much love to you ❤️

[@makemeupgurl]

So happy you are living your dreams. Sending you lots of love and prayers ❤️

[@sdcrilly]

For your tangled lights, you could make a firefly jar out of them for some pretty light, along with getting another string of lights to put up in the car. I sure am enjoying all the places that you have been visiting and all the videos that you have been sharing with us.

[@nomad_unknown]

I like the firefly jar idea!

[@Lisam29]

I always watch your videos Christine! I love your insights and always enjoy watching your content.

[@nomad_unknown]

Thank you for watching!

[@BindleBelle]

I’m excited for this!!!!

[@DavidLewis-q4s]

Your chocolate chip waffles are looking good. Am having a egg omelet with bacon and my morning coffee 😊

[@Michelle514C]

ALWAYS KEEP YOUR #TAG BLURRED OUT FOR SAFETY

[@mohamedouarsafi3923]

Amazing Vlog. Thank you

[@mscris503]

Girl, it sounded like you were reading a story Really nice description

[@briantate8619]

Keep Going!!! Stay Warm😀🙏 Great ideas! GOD Bless You!

[@rbuenafe100]

Your video just came up on my feed and decided to watch it. I like your content and will be binge watching your videos. Subscribed from the concrete jungle of NYC!

[@anitasimmons3599]

Thank you for another informative and entertaining video. You have a fantastic setup. I am retired and have a homebase, but enjoy traveling and living out of vehicles when I get a chance. I have obligations that keep me stationary most of the year, but work on my list of things to go, see and doas much as possible. I was thinking about getting a Subaru, but as luck would have it the year's I was considering them were really bad years for the model I was interested in. Now I just don't need a Subaru or the Jeep. I am in the downsize and reducing stage of life. Backpacking, star gazing, fishing, cycling, kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding and canoeing are some of my favorite activities. You have some great tips on living out of your vehicle. I use plain old clay type cat litter as a moisturizer absorbent and recharge them by setting them out in the sun on sunny dry days. My first ones were just old tube shocks with the cat litter poured in and a overhand knot to close them up. Alas I used them for grip on an icy lot last winter and had to make new ones. I put the cat litter in some tamales bags this time, after they were laundered of course. I do suggest you get some activated charcoal air freshener bags as someone else suggested. I hope our paths cross somewhere out there on the road. Safe travels. Blessings. ❤😊

[@l.m.4014]

> Cat litter as a moisturizer absorbent (and when stuck....on Ice) > Charcoal - Air freshener bags. ( Charcoal Tablets will absorb poison) > Very very 'Burnt' Toast soaked in milk...per older Vet....saved my dog's life once. Charcoal capsules, for Food Poisoning. (Health food store) or just for Stomach problems. Running to a bathroom...every 20 min's could be a problem, camping in your car. Haha. *Summer of 1980...'Major Heat Wave'...while travelling from Michigan to Albuquerque, NM - I got food poisoning / Truck stop burger = Hospital -Des Moines, Iowa. (No, I didn't have charcoal) The pain was so great....I had to be carried into the Emergency Dept. at the Hospital! > Ginger capsules.....really helps with motion / 'sea sickness.'

[@nomad_unknown]

It’s awesome that you are so active! Thanks for the tips!

[@natalienetanya7401]

God bless you! You have such a great attitude! ❤ You are a great videographer. The nature scenes are amazing.

[@AprilJohnson34]

great real life content! love it!

[@jon-yj5jg]

thanks for posting beautiful always glad to see you

[@Kimber261]

I slept in my car once when it got down to 40. I woke up freezing and my windows had condensation on them from me breathing. I don't know how you all do it.

[@Alvara-f4e]

In Walmart camping section...they sell a spray that you pray on your tent to help prevent water from leaking through the tent.

[@lynnb613]

Did you write the opening to this video describing the change of season? If so you are very gifted. It was just beautiful and really captured the feel of one season yielding to the next….lovely.

[@nomad_unknown]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lindah1958]

You are such an inspiration ❤

[@secretlocketsparks8092]

You have the most beautiful blue eyes. ❤

[@keyapennyfox]

This is a great video. You're a great storyteller. Love the car tent. Stay warm!

[@LoranPeterman]

Loving your videos. The tips, trick and the beautiful videography.

[@nomad_unknown]

Thank you!

[@VT-wp2ob]

Thank you so much 😊 you’re so brave and so sweet lady

[@HelenaWalker-w3c]

Just found your channel…yes, I subscribed. I appreciate your commentary; it’s beautifully descriptive, informative and well spoken. I hope you are able to follow whatever journey is best for you and I’ll happily follow along. Happy trails!

[@nomad_unknown]

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate you!

[@TrixGrace-xn6sw]

I'm so curious about winter camping!❤❤

[@nomad_unknown]

More to come!

[@ramblingrosenana3513]

Beautiful Video. Maybe it is because I live here and have been in Provo canyon and the loop past Sundance. I recognized where you were immediately. Have wonderful adventures and safe travels.

[@masayoshiba]

Thank you for sharing with us a lot of ideas and information as always. I like the shelter, which could be a very good solution to my Jeep. It is a little nice privacy and cozy space...

[@nomad_unknown]

It can make a big difference for sure!

[@Ron-Ton_78]

Your narration in the beginning of the video was really awesome

[@juliewright6304]

I love your videos, esp seeing the snow, as we are getting our summer, so getting warmer, it’s lovely to see. Your commentary is just lovely how you describe everything. Keep warm, look forward to your next clip ❤😊

[@nomad_unknown]

So glad you enjoyed the winter scenery!

[@Jnels64]

inspiring ❤

[@johnbecay6887]

the first couple of minutes is poetry. good job

[@yuccavalleynan2074]

You are soooo gutsy!!!

[@blagow1]

You are awesome! I'm loving the 3 videos a week. You're commentary and videos are so relaxing. Thanks for sharing.

[@nomad_unknown]

I appreciate you watching!

[@hikesierranevadaspain]

I watched a few of your videos and subscribed now. The beginning of this one is just beautiful, someone else said poetic and dreamy. So true. Your videos are so down to earth and unpretentious, yet so beautiful and exciting. You go, girl 😊

[@nomad_unknown]

Thanks and welcome

[@greghall14]

Great video, you have a new Aussie subscriber. 😊

[@Patton0911]

Utah is so beautiful.

[@NobodySpecial509]

First time watching your videos.. so many questions! But i’ll watch other videos first.. lol! Subscribed! ❤

[@meenawai2206]

Love it...just found you. I'm in Australia, on the Sunshine Coast...so HI from all that way. Can't wait for the next one! A little jelly bout the hotsprings....so blessed!

[@nomad_unknown]

I'm sure you've got some amazing spots down under!

[@meenawai2206]

@nomad_unknown of course, I live in the hinterlands, so waterfalls and views are a plenty! We are both quite blessed to live the countries we do.

[@farhanislam3402]

Great video, I just discovered your channel and subscribed immediately. Keep up the fantastic work! 😊

[@nomad_unknown]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Momshobbies24]

Thankful I've found your channel. I enjoyed your video . Stay safe.

[@nomad_unknown]

Thanks and welcome

[@asankaw1]

You should start writing poems...you are amazing ❤🎉i say because the way you started the video..

[@chipsdad5861]

I commend you for attmepting waffles. When I was homeless convenience was the focus. I would go with boil water and make oatmeal and Maple Serupe. I was lucking to have a work place that had a caffiteria so I did not have to eat in my car unless I wanted to.

[@nomad_unknown]

Oatmeal is an easy go-to!

[@chipsdad5861]

@@nomad_unknown Waffles makes a better video than hot water and oatmeal LOL

[@joannacurran8475]

When I have staid in my tent in the alps I have 1 more level - I use a sleeping bag, with the duvet under and over like you have at the moment. I start the night with a hot water bottle, and I have a really cosy sleep.

[@michaelmedicworldoftanks33fps]

Watching this makes me a bit envious from all that cozy cold weather you have there because right now in Australia I am absolutely boiling in my car 🥵 and my little Alpicool 15L fridge is struggling too raising heat outside of it and ambient temperature 😁 just can't stop watching videos about freezing weather, camping in blizzards, howling winds and nights with snowfalls 🥰

[@nomad_unknown]

Oh wow! Sounds difficult! I’m glad the cool weather content is providing relief.

[@SpunkeyMonkeys]

Luv it. Grilled cheese sandwich. Yummmm

[@ashleyhum22]

Thank you for sharing your tips! I used your video primarily back in 2021 when prepping for a trip across country to visit friends. I’m curious what you use to film & edit & even which tripod you use. Maybe a video with those details could be future content or update.

[@nomad_unknown]

Thank you! That’s a good idea! To quickly answer your question, I’m using my iPhone 15 to film, a lightweight tripod and Final Cut Pro to edit.

[@shanedacia6531]

You should get a portable solar panel to charge the bluetti

[@nomad_unknown]

I have one but it’s finicky.

[@Reddylion]

Where and when, has it already started snowing ! Nice car camping. Hindustan south.

[@nomad_unknown]

This was the mountains for Utah. Pretty much anywhere with ski resorts in the west is already seeing some snow.

[@kevinmulvey8759]

Candle in a clay pot gives off safe heat ! Upside down with a clay sorser under ,

[@marinatrofimova9974]

Check on outside outlets. Walmart or convient store, churches usually have it. That is what i use

[@DonnaStevens-uo9vp]

Drive south girl!

[@l.m.4014]

Re: Mice / critters / Hood > What about one of those devices that uses 'ultrasonic wave' technology to drive pests, insects, and rodents away from your Car-home....? A Ultrasonic Pest Repeller. About $25.00 ? "The Bye Critter" is one of the Top rated. > I worry about you opening your hood. > People have used Moth balls for Mice for years. But, under the Car Hood (when the engine gets hot, the smell might come in the car vents, and you don't really want to breathe that in.

[@nomad_unknown]

Someone suggested spraying with vinegar. I’m going to try that!

[@l.m.4014]

@@nomad_unknown > Very good. You can keep a spray bottle in your car. Vinegar is great for many things. (as I am sure, you know) Bugs > I use vinegar for cleaning and disinfecting my house....

[@PattiParanormalProject]

I use teeny tiny hair clips. The $$ stores usually have a variety of shapes..

[@VCQB92]

My lights are no longer coming up on Amazon, but I have a Subaru Forester and can send you pictures of how I hung my lights!

[@dianealexander315]

Aren’t you nervous sleeping with the hatch open? Or is there a safety lock on the tent somewhere? Nice video.

[@nomad_unknown]

I close the hatch behind me.

[@Alvara-f4e]

Have you thought of going to the RTIR Or go to Arizona and stay at the long term Location what nob wells mentioned.. ? Readers: do you know what that long term place that I'm has told us about on KZbin? It's where a lot of full time Vanlife an RV travelers stay through the winter.

[@sergebeaumier]

Keep on

[@valeriaaidi374]

I subscribed and liked your video. 😊

[@nomad_unknown]

Thank you!!

[@jeffreya998]

Go with your dreams! What are you using for a camera to record these videos?

[@l.m.4014]

What? My Bluetti is dead....? > Key words I used to figure out... just what your were talking about: > Not fully charged / didn't plug it in / alternator / drive and charge.

[@nomad_unknown]

Haha yeah… context clues!

[@l.m.4014]

@@nomad_unknown Yep. Looks like a great system! Not just for travelling. I looked it up. I would love to get one (larger) for my house!

[@Terirn65]

I have watched 3 videos in a row on your channel ❤ it. What is your first name? Are you willing to share your playlist of music, amazing!

[@nomad_unknown]

Thanks for watching! My name is Christine and unfortunately I don’t have a playlist. I get all the music for my videos from Musicbed.com.

[@JanetUrban-tr1cz]

Jesus loves you very much. Jesus is always with you

[@SuperEholmes]

Amen.

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Dear God, be careful you’ve got to stay warm!😮

[@jocelynfaith]

Hello, I have just started following your journey and I absolutely love your channel, I would love to embrace in bus life or van life with my children. Do you write your own poetry?

[@nomad_unknown]

I write a little but I wouldn’t call it poetry.

[@jocelynfaith]

@ it’s really great. I love your writing about autumn to winter. Beautiful

[@phantp78]

Fine I will subscribe.

[@nomad_unknown]

Thank you! Haha

[@kendlefulton7429]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@slighwentwalking2024]

The road was...a little tutted 😂 At least there was no 'boards for a bridge' 🤔 More than once I have changed plans 🤥

[@Lolokwatzah]

We always have a beautiful sunset here in the Philippines and it would be a great honor if you can visit us especially if too cool or heavy snow in your place

[@nomad_unknown]

That’s awesome! I’d love to visit one day!

[@nikkibracewell7677]

Have you considered a heated blanket that is made to plug into the car?

[@nomad_unknown]

I’ve considered it and will buy one when I feel like I need it. Seems like a reasonable solution for added warmth!

[@CoconutBlueG]

💛

[@claytonhughes5256]

I subscribed

[@claytonhughes5256]

Even though I think you're in for a rude awakening.

[@BobLHedd]

Ugh, frost in the inside of the windshield is AWEFUL!

[@christineheacock7990]

❤

[@lillianavictoria]

go to California palm spring it's hot now

[@nomad_unknown]

😉

[@Jesse-bu2uy]

If you can get yourself to the UK i can give you an ensuite private room within a very beautiful country estate... my heart breaks for you living in your car. my name is Jesse, please feel free to take me seriously on my offer it's very genuine

[@natalienetanya7401]

What are your dreams that we're helping to come true?

[@BrianWaller-qe7gr]

This is my last winter(hopefully) in my van. I should have $15k saved up to by a small rv I can tow with my suv.

[@nomad_unknown]

Amazing! Well done!

[@jeffstone7261]

stay with it-heatingpads are low wattage- fleece then sheet-heat holder socks

[@lewisbale1]

Hello 🤗 New subscriber here ❤

[@nomad_unknown]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@patriciagutierrez370]

I just came across you. By any chance did you have a different channel or name?

[@nomad_unknown]

Yes! It was the same channel but I used to have it named “This Girl Hikes”.

[@jneum33224]

Maybe water bottle or hand warmers

[@renalangstaff730]

I know that waterfall

[@dosmundosdiferentes7484]

❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@richgreenejwrustictoolmanv9954]

Come to Florida

[@jessepressley929]

doesnt it get a bit lonely without someone with you.. i dont think i could do what you do without someone with me.

[@jessepressley929]

man i wish i was there to see all the places you go to.. if you dont mind me asking how old are you.

[@nomad_unknown]

Sometimes I get lonely but I also meet people along the way and share chats. Also, making videos keeps me busy and engaged with this community.

[@shanedacia6531]

​@@nomad_unknowndid you ever consider getting a dog? They are great for protection, companionship, and can keep you warm on cold nights 😊

[@ZenithE8]

I charge devices in libraries.

[@SuperDavensuziyoutub]

I know you have a good head of hair,but wearing a wooly hat in bed keeps a lot of warmth🌞🌞 in you.👌👌

[@nomad_unknown]

Good point!

[@Kristen10-22]

Svalbard is in polar nights

[@nomad_unknown]

Are you in Svalbard?

[@Kristen10-22]

@ no just follow someone there