Winter Snow and Ice Truck Camp - Burgers, Beans and Drinks

[@TravelerBrad]

Since the pandemic it always surprises me how many times I run into people out in the middle of nowhere. More people are boon-docking than ever. Many have no idea what their doing but I applaud the effort. Most of the time people are friendly and want to talk but every now and then you run into those persons that make me glad I can carry.

[@ffield12]

My Dad was a product of the Great Depression and simple food product stuck with him his entire life. Bread, butter and “baked beans” 😏 ... usually he would cook the beans and eat them between two slices of white bread ... yummy and to this day I do the same. Sort of like comfort food. Simple and easy to carry and to make, especially when camping. Enjoy your videos ✔️

[@lrodd247]

You are far too humble of a person. You practically saved those people's lives...! What a great story and please include it in a video because it could possibly help others avoid a tragic outcome. Thank goodness you were there. You're a compassionate human being, we need more people like you in this world. Stay safe my man 😊🍻✌️

[@ARLGD]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly value safety and helping others. Speaking of being prepared, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a reliable power source for outdoor adventures and even home backup power. With its massive capacity, powerful output, and fast recharging, it can definitely come in handy during emergencies. Stay safe and always be prepared! ️

[@davidsradioroom9678]

A really nice overnighter. I really like the way you talk to us as though we are there. Makes you feel like a friend. 😀

[@P_RO_]

So true about appreciation. Only those who have suffered from doing without know the true value of having.

[@KaiMirra]

I also grew up very poor and in a very primitive home. It was a 1917 house, the walls weren't made of drywall but were plaster covering wooden slats, the fuses for the main power were the glass screw in kind. The wiring was solid copper wire with a fiberglass sheath held in place by porcelain mounts. No heating and air either. I can remember my dad using the kitchen stove, turning it on high, and leaving it's door open to heat the house. So I feel you 👍

[@marstall5181]

Yes , garlic is good on everything! Stay safe!

[@jeanburk9539]

My dog, Lucy, taught me how to run through the woods like Daniel Day Lewis in the opening shots of Last of the Mohicans. Love that movie plus Broken Arrow, too. It took all summer, but we did it. Ran the trail beginning to end, on a familiar trail that we made. Thanks for another great video.

[@richardwood4305]

If you haven’t already would you do a truck camping equipment review especially your storage systems ( duffle bags etc.) Thanks!

[@kokopelau6954]

Luke, it sounds like you grew up in my house. I grew up in a three-room house one wood stove in the middle to heat the whole thing. One room was a combined living eating kitchen, one room was the family bedroom, one room was the family room. No running water, no electricity, and definitely no indoor plumbing. I take that back we did have running water, it came from a 600 gallon tank that was outside of our house by the kitchen sink. In the winter time we kept our water in milk cans inside the house so that they didn't freeze, but it sure did get cold. What was really fun, was before we moved into the house we lived in an old surplus Army tent for a year when I was six. You know I never felt poor cause we had all of nature to play in. We had chickens, usually we and a couple of neighbor families would go together every year and get a hog or a cow to raise, sometimes both, and that was our meat, and we had the farm vegetable plot for our veggies which we canned. Life was good though, wasn't it? There are a lot of times I miss it.

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

I am always so jealous of watching people like you able to get out and enjoy life. I know it sounds simple but I truly have NO money to do anything so I try and enjoy watching people like and dream. Maybe in my next life.

[@ChromeForDays]

Try joining some local camping or hiking groups, check facebook, go to your local REI, etc, you might be able to find some folks willing to part with some older but still good gear for super cheap, or maybe for free. Don't let anything stop you from getting out if that's what you need.

[@NadesikoRose]

You can also set aside a little bit each paycheque for gear, buying each piece a little bit at a time. It’s what I am doing since I don’t have a lot of money myself. We have a bit of gear that my roommate gave me but a lot of it has to be replaced since it’s old and worn out after years of use. So I started budgeting and setting aside $5.00 or $10.00 from each paycheque in a camping fund so I can get new gear, mostly from Amazon since their prices are reasonable. Luke’s gear reviews are great since he helps in what gear is ok and what gear to stay the heck away from….

[@14guitars67]

Luke, alcohol does not thin dilute your blood, but it does "thin" it, making it less sticky and less likely to clott. The reasons it lowers your core temperature are that it dialates your capillaries and depresses your shivering mechanism. Your skin feels warm due to having more blood on the surface, and yet this pulls heat out of body much faster, lowering core temperature and increasing the chance of hypothermia. Love your videos!

[@bigfoot-g4i]

i was watchiing one of your episodeds with my grandson he is 6 years old and he likes watching hiking videos and while watching he got all excited and shouted granda hes left his camera behind phone him up and tell him,well we were all in stitches with laughter but i put his right and told him thats what he does to make it more professional.

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

Driving in the mountains in ice conditions is a challenge. If you do it regularly, I would strongly suggest a set of lugged tire chains for all four wheels. You have to drive slowly with the chains on but on ice you want to make no sudden moves. Basically, you crawl. We used to go off road in winter deer hunting in NY's Adirondack mountains. It was wet, muddy, and cold. Mud holes turned into blocks of ice. We would drive thru a foot of snow. It was fairly flat with a few steep hills and there were hills of bare granite rock to cross. We would go thru a mud hole with water and a six inch thick block of ice. The front tires would break thru the ice which would go up in the air with the chains climbing up on the block and then all come crashing down. Because of differentials and drive shafts, chains on all fours in 4WD is not generally recommended. If you drive slowly and the wheels can slip, it is ok. Back in the woods, we didn't have ditches to contend with. Going over the bare rock however, we had a 20 foot drop off if the truck slid sideways off the trail.

[@soumilmunshi229]

The best channel i just found, thanks to corona. Whenever i watch your videos feels like we are talking one to one which actully feels great, hope you get tons of subs and likes. Thanks for entertaining as well as sharing your reviews. Strength and honour to you and your family !

[@jan6293]

You are wise beyond your years Luke! Thanks for another awesome video! 👍

[@mrsdjsdj]

You have character and integrity. That's being a leader for the outdoor community. Thanks for taking the time to assist others in need.

[@NadesikoRose]

Your childhood memories bring back memories of my own, I had a very similar childhood as well. My siblings and I basically ran wild through the land around our place, as long as we told our parents where we would be and so on. Even though I have been living in the city for over 20 years now, I long to go back to those times…. Part of the reason why I plan on getting out of the city for good and moving back home, getting a place close to my parents place so I can be handy in case something happens.

[@chevelless1428]

Once again thanks for your video....always nice to see them...excellent....

[@terrym1065]

Luke👍👍 Nice outing, cold outside, warm inside. Savotta does make nice products that work as intended, quite expensive and I don't think anybody carries the brand in the states anymore. So having them shipped adds plenty to the costs but buy once, cry once. Nothing wrong with a couple shots of your favorite spirit whilst out camping. Burger and beans..😋 Enjoy!

[@joannconfer1144]

Hi Luke, I always start to watch this about ten at night. For some reason you always cook about that time it looks so darn good. I already ate my supper. One thing I had was Bush’s beans. Love them. Looks nice there. I hope you sleep over. I love your stories. Good night, see you in the morning. Tell Susie I miss seeing her. This was fun. Thanks for letting me come along. 👋

[@WeekdayVlog]

1am in indonesia now.. you know what?? 6pm before i came down home after work, not get eat... cant sleep.. and see a notif your video.. and guess what.. im more hungry than before bcause your burger... damn.... What a nice truck camping dude...

[@timypp2894]

".... And we have BBQ baked beans..." And promptly opens the hatch... Lol.. It's one of those nights... City slickers.... Lol

[@Minetoday14]

prayers to you during your surgery and recovery...Hope it goes well.

[@MrRainbowCalendar]

It is so cozy with you!!! Thanks for a good mood!! 😄🤸🎈

[@bobesselstyn461]

thanks again Luke good memories always stay with us some good info on heat also thanks for letting us hang with ya take care/be safe

[@daven953]

Hey Luke, LOVIN the mini concept. I haul logs on slippery winter mountain roads in British Columbia Canada. Word of advice, get a set of good tire chains that fit your tires and keep them with you. One use and they have paid for themselves. Cheap insurance. Real tire chains not those useless cable things. I used to do a bit of truck camping in my day as well and always enjoyed it. I use a Canadian Military sleep system for my comfy warm sleep. Cheers Luke

[@toddsheffield4271]

Thank you for all that you do. I appreciate your channel because there is no other way I would be able to see this beautiful country of ours.

[@monicasahu07]

Videos like these make me have faith in humanity and human capability to thrive anywhere and everywhere. Thank you for the cooking clips. ❤

[@FatMatAdventures]

Short over-nighters in the back of my truck are becoming my favorite! Great video. Crazy story about the stranded folks - good thing you were there to help them!

[@rosshussey1723]

I have a F150 crew cab and the bed is only 5 1/2' long. I'm 6 ft. and it is cramped trying to sleep in it. It is more comfortable sleeping in the back seat of the pickup, plus it is padded. The biggest problem is carbon monoxide. If I lower the window for air it becomes freezing cold inside. The best way for me is to use a ceramic heater and run a Honda generator outside. They are very quiet. The bed camper is used for storage for all of my camping stuff and firewood.

[@JAMES-sz5du]

That's life. I can feel the freedom.

[@gavinsmith6532]

Good burger, BBQ beans, a little whiskey, good story at a campfire, what’s not to like! Loved the shorter format. I just don’t always have time to sit down to the longer ones, as much as I’d like to! Nice work.

[@ericvize3336]

Love the setup of your truck. Practical and not alot of crap everywhere

[@tsrgoinc]

Burgers, almost proper beans, drinks, snow and Ice, matches made in heaven! Before anyone asks I’m British 🇬🇧 and we know Baked Beans, we eat 10 times more baked beans than the rest of the world combined!

[@pawoutdoors9290]

Your beans are bland.

[@tsrgoinc]

Ahh depends how your having them, a cheeky dollop of brown sauce for beans on toast, little bit of salt and pepper for a jacket spud or as they come in a full English breakfast! 😋

[@doug8525]

Tsrgoinc....if you haven’t already tried it, put cold beans between two slices of buttered bread for a cold bean sandwich! Delicious!

[@Motodoggo_]

Yes we have come full circle i started watching your channel for the truck camping a year ago

[@johnl.8616]

Love these fireside chats.

[@1957jmhiser1]

You've been at that campsite before. There's baked beans at Dollar Tree and I can't remember the name that are delicious, with brown sugar and whiskey. The Buddy heater, do you need fresh air to run. Great short. I like your setup in the back, with the cot and table. We grew up poor, too, and took baths in a long galvanised tub eet on 2 kitchen chairs in the kitchen. My gran and pa lived nearby and had a beautiful home, but for a couple years my mom struggled raising us 3 girls, outside toilet etc. And I appreciate hot water coming out of the spigot whenever I turn it on, with heat, lights etc. Our house in the 60s was nice, but no insulation, single pane windows, no bathroom, I'm not sure how it was heated, a furnace in the floor maybe. Makes you appreciate little things. I still have my 60s CRT tube e plastic white TV to watch OTA stations for free.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

BAKED BEANS SUSTAIN. Never mind the tasteless jokes: today's best canned baked beans are more digestible. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. I was a toddler in the late 1940s and early 1950's. We lived in a family-owned rent house where the major source of heat was the kitchen coal range. We had an indoor water pump by the sink. Insulation in the walls was unknown in those days. We had the right bedding (and jammies and long winter underwear) to be comfortable. Chamber pots: only beloved in contrast to a trek to the outhouse over the snow encrusted bumper of my Dad's car, since the facility was attached to the garage.

[@bobde4705]

Hi from Colorado. Thanks for all the advice. I use a 12 volt electric blanket in my van and love it. Take care and be safe.

[@butchlewis2136]

Just when im about equipped with my new backpack/camping/hiking gear I watch this video......now I have to get rid of my lid on my truck and buy a topper...... and yada, yada, yah....lol....Life sure is fun. Thanks for the video Luke! Take care!

[@robertwilson3914]

You can do beans and cheeseburgers anytime, I love it. With bacon, of course...hickory smoked too. Wild Turkey bourbon helps too...ha! Maybe over a Dakota Firepit....easy cleanup....fill it back in, no water needed...

[@gwpattrick]

I remember i was 13 or so here in Wisconsin during winter. Big kitty was meowing for more water. Mom kick the dish you have water oh its frozen. Thats my house during the winter. Thank god i sold it. I do not miss it.

[@lauratibbles6598]

Garlic is great snd for me you point out not even knowing you are that there is a need to get out there and have some time to Yourself and get with nature thank you for sharing

[@rozlincoln3568]

Every time I watch your videos I feel like I’m camping 🏕

[@bassplaya4556]

Its like we were ALL sitting around the fire with ya !! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevenpipes9066]

I know the exact spot! My father, son and myself camped there last winter. Great star gazing from the field!

[@321southtube]

I was just told you mentioned at an a event you were in a Recon unit!!! Outstanding!! Thank you for your service USMC!!! Semper Fi!!

[@gypsyboomer]

I use a little USB powered fan in the back of the truck when I use the heater. Plug it into the power pack and it will circulate the heat and helps with ventilation/condensation. Where did you get the cot?

[@78joelee]

Great ! I love truck camping videos. I finished mine this past summer

[@jgad2109]

In reference to heat layer issue, I use 12 volt / battery power fans to help circulate the air in my tent when using my buddy heater. It helps mix the air so the heat layers are not nearly as extreme.

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you brother for sharing your thoughts and adventures and your stories

[@christinaalameda6206]

Thank You Luke, Stay Safe Hi Susie, LOVE and GOD BLESS You Both. ALOHA Always Sister Chrissy Honolulu Hi 💜💙

[@steveforsythe9264]

Boy that road looked nasty just like tasters nasty lol. Great video always enjoy what you do. Take care!!

[@davestelling]

Evening, Brother Luke... I especially enjoy your adventures these days as I'm tucked in my warm, cozy bed with a bag of my favourite trail mix nearby. Thanks, Buddy. "S. & H."

[@arlenewolf5260]

Hi Luke, I liked your video. I am older soooo I dont do much truck camping any more. After I watched this video, I thought I would share somethings with you. While waiting for the grand opening of the new 511 store in Knoxville overnight in 20 degrees (they were giving out like $500.00 gift certificates for the first few customers) I had a buddy heater in the back of my truck. I had a Leer topper with the lining on the inside of the topper and I also had a "Bed Rug" brand bed liner. You might want to upgrade to the Bed Rug bed liner. It insulates the lower portion of your truck bed so you won't have that cold lower portion of the truck bed beneath the topper from the steel bed. I have not made Reflectx covers yet for the windows. I had a US military ECWSS (Extreme Cold Weather Sleep System), it is supposed to be rated to something like minus 40 below zero (F) with propper layering. I thought I would see how the ECWSS was without the Buddy heater, so I shut it off. I need to tell you, incase of an emergency ever traps you in your truck. When I woke up in the morning I was warm as toast and I nad not fired up the buddy heater all night. Now the prepper in me keeps two ECWSS in the truck (one for the wife also) in the winter. I will try the reflectx mod soon for emergency's as I want to be able to protect the dogs also.

[@billrivenbark8983]

I’ve got one of those sleeping bags. They are ok down to low 50s, high 40s at best. A wool blanket and bag liner help. It’s my favorite one to use on a cot as I can unzip it and use it like a blanket.

[@lukerumsey516]

Cooking. See there? Not always those freeze dried bags. The outdoors are real and deserve real food. Keep it up!

[@seancooney1310]

Short overnights are the best sometimes. Long adventure is great but the quick woods recharge are awesome. With the year we have had sometimes it's all you need. I have done some quick overnights on the AT. Maybe a mile or two in and done. Out at 5pm back by 11am the next day but well worth a recharge.

[@karldavies5498]

God bless you luke your a good person and a good family man take care stay safe

[@tennyis28]

Luke a thermal fan on the top of the buddy heater helps a ton same with a small USB powered fan on the ceiling to circulate the warm air the buddy heater throws it all out the top

[@jakerogers6562]

I was waiting on a hairy arm to reach in through that open back glass while Luke was cooking lol. Where i live here in the mountains of NC there is a good chance of it happening.

[@donaldjohnson9401]

I have some GoodYear Tread Sketchers Like the commercial on this video these are the BEST athletic shoes , Oh Yeah the Video in that mtn Snow and Ice Storm . Hillenberg looks like a fantastic tent it held up very good. Be safe Happy Trails May God Bless!

[@bigdavesoutdoors9761]

Hollywood Knights, 2 lane Blacktop dvds are always in my Suburban

[@hillarylies1097]

Nice video brother. Thank you for being so real, humbled and honest. Keep it up bro.

[@praisane]

As a Finn I'm always happy to see Savotta products being featured here. Keep up the good work!

[@haroldmiller6853]

Great vid love car/ truck camping. glad ya made it out safe those bags looked pretty decent thanks again

[@lessharratt8719]

You have built a awesome setup. I really like the way you give koodos to suppliers. Now, if you where driving a f-150 I could really get behind you.

[@satajet100]

love your story , the cooking and most of all the whisky part

[@aasphaltmueller5178]

during army winter mountaintraining the montain guide told us " drinking Schnaps against the cold is like wetting your pants - feels warm at first"

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Hahaha That's a great way to put it. - Luke

[@ulfpe]

If you have a car to sleep in it should be no problems (just don't drive)

[@aasphaltmueller5178]

@@ulfpe there was only a cable car within five hours walk when we were told that

[@freespirit6209]

Great little video (lots of work nevertheless, I know!). Greetings from the UK!

[@michaelbyrd1784]

Thanks for the video. Hope all is well!

[@ozfram1]

Wow Luke Gourmet cooking , awesome!

[@ronniewebb2777]

It’s best to use a filter on the mr. Buddy heater when using a big tank, if you don’t already. I’ve heard horror stories about particles from bigger tanks clogging up the buddy heater with catastrophic results. We were camping at lake James when they were filming parts of the last of the Mohicans. We were there during the battle at the fort scene. 18 degrees on the shoreline camping with the wind blowing. We went through some firewood.

[@cgriggsiv]

Glad to see that you still have a good heart and helped people out that was in need Excellent video as always Stay warm and safe my friend

[@sanjlakhanpal5017]

Luke really liked that video, i guess you velcro a big screen around the inside of your hood fornthe summer when you need to open it to cook. Also you can make insulated covers for your windows really cheap to blacken it out and insulate.

[@johnburgin7478]

Looked like a good trip . Great scenery , great food , a drink by the fire remembering the past and a warm bunk. I just broke down and bought a heater like that . Need to get a supply hose like that . Just refilled my small bottles the other day . Have a great evening

[@myperidot12]

Thanks for it all especially the 🔥

[@kantoboy8447]

Oh yeah!!! the adult mineral water...

[@IndyDog-ns8ws]

That burger looks sooooooooooooo good.

[@vga3245]

A 1/8 cup brandy, 1/8 cup. Randy and Hazel but coffee.A delight.

[@efromhb]

Too funny. I do so many similar things as you when I truck camp. Guess with time we all get things dialed in the way we like. Just about any food is better when you're camping. For burgers I use the precooked frozen cheese burgers from Costco. Super simple. I do my coffee the same way with different ingredients: packet of Vietnamese Cafe Su Da and one Starbucks instant.

[@dudebig5404]

Always a thumbs up... Be safe.

[@walkwithme2840]

Very great upload, many thanks for sharing with us, best greetings

[@Jezzaaa3]

I am so happy I found your channel! A random video popped up one day from Survival Russia and a new love for watching winter camping/ survival was found :D Good luck with your surgery !

[@mikebonnett7730]

that burger looked awesome if you want a quick similar meal just take a chunk up your hamburger and cut up the onions fry them in the pan and brown the hamburger then drain any grease out of the pan and dump the beans in with the burger and onion and simmer together for awhile to blend together

[@woodysgeekchannel2204]

Perfect timing!!I am doing my 1st solo truck camp tomorrow in Wisconsin Kettle Morraine! Very excited

[@robertmiller5962]

Luc a small battery operated fan in the back of the truck will Mix the cold and hot layers so that you end up with warm comfortable air. Doesn’t the little buddy come with a warning about running it for longer periods of time. It might explain why you didn’t sleep well.

[@jimmir39]

I want more cooking episodes !!! Thank you !!!!

[@stevep5736]

Man, watching you eat that delicious burger, you are torturing us !!

[@tinasilkov8559]

Love hearing your stories and love your adventures. You are brave camping alone in the wood's. Thanks for the inspiring video's.

[@georgelaurie3587]

Nice little trip looked it was fun that mountain dont look to nice though ! Be safe and be well

[@robertwierzbick4312]

nothing like winter cooking

[@suezaple4950]

Thanks for taking us along with you Luke nice over nighter enjoyed this , the burger looked wonderful Scary journey up the mountain yikes

[@lizlee4830]

Good Morning from New Zealand 🖤

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

And 'Good Evening' from Switzerland. I hope you'll have a great day!

[@redriver6541]

There was more to that...... Code for they were inebriated....... I've seen that happen.

[@brians7727]

Luke, you should try a small 4 inch usb powered fan while running your buddy - Perfect for circulating the warm air. I use one in my coleman cabin tent.

[@theresabassemier9901]

Great video Luke! I Like hearing your stories from your childhood and from your past camping experiences. I think it would make a great video about the couple who got stranded. Lucky for them you went camping that night. Can’t wait for your next adventure!

[@merellemain5835]

I always come to your vids when I am so full of the BS in the media. I remember my grandparent's lv room and kitchen being heated with kerosene and the bed rooms were freezing. I remember being covered with so many quilts, not blankets, quilts that we could not move in the bed. Oh how I long for those days! You have brought a rush of memories back with a good touch of "common sense". You must, like I, be married to a women that is in line for "sainthood". Thanks for taking me back and losing this sight of the BS some people call "reality", :).

[@annseliger164]

You are a blessing going somewhere to happen. Thank you 😊

[@venkateshkn9988]

Love and respects from India