WINTER TRUCK CAMPING in SNOW and FREEZING Temps | Solo Camping & Cooking Chili

[@ingridhohmann3523]

You stayed in a most beautiful place ✨️ 🙋‍♂️

[@sacredstonecards9051]

The outakes were so cute. Thank you for exploring for those who can't.

[@quitaulla1569]

Beautiful and so fun! 😀✌️🌳

[@williamfox1146]

The colder the weather the better coffee and chili taste!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

That's for sure!

[@zmarko]

That morning sequence at your campsite after the snow was beautiful. Shots were stunning, and the music was perfect. Excellent work! And @21:51 it's neat to see the truck camper top all clear of snow from having the heater on, and seeing the rest of the truck covered in snow.

[@InSurrealtime]

I would recommend a fleece or puffy throw for trips like that. It's great for sitting and watching the sunset, or to use on top of your sleeping bag at night. It's easy to regulate the temperature if you're too cold or too warm.

[@imallierambles]

Ok. I’ll admit it’s been a minute since I’ve watched your channel and … where’s your truck camper? 😅 It actually doesn’t matter, I’m here for the adventures and beautiful scenery you show. Side note: I’ve been living in my rv for 2 plus years and I’m seriously thinking of going smaller so this is perfect for me to watch and see how you do.

[@jasonirvin3415]

Thanks for taking me to places I'll never see.

[@ianbroussard3758]

Thanks!

[@ianbroussard3758]

Cat, you're my much-younger twin. I am similarly equipped, except I am camping in a van. I use my buddy heater quite a bit since I don't like being cold. I have 8 or 9 1# propane cylinders that I refill from a 20# cylinder. I carry an adapter that allows refilling the 1# cylinders. I think I previously mentioned that I leave the buddy-heater pilot light running overnight so I don't have to struggle restarting the heater in the morning when I want to preheat the van prior to getting up in the morning. Side bar; when I was in Joshua Tree I went to recycle some materials and found that they had limited materials they would accept for recycle. But I found an abundance of 1# cylinders that people "discarded" in the recycle that I snagged so I would have ample propane for those cold days (either evening or morning). I usually start the buddy heater about 10-minutes before I turn in for the evening because I like the van interior warm before I slip out of my warm clothes and into my as-yet-to-be-warned down bag. But instead of watching movies, I have an abundance of reading material on my tablet that supplements my need for intellectual stimulation. Hope to see you as our journeys evolve.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much Ian.

[@lazyassian]

Love seeing you have two options for camping. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Yes! I'm excited about that. :)

[@utahboy17]

We camp in that exact spot often. Thanks for not giving away exact locations of your campsites. It is amazing how some of the best free spots get overrun after Facebook and KZbin. Beautiful spot.

[@lulabelldesigns]

You are such a dare devil! How fun! I’m learning how to transition from tent camping to truck camping, thanks so much!

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

great rig!! great vid!!!

[@nealhathaway2004]

My dad cooked a dish like that. He called it slum gullion. It's an old hobo recipe.

[@funnycrew01]

thanks for sharing this great adventure.

[@charleshicks3492]

Excellent, looked like a great place for a daydream⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎😎😎

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Now I want chili and pancakes! Yummmm. Great video. Peace

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Pour over coffee is great anytime. Pour over coffee is out of this world sublime on a cold camping morning!

[@HamRadioAdventures]

It’s always good to see you and thanks for the journey. I am currently in Alabama, but hope to get out west in the springtime. Maybe we’ll run across each other. Good luck and best wishes - Rich KØPIR

[@mitzioden4926]

Thank you for the spectacular scenery! I love your videos. They're professional quality and very entertaining.

[@markpatceg5582]

I did a similar build last summer. It was a lot of fun to see you do it too! I had no audience to show it to, so I kept dragging my wife out to see every advance of the build. One additional suggestion I would make is to consider installing a roof vent. What it does for ventilation is that it will give a way for the condensate (from your breath and the heater) to rise and escape. I found that sleeping inside the topper w/out a heater was colder than if I was in a tent! It occurred to me that it was the moisture in the air was bringing the cold right to me. It takes guts to cut a hole in the topper, but once done... really worth it!

[@UAHTiger]

Hi Cat, Enjoy your videos. One thing you might want to consider adding to your setup is a 5 Pound propane tank. You would save yourself quite a bit versus having to always buy the bottles. Refilling the propane tank would cost about $5.

[@stevemay2829]

Great idea they also make smaller ones I think 2.5 lbs size perfect for those weekend getaways!

[@markpirtle1096]

I'm struck by how resourceful you are Cat. You find a way to make anything work, all while maintaining a positive attitude. Another great video!

[@thpowerfulwillflower]

Yes she does!!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Mark. 🙏

[@johnswick4593]

Carol Shelby's is what I use whenever I make chili. I doctor it up with a few extra things like jalapenos, a large can of diced or stewed tomatoes, and every once in a while a green bell. Nothing better than chili with shredded cheese and cornbread in the winter. Wish I was there with you having chili Catherine. Beautiful country.

[@danielyoshimura3059]

This is the kinda camping I love❤ minimal style!

[@travelsrus]

Great video as always so inspiring 🎉

[@normamccafferty3053]

Holy moly- the beauty you captured. Again. 😊❤ The light. The snow. The mountains. Thank you! We appreciate your talent weekly.

[@tammywestern5816]

Wonderful video! Beautiful scenery , and always fun to see your meals , thank you for filming and sharing 😊 😊⛺️💜

[@_Nomad_Chad]

That looked like so much fun! Great landscape and, I felt like I was there. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@exploringnewhites]

The contrast of the red rocks and snow is stunning!

[@desertwaters_808]

I used to be a camper and the sights of sounds of camping are making me realize just how much I miss it...! I travel by car to many of the same areas you go, but I have decided this will finally be the year that I get a van. Thanks for your lovely energy and inspo 🤍

[@kaykaykayak9368]

Nice setup! And such beautiful location, love the snow.

[@sholinwright2229]

The snow on the desert rocks makes for a beautiful scene.

[@markj10]

Very special BLM area! So beautiful 😊

[@raktoda707]

I can see why you picked this area...the morning light upon the rocks,cliffs Ansel Adams Illuminations.I do think the deep freeze icey cold puts refractive crystals into atmosphere enhancing the light.The rig set-up up really works proud of the ever adaptive you.!!

[@robintaylor8583]

Hello Cat! Great adventures as usual! FYI trash compactor bags are great for temporary toilets! They are very heavy duty! And virtually leak proof.

[@binhn7448]

“Getting back to basic.” 🔥🔥

[@billfargo7911]

This video is for all the people who were waiting for the perfect camper or the perfect trailer to go camping. Warmth, food, water is what you need. Of course you can always have more. Do you need it though. Thanks for taking the leap Catharine .

[@rgdodson]

It looked like a great first truck camper adventure, and everything worked well. Maybe one of those "stick on" shelf lights with a bit of Velcro stuck on the middle of your camper ceiling would be a good, quick, and easy-to-use source of light in the middle of the night.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

i love the little dog who wants to come with you!

[@SlowTransitTimes]

Wow, look at your overlanding set up! So cool. What an amazing spot.

[@andrewlowe2962]

So fun watch, thanks for being so authentic and sweet. Makes me have faith in humanity 👍

[@fvsmith]

Good morning Catherine! I'm super excited on your new set-up and how well you make things work. Loving the chili!! If I may suggest, on the toilet, use several kitchen size trash bags and dum a coffee can full of kitty liter in each trash bag. Layer the bags one inside the other, works well, especially when you add a toilet seat to the bucket.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks for the tips!

[@fvsmith]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures I got this idea when my wife and I were tent camping and she didn’t like the idea of leaving the tent (large 3 room tent), from then on, she liked it!

[@MOTrav]

You’re a brave soul to winter camp in below freezing temps. Looks like you’re well prepared, so enjoy! The scenery is wild and beautiful.

[@WesternDriven406]

Sweet! Now get yourself a rack on top and an awning! I use my Decked system for all my kitchen supplies. Fun to see how you set your truck up. I’ve gotta take my Springdale in to get some warranty work done so I think I’m gonna do some truck camping down at Anza Borrego. #inspired 🤙

[@EddieJoe55]

I expect you already know this tip, but I’ll put it here so to ensure: If you preposition your windshield wipers outwards prior to frozen participation falling (as you did when you were cleaning the powder-snow from your windshield), this measure will aid in cleaning ice from the windshield, and help prevent damage to the rubber wipers. Merely a note to help, but being one who resourceful as you are I figure you may know this. Excellent video-as always! ! 😊

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you. I do know that, but forgot to do it on this occasion. lol

[@EddieJoe55]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures I expected you did. From your vids I perceive you to be a “sharpie”! Cat, sometimes in your videos when you’re hiking in those remote areas-I’d sure feel so much better for you if I knew you were packing a “equalizer” somewhere on your body!! This world has gotten so evil! Never back in the old cowboy days did villains go shooting children in schools. To me it appears that there is far less fear of or respect for an Almighty God! Just my thoughts. Thank you for responding, dear Cat!

[@paulwall5706]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures u have to be very Careful when u put your Windshield Wipers up especially when the wind is pretty Strong I know a guy that did that and the Wind Snapped his Wipers off 🤣😂😆😅

[@bertsadventure689]

Yabba doo Yabba doo We like watching you! Glenda “the magnificent” and i liked watching you while we had our cup of coffee this morning. A good start to the day. Thanks

[@jimbuckwalter7372]

We camped like that for years when we were young. Called it “tailgate camping”. Good memories.

[@stephenackerman7761]

Although I enjoy all of your videos these truck bed camper ones are very special!

[@rickstone1303]

Tate’s cookies are addictive.

[@burncon2]

I have a feeling you’ll enjoy the freedom that a 2-stage roamer (truck then tent) from base camp offers. It’ll be a treat watching as you adapt. Safe travels.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Sid!

[@josephinebustos8074]

Hi Catherine! Love your videos. I’m temporarily basing myself in Saint George and would love to meet up and camp with you.

[@MissMarinaCapri]

Thanks for taking us along, and I hope you’re always happy.

[@Gman-qm6bv]

Love your pancake mix in a zip lock bag method, not needing to carry along a mixing bowl. Brilliant idea and thanks!

[@angelabennett2941]

Awesome first adventure of 2023!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Angela!

[@tomhorn3062]

Good morning Kat, been watching your videos for quite some time now and I must say I've never been disappointed. I think this set up is awesome.

[@dutchman6969]

Catherine this was so cool, no pun intended!! I love how you added the carbon monoxide sensor as well. Your awesome 👌 thank you so much and stay warm 😊

[@mykirbs2002]

Brave girl! Add fritos to the chili! Frito Pie 😋

[@blippacg]

That's a convenient setup for quick getaways. I've thought about doing the same with my truck but I think a little bigger cap would be nice.

[@toddramsay977]

My wife uses 5 beans and 2 peppers in her chili. She uses bell pepper ( green and red) and chipotle peppers. She uses 5 beans ( kidney, black, northern, white, pinto’s) add onion and season with McCormicks seasoning

[@creeputney]

Happy New Year Cat! What a wonderful adventure to start off the new year . . . I noticed when there was no music during your reflecting moments on the tailgate how absolutely still everything was. Super quiet and peaceful. Knowing you didn't have the creature comforts of your trailer and being exposed like you were, must have felt just amazing. Loving the photography as always and your sensitivity to your pace of editing skills. Always a treat to enjoy my coffee on Sunday morning with you and your gentle story telling voice.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much Cree!

[@soup.p]

The views are breathtaking! 😊 pretty darn cool to camp in this cold! 👍🏻

[@MyLittleFarmhouse]

What a beautiful place to camp 😍👍🏽💕😊🇦🇺

[@keithpomella9953]

I hope there’s still time left for myself, I admire your adventurous nature.

[@barbaragarrison9133]

You're a true pioneer woman, Catherine ☺.Thank you for bringing us to the most beautiful scenery once again. I look forward to Sundays and your adventures. Also, thanks for introducing me to Sumatra coffee.

[@sharondavis8003]

Picture perfect as always 😊 Knew you would figure out your camper space. ❄️❄️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Sharon!

[@marcvandenbergh1851]

What a wonderful way to explore nature to the fullest..👍🌲♥️

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

You get it! Thank you! 🙏

[@meltcmelinda4012]

You hit a home run again Catherine, I loved the video. I did see one area which you may already be on top oi which was being cold and snow moving into your area. In Amazon, there are vests which are heated front and back. There's a huge choice of different styles if you have an interest. Thank you so much for allowing us into your world. God bless you Catherine

[@Colleen858]

Thank you for taking me along❤

[@genev7855]

Nice! Your level of comfort enduring the extremes is admirable- -a true gift few of us are born with.

[@K-LynnTexas]

Greatness Catherine! 👍❄☃️❄💙 Very nice set up! Your truck looks cozy! It was cool to see your foot prints in the snow where you set up the camera! 😎👣❄👣👍 Stay warm and have a great week! 🙏💛

[@vonrollveeg]

You need to gentley wipe the "window shades" with isopropyl alchohol and dry before the the velcro.

[@JoseHernandez-jh7ht]

Looked real cozy and warm 🙂🤠

[@genekied]

The lands around Torrey are a great place to spend some alone time, not over-run as it is in Moab. I camped in my SUV for over 20 years before finally getting a small class C. You'll find you love how flexible this style of travel can be, and the 4x4 will get away from it all.

[@Mtnsunshine]

Great set up,Catherine. I especially liked the spray bottle with the vinegar and water to clean the dishes. Brilliant! And the dog food container as a porta potty is another good option. Thanks for showing us how possible it is to do things.👍

[@richardryan4469]

Enjoy your youtube channel. You have way more experience camping than I do. I did 2 months of winter camping in a SUV 2 things that helped me were a walmart single burner stove that can burn 2 types of fuels with attaching cup. Quick set up. Fast hot drinks and one cup meals and a hot water bottle at night. You can use a Nalgene bottle with a sock over it will stay warm for hours. The lowest temp I camped in was -6 degrees with a strong wind. I was plenty warm. Enjoy!

[@MalikUmrani]

Winter Truck Camping from Snow Day Yes

[@risingsunadventuretravels9908]

I envy you Catherine , I live here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Had 25 years in the film making business. 6 films for the National Geographic Society, 2 films for the National Audubon Society, 13 appearances at Carnegie music Hall . I enjoy the nature part of it too. Best wishes, Ken Creed

[@karldanhofer6712]

Your music and food and ideas about everything I would never have thought of using a pet container as a toilet I'm using that now too and like I said love your ideas

[@ScottWorthington]

Good Sunday morning, Ms. Catherine. It's a dreary, rainy, chilly (above freezing) day here in North Carolina. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with me. You have quite a setup there. I'm sure that you are going to enjoy it. Your landscape shots are second to none. best wishes to you. Keep warm and safe. 😘

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you! You too!

[@mobiltec]

A couple aluminum telescopic poles are great for temp tarps with vehicles. I do that with both vehicles. I have a couple of different size smaller propane heaters that I use for tents and van camping. You might look into one for truck bed camping. By the way, National Parks are now off the list for You Tuber destinations due to the new permit process for photography...

[@paulw8860]

You are the peace

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Catherine, thank you for this video, I really enjoy it that was a beautiful place you camp at you got one inch of snow

[@jamesbonner5989]

Beautiful views from your campsite. Too cold for me, I like warm weather. Stay safe.

[@chrisbuchanan1193]

The early morning scenes of the red rocks with fresh snow was stunning

[@Gumby56]

Nothing like a cup of hazelnut and cinnamon coffee and watching a Catherine Gregory video on a Sunday morning!!!

[@TheHighwayHare]

I love your new canine costar Birdie, she is adorable. Great idea for the window covers! You are a very creative. The scenery, as always, was beautiful. I suggest getting a heat disc (just warm), put in dry cooler with your water container to prevent it from freezing if you stay out for a longer period of time.

[@burrcountryadventures]

We live in northern Utah, (cache valley) and we love the southern part of the state and only 3hrs from Yellowstone. Great video, thanks for sharing. Be safe!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I love Utah!

[@geraldzimmerman8777]

Within a 1 1/2 I recognized the road and knew EXACTLY where you were on it. Traveled it 100's of times. Torrey & Capitol Reef is my favorite place, even though I grew up in NW CT. My mother was born there, and she grew up on a ranch 4 miles south off of 12. My great-grandfather was one of the town's founders. Recognized the Mummy Cliffs shot in the am. I love the Cockscomb in the morning. I used to get up when staying on the ranch to see it in the a.m. We had an unobstructed view. Always enjoy your videos

[@rickbuchanan5762]

Wow Catherine. I loved this video. I can't understand why I haven't seen your channel before but you now have a new subscriber. I have th1e same setup as you minus the cot. 2 Cabela air mattresses and sleeping bags. An F250 with a LEER Topper and a 31' travel trailer. Try this, put your stove on the tailgate and cook there while you sit just inside the topper to stay out of the cold wind. It works and you're too pretty a girl for us to lose you to pneumonia. Shivering out in the cold win is never a good thing. Keep on keeping on girl!

[@ervinslens]

This is brilliant work friend, this camping spot is just fantastic! Such a relaxing and almost alluring feeling and atmosphere! Simply outstanding cinematography!

[@johnmaloney1557]

Love those Kodiak pancakes

[@martinal.7488]

😂😂😂 loved the “blooper” at the end😂😂😂 Looks like you had really sweet and serene spot with stunning views

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yes it is beautiful wow, so much of the world I’ve haven’t seen. Really appreciate you sharing I get to see part of the world in the beauty that I know I’ll never get to go and see. For that I really appreciate you 👍👍😎

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

🙏❤️🙏

[@justjeff3107]

What a gal 👍

[@djd31289]

How wonderful! The view was gorgeous! It's 11 pm and now I need a blueberry pancake. Lol. Be safe! ❤️❤️❤️

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

🙏❤️🙏 Thank you Donna.

[@rhymeswithteeth]

One of the things about camping in the back of your truck is that you can't lock the canopy from the inside. If you'd like to be able to do that, you might want to do what I did...I riveted a small "L" bracket above the metal tabs (the inside portion of the canopy handles) inside the canopy. When I'm hitting the sack for the night, I turn the "L" brackets downward to come into contact with metal tabs so that the handles can't be turned open from the outside. The "L" brackets are tight enough that, when I'm not sleeping in the bed of my truck, and the tabs are in the up position, they won't slip down and lock me out of the bed of my truck. : )

[@metal4x4]

Looks like a successful trip in the new setup. I am not a fan of cold weather but the snow does make everything look beautiful. looking forward to seeing more camping adventures with the truck. Thank you for another great video.

[@BBQDad463]

Get a piece of foam-rubber pipe insulation from the hardware store. Cut a piece to fit around the rim of the potty-pail. Makes sitting much more pleasant.

[@planetpjr]

As usual, I'm here for the pancakes.