Winter Truck Camping in the Pacific Northwest | Alone in a Cold Spooky Forest

In today's video, we head up to the Mt. Rainier area for some winter truck camping and snowy adventures!
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[@dalesearcy5734]

I really appreciate the extra effort that you put into your videos. You encourage us to get out and enjoy nature.

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

That non vented propane heater adds moisture to the air. You will be dryer if you increase your battery capacity and use the vented furnace that the camper came with. When propane burns, one of the things it does is produce water vapor. With a vented heater, this moisture goes outside.

[@leolldankology]

And CO2

[@agentorange1556]

Sasquatch probably does his own podcast during the winter months.

[@ForeverChanged7]

😅

[@Sisyphusquit]

I really appreciate your channel. It provides hope that good people and good living still exist.

[@thomasmacias5032]

Well said my friend well said I agree with you 100%

[@judyzwemke9305]

There are good people everywhere. They just dont make the news!

[@danielknepper6884]

The only people that make the news nowadays are Trump haters😅😅😅😅​@@judyzwemke9305

[@antonjohndell1519]

Youth rarely feels it needs a Backup Plan. But in the far wilderness.....you Always have an alternative.

[@jenniferherrington]

It's never too early for a campfire! Warmth is what matters here. I love your content and I love to watch you cook!!! Hello from the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

[@offairhead]

15:12 I’m 41 and I’ve never just happened on a pile of bones and here you’ve done it twice in one video.

[@ForeverChanged7]

Unusual and looked pretty new.😮

[@deniseroberts460]

You make the food and coffee look and taste delicious.

[@kimbalgoeke7998]

Sasquatch are real. Once you see one, there's no going back to wondering:). In all the camping you have done, especially in the N.W., you have probably heard them, but just don't know it. Do some research on them, then be aware of forest sounds, especially at night. Let us know your experiences in the woods after you know what to listen for.

[@juliemarkham4332]

Beautiful views and music. Like coming along hiking, fishing, paddling, and cooking. God bless.

[@thomasmacias5032]

I agree with you my friend

[@sixtybrxxy7336]

Excellent video Jonathan. Love your music in the videos. Loved the chit chat about Sasquatch 😂 I especially loved the hair comment! You had me in stitches over that one! Keep up the great videos and be safe out there! ❤🇮🇹😊

[@marcl5048]

Take those awesome cooking segments and turn them into shorts!

[@gailhorrocks]

I love your passion for life. My late husband and I did some hiking on Mt. Rainier. I prefer the mts over the waterways.

[@paulhudson8321]

Great watching your adventures. I was on an adventure too a couple of weeks ago. Didn’t have my camper on my truck thank god. Another driver crossed the centre line. Hit my truck on the drivers side rear wheels spun me around and I hit another vehicle. My truck is a write off. $31,000 damage. A new truck is over $100,000 so I may just get my old one fixed. We were not hurt in the accident just sore muscles. Safe travels. 👍🇨🇦

[@thomasmacias5032]

Awesome video Jonathan they’re getting better and better every week love your channel. Can’t wait for Sundays to come around to see your beautiful video. Thank you my friend for all your hard work God bless you and your family. We love you here in Northern California. Thank you, Jonathan.🙏💙🇺🇸

[@offairhead]

8:15 I enjoy watching your hands work.

[@barbkugler7568]

You make my day with your great videos !

[@dianedrevas7987]

I suggest wearing something orange while walking through the woods of Washington

[@SteveV2023]

Mount Rainier is definitely worth the time to see, lots of small waterfalls on the way up and a winter wonderland at the peak with many skiers.

[@paulg492]

Expert Squatch hunter here. You definitely came across carcasses that were picked clean by Squatch. Be careful, very careful in Squatch country.

[@Cinders3]

You're in Bigfoot territory! If it smells bad, Bigfoot is close by, those bones are not the source. I really enjoy seeing all the scenery you show in your videos, the PNW is so beautiful!

[@russellfield8539]

Hey Jon brick bats for you today If you fail to plan you plan to fail Get a plastic washtub from the dollar store to wash your dishes, dont be a cave man If you go sol hiking in the snow you have a duty to take survival gear with you, if you twist an ankle you may need to overnight. The inreach is great but why must a rescue team potentially risk their lives because you decided to travel light. Love the F350 get a diesel heater!

[@bobdrago6965]

Had a UW professor friend disappear during a hike on Mt. Rainer. SAR for weeks and even months later. Never found. RIP. Bullet shells are creepy. Be careful out there.

[@jimroblyer19]

I’ve also experienced that creepy feeling while camping in the forests of Northern California and Oregon.

[@thebeardedhomesteader]

I started to do a camp video yesterday day was all set up and one of my goat gave berth to twins

[@arrobrewer2730]

Don't think i ever metioned it but thats a good looking rig.

[@hannahzander9541]

Loved the cloud footage. All in all, great stuff.

[@randye3259]

Always a great time watching your videos 📸

[@lovinglife4962]

😆Hey J~Mann I love morning ☕️time lmbo🫶🏽✌🏽

[@maxineoliver7404]

That whole Mt. Rainier vicinity is so beautiful, there-very much like Oregon! I don't think you'll encounter Big Foot- I could be wrong! I hadn't, since my time in college- going to camps there, near Olympia, WA. I hope that getting up to Mt. Rainier works out for you on the next video! Take care. have a great weekend, and Happy Valentine's Day, coming up!🤗💕🏈🏞☕

[@jameskim62]

NICE SCENERY !!!!~~~~~ DRIVING TO ALASKA SHOULD BE ON EVERYONES BUCKET LISTS !!! I did in 2022 to Fairbank from Vancouver, BC.

[@JonathanYentch]

Sounds like a great trip! This might just be the year for me

[@CindyRosato007]

I’m surprised you haven’t already had Sasquatch encounters with the areas you go to. Please let us know if you have that creepy feeling or hear anything going forward. Don’t be afraid -you respect the forest so they likely won’t bother you.

[@ForeverChanged7]

The more I see you using that camper the more I love it. I loved the new bedding too. Cozy and warm!

[@TrentTheTraveler]

ok now this is cozy. You're making me really miss the PNW.

[@kellybrantner1923]

You do such a great job on your videos!

[@stevehicks9374]

Always awesome

[@michelle14749]

Stunning scenery.

[@thebacamper]

Always an inspiration, loved the video!

[@patshankle3281]

❤❤I Love Mt Rainier. We went there back in the 80's with my inlaws they have now passed away so it was bittersweet seeing u up there. Brought back good memories. Thanks.❤❤ I don't think big foot exists but u never know.🤷‼️‼️

[@user-martinpd]

Everything else does.

[@katfish000]

Always an adventure no matter what. Thanks for the video. That area is spooky even in the summer. Lots of wildlife.

[@lcasch4888]

Even with Paradise closed Rainer has a few hikes worth doing during the winter! Love your videos

[@ddeulgiya7857]

Lovely!

[@raisethe3]

Man, the views are stunning!

[@randyrowett7998]

Terrific video , Jonathan. Incredible scenery. You are natural in the camping world and environment. Nice camper alo. Keep making the videos.

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

While you were sitting at the fire just before dark, a sasquatch looked out at you from across the road and directly behind you at maybe 70 yards.

[@ForeverChanged7]

😮

[@RockymountainRobert]

Didn't see it, what time in the video.?

[@danielknepper6884]

I wish you would have showed more of you eating on KZbin I love it when KZbinrs show that they're eating and they get the microphone real close to their mouths while they're chewing and slupping😅

[@flipwarrior]

Your videos are a real treat, very beautiful and enjoyable. It makes me want to do my own adventures.

[@a-a-ron2336]

One of my favorite places on earth. Stay safe ✌️

[@ruangilmu8588]

the views are stunning!

[@jaystewart9947]

Thanks for sharing

[@ritawoodfork3086]

Really enjoy your adventures! Nice truck.

[@shelby6066]

Yiur video showed up in my feed ajd I watched it because you are in the PNW! Great video! New subscriber ❤

[@PNWXOverland]

Yes those windows do fit!

[@joyceb.sachsesachse1242]

Love me some Johnny and his wacky adventures.

[@lizsanabria5541]

Cool video thanks for taking us along also that was something finding those bones look like big medium size animals love your campers and the views have a great week 🩵🙏

[@ScarTheBunBun]

Always have watched you from the beginning, always a great show 🐇 😊

[@xshadowstar_.5526]

Yessirrrrrrr!!

[@refugiopoint]

Jonathan, I was digging your Lacie backup hard drive, the company I work for acquired them years ago, they are a great product and smart of you to make use of one! Keep up the great work, cheers!

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@jimutermark7227]

Great video, Jonathan. Can't wait to see the next one. Mt. Rainier is just stunning. Have you ever explored the Mount Saint Helen's area? That is beautiful, as well, albeit more stark in the areas near the volcano. I loved the shots of hiking through the snowfall. Absolutely stunning!

[@kimkrebs451]

Great views

[@PTimo-iu5lr]

Awesome 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@TyrantTiger85]

Yay WA ✌️🫶👍

[@kvne71x]

Enjoyed the video! I thought I saw your truck in the Rockwood area last week.

[@TheSkeetergirl]

Sasquatch doesn't hibernate. I just took him to buy size 14 basketball shoes yesterday.😢

[@ForeverChanged7]

😅

[@rose2525bud]

Thank you great video 🤩👍🏻

[@theowlsnestgarage]

Welcome to Pierce county! No Bigfoot in the area, but we do have methfoot that roam the area!

[@ForeverChanged7]

Methfoot is found allover the place!😢

[@michaelkurz9067]

I'm been hearing about BIG Foot since 1975

[@AdventureswithJerrod]

I plan on going to Alaska this year during the winter time to catch the northern lights!!

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

Just back from a winter backpack hike and tent camped in the snow last night. 10°F this morning while making breakfast on the tailgate of the truck.

[@kunfussed213]

I hope you're able to make it up to Alaska! 🤞 Sounds like an adventure and a half! 😁

[@teriallen8149]

My family has camped all over Mt Rainier. It was my maternal grandfathers go to place

[@willsteward8931]

Jonathan, could you do a pour over tutorial/walkthrough of how you make your coffee? Love the videos lately, literally my favorite creator on YT🤟

[@stephennowicki7158]

Nice video 😊

[@ambrosia-qt9ts]

30° is pretty cool in Texas

[@monte71eg]

Hey, Im back. I should have finished this vid before I commented. Thank you for adding the links to the camera/video you use. That main camera seems to be a good item as I've seen other youtubers use that model too. Thanks again.

[@cousinjeb7116]

I like the multi-day multi-video stuff. Also the everyday stuff like a campfire, eating a sandwich, and having to change plans on the fly.

[@billramsey7455]

I love that 7.3 it sounds so good. I have a 4 door dually 4X4 just like it. Great job on your videos. Sweet camper setup. Stay safe out there 🙏. BTW, Bigfoot does not hibernate.😊. Just saying

[@davidrice6989]

U take some best scenic vids

[@JonathanYentch]

Thank you!

[@lawrenceforman6999]

@@JonathanYentch, I heard Big Foot is sleeping in wood. 😊

[@xstanadu]

You make a campfire 🔥 look awesome ! Add to that your camper friendly fried rice ! 🍚 YUM !! Beautiful area you’re in !!!!!when you were walking down that road I kept thinking bout BIG FOOT or SASQUATCH ‼️🤣🤪

[@ethan1606]

All the bones are probably animals that died during the winter and now that all the snow is starting to melt the bones are what's left.

[@jacquezghardy]

Yeah at 15:14 you can see that rib cage is placed right in the middle of an indention that resembles some sort of moose/elk/deer

[@brendabinczewski7624]

Thank you for a nice video although your videos are always nice. Until the next video stay safe.

[@jkujat75]

If you use a stove to heat your coffee water, you might as well just get an old school stovetop percolator. You'll thank me. Best coffee ever!

[@BeeChan_]

My neck of the woods.. Pretty cool to see in a video of yours. 🙌

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

Every time I watch van lifers, etc and they stay out in the middle of the forest by themselves overnight...I mean, i'm just astounded, of course, I think most men are more braver than most women in this regard...not that there aren't some who do this, but I just could never do it. I have stayed overnight at gas stations/truck stops and a couple of campgrounds (not in a forest tho, a desert and Joshua tree, the city) and even that was kinda scary for me at the campgrounds...of course, it might just be me but koodos to you and all the others who do it like no problem!

[@ForeverChanged7]

I didn't see BIG FOOT looking at you but the vi e was definitely palpable. Dude!😂❤

[@joemamamia1751]

Yo!! Another rad vid, man! I’m down in Eugene and been living out of my rig for a few years now… How much power does that humidifier consume? This has been THE WORST year for mold I have ever seen. Definitely looking into getting something sort of small dehumidifier. I have the same power bank as you, might as well have the same dehumidifier 🤷🏻‍♂️😅🤙🏼

[@deniseroberts460]

I like this

[@SiBiG_adventures]

If I was a BigFoot I would reverse hibernate so in the winter (off-season) when everyone is away I can be out vlogging for all my friends like the loch ness Monster

[@GuitarJams-zs7yf]

I am not really into campfires when I camp because I hate going to sleep smelling like a camp fire if I don't have a shower before bed time. I hate walking up in the middle of the night smelling like a campfire.

[@all-to-Him-I-owe100]

Me too!!! I LOVE fires, but the smell in the middle of the night is just so STINKY!

[@mscattale]

I actually like the smell of campfire smoke. I guess growing up tent camping and nowhere to shower I grew use to it. I miss camping!

[@makisupaPIGman]

I keep a specific outfit for camp fires. Wash my hands and face after changing into the jammies for the night. I also hate smelling like a fire so I hear ya. This system has worked well for me.

[@all-to-Him-I-owe100]

@@makisupaPIGmanI am going to try this!!! ❤

[@idaberrones4834]

I love a campfire

[@johneroyale]

I'd like to hear your spooky stories. I'm sure you have a few.

[@hanksbud2544]

Welcome to Western Wa. God’s country for sure.

[@ForeverChanged7]

You know Jonathan. Those roads, some of those roads up in the Cascades have a creepy vibe and I do think there are Sachquash around, BIG FOOT, YETTIS around. I was expecting to see one looking straight at you crossing the road with it's big hairy self! Lol ; and then those skeletal remains on the sides of the road kind of creeped me out too. But, there's all kinds of predators and prey in the wilderness so who knows! Very interesting. MT. Ranier is such the winter wonderland and itg wasn't even snowing alot. Great video content. The landscapers is sooo fairytale like. Love it. The rice looked really tasty for not being authentic fried rice. Anyway! Have a fabulous week and see you next video. Thanks for taking me places that are just sooo awesome and to places I probably won't be able to see in my lifetime. Thank you Jonathan. Would you leave a link to Huckleberry? TIA❤

[@blakev3934]

Maybe link the dehumidifier… I didn’t see one like the one you got, but I ordered one for this years camping season. Great idea!

[@chrislatorre3875]

Great video, stayed just outside of that park last year on our way home from an Alaskan trip and was NOT impressed at all with all the trash, human feces and toilet paper at every pull out. Not to mention all the homeless incampments we encountered.

[@Justin-ku6en]

You should make a trip up to Wisconsin...alot of nice state parks out here😊

[@EydyLuvsyou]

WONDERFUL video. ps,. you are adorable when you wake up. 🥰

[@JonnyDIY]

9:09 "There's a hair in this! I'm sending this back to the kitchen!" 💇‍♂️🍚👉👨‍🍳 I lol'd at that joke so much, thanks Jonathan 🤣💕👏👍

[@sixtybrxxy7336]

It definitely was super funny and had me in stitches as well!

[@williamdo9309]

Im watching on my Vision Pro . Like I’m there w u. Lol

[@derricksmith5547]

Hopefully you have a trans temp gauge and an egt gauge. “Sending it up hill” is an easy way to fry your trans mission and or engine.