I am finally going out on my first solo car camping trip in my Subaru Forester 2020 tomorrow! I can't wait!! ^^ Thank you for sharing your adventures and giving me the courage to start some of my own ❤ Wonderful safety advice, I will be getting some bear spray tomorrow before leaving Wishing you and your family safety and to everyone in the areas well.
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Solo camping is my chosen solitude, and this video paints a vivid picture of the beauty in that choice. Solo overlanding is not just a journey; it's a personal renaissance.
As someone who camps out of their Subaru- the carabiner in the hatch to shut off the lights is extremely smart and it's never crossed my mind before. Very helpful, thank you!!
Not sure why, but I really appreciate your intro and the fact that you work a full time job during the week but adventure every weekend! Truly inspiring. Your setup is also extremely practical and well thought out! I want to pick up one of those power generators because I just started camping, was looking at Jackery but it's quite expensive. Awesome video!
I have car camped around Australia for 6 months exactly like this with 2 dogs. I put all my belongings in storage and set off. I loved every day. I didn't miss anything that was in storage. You really can get by with only the basics and made life so easy. My car also took a queen size bed.
A really nice Subie set-up: well-conceived, practical, and no fuss. I love that the fan, a luxury item, is for Kyro! Such a good boy and adventuring companion!
I like your videos because they present actual situations without theatrics; in other words I believe you genuinely present what you really experience without exaggerations . Keep up the good work !
I've been fighting wildfires for 10 years. My area of Oregon is dealing with several big fires too. My area was evacuated too while I'm fighting one of them. I'll be thankful when the rains come. But the fact that you made a video while dealing with evacuation says so much about your character! You rock! Thanks for giving me something to watch while I'm in my tent rehydrating for tomorrow 🔥 Stay safe up there!
Madison, Thank you for the video. I slept in my Outback for the first time this weekend. You have given me some great ideas to try. Two comments. Your Outback has a roof rack. You only need to swing out the crossbars. Also, you can turn off the dome lights with the switch on each of the three lights. On, Off or Door. No carabiner required and no dead battery.
Be careful just switching off the light. There is an entire system that may be staying awake with the door still open. A day or two is probably not enough to kill the battery, beyond that though it's a complete risk.
So my favorite thing about your channel, is your "how to" niche you carved out for it. You lay everything out in such a practical and applicable way. Thanks!
You have a cozy and useable set up. It works and you're comfortable and that's important. Thanks for sharing, take care and be safe always. Have a wonderful day.
My thoughts are with you and all of those in British Columbia who have been evacuated. I live in Nova Scotia, doesn't seem that long ago that we were under evacuations orders due to wild fires. I hope it rains (without lightning) to help extinguish the fires. Take care and stay safe.
What you posted was helpful for me and anyone who needs an easy way to turn a car into a car camper without taking out seats or anything like that. I was just thinking today that it can be hard to explain if you had to go to a mechanic why you have a built-in home like a bed, sink and kitchen in back of your car. I would rather not have to do that so that it is true stealth camping. BUT YOU SOLVED IT and with style! I was looking for a way to put down the back seat and put a comfortable bed there. I wanted to put the seats back up so it looks like a normal car if you need to use it that way. I liked so much your table you slid out from under the bed to put a camper stove to cook and can slide back. That was COOL. You solved to not have too much to take with you but had everything you needed. Appreciate your UA-cam on EASY NO BUILD.♥
Lots of great info!! My wife and I once had to move quickly from a tent into our Outback when high winds collapsed our tent in a rainstorm. We then dubbed it the "Winnebagaru" and have been meaning to fine tune the program but haven't done much with it yet. This video is such a great help! Keep up the great work and adventuring!!
Used to do this all the time in my forester and outback, as a 6ft2 dude it was a bit tight, but a lot better than sleeping outside in the winter. Love the idea of the fridge and the storage container right behind the front seats to help reudce the dip of the mattress where you rest your head.
Really helpful video and nice editing. I like how you just roll through and convey so much information so quickly. That table setup in the back is simple but ingenious. Hope you stay safe and get home soon. Thanks for all of the tips.
Love it! Just subscribed to your channel yesterday and as a female down here in Astoria Oregon who's been a backpacker for years and lived in my van on the Oregon coast, so much of this was almost identical to the setup I had in my van as well as the bear spray. I still carry a new can of it with me every time I'm on a hike. If it will stop an attacking bear, it will stop an attacking human. 😎👍
Unfortunately the biggest water bomber in the world is in BC yet isn't used by BC but rather only other countries. It's a sad reality of the local government who can't even manage to run a ferry system due to lack of qualification regardless of the fact that they took over BC ferries.
I am a truck driver and have been searching on UA-cam about how these fridges and power stations work and none of the videos really explained it simply and clearly somehow, here you are , in a video about camping in car and you explain it much better then all the videos i saw😂(i have no knowledge about these things but you made it so simple to understand)
@e.h97 Madison's power bank has only AC and USB outputs. It's really handy to have a DC 12V "cigarette lighter" output, and to get a 12V fridge that can run off it. The reason is that using AC output means that the power bank's DC current has to run through an AC inverter, then that power runs back through a 12V DC transformer. Both of those steps are power inefficient. My 1800W power bank will run my fridge for four days on direct DC, but only two days going through the inverter.
@@e.h97i agree with Clark, but, one fridge I had got the lighter plug really hot. It actually melted. I wired the plug that goes to the fridge directly to the car(with a separate fuse) and it works real well. The other thing is to make sure the unit has enough power to run the fridge on twelve volts. One of mine won’t and I have to us the A/C power block. Another thing is sometimes the cigarette style plugs don’t want to stay plugged in. I solved this problem with a rubber band and tied it around the cord and handle of the power box. With this in mind if you keep an eye on everything you should do fine good luck!
Genius!! I'm from Australia. Traveling for a bit more than 2 years. Less is More ;-) No Fridge, no solar stuff... 3 X 10'000 mA Powerbanks (30$ each) are more than enough.Charging while driving. Have a Gas ring Burner and a Wood stove. Drive in a small Pick Up (2.4 ltr Holden Rodeo 2006) . I'm a big fan of Hammock,- ist my "Daybed" and observers Plattform. You do a great Job! Thank you for your videos!!!
Thank you Madison. I have looked at dozens of suv camper videos and yours is the most sensible one of them all. And your description of your set up was so clear and inviting. Well done!
i love SUV Campers so much. The minimalist style of building it out makes it so attractive. I'll definitely will make notes in future, when I'm building out mine
NOW This is what I'm talking about! I've been watching countless videos on interior Subaru builds and they can be extensive and take forever. I need to live now and this is perfect!! THANK YOU!
I like your setup , everything you need nothing you don’t ! Good layout really , frig , power bank and your bed and one for your pupper ! I’m impressed really how well you have your gear stored but can get to it easy ! Great cooking ideas , easy to set up your Coleman cook stove , I have the same items but I use a refillable propane bulk tank which holds 1 1/4 gallons of propane ( they make those tanks for boats it’s small but can fuel the stove for weeks ! I use the same as you do a butane single stove by Snow Peak for quick coffee making ! Very good setup you have ! Which works great for your adventures!
Just an FYI in case you didn’t know, most Outbacks come with built-in cross bars built into the roof rail that flip out and and across to the other side rail and then you have your roof rack. Just need to then get your box for more storage. 😊
Madison, thank you for the good info. I have been backpacking for over 40 years. And truthfully most UA-camrs have nothing to offer me. Met three of them in the backcountry, and one is actually deceased. I would not follow anything any of them advised. I had previously seen a couple of your videos, and it brought back memories of the years I was backpacking the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies. Gwillum Lakes is my favorite in one area. And the Rockwall and Mt Assiniboine are co favorites in the Rockies. So I have been sleeping in my Honda Civic front seat and driving to some trailheads way too rough for most people. I just bought a Mazda CX-50 and I caught your video by accident. Gave me some ideas on products I did not know existed. And now my compliments to the people of British Columbia. My favorite people in the world. Friendly, VERY helpful in time of need, and real adventurers who know what they are doing in the wilderness. I have many stories of the people I met and how thoughtful they were. Good luck with your channel and I hope winter picks up and BC/Alberta does not have a fire season like 2023 for decades.
I love the table idea. Definitely going to consider adding that to my kit. I started SUV camping in my Escape. In October, I upgraded to a ‘24 Outback Wilderness and love it. SUV camping makes life so much easier when making multi-day drives, even though I have an adorable teardrop trailer. There’s no dealing with backing the camper into a site, leveling, connecting to hook ups and unhitching and hitching. I just pull in, get out my chair and Trekkology table, put the window covers on and voila! It’s also great for being able to spend the night near the trailhead when going on backpacking trips.
Wow! I have a Forester, pretty good ground clearance. I go bush camping in Australia and nowadays pack way too much. Your setup has reminded me of simple road trips and how relaxing a well planned simple pack is. My tent takes ages to setup. It eats into camping time. I'm going to have a total rethink of what I need to enjoy my precious time off. Thank you.
Hi Madison, I have a slightly different camping setup in my Subaru Forester, which might interest you. Fold down only the right passenger seat and place a 2 by 6 foot piece of 3/4 inch plywood for your mattress. You can then sit properly in the left passenger seat and even cook on top of the bed plywood if you don't want to open the back. Make a box about 1.5 by 3 feet by 9 inches high from the rest of the plywood and put it behind the left passenger seat. This can hold your dishes, stove etc. On top of this box, you can put a plastic food box, or a duffel with bedding. Happy camping! I love your enthusiasm and fondness for solitude.
Praying for you and the fam Madi! Thanks for sharing your car build. You've put a lot of thought into everything and it looks awesome and it all works great!
I have an estate* camper car too, very similar setup. (I think what we call an "estate car" in the UK is what Americans call a "wagon"? Not sure tho.) I went off air beds because they have a tendency of losing air and puncturing too often. You can't deflate foam for storage, but at least it's 100% reliable. If you're camping it combines well with a camping cot too. You can consider a half way point eg airbed + one layer of foam, so you get part of the benefits of an air bed, but if the air bed does die on you at least you still have a minimum level of comfort which is better than resting directly on a hard nobbly car. I invested in a fridge too, absolute game changer for me also. Not only does it open so many options to eat while you're out, you also don't have to worry about leaving food in the fridge at home that might have gone bad by the time you get back and end up being thrown away. Oh and milk for cups of tea and coffee 😀 Yes roof rack is a great idea. I have enough room for a massive roof box on the left and my sea kayak to the right of it. It's not just about how much stuff you can carry, it's about "working space" as i call it - being able to put things out of the way when they're not in use, and being able to separate wet and dry stuff, making sure one thing doesn't crush another thing, etc. Much easier and faster to work with. I'd highly recommend the most "aero" rack possible because otherwise the whistling can get very annoying. It can add a bit more time making sure everything is strapped down securely for the road, and I don't know about where you are but here you have to be conscious of theft too. But it's usually worth it.
Great organizational video. Seems like space is a premium no matter how much you have. My wife and I started watching UA-camrs camping in Korea. We have found some fantastic camping gear and blown away by the way they organize everything. Thanks for another great video.
Thank you for sharing your set up. Really good seeing the practicalities of your day to day life. I especially love the pull out shelf, which is such a simple but great idea!
I’m 6’1” and I’ve slept in my Crosstrek a few times. It’s a little short for me, but it’s not bad. It’s amazing how little you need to be comfortable. I like the table trick. I’ll have to try that. Stay safe during the fires. It’s awesome that you already have your car set up to sleep in. It takes a lot of the stress out of being evacuated.
Awesome and really inspiring Madison. I've been strugling with going out lately let alone taking my paddle board out and enjoying the outdoors and life in general, but seeing you and Kyro do it every week is definitely motivating. I was born in Ontario but now I live in Malta 🇲🇹 , I've always wanted to vist BC, it's so devistating to see what is happening. I hope you and your loved ones are and remain safe. My prayers and wishes are with!
I loved your video, very inspirational! I regularly camp with my 2 labradors (in a tent), and find the following very useful, which I highly recommend. The Bivvy Loo Camping Toilet, and something like the Colapz USB Rechargeable Camping Shower, which you can also use to wash dishes, and dogs. Both are very compact too! 😊
I love this so much! You’ve inspired me to go car camping without feeling like I need to build out my SUV! Can you do a gear tour and storage video? I always have trouble storing my gear in my small apartment so it ends up in random spots around the apartment
I have an Outback Wilderness. Ground clearance is more than a typical Outback. For my 2022, there is an off switch to turn off the interior lights with the hatch or doors open. I once left the hatch light on with the hatch closed and forgot about it. Car battery died. Thanks for sharing the video. It was very educational and helpful. Cheers to safe journeys. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
Hello 👋 Madison, thank you for sharing this informative video. You did a fine job. Looks like you are All set for a great time in the outdoors. 😮 Stay safe out there. 😊
Thanks for this informative reveal on possibilities of an Outback. Seeing nice setup without having to construct anything from plywood or spend mega bucks, is refreshing. I’ve been considering various cars to buy, & this shows an Outback could be in the running!
Judy, I just went from an Escape to an Outback Wilderness in the fall. I’m 5’7” and can lay down comfortably in my Subie without having lay at an angle like I did in my Escape. I really liked my 2 Escapes but I love my Outback and can’t imagine not having one.
You know, it's very fortunate that you have this kind of setup since you had to evacuate Kelowna! I live in the back country of Ontario with one road in and one out (in 2 directions) and I'm thinking that with all the crazy weather and tornado warnings and thunderstorms, it might be a good idea for me to equip my hatchback with enough to keep me going if I had to end up sleeping somewhere with my dog for a few nights. Fortunately I'm on the windward side of a "mountain" (an Ontario ""mountain" - lol!) so we've had a lot of rain this summer and it hasn't been very dry. Thanks for sharing your setup! Useful and valuable information. And I'd also like to do some camping trips like this. I hope you get to go back home soon.
You can use a transfer switch to easily switch your fridge to the car electricity when driving and switch that to the power bank when your engine is turned off. Don’t need to plug in and out the fridge every time.
I really like your practical and simple solutions. It does not have to be fancy and expensive. A lot of people kind of want to take their house on trips. I never understood that way. I do understand your way though. Keep it up, and enjoy your walks and hikes.
I really like the way you explain things, even the most basic stuff. This is rare. Yet, it really helps newbies see clearly HOW to do things without having to guess all the time. THANK YOU for getting that concept! You're an amazing young lady First time watcher. New subscriber Victoria gal
I was looking up modification ideas for my 2013 Outback and found your video...thank you for sharing your set up; it's very informative and well planned out!! It's inspiring me to go on an adventure!
One upgrade I do to any car is getting an Optima Yellow Top. You can recharge them and it is deep cycle so it’s great for vehicles that have a lot of devices or constant energy draw. Thank you for sharing these ideas! I live in Hawaii and it is hurricane season now. Some of what you shared may help us in an emergency.🤙
I think you're very clever Madison and I like your vehicle set up for travel and camping. I hope things will go well for you concerning the fires may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in the troubled times we are in nowadays.
Love this video! I've seen others where they've spent a lot of money on conversion -- yours is very accessible, yet comfortable. Especially like that you re-purpose things (like the table).
i also own one of those NOCO car jumpers. They do a good job. I've started a car with a fully dead battery before. When not in my car i actually have used it to charge a cell phone 3 or 4 times in a long camping trip.
Thanks for the tour of your set up. It’s very similar to mine. I added a car awning this year, which is nice. Just an FYI if you can plug your fridge directly into 12 V. You will save a lot on your solar generator. You are taking DC power and converting it to AC power which uses some of your battery capacity. if you go straight DC, it saves battery life my fridge will function with either DC or AC adaptor anyway, thanks again. Enjoyed the video. See you on the adventure Trail.
Almost the exact set up I have but in a Skoda superb ! Only reason I went for this car is that I can almost get 1000 miles out of a tank of diesel! And it’s easy to keep clean !
Good morning Madison & Kyro ! Thanks for sharing your home away from home & ideas. Prayers & thoughts to you, your Family & everyone experiencing this harsh time ! Stay safe & keep smiling !
Hey! Fellow female solo traveler/adventurer here. I follow you on IG and see you're in NV. Safe travels -- the weather is perfect for adventuring. Your page and video shares provide much needed inspiration. Thanks so much for all that you do!
Love your smile! Great setup and minimal. I’ve camped out of my Subaru a few times and really enjoyed it. Im just missing a fridge and a few stuff to be out for days. Stay safe out there! 😊
Backpacking since 1968, I'm extremely impressed and pleased to see the newest generation of hikers really pushing the boundaries. As a Dad and grandfather please get a Garmin inreach mini on you at all times or similar satellite GPS system. Best insurance policy you can have. You know the rule, hike smart, not scared. Get sponsored, these are some of the best hiking videos on UA-cam. Contact Subaru. Happy Trails. Pops
I'm sorry you were forced to evacuate. Sending prayers North to our Canadian friends. PS: thanks for linking everything below. I'm getting those nets, generator, and fridge!
Thanks for the great idea's Madison! I am currently building a 2024 outback wilderness into a overlanding/off-roading vehicle. Got some good idea's from your video!
Awesome little set up. I upgraded to a Hilux (Tacoma) with a RTT and it’s kitted out for going camping. I moved to Kelowna from Melbourne, Aus back in 2007! Lived there for about five years and my best friend growing up is still there and had to evacuate because of the fires. Stay safe and keep filming :-)
You have all the essentials, I just did the same to my 4 door Jeep, I'm in Colorado, your trips look fun, camping just make you slow down, keep watching the UA-cam on fishing tips, a great bait I use is Berkeley minnows on a jig, I like to carry a Machete. knock down tall grass, limbs and a great protector. I'm brand new, just subscribed, your doing great, keep them coming. 🎣👊
Sweet setup! I have a 2016 outback with just very basic bed setup (wool rug, reflective tarp, yoga mat). The bump between seat and cargo kept me up at night. I may get a foam mattress to be more comfortable.
Awesome build, and super helpful video! One thing: you can use a bike pump for your tires. I always keep one in my car camping or not, and it has pulled me out of a jam a few times. Your pump looked pretty small so I doubt you'd save much room using a bike pump, but sometimes those more complicated devices break and the simple ones last for much longer.
I am finally going out on my first solo car camping trip in my Subaru Forester 2020 tomorrow! I can't wait!! ^^
Thank you for sharing your adventures and giving me the courage to start some of my own ❤
Wonderful safety advice, I will be getting some bear spray tomorrow before leaving
Wishing you and your family safety and to everyone in the areas well.
Congrats!! You will have so much fun. Cheers to new adventures ❤
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Solo camping is my chosen solitude, and this video paints a vivid picture of the beauty in that choice. Solo overlanding is not just a journey; it's a personal renaissance.
As someone who camps out of their Subaru- the carabiner in the hatch to shut off the lights is extremely smart and it's never crossed my mind before. Very helpful, thank you!!
Happy to help 😊
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I wonder if it works on other vehicles? Going to try it. Thanks for the tip!
Not sure why, but I really appreciate your intro and the fact that you work a full time job during the week but adventure every weekend! Truly inspiring. Your setup is also extremely practical and well thought out! I want to pick up one of those power generators because I just started camping, was looking at Jackery but it's quite expensive. Awesome video!
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I have car camped around Australia for 6 months exactly like this with 2 dogs. I put all my belongings in storage and set off. I loved every day. I didn't miss anything that was in storage. You really can get by with only the basics and made life so easy. My car also took a queen size bed.
I really like that pullout table idea.
Those trousers are so cool!
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A really nice Subie set-up: well-conceived, practical, and no fuss. I love that the fan, a luxury item, is for Kyro! Such a good boy and adventuring companion!
I like your videos because they present actual situations without theatrics; in other words I believe you genuinely present what you really experience without exaggerations . Keep up the good work !
I've been fighting wildfires for 10 years. My area of Oregon is dealing with several big fires too. My area was evacuated too while I'm fighting one of them. I'll be thankful when the rains come. But the fact that you made a video while dealing with evacuation says so much about your character! You rock! Thanks for giving me something to watch while I'm in my tent rehydrating for tomorrow 🔥
Stay safe up there!
Madison, Thank you for the video. I slept in my Outback for the first time this weekend. You have given me some great ideas to try. Two comments. Your Outback has a roof rack. You only need to swing out the crossbars. Also, you can turn off the dome lights with the switch on each of the three lights. On, Off or Door. No carabiner required and no dead battery.
Be careful just switching off the light. There is an entire system that may be staying awake with the door still open. A day or two is probably not enough to kill the battery, beyond that though it's a complete risk.
So my favorite thing about your channel, is your "how to" niche you carved out for it. You lay everything out in such a practical and applicable way.
Thanks!
I love this. I had a camper van, but couldn't afford to pay $300 in gas everytime I wanted to go somewhere. This is the way to go for me!
You have a cozy and useable set up. It works and you're comfortable and that's important. Thanks for sharing, take care and be safe always. Have a wonderful day.
My thoughts are with you and all of those in British Columbia who have been evacuated. I live in Nova Scotia, doesn't seem that long ago that we were under evacuations orders due to wild fires. I hope it rains (without lightning) to help extinguish the fires.
Take care and stay safe.
No lightning is key😅. Thank you for your wishes and enjoy the east coast!
What you posted was helpful for me and anyone who needs an easy way to turn a car into a car camper without taking out seats or anything like that. I was just thinking today that it can be hard to explain if you had to go to a mechanic why you have a built-in home like a bed, sink and kitchen in back of your car. I would rather not have to do that so that it is true stealth camping. BUT YOU SOLVED IT and with style! I was looking for a way to put down the back seat and put a comfortable bed there. I wanted to put the seats back up so it looks like a normal car if you need to use it that way. I liked so much your table you slid out from under the bed to put a camper stove to cook and can slide back. That was COOL. You solved to not have too much to take with you but had everything you needed. Appreciate your UA-cam on EASY NO BUILD.♥
Lots of great info!! My wife and I once had to move quickly from a tent into our Outback when high winds collapsed our tent in a rainstorm. We then dubbed it the "Winnebagaru" and have been meaning to fine tune the program but haven't done much with it yet. This video is such a great help! Keep up the great work and adventuring!!
Used to do this all the time in my forester and outback, as a 6ft2 dude it was a bit tight, but a lot better than sleeping outside in the winter. Love the idea of the fridge and the storage container right behind the front seats to help reudce the dip of the mattress where you rest your head.
Really helpful video and nice editing. I like how you just roll through and convey so much information so quickly. That table setup in the back is simple but ingenious. Hope you stay safe and get home soon. Thanks for all of the tips.
Love it! Just subscribed to your channel yesterday and as a female down here in Astoria Oregon who's been a backpacker for years and lived in my van on the Oregon coast, so much of this was almost identical to the setup I had in my van as well as the bear spray. I still carry a new can of it with me every time I'm on a hike. If it will stop an attacking bear, it will stop an attacking human. 😎👍
So helpful! I love this! Hope you guys are doing ok with the fires x hope everything is put out soon 🤍
Thank you!! ❤
Unfortunately the biggest water bomber in the world is in BC yet isn't used by BC but rather only other countries. It's a sad reality of the local government who can't even manage to run a ferry system due to lack of qualification regardless of the fact that they took over BC ferries.
I am a truck driver and have been searching on UA-cam about how these fridges and power stations work and none of the videos really explained it simply and clearly somehow, here you are , in a video about camping in car and you explain it much better then all the videos i saw😂(i have no knowledge about these things but you made it so simple to understand)
@e.h97 Madison's power bank has only AC and USB outputs. It's really handy to have a DC 12V "cigarette lighter" output, and to get a 12V fridge that can run off it. The reason is that using AC output means that the power bank's DC current has to run through an AC inverter, then that power runs back through a 12V DC transformer. Both of those steps are power inefficient. My 1800W power bank will run my fridge for four days on direct DC, but only two days going through the inverter.
@@clarkmorrison7243 clark , thank you for explaining
@@e.h97i agree with Clark, but, one fridge I had got the lighter plug really hot. It actually melted. I wired the plug that goes to the fridge directly to the car(with a separate fuse) and it works real well. The other thing is to make sure the unit has enough power to run the fridge on twelve volts. One of mine won’t and I have to us the A/C power block. Another thing is sometimes the cigarette style plugs don’t want to stay plugged in. I solved this problem with a rubber band and tied it around the cord and handle of the power box. With this in mind if you keep an eye on everything you should do fine good luck!
Genius!! I'm from Australia. Traveling for a bit more than 2 years. Less is More ;-) No Fridge, no solar stuff... 3 X 10'000 mA Powerbanks (30$ each) are more than enough.Charging while driving. Have a Gas ring Burner and a Wood stove. Drive in a small Pick Up (2.4 ltr Holden Rodeo 2006) . I'm a big fan of Hammock,- ist my "Daybed" and observers Plattform. You do a great Job! Thank you for your videos!!!
Thank you Madison. I have looked at dozens of suv camper videos and yours is the most sensible one of them all. And your description of your set up was so clear and inviting. Well done!
i love SUV Campers so much. The minimalist style of building it out makes it so attractive. I'll definitely will make notes in future, when I'm building out mine
Happy to hear. Cheers!
NOW This is what I'm talking about! I've been watching countless videos on interior Subaru builds and they can be extensive and take forever. I need to live now and this is perfect!! THANK YOU!
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I like your setup , everything you need nothing you don’t !
Good layout really , frig , power bank and your bed and one for your pupper !
I’m impressed really how well you have your gear stored but can get to it easy !
Great cooking ideas , easy to set up your Coleman cook stove , I have the same items but I use a refillable propane bulk tank which holds 1 1/4 gallons of propane ( they make those tanks for boats it’s small but can fuel the stove for weeks ! I use the same as you do a butane single stove by Snow Peak for quick coffee making !
Very good setup you have ! Which works great for your adventures!
Just an FYI in case you didn’t know, most Outbacks come with built-in cross bars built into the roof rail that flip out and and across to the other side rail and then you have your roof rack. Just need to then get your box for more storage. 😊
Madison, thank you for the good info.
I have been backpacking for over 40 years. And truthfully most UA-camrs have nothing to offer me. Met three of them in the backcountry, and one is actually deceased. I would not follow anything any of them advised. I had previously seen a couple of your videos, and it brought back memories of the years I was backpacking the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies. Gwillum Lakes is my favorite in one area. And the Rockwall and Mt Assiniboine are co favorites in the Rockies. So I have been sleeping in my Honda Civic front seat and driving to some trailheads way too rough for most people. I just bought a Mazda CX-50 and I caught your video by accident. Gave me some ideas on products I did not know existed.
And now my compliments to the people of British Columbia. My favorite people in the world. Friendly, VERY helpful in time of need, and real adventurers who know what they are doing in the wilderness. I have many stories of the people I met and how thoughtful they were.
Good luck with your channel and I hope winter picks up and BC/Alberta does not have a fire season like 2023 for decades.
Great idea with placing the folded table under the air mattress! 👍🏼
I love how you manage those stuff. I think, roof box is a must, it fit on Subaru perfectly. You stay safe out there Madison 👋
I love the table idea. Definitely going to consider adding that to my kit. I started SUV camping in my Escape. In October, I upgraded to a ‘24 Outback Wilderness and love it.
SUV camping makes life so much easier when making multi-day drives, even though I have an adorable teardrop trailer. There’s no dealing with backing the camper into a site, leveling, connecting to hook ups and unhitching and hitching. I just pull in, get out my chair and Trekkology table, put the window covers on and voila! It’s also great for being able to spend the night near the trailhead when going on backpacking trips.
Wow! I have a Forester, pretty good ground clearance. I go bush camping in Australia and nowadays pack way too much. Your setup has reminded me of simple road trips and how relaxing a well planned simple pack is. My tent takes ages to setup. It eats into camping time. I'm going to have a total rethink of what I need to enjoy my precious time off. Thank you.
Madison seems like a happy person 😀 Her SUV camping really works
Watching Madison makes me also be a happy person
By far the best setup I've seen and I love that you do it without a huge plywood build
Hi Madison, I have a slightly different camping setup in my Subaru Forester, which might interest you. Fold down only the right passenger seat and place a 2 by 6 foot piece of 3/4 inch plywood for your mattress. You can then sit properly in the left passenger seat and even cook on top of the bed plywood if you don't want to open the back. Make a box about 1.5 by 3 feet by 9 inches high from the rest of the plywood and put it behind the left passenger seat. This can hold your dishes, stove etc. On top of this box, you can put a plastic food box, or a duffel with bedding. Happy camping! I love your enthusiasm and fondness for solitude.
I really hope you can post more videos! I love watching you before i sleep, i find you soooo soothing. Have safe adventures! ❤
Thank you, Madison! Love you channel and the practical knowledge you share.
I wish we had your kind of nature over here. I need to drive minimum Two hours to find some quit places. I love your approach!
Praying for you and the fam Madi! Thanks for sharing your car build. You've put a lot of thought into everything and it looks awesome and it all works great!
Thank you so much!!
@@MadisonClysdalee I've seen the fires in B.C are very severe in number and size, I wish you and your family the best.
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I have an estate* camper car too, very similar setup.
(I think what we call an "estate car" in the UK is what Americans call a "wagon"? Not sure tho.)
I went off air beds because they have a tendency of losing air and puncturing too often. You can't deflate foam for storage, but at least it's 100% reliable. If you're camping it combines well with a camping cot too.
You can consider a half way point eg airbed + one layer of foam, so you get part of the benefits of an air bed, but if the air bed does die on you at least you still have a minimum level of comfort which is better than resting directly on a hard nobbly car.
I invested in a fridge too, absolute game changer for me also. Not only does it open so many options to eat while you're out, you also don't have to worry about leaving food in the fridge at home that might have gone bad by the time you get back and end up being thrown away. Oh and milk for cups of tea and coffee 😀
Yes roof rack is a great idea. I have enough room for a massive roof box on the left and my sea kayak to the right of it. It's not just about how much stuff you can carry, it's about "working space" as i call it - being able to put things out of the way when they're not in use, and being able to separate wet and dry stuff, making sure one thing doesn't crush another thing, etc. Much easier and faster to work with. I'd highly recommend the most "aero" rack possible because otherwise the whistling can get very annoying. It can add a bit more time making sure everything is strapped down securely for the road, and I don't know about where you are but here you have to be conscious of theft too. But it's usually worth it.
Prayers that the fires subside and that you & your family stay safe❤ Enjoy your videos! Watching from Rochester NY 🇺🇸
My goodness you're beautiful!
Great organizational video. Seems like space is a premium no matter how much you have.
My wife and I started watching UA-camrs camping in Korea.
We have found some fantastic camping gear and blown away by the way they organize everything.
Thanks for another great video.
Amazing for your video of Subaru Outback Car Camping Setup. 🥰
Also you're generous for doing a video during the harsh times in bc!! Please take care of you and your familly before youtube! ❤
Thank you for sharing your set up. Really good seeing the practicalities of your day to day life. I especially love the pull out shelf, which is such a simple but great idea!
Huge respect. And your recent evacuation proves the point regarding alternative options & preparedness.
I’m 6’1” and I’ve slept in my Crosstrek a few times. It’s a little short for me, but it’s not bad. It’s amazing how little you need to be comfortable. I like the table trick. I’ll have to try that. Stay safe during the fires. It’s awesome that you already have your car set up to sleep in. It takes a lot of the stress out of being evacuated.
Crosstrek is a little shorter, I did the lay down test when deciding to buy 😅. I agree though, less is more 😊
Stay safe from the fires and thanks for all the tips! I have 4 dogs and we camp quite a bit and I've learned quite a bit from your videos!
Awesome and really inspiring Madison. I've been strugling with going out lately let alone taking my paddle board out and enjoying the outdoors and life in general, but seeing you and Kyro do it every week is definitely motivating. I was born in Ontario but now I live in Malta 🇲🇹 , I've always wanted to vist BC, it's so devistating to see what is happening. I hope you and your loved ones are and remain safe. My prayers and wishes are with!
I loved your video, very inspirational! I regularly camp with my 2 labradors (in a tent), and find the following very useful, which I highly recommend. The Bivvy Loo Camping Toilet, and something like the Colapz USB Rechargeable Camping Shower, which you can also use to wash dishes, and dogs. Both are very compact too!
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I love this so much! You’ve inspired me to go car camping without feeling like I need to build out my SUV! Can you do a gear tour and storage video? I always have trouble storing my gear in my small apartment so it ends up in random spots around the apartment
I have an Outback Wilderness. Ground clearance is more than a typical Outback. For my 2022, there is an off switch to turn off the interior lights with the hatch or doors open. I once left the hatch light on with the hatch closed and forgot about it. Car battery died. Thanks for sharing the video. It was very educational and helpful. Cheers to safe journeys. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
I’m so sorry about the fires. Thanks for the tour, excellent setup!
Hello 👋 Madison, thank you for sharing this informative video. You did a fine job. Looks like you are All set for a great time in the outdoors. 😮 Stay safe out there. 😊
Looks better than my bedroom / kitchen. Stay safe out there.
Just bought my 2024 Outback and this is one of the most useful videos Ive seen so far on gear! Thanks for the links!
Thanks for this informative reveal on possibilities of an Outback. Seeing nice setup without having to construct anything from plywood or spend mega bucks, is refreshing. I’ve been considering various cars to buy, & this shows an Outback could be in the running!
Judy, I just went from an Escape to an Outback Wilderness in the fall. I’m 5’7” and can lay down comfortably in my Subie without having lay at an angle like I did in my Escape. I really liked my 2 Escapes but I love my Outback and can’t imagine not having one.
You know, it's very fortunate that you have this kind of setup since you had to evacuate Kelowna! I live in the back country of Ontario with one road in and one out (in 2 directions) and I'm thinking that with all the crazy weather and tornado warnings and thunderstorms, it might be a good idea for me to equip my hatchback with enough to keep me going if I had to end up sleeping somewhere with my dog for a few nights. Fortunately I'm on the windward side of a "mountain" (an Ontario ""mountain" - lol!) so we've had a lot of rain this summer and it hasn't been very dry. Thanks for sharing your setup! Useful and valuable information. And I'd also like to do some camping trips like this. I hope you get to go back home soon.
This is wonderful! I'm thinking of car camping in my 2022 Outback for the first time. Thanks for the breakdown and for showing the possibilities.
You can use a transfer switch to easily switch your fridge to the car electricity when driving and switch that to the power bank when your engine is turned off. Don’t need to plug in and out the fridge every time.
I really like your practical and simple solutions. It does not have to be fancy and expensive. A lot of people kind of want to take their house on trips. I never understood that way. I do understand your way though. Keep it up, and enjoy your walks and hikes.
I really like the way you explain things, even the most basic stuff. This is rare. Yet, it really helps newbies see clearly HOW to do things without having to guess all the time. THANK YOU for getting that concept!
You're an amazing young lady
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I was looking up modification ideas for my 2013 Outback and found your video...thank you for sharing your set up; it's very informative and well planned out!! It's inspiring me to go on an adventure!
Looking good to me. Thanks for sharing. Prayers for your safety and looking forward to the next camp out.
Thanks for sharing, as a solo female car camper I always keep my driver's seat empty and ready for a fast get away. I camp in my 2017 Nissan Sentra.
Great set-up. Good tips with the fridge, the carabiner light stop. Thank you.
One upgrade I do to any car is getting an Optima Yellow Top. You can recharge them and it is deep cycle so it’s great for vehicles that have a lot of devices or constant energy draw.
Thank you for sharing these ideas! I live in Hawaii and it is hurricane season now. Some of what you shared may help us in an emergency.🤙
I think you're very clever Madison and I like your vehicle set up for travel and camping. I hope things will go well for you concerning the fires may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in the troubled times we are in nowadays.
I love your channel, because I love to explore new places as well! Also, I don't know who's more cuter, you or your dog! ❤️
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I find it interesting to see what gear people are using even if I’m not into the same activity. You got your gear dialed in. Love the videos!
Love this video! I've seen others where they've spent a lot of money on conversion -- yours is very accessible, yet comfortable. Especially like that you re-purpose things (like the table).
Boohyeah awesomeness Dudette!!! You’re rocking it out there!! Keep enjoying, keep posting!! Loving it 😍
i also own one of those NOCO car jumpers. They do a good job. I've started a car with a fully dead battery before. When not in my car i actually have used it to charge a cell phone 3 or 4 times in a long camping trip.
Mattress idea is great. Fishing rods, and other ideas are awesome Will integrate the ideas in my travels.
I love efficiency ! You really put a lot of thought into the way your gear is stowed ! Nice
I’m 6’3” and sleep in my highlander just fine. Love car camping!👍
The scenery in your videos looks amazing, I need to visit Canada one day.! Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming 😊
Thanks for the tour of your set up. It’s very similar to mine. I added a car awning this year, which is nice. Just an FYI if you can plug your fridge directly into 12 V. You will save a lot on your solar generator. You are taking DC power and converting it to AC power which uses some of your battery capacity. if you go straight DC, it saves battery life my fridge will function with either DC or AC adaptor anyway, thanks again. Enjoyed the video. See you on the adventure Trail.
Almost the exact set up I have but in a Skoda superb ! Only reason I went for this car is that I can almost get 1000 miles out of a tank of diesel! And it’s easy to keep clean !
Love the simple and cheap solutions. Great vibe, great fun!👌
Good morning Madison & Kyro ! Thanks for sharing your home away from home & ideas. Prayers & thoughts to you, your Family & everyone experiencing this harsh time ! Stay safe & keep smiling !
Simple no build car or van. Camping is the best. So much fun!
Take the time and everything comes ok. If he can , you can too. Enjoy !!!❤😊🎉
Hey! Fellow female solo traveler/adventurer here. I follow you on IG and see you're in NV. Safe travels -- the weather is perfect for adventuring. Your page and video shares provide much needed inspiration. Thanks so much for all that you do!
Love your smile! Great setup and minimal. I’ve camped out of my Subaru a few times and really enjoyed it. Im just missing a fridge and a few stuff to be out for days. Stay safe out there! 😊
Nice ! Practical gear and authentic videos. No need to show off, I like it 👍 Greetings from the Czech Republic
Backpacking since 1968, I'm extremely impressed and pleased to see the newest generation of hikers really pushing the boundaries. As a Dad and grandfather please get a Garmin inreach mini on you at all times or similar satellite GPS system. Best insurance policy you can have. You know the rule, hike smart, not scared. Get sponsored, these are some of the best hiking videos on UA-cam. Contact Subaru. Happy Trails. Pops
I'm sorry you were forced to evacuate. Sending prayers North to our Canadian friends. PS: thanks for linking everything below. I'm getting those nets, generator, and fridge!
Thanks for the great idea's Madison! I am currently building a 2024 outback wilderness into a overlanding/off-roading vehicle. Got some good idea's from your video!
Awesome little set up. I upgraded to a Hilux (Tacoma) with a RTT and it’s kitted out for going camping.
I moved to Kelowna from Melbourne, Aus back in 2007! Lived there for about five years and my best friend growing up is still there and had to evacuate because of the fires.
Stay safe and keep filming :-)
Hey I'm front England, just wanted to say I really enjoyed your video, very informative and practice, thank you
You have all the essentials, I just did the same to my 4 door Jeep, I'm in Colorado, your trips look fun, camping just make you slow down, keep watching the UA-cam on fishing tips, a great bait I use is Berkeley minnows on a jig, I like to carry a Machete. knock down tall grass, limbs and a great protector. I'm brand new, just subscribed, your doing great, keep them coming. 🎣👊
I’m considering trading in my truck for a Subaru Outback. Love how straight to the point this video is! Thank you
Stay safe! I hope your home is still ok. These fires are so horrible to see.
Sweet setup! I have a 2016 outback with just very basic bed setup (wool rug, reflective tarp, yoga mat). The bump between seat and cargo kept me up at night. I may get a foam mattress to be more comfortable.
Awesome build, and super helpful video! One thing: you can use a bike pump for your tires. I always keep one in my car camping or not, and it has pulled me out of a jam a few times. Your pump looked pretty small so I doubt you'd save much room using a bike pump, but sometimes those more complicated devices break and the simple ones last for much longer.
I loved traveling with my pup and am happy for you that you get to do the same!
The simplicity is inspiring for a no build weekend warrior set up