Cotton is your enemy during winter camping in a confined space. Fleece bedding will be your friend and not get damp like cotton duvets. Love your videos man, keep it up.
Good stuff Alex. Your filming is ace, love the cinematic shots you capture of the scenery. I remember seeing a video online of a lady who lived in her car. She had made some foam inserts/covers for all of the windows on her car. I think she used sticky backed velcro strips to attach them at night. Would probably massively help with heat retention/condensation and offer some privacy.
I lived in my Honda civic for several months traveling the US State parks. Indescribable beauty, for the price of gas. Truckstop showers and the occasional Air BNB. I've been a fan for some time now, and I'm very excited to see what you got going on next. Safe travels.
Alex we're enjoying your videos. Feel for you in the cold weather and having lots of condensation at night. You can buy cheap dehumidifiers from well know £1 stores, usually around £5 for six, really good. Good luck to you, enjoy all your travels making memories 😁 x
Hey Alex, I have a couple of tips for sleeping in the car that may help you. I always found that running the engine and having the heating on full blast for a few minutes before bed time made all the difference throughout the night. I used this trick in the middle of winter up the north of Scotland and stayed warm all night. It may also be worth getting some wind deflectors for the front windows so you can have them opened slightly without any rain getting in, this and some car dehumidifier bags will help with the condensation. I'm sure thousands of people will have already told you but I think it would be really worth it for you to buy a van, even a short wheel base model will provide you so much more room for storage and sleeping in, plus there are a ridiculous number of van conversion videos on youtube that are really helpful. Whatever you decide to do I wish you all the best and will continue watching your journey!
Hi Alex, I've just been on my first car camping trip and will be releasing a video on it soon (on my other channel) - I was in a Skoda Octavia mk2 which with the trim level I have doesn't allow for the rear bench seat to be removed to make a bed so I slept curled up on my side on the fully reclined front passenger seat. I was pretty comfortable actually with a quilt, a blanket and a throw over me. It was 3 degrees Celsius outside but I managed to stay warm mostly. A hot water bottle was a nice touch. I also bought a cheap humidifier box from B&M for about £1.25 which absolutely worked and prevented any condensation at all. I have a USB stick with USB A connector on one side and Micro USB connector on the other side which I loaded with several movies and a few episodes of The Twilight Zone (80s revival). I also had a digital thermometer which allowed me to monitor the cabin temperature. Ran the aircon on hight heat just before bedtime. It took about 25 minutes to raise the temperature from 12 degrees C to 21 degrees. I woke up after about 3 hours as the cabin temperature dropped to 10 but I ran the engine and heating again for 30 minutes and made it nice and warm again before going back to sleep. You might prefer a french press or caffetier (sic) for your coffee, but personally I prefer the coffee from a Moka pot with freshly ground beans, which I preground before setting out. Alcohol wipes (from B&M) and kitchen roll were an amazing addition and allowed me to wash and dry up without water. One thing I would like to say to all car and van campers - if we all resolved to go one better than leave no trace, and actually did some litter picking at the sites we camped at, we might find that we were generally more welcome. My trip was half successful half fail and I came home on the second night as the excellent lay-by I had found earlier in the day, turned out to be the site for a busy kebab van in the evening and I couldn't be doing with that. Enjoyed the vid mate.
This type of video isn’t uncommon on UA-cam, but ones done to this standard in the UK are very rare!! Really enjoyed it!! Great work Alex, can’t wait for the next one 👍🏻
Have you thought about roof bars and a roof box? Depending on budget either new or a visit to a scrap yard to see what might be repurposed. They seriously increase capacity and great for bulky things like camping chairs etc.
Very refreshing, natural, real life videos. Just discovered this channel and almost done watching every video you've made. Love all your adventures and who knew I would ever love mushroom videos!! 🤣🤣
Reflecting on your comment about the forest and isolating yourself, I hike alone often, and beforehand wonder why I,m doing it, and almost talk myself out of it, but then always get my skates on and get amongst it, 20 mins in and then I realise why i love hiking alone, I do love hiking and adventures with others but in many ways enjoy it more alone.
Hello.Just a couple of tips, when sleeping in the car leave a window or two slightly open,this should help with the condensation.Sleep in a sleeping bag in-between your duvet,you will be warmer,and take the legs off your bedside unit and stick a couple of velcrove strips on the bottom,this will stop it from falling over and give you more height on top.Great videos,All the best young man. 🎣😎👍
Definitely agree on forests being atmospheric, especially if they're foggy or dark. One reason your bedding may be going yellow and you being so cold at night is the condensation in your car due to the windows being closed. Just like how it seems weird that you stay warmer with your socks off, you may find you're warmer if you leave a window slightly open. You'll definitely feel it more in summer when it's warmer out but even in winter you might feel a difference, keep it up 👍
A couple of bowls of uncovered rice should help with the condensation issues, the rice will absorb the moisture. It would probably help if you left the front windows open a mm or two as well, won't help with the cold though of course! Use your fishing sleeping bag that well be much better insulated than the duvet
The rice suggestion is just a waste of food. But cracking the windows and sleeping bag is just a must! No way it would be worse then sleeping in a tent in the mud!
I just discovered Alex yesterday and I’m already hooked!! Been wanting to do these kind of videos myself and I think he just inspired me to start, look forward to more videos dude!!!
Mate... I thought my car camping adventures were cramped in my grand scenic 😂. You sir are dedicated! I'm out again tomorrow night filming and my car's gunna feel like a 5 star hotel after watching this. Keep them coming 👍
Really hard to get a good night's sleep when you're freezing. Will get better when weather warms up. :) Re: condensation - it's attracted to the coldest surface (eg windows). So when you drive off, heat the car on full blast to atomize the moisture, then wind down the windows so the moisture escapes to the colder outside air. Keep doing that through the morning.
Keep it up Alex fantastic job. Really like the rustic side of it all. If you leave a small gap in your windows your car won't get as damp as it does. The condensation only builds up because it cannot escape the atmosphere. It will make life more comfortable..
No idea the pleasure watching you brings. There is something about the minimal lifestyle that is so relaxing even when you don’t live it and are just watching it.
Get that transporter man! I've got a T5 Shuttle, you can remove all seats in the back and can easily live out of it. Would definitely recommend a VW Transporter anytime! Love the direction you're going with these videos :)
Excellent video Alex, I love sitting watching your vids with a beer or two on a Sunday night. Mind and give me a shout if you are ever heading up to Skye. I hope no-one drove by when you had the knives out, they will think you are some sort of serial killer! take care big guy. all the best!
Wales is amazing! The cliffhanger was quality. Imagine the same guy who drove past and saw your bedside table, came back when you were waving the knives around 😂
He probably thought Alex was going to fly tip lol (not knocking the bedside table, it's just most people don't have one in their boot, in the middle of nowhere, standing there with their boot open)
This is very limited, there's no fish at the end etc , it's just you sleeping in your car , you need a end result!!!! Just visit a castle or museum etc And your not stealth camping , it's you just pulling up in your car , sleep outside under people's noses at the place you vist , ie in a castle
I agree! I have a friend who's done just that and he and his sister have gone on a few different trips together and have yet to hear them complain about it being too cramped. Basically doubles up your space and you don't have to worry about your bed space. That said, thanks again Alex for the content, keep us updated and take care!
Hat of for doing this but I now love my rooftop tent on top of my classic 1987 Landcruiser LJ70 even more than I did. Convenient, room for more than 1 (without having to sleep inside eachother) opens up possebileties for all kinds of things. I drag my boat behind this thing and can go fishing just about anywhere. And the offroady landcruiser can go just about anywhere you point it and will set you up with camping grounds that truly is lovely.
Loving these videos mate. I'm sure you're tired of hearing people telling you to get a van but realistically you could sell your car and easily have enough to get a decent van. I think in the end you will end up getting one anyway so why wait? Keep em coming!
Vans are on the expensive side and sought after at the moment, I know, I have two, one for my business and a Combo which is my private vehicle. The insurance is expensive on vans too, they get targeted by thieves a lot and tools get nicked from them, insurance firms consider them quite high risk
Just before bed do I long walk or exercise , it will help to warm you up. Car camping means you can go anywhere and live in your car with out having to find a hotel. I love car camping in the rain and win, listening to rain on the car is so relaxing, when you are tucked up in bed.🏴🚙
Love the videos and your style of presenting/filming/editing. That hmmmmmmm rolling across the screen got me smiling! Good luck with your new adventures!
Alex! (I'm commenting halfway through, so I may not have seen some good stuff, yet) But, this is great! Loved your video in the forest as well! Can't wait to get out more as the weather starts to warm up and do some camping! Let me know if your world trip takes you through Kansas City! ;) (p.s. your SEO score is 10/100!! But, with 42k views, I think you're doing pretty good! 😂)
You are heading to a nice life. Nicer than before. 🙂 All you need is a good night sleep on a NEW VAN. Come on sponsor$!!! Alex diserve The best van in The world. 😎
I've slept in many a car. The condensation can also give you a chill. I usually crack the windows a couple millimeters and summer months with mosquitoes I tape up some screening to prevent them coming in.
2-minute noodles in a paddle on the side of the road.. 🙂 Gee, you've really outdone yourself big son.. lol 😄 it's the little things in life hey..😁 sadly I still enjoyed it.. lol 🤣
Like ur vids man maybe you could get a 20 pound pop up tent from Argos and some nights u could sleep outside ur car in the tent? Literally fold it up to put away and to assemble it when you take it out the bag just throw it in the air and by the time it hits the floor it will be up
Little tip for your knives Alex, when scraping food off a chopping board into the pan use the top of the knife rather than the sharp side it will keep your knives shaper for longer
Alex this advice will change your life get a hot water bottle and fill it up just before you go to bed and put it under your feet 8 hours of toasty warm feet
Alex? Not telling you how to do things coz you clearly know, (and may already be on it). But, will you makin a channel logo? I missed the notification of this video coz I scrolled through and just saw a face, not a recognisable logo, thinking it was a person commenting on one of my videos. Just a thought. Hope you don't mind me saying?
Cheers for the comment. I would make a logo but my creative skills aren't too great when it comes to graphic design. If I have an idea for a good logo I'll be sure to make one. :)
You should get some wind deflectors for the front window then you can have them cracked open slightly and the moisture shouldnt be as bad. Really enjoying the series though 👍👍
I think you'd be much more comfortable if you had a British army surplus arctic sleeping bag! I've used them my whole life and can genuinely say no matter how cold the floor is, I sleep as well if not better than in my own bed. You can pick them up on eBay for around £40 pounds. Also get in the bag and then get naked, sounds dumb but your actually allowing your body heat to warm the bag this way. Sleeping fully clothed saps the warmth from your body over time. Hope this helps keep up the good content! Been here since Carl and Alex 💙
6:38 The science is the sweat can vaporize and they stay dry. Wet feet cool down faster. I said it in a previous vid, to keep yourself warm at night. Use a heated blanket or feet bag... If you dont want to use electricity, you could boil water and put it in one of those rubber footwarmer things,it gives heat for 6hours. You can put it to your core as well
When i was traveling, I ran into a handful of guides/outdoorsmen that gave me the same advice, If your in a sleeping bag in the cold/mountains its best to sleep naked. Due to your cloths causing an insulated air pocket so your body heats the air between you and the cloths, but if you slept nude that insulation airpocket is much greater, resulting in your body warming a 4in layer of air insulation. I studied architecture, so we use airpockets in housing to keep homes warmer and dry. So in my head it makes sense in a sleeping bag.
Alax great video how about getting a roof box for the car then all the equipment you don’t need to hand you could stick in there would free you up some space cracking job buddy keep them coming
@@just_alex nice one alax any time you want to come bass fishing on a sib up Southampton water the offer is there or even for smoothhounds there due in in may
A few people have already said it but I'd love to see you get a van. Reckon you could get a loads of content out of it, fitting it out, and all your trips etc.
Very Nice video! Uploaded early enough for me to enjoy it on train ride to work 👍👍☝ you really seem to enjoy life Alex, and it looks so stress reliefing what you are doing! Could benefit a lot of people in this world to do stuff like you do, to see the real potential of life 👍👍✌✌
I think the 5 door version instead of the 3 door would have give. Him just the little more space to sleep that he needed. And to get in and out would have been much easier. This is a reason I do NOT do 3 doors. NOPE. VERY INCONVENIENT. Also I think a winter sleepingbag would have been better than a duvet cover. If I was living some place else with my Polo, I think I would have gone all out. More like in the Woods camping with my Dawg.
Hey Alex, do you now that there is a bigger version of the VW Caddy the VW Caddy maxi. The normal Caddy is 441cm long but the Caddy maxi is 488cm long.
Alex you really need to stay one night kettlewell car park Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5UU you will sleep within 25yds from derwentwater lake ! Unbelievable place I'm going tomorrow night. Wish you luck on your travels pal
Alex, borrow (steal) Karl’s nv200. He’s too busy with his pond to notice. There are plenty of vans to chose from, doesn’t have to be a Veedub, with a bit of thought you can make a really usable space, even with your pine bedside table/kitchen. Great vid, really enjoy your solo content.👏
This is awesome I’d love to come with you one day we have so many similarities comes to nature and self-sufficiency and travelling and being in the woods
Alex my boy, do us all a favour, especially you! Trade the Polo in for a basic, short wheel based VW Transporter. Then do a series of videos on it's budget conversion, function over form. Teach us as you're learning. I'm sure your subscribers would just eat that up and, it would broaden your appeal to a wider audience. Good luck son.
I'm around the middle of the video (will watch till the end ofc :) ), but I wanted to ask you If you've ever been drawn to or interested in meditation. You seem like a person fit for meditation and yes, I know you're young. (I'm writing this because I understand that there is an age when this interest usually arises.) My interest in it came about when I was 24, 25 maybe. I'm 36 now and life's been an unbelievable journey for me since then. I had my fair share of traveling, self-observation, spending time alone, being homeless etc. And meditation has been a constant "partner" in my life for years now. Don't want to write too much. If you wanna talk or ask anything I guess you can reach out through youtube, and I'm looking forward to see more of your journey and what Life has in store for you :) Be well, friend.
Making mistakes so you don't have to ! Classic. No internet and books and SILENCE is what it's all about for me. I have a Vauxhall Zafira which is slightly larger inside but not a big van. My outdoor kitchen is a camping stool with a tray on top. Cool kitchen knives. If you put a parcel shelf back in yr car you can store stuff on that and sleep underneath with yr feet under the back and head dashboard side.
Good vid Alex but, You need more protein mate. Get Eggs, you don't need to refrigerate them and they last ages and are easy to cook up! :) Really looking forward to the next vid mate, Onward to.... Adventure!!!
That is a mossy moist woodland...if that yellow on your douvet..don't think I spelled that rightly....Is. mould ..not good....hope get into the groove...detox from all the modern clutter in our heads...work out the difference between aloneness..n loneliness.....in your sadna...that's a Hindu term for dedication....something like that..
For cooking cheaper and more efficient, you could buy a Coleman 424 double stove. It runs on unleaded petrol, which is (in most places) cheaper than gas. You van use it when folded to store some cooking stuff inside as well. I like the channel so far! Accessible and honest! Good luck and I hope you'll continue for a long time!
Hi Alex from Delhi, India. I hv the same car as yours the VW POLO, , Your car conversion is the only one as far as Polo is concerned and an absolute brilliant one too. Here in this video, you seem to have the co-passenger seat installed back on its position, how did you manage to sleep then? Does the installing of co-passenger seat have something to do with the norms of travelling on road? In that case did you try a swivel for the co passenger seat? Enjoy your camping trips. Bye TC
Brilliant vid and very informative. I've just started car camping in my 3dr fiesta. My first camp a few nights ago at Lake Semerwater in North Yorkshire. Been struggling getting in and out of passenger door as boot doesn't have a latch on inside. Found out today from another blogger with a fiesta that I have a boot open button on my key fob. Completely forgot about this. Just wondering if you have said button on your key fob??
I love your sense of adventure. But take it from me, although mud looks visual and squishy on film, it's your enemy. It sticks to and contaminated everything it touches. inside and outside the car. It also cakes on your boots and will prevent them from drying efficiently. When the mud dries, it will flake off making the inside of your vehicle dirty again. Mud should be illegal unless you are wrestling in it........😀
Follow your dreams Alex .... ! 💗👌👍👍👍 But if you have the money buy a van ! Not a big one but trackers life become a little bit easier but the most important thing is that you can better sleep because you have a bit more room .... 🤝
Great video Alex. Having done a lot of this myself with work to try and keen fuel costs down your doing ace. It's all about space management. The food your cooking looks spot on too. One thing that stressed me out was the mud, there could have been a mud free spot 100 meters down the road. I always took that bit longer to find the right park up. Looking forward to future episodes 😀
The biggest problem I have is parking somewhere where I won't be disturbed by others. I stealth camp around some closed businesses etc and get out early in the morning. But I'm tired of it. I want to go far out into the woods. I have just pulled over several times around nothing but trees all around, BUT every single time someone will drive by and disturb me. Sometimes they are checking on me to make sure I'm okay and haven't broken down. Other times they just drive by slowly and flash their high beams at me. Some park right next to me, stay there for a while, then just drive off. Some assume it's an abandoned car and want to sus it out. I just want to be left alone but it never happens!
Going from Mc camping a night to a long road trip? ;) Crack the windows a little. Get a sleeping bag. If you NEED to keep the driver seat open to "run away" from danger. (you do you) you solve the space problem by finding more places to put things. OR you remove stuff that you really do not need. 3th option getting a EASY to set up tent and throw stuff in there when you sleep. Makes city camping harder but is a option to free up sleeping space. You can even just have a tarp and wrap your stuff in that and leave it outside of the car over the night. I had done that or just sucked up and put stuff in the driver seat, driver foot space, passenger foot space, in the space where you spare tire is (there got to be space for toilet paper in there) and used the passenger and tailgate only when camping. Yea no way you can get a fast getaway setup like that. But really there should not be any reason to lock the car doors even when you sleep. I mean yea if you get some insane maniac that open your door and stab you in your sleep it is going to suck. But I mean common... A locked door is just a glass window separating you and that maniac anyways.
Here's a tip for knife care: Never scrape the board with the sharp edge of the knife. Always flip it around and use the spine. This will prevent dulling the knife. Fantastic work, by the way, on your handmade knives. Making your own tools. Talk about satisfying!
Just buy a decent sleeping bag and you'll be ten times warmer mate...the duvet is leaving you're warmth out and then the condensation is making you blanket get wet and soon it'll start moulding if you don't air it out enough!! Loving these videos though!! Keep it up!! 👌👍
Another great instalment Alex! That car needs some ventilation dude, no wonder the quilt is turning yellow! 😂 thank you for more great content… the mushrooms looked amazing! Mmmmmm
@@just_alex black ofcourse! No honey or milk. In belgium like 90% drinks coffee black. Read my other comment 4min earlier, could help you with the cold
hey Alex, your videos are brill, I loved watching you and carl together but looking forward to see how both your channels go now your on your own. I like your ambition and trying to make it work with what you have but personally think you would be much better off with a nice little camper van, whether that be a camper or a van conversion. look forward to see what you do next
Now I wanna watch the next episode!!! YUM
It’s nice to see you two supporting each other
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There Loverly young men there parents I bet are so proud ! They come from good stock love both channels
@@Falconer710 "they're" "lovely" .... "their" parents..... keep practicing and you will soon be commenting without idiots like me correcting you!
So long as it’s not sushi lol 😂
I've always been fascinated by wagyu beef, cant wait to see how it turns out. I'm bloody starving now
Cotton is your enemy during winter camping in a confined space. Fleece bedding will be your friend and not get damp like cotton duvets. Love your videos man, keep it up.
Cheers for the info! :)
My end goal is a motor home, no mortgage, just total freedom a home on wheels. Alex the nettles and hogweed shoots are out ,get on to it lad respect 👍
Omg ,amazing how you work out a place for everything 😍.
Good stuff Alex. Your filming is ace, love the cinematic shots you capture of the scenery.
I remember seeing a video online of a lady who lived in her car. She had made some foam inserts/covers for all of the windows on her car. I think she used sticky backed velcro strips to attach them at night. Would probably massively help with heat retention/condensation and offer some privacy.
I lived in my Honda civic for several months traveling the US State parks. Indescribable beauty, for the price of gas. Truckstop showers and the occasional Air BNB. I've been a fan for some time now, and I'm very excited to see what you got going on next. Safe travels.
Cheers! :)
I usually pre download Carl & Alex videos before I go into a area without signal haha
Alex we're enjoying your videos. Feel for you in the cold weather and having lots of condensation at night. You can buy cheap dehumidifiers from well know £1 stores, usually around £5 for six, really good. Good luck to you, enjoy all your travels making memories 😁 x
Thanks. :)
fill a couple of socks up with cat litter it will help with the moisture 👍
Thanks for the tips!
Hi Alex your content is soo entertaning and i wish you good luck on travling the world best of wishes Jack😊
Cheers Jack!
Love the video!
Thanks Mike!
I love Alex's videos but I think he doesn't get enough credit for being hilarious in the most relaxing and unexpected ways! :) Keep up the good work!!
Hey Alex, I have a couple of tips for sleeping in the car that may help you. I always found that running the engine and having the heating on full blast for a few minutes before bed time made all the difference throughout the night. I used this trick in the middle of winter up the north of Scotland and stayed warm all night. It may also be worth getting some wind deflectors for the front windows so you can have them opened slightly without any rain getting in, this and some car dehumidifier bags will help with the condensation. I'm sure thousands of people will have already told you but I think it would be really worth it for you to buy a van, even a short wheel base model will provide you so much more room for storage and sleeping in, plus there are a ridiculous number of van conversion videos on youtube that are really helpful. Whatever you decide to do I wish you all the best and will continue watching your journey!
Thanks for all the advise! Appreciate it!
Hi Alex, I've just been on my first car camping trip and will be releasing a video on it soon (on my other channel) - I was in a Skoda Octavia mk2 which with the trim level I have doesn't allow for the rear bench seat to be removed to make a bed so I slept curled up on my side on the fully reclined front passenger seat. I was pretty comfortable actually with a quilt, a blanket and a throw over me. It was 3 degrees Celsius outside but I managed to stay warm mostly. A hot water bottle was a nice touch. I also bought a cheap humidifier box from B&M for about £1.25 which absolutely worked and prevented any condensation at all. I have a USB stick with USB A connector on one side and Micro USB connector on the other side which I loaded with several movies and a few episodes of The Twilight Zone (80s revival). I also had a digital thermometer which allowed me to monitor the cabin temperature. Ran the aircon on hight heat just before bedtime. It took about 25 minutes to raise the temperature from 12 degrees C to 21 degrees. I woke up after about 3 hours as the cabin temperature dropped to 10 but I ran the engine and heating again for 30 minutes and made it nice and warm again before going back to sleep. You might prefer a french press or caffetier (sic) for your coffee, but personally I prefer the coffee from a Moka pot with freshly ground beans, which I preground before setting out. Alcohol wipes (from B&M) and kitchen roll were an amazing addition and allowed me to wash and dry up without water. One thing I would like to say to all car and van campers - if we all resolved to go one better than leave no trace, and actually did some litter picking at the sites we camped at, we might find that we were generally more welcome. My trip was half successful half fail and I came home on the second night as the excellent lay-by I had found earlier in the day, turned out to be the site for a busy kebab van in the evening and I couldn't be doing with that. Enjoyed the vid mate.
Conversion vans aren't free maybe he's saving up for something he sure is saving a fortune camping in his vdub.
I never thought about turning the heating on for a bit b4 bed lol
Sarcastic or stupid?
I’m not going to lie I didn’t think I would enjoy these videos but I think there brilliant I’m glad your following your dreams pal 👍
What are all your face called cause I know one is called Charlie and that your coil and it’s gold but I don’t know the other ones
Same lol
I'm the opposite. I knew I was going to like Alex's channel and I've not been disappointed
This type of video isn’t uncommon on UA-cam, but ones done to this standard in the UK are very rare!! Really enjoyed it!! Great work Alex, can’t wait for the next one 👍🏻
Thanks for the comment! :)
Alex is no stranger to high quality UA-cam, you're going to enjoy his journey :)
Have you thought about roof bars and a roof box? Depending on budget either new or a visit to a scrap yard to see what might be repurposed. They seriously increase capacity and great for bulky things like camping chairs etc.
Get a Citroen Belingo
Very refreshing, natural, real life videos. Just discovered this channel and almost done watching every video you've made. Love all your adventures and who knew I would ever love mushroom videos!! 🤣🤣
Reflecting on your comment about the forest and isolating yourself, I hike alone often, and beforehand wonder why I,m doing it, and almost talk myself out of it, but then always get my skates on and get amongst it, 20 mins in and then I realise why i love hiking alone, I do love hiking and adventures with others but in many ways enjoy it more alone.
Hello.Just a couple of tips, when sleeping in the car leave a window or two slightly open,this should help with the condensation.Sleep in a sleeping bag in-between your duvet,you will be warmer,and take the legs off your bedside unit and stick a couple of velcrove strips on the bottom,this will stop it from falling over and give you more height on top.Great videos,All the best young man. 🎣😎👍
Definitely agree on forests being atmospheric, especially if they're foggy or dark. One reason your bedding may be going yellow and you being so cold at night is the condensation in your car due to the windows being closed. Just like how it seems weird that you stay warmer with your socks off, you may find you're warmer if you leave a window slightly open. You'll definitely feel it more in summer when it's warmer out but even in winter you might feel a difference, keep it up 👍
A couple of bowls of uncovered rice should help with the condensation issues, the rice will absorb the moisture. It would probably help if you left the front windows open a mm or two as well, won't help with the cold though of course! Use your fishing sleeping bag that well be much better insulated than the duvet
The rice suggestion is just a waste of food. But cracking the windows and sleeping bag is just a must! No way it would be worse then sleeping in a tent in the mud!
Good tip!!!!
There is definitely a plot to this and you’re sucking us all in 📚
What do you mean?
I just discovered Alex yesterday and I’m already hooked!! Been wanting to do these kind of videos myself and I think he just inspired me to start, look forward to more videos dude!!!
Thanks Nick. Glad you like the videos!
Did you start in the end?? How's it going?!
I just love stuff like this and it's making me want to do the same. Brilliant stuff, Alex. Can't wait for the next episode.
Great, thanks Matthew!
Mate... I thought my car camping adventures were cramped in my grand scenic 😂. You sir are dedicated! I'm out again tomorrow night filming and my car's gunna feel like a 5 star hotel after watching this. Keep them coming 👍
Cheers for watching.
Really hard to get a good night's sleep when you're freezing. Will get better when weather warms up. :)
Re: condensation - it's attracted to the coldest surface (eg windows). So when you drive off, heat the car on full blast to atomize the moisture, then wind down the windows so the moisture escapes to the colder outside air. Keep doing that through the morning.
Keep it up Alex fantastic job. Really like the rustic side of it all. If you leave a small gap in your windows your car won't get as damp as it does. The condensation only builds up because it cannot escape the atmosphere. It will make life more comfortable..
No idea the pleasure watching you brings. There is something about the minimal lifestyle that is so relaxing even when you don’t live it and are just watching it.
Get that transporter man! I've got a T5 Shuttle, you can remove all seats in the back and can easily live out of it. Would definitely recommend a VW Transporter anytime! Love the direction you're going with these videos :)
i love these videos! definitely something i'd do if i could drive. cant wait for the next episode
Excellent video Alex, I love sitting watching your vids with a beer or two on a Sunday night. Mind and give me a shout if you are ever heading up to Skye. I hope no-one drove by when you had the knives out, they will think you are some sort of serial killer! take care big guy. all the best!
Wales is amazing! The cliffhanger was quality. Imagine the same guy who drove past and saw your bedside table, came back when you were waving the knives around 😂
haha, he would have called the police!
He probably thought Alex was going to fly tip lol (not knocking the bedside table, it's just most people don't have one in their boot, in the middle of nowhere, standing there with their boot open)
This is very limited, there's no fish at the end etc , it's just you sleeping in your car , you need a end result!!!! Just visit a castle or museum etc And your not stealth camping , it's you just pulling up in your car , sleep outside under people's noses at the place you vist , ie in a castle
Hi Alex, have you considered a tent box or a roof tent? Might help. Loving the videos!
I agree! I have a friend who's done just that and he and his sister have gone on a few different trips together and have yet to hear them complain about it being too cramped. Basically doubles up your space and you don't have to worry about your bed space.
That said, thanks again Alex for the content, keep us updated and take care!
That is pretty clever good idea
I think the point is, he can stealth camp. Many places in England an Wales don’t allow wild/car camping.
True, it isn't as stealth but it's the compromise for space and comfort without changing the vehicle
Hat of for doing this but I now love my rooftop tent on top of my classic 1987 Landcruiser LJ70 even more than I did. Convenient, room for more than 1 (without having to sleep inside eachother) opens up possebileties for all kinds of things. I drag my boat behind this thing and can go fishing just about anywhere. And the offroady landcruiser can go just about anywhere you point it and will set you up with camping grounds that truly is lovely.
Loving these videos mate. I'm sure you're tired of hearing people telling you to get a van but realistically you could sell your car and easily have enough to get a decent van. I think in the end you will end up getting one anyway so why wait? Keep em coming!
Cheers Adam! :)
Vans are on the expensive side and sought after at the moment, I know, I have two, one for my business and a Combo which is my private vehicle. The insurance is expensive on vans too, they get targeted by thieves a lot and tools get nicked from them, insurance firms consider them quite high risk
Just before bed do I long walk or exercise , it will help to warm you up. Car camping means you can go anywhere and live in your car with out having to find a hotel. I love car camping in the rain and win, listening to rain on the car is so relaxing, when you are tucked up in bed.🏴🚙
You really should get a small van but a high roof one I would suggest I started with a ford transit connect. Just get an older model.
Why don't you just hire/buy a van? Not sure why your torturing yourself in a tiny car?
You have been a vibe to watch
Love the videos and your style of presenting/filming/editing. That hmmmmmmm rolling across the screen got me smiling! Good luck with your new adventures!
I couldn't do the car camping but totally appreciate the sense of adventure that comes with it .
Hence why I'm living on a narrowboat !
Alex! (I'm commenting halfway through, so I may not have seen some good stuff, yet) But, this is great! Loved your video in the forest as well! Can't wait to get out more as the weather starts to warm up and do some camping! Let me know if your world trip takes you through Kansas City! ;)
(p.s. your SEO score is 10/100!! But, with 42k views, I think you're doing pretty good! 😂)
You are heading to a nice life. Nicer than before. 🙂 All you need is a good night sleep on a NEW VAN. Come on sponsor$!!! Alex diserve The best van in The world. 😎
Alex lay of the mushrooms dude and go get ya rods do what you do best.....
I've slept in many a car. The condensation can also give you a chill. I usually crack the windows a couple millimeters and summer months with mosquitoes I tape up some screening to prevent them coming in.
Another reason for the van feeling lonely. Room for guests in a van
Love reset time alone I know exactly why you do this 👍
2-minute noodles in a paddle on the side of the road.. 🙂
Gee, you've really outdone yourself big son.. lol 😄
it's the little things in life hey..😁
sadly I still enjoyed it.. lol 🤣
Cheers for watching!
Like ur vids man maybe you could get a 20 pound pop up tent from Argos and some nights u could sleep outside ur car in the tent? Literally fold it up to put away and to assemble it when you take it out the bag just throw it in the air and by the time it hits the floor it will be up
Nice idea!
Little tip for your knives Alex, when scraping food off a chopping board into the pan use the top of the knife rather than the sharp side it will keep your knives shaper for longer
Cheers for that. Will use that tip! :)
Nice video 👍 dont worry the warmer weather is on its way 🌞 you only get one life so live it and remember " Life rocks when your home rolls"
Cheers!
Wonderful editing. Immaculate attention to detail! Very interesting content, talking points, humor, scenery...etc etc..thank you for uploading ❤️🤝
Thanks a lot for watching!
Alex this advice will change your life get a hot water bottle and fill it up just before you go to bed and put it under your feet 8 hours of toasty warm feet
Thanks for the tips!
Alex? Not telling you how to do things coz you clearly know, (and may already be on it). But, will you makin a channel logo? I missed the notification of this video coz I scrolled through and just saw a face, not a recognisable logo, thinking it was a person commenting on one of my videos. Just a thought. Hope you don't mind me saying?
Cheers for the comment. I would make a logo but my creative skills aren't too great when it comes to graphic design. If I have an idea for a good logo I'll be sure to make one. :)
@@just_alex I bet if you asked you loving subscribers you'd be spoilt for choice. Wasn't knocking what you are doing. Just a bit of feedback :)
Loving your journey...hope you sort sleep issues out...GET A VAN !!!!
Yes, I'm in the process of figuring out how to get a better sleep.
You should get some wind deflectors for the front window then you can have them cracked open slightly and the moisture shouldnt be as bad.
Really enjoying the series though 👍👍
Thanks Alex!
No problem, us Alex's have to look out for each other! 😂
Safe travels!
I think you'd be much more comfortable if you had a British army surplus arctic sleeping bag! I've used them my whole life and can genuinely say no matter how cold the floor is, I sleep as well if not better than in my own bed. You can pick them up on eBay for around £40 pounds. Also get in the bag and then get naked, sounds dumb but your actually allowing your body heat to warm the bag this way. Sleeping fully clothed saps the warmth from your body over time.
Hope this helps keep up the good content! Been here since Carl and Alex 💙
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The science is the sweat can vaporize and they stay dry.
Wet feet cool down faster.
I said it in a previous vid, to keep yourself warm at night. Use a heated blanket or feet bag...
If you dont want to use electricity, you could boil water and put it in one of those rubber footwarmer things,it gives heat for 6hours. You can put it to your core as well
When i was traveling, I ran into a handful of guides/outdoorsmen that gave me the same advice, If your in a sleeping bag in the cold/mountains its best to sleep naked. Due to your cloths causing an insulated air pocket so your body heats the air between you and the cloths, but if you slept nude that insulation airpocket is much greater, resulting in your body warming a 4in layer of air insulation. I studied architecture, so we use airpockets in housing to keep homes warmer and dry. So in my head it makes sense in a sleeping bag.
Hmmm, interesting! :)
Alax great video how about getting a roof box for the car then all the equipment you don’t need to hand you could stick in there would free you up some space cracking job buddy keep them coming
I'll look into getting a roof box. :)
@@just_alex nice one alax any time you want to come bass fishing on a sib up Southampton water the offer is there or even for smoothhounds there due in in may
Stick with fishing mate please
Keep it up mate, but ffs get a van 🤣
A few people have already said it but I'd love to see you get a van. Reckon you could get a loads of content out of it, fitting it out, and all your trips etc.
Lol I’m literally going to be five mins away from Alex when he gets to wales 🏴
window covers mate, thermawrap easy and cheapest
must have been the blandest noodles ever. powder goes in at the last moment
I was looking for this comment 😂
Very Nice video! Uploaded early enough for me to enjoy it on train ride to work 👍👍☝ you really seem to enjoy life Alex, and it looks so stress reliefing what you are doing! Could benefit a lot of people in this world to do stuff like you do, to see the real potential of life 👍👍✌✌
Thanks, appreciate your comment! :)
That wagyu looks good!
This will be such a fun Journey to follow:)
I hope you enjoy the series!
I think the 5 door version instead of the 3 door would have give. Him just the little more space to sleep that he needed.
And to get in and out would have been much easier. This is a reason I do NOT do 3 doors. NOPE. VERY INCONVENIENT.
Also I think a winter sleepingbag would have been better than a duvet cover.
If I was living some place else with my Polo, I think I would have gone all out.
More like in the Woods camping with my Dawg.
Oooft just sat down at my desk with a brew and this pops up. I think work can wait for a bit :D
Hey Alex, do you now that there is a bigger version of the VW Caddy the VW Caddy maxi. The normal Caddy is 441cm long but the Caddy maxi is 488cm long.
Alex you really need to stay one night kettlewell car park Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5UU you will sleep within 25yds from derwentwater lake ! Unbelievable place I'm going tomorrow night.
Wish you luck on your travels pal
Alex, borrow (steal) Karl’s nv200. He’s too busy with his pond to notice. There are plenty of vans to chose from, doesn’t have to be a Veedub, with a bit of thought you can make a really usable space, even with your pine bedside table/kitchen. Great vid, really enjoy your solo content.👏
This is awesome I’d love to come with you one day we have so many similarities comes to nature and self-sufficiency and travelling and being in the woods
Get a roof box mate
Alex my boy, do us all a favour, especially you! Trade the Polo in for a basic, short wheel based VW Transporter. Then do a series of videos on it's budget conversion, function over form. Teach us as you're learning. I'm sure your subscribers would just eat that up and, it would broaden your appeal to a wider audience. Good luck son.
I'm around the middle of the video (will watch till the end ofc :) ), but I wanted to ask you If you've ever been drawn to or interested in meditation. You seem like a person fit for meditation and yes, I know you're young. (I'm writing this because I understand that there is an age when this interest usually arises.) My interest in it came about when I was 24, 25 maybe. I'm 36 now and life's been an unbelievable journey for me since then. I had my fair share of traveling, self-observation, spending time alone, being homeless etc. And meditation has been a constant "partner" in my life for years now. Don't want to write too much. If you wanna talk or ask anything I guess you can reach out through youtube, and I'm looking forward to see more of your journey and what Life has in store for you :) Be well, friend.
Making mistakes so you don't have to ! Classic.
No internet and books and SILENCE is what it's all about for me.
I have a Vauxhall Zafira which is slightly larger inside but not a big van.
My outdoor kitchen is a camping stool with a tray on top. Cool kitchen knives.
If you put a parcel shelf back in yr car you can store stuff on that and sleep underneath with yr feet under the back and head dashboard side.
Good vid Alex but, You need more protein mate. Get Eggs, you don't need to refrigerate them and they last ages and are easy to cook up! :) Really looking forward to the next vid mate, Onward to.... Adventure!!!
That is a mossy moist woodland...if that yellow on your douvet..don't think I spelled that rightly....Is. mould ..not good....hope get into the groove...detox from all the modern clutter in our heads...work out the difference between aloneness..n loneliness.....in your sadna...that's a Hindu term for dedication....something like that..
Congratulations Alex you officially have one of the best jobs in the world
For cooking cheaper and more efficient, you could buy a Coleman 424 double stove. It runs on unleaded petrol, which is (in most places) cheaper than gas. You van use it when folded to store some cooking stuff inside as well.
I like the channel so far! Accessible and honest! Good luck and I hope you'll continue for a long time!
Hi Alex from Delhi, India. I hv the same car as yours the VW POLO, , Your car conversion is the only one as far as Polo is concerned and an absolute brilliant one too. Here in this video, you seem to have the co-passenger seat installed back on its position, how did you manage to sleep then? Does the installing of co-passenger seat have something to do with the norms of travelling on road? In that case did you try a swivel for the co passenger seat? Enjoy your camping trips. Bye TC
Brilliant vid and very informative. I've just started car camping in my 3dr fiesta. My first camp a few nights ago at Lake Semerwater in North Yorkshire. Been struggling getting in and out of passenger door as boot doesn't have a latch on inside. Found out today from another blogger with a fiesta that I have a boot open button on my key fob. Completely forgot about this. Just wondering if you have said button on your key fob??
Think you need a roof box Alex 👌
I love your sense of adventure. But take it from me, although mud looks visual and squishy on film, it's your enemy. It sticks to and contaminated everything it touches. inside and outside the car. It also cakes on your boots and will prevent them from drying efficiently. When the mud dries, it will flake off making the inside of your vehicle dirty again. Mud should be illegal unless you are wrestling in it........😀
Follow your dreams Alex .... ! 💗👌👍👍👍
But if you have the money buy a van ! Not a big one but trackers life become a little bit easier but the most important thing is that you can better sleep because you have a bit more room .... 🤝
Great video Alex. Having done a lot of this myself with work to try and keen fuel costs down your doing ace. It's all about space management. The food your cooking looks spot on too. One thing that stressed me out was the mud, there could have been a mud free spot 100 meters down the road. I always took that bit longer to find the right park up. Looking forward to future episodes 😀
Cheers Sam, yes it sure is important to find a good camp spot!
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I (being German) was, like, "Where TF is Wyous?" at first :D
The biggest problem I have is parking somewhere where I won't be disturbed by others. I stealth camp around some closed businesses etc and get out early in the morning. But I'm tired of it. I want to go far out into the woods. I have just pulled over several times around nothing but trees all around, BUT every single time someone will drive by and disturb me. Sometimes they are checking on me to make sure I'm okay and haven't broken down. Other times they just drive by slowly and flash their high beams at me. Some park right next to me, stay there for a while, then just drive off. Some assume it's an abandoned car and want to sus it out. I just want to be left alone but it never happens!
Going from Mc camping a night to a long road trip? ;)
Crack the windows a little. Get a sleeping bag.
If you NEED to keep the driver seat open to "run away" from danger. (you do you) you solve the space problem by finding more places to put things. OR you remove stuff that you really do not need.
3th option getting a EASY to set up tent and throw stuff in there when you sleep. Makes city camping harder but is a option to free up sleeping space. You can even just have a tarp and wrap your stuff in that and leave it outside of the car over the night.
I had done that or just sucked up and put stuff in the driver seat, driver foot space, passenger foot space, in the space where you spare tire is (there got to be space for toilet paper in there) and used the passenger and tailgate only when camping. Yea no way you can get a fast getaway setup like that. But really there should not be any reason to lock the car doors even when you sleep. I mean yea if you get some insane maniac that open your door and stab you in your sleep it is going to suck. But I mean common... A locked door is just a glass window separating you and that maniac anyways.
Defender 110 hard top conversion would be good, classified as a van which could be useful if you are a company 🤷🏻♂️
The best thing you could manage is to keep your driving seat ready to move car in case of any threat by the road side.Nice video dear 👍
Here's a tip for knife care: Never scrape the board with the sharp edge of the knife. Always flip it around and use the spine. This will prevent dulling the knife. Fantastic work, by the way, on your handmade knives. Making your own tools. Talk about satisfying!
Just buy a decent sleeping bag and you'll be ten times warmer mate...the duvet is leaving you're warmth out and then the condensation is making you blanket get wet and soon it'll start moulding if you don't air it out enough!! Loving these videos though!! Keep it up!! 👌👍
Another great instalment Alex! That car needs some ventilation dude, no wonder the quilt is turning yellow! 😂 thank you for more great content… the mushrooms looked amazing! Mmmmmm
11:05 Only english people know how to ruin perfect coffee🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ok. Please tell me how to make a proper coffee and I will try to learn. :)
@@just_alex black ofcourse! No honey or milk. In belgium like 90% drinks coffee black.
Read my other comment 4min earlier, could help you with the cold
hey Alex, your videos are brill, I loved watching you and carl together but looking forward to see how both your channels go now your on your own.
I like your ambition and trying to make it work with what you have but personally think you would be much better off with a nice little camper van, whether that be a camper or a van conversion.
look forward to see what you do next
Thanks!