1: Jumper cables I know that sounds like just a normal thing but idk how many times I've had to help jump someone off after a really cold night (I live in the mountains) and their battery was dead as a door nail.
FOOD! Special food! I always look forward to a special meal to eat when camping! Doesn’t have to be something that’s hard to prepare, just has to be delicious!
Decent footwear, guys. Prob not such an issue where you guys are camping in an arid climate, but here in England, if your feet get wet or your shoes rub, it makes wild camping a misery. Nice little video 👍🏻
Best wishes from good old germany, dear sirs. I hope, you're doing well. Sorry, i'm a bit late - and all the other comments tell the truth already. Love is important. friends of course and one or two good beers as well. But also a kind of portable light to find the right tree in the night outside...😊. Anyway: You guys are FANTASTIC. Thanx for the Inspiration and the good spirit. Yours Dirk from Cologne/Germany
Love the s**t demonstration! Number 1 item to take on camping, is a "to do", especially if travelling solo, tell someone were you are going and when you expect to get back, otherwise it could be that film "127 Hours" all over again! Great video & camera work as usual, well done!
Good video. I love camping with my friends here in Alabama. I'd say you could fit a good heater. I have a coleman propane flameless tent heater that's safe for indoor use. Heats up my poptop bus really good.
Cleaned out liquid detergent jug, as a middle-of-the night urinal. Earplugs and an eye mask for better sleeping. Take care fellows Chuck from Kentucky 1973 Westy
Good thing i read through the comments before I posted cause al lof my #1's were already listed. lol, table, good food, matches, toilet paper, flashlight, etc. So I'll say one or two good Coleman lanterns. Thanks for posting, fun one.
#1 -good weather, which is a difficult to find in the NE Scotland!! Nothing worse than being too cold or damp right before bedtime and always bring spare clothing for when it's dreich (don't forget a towel for the pooch too!).
I use to pull a popup camper behind my motorcycle, so it was pretty similar to VW Bus camping. I would love to see the list of things you do bring! I know it changes with the seasons. Fun to compare list and see who can come up with the best gadgets! Love you guys!
Hi guys! where is your charcoal and grill?? you can´t do any camping without a good BBQ ... that´s one of the first things I load in.. thanks for sharing your vw life!
Enjoyed the "entrenching tool" instructions. Stay down wind of your friends. Good stove is a Blackstone...always cook outside. Burned interiors are not cool. Good stuff guys. Looking forward to your footage of the trip. how bout trailers. Do any of you tow one. I have a small MC trailer that hauls quite a bit and is light to pull. Lots better that tv!!
Followers have added some really smart ideas. If I may suggest, you gather and post them. I’d under score power- to charge a phone and provide light. Again ,it takes a village
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The #1 you need if you go camping in your bus is a nice crew of people with the same passion.
i like it!
#1: A VW BUS!!!!
indeed!
I use 1gal water bottles to freeze into ice. Keeps longer and nothing gets wet. Also, ice cold drinking water later!
yep we freeze whole bottles too!
Don't forget your dog. It's the best camping companion, & will keep you warm & safe😍
Very true!
Gary, you sir will NEVER go out of style.
right!?
1: Jumper cables
I know that sounds like just a normal thing but idk how many times I've had to help jump someone off after a really cold night (I live in the mountains) and their battery was dead as a door nail.
indeed!
#1 thing you need is a good attitude and being grateful for each day we wake up 🤘 oh and some TP! Lol
so true Jamie!
With out doubt you need a dog like that , what a star 🌟
He is
#10: some kind of shade / rain tarp, attach-able to side of van.
A good, compact toolkit!!!
always!
Flashlight!
good one!
your dog gottta have your best friend who never gripes just goes with what ever you do.
Number 1 should be the toilet paper we alway keep a emergency roll in the work van
that's a good one!
I think a good pair of boots is always a good idea for hiking or hitting the trails!
Matches/ lighter for lighting stoves/ campfires !!!
good one!
A cold beer you already have good company !!!!
good one!
Change of clothes, socks, warm coat, gloves etc. I always bring some rope, paracord too
all good stuff that we take! :)
It’s right in front of you. #1 is your dog!
indeed :)
#1 Some sort of fire starting tool. Lighter, Ferro rod, dryer lint for kindling starter
FOOD! Special food! I always look forward to a special meal to eat when camping! Doesn’t have to be something that’s hard to prepare, just has to be delicious!
So true!
A table and chairs of some sort
A canopy is nice
Jumper cables
And bug spray 😁 .....pesky little skitos
Thanks for the tips!
Decent footwear, guys. Prob not such an issue where you guys are camping in an arid climate, but here in England, if your feet get wet or your shoes rub, it makes wild camping a misery.
Nice little video 👍🏻
Thanks for the tips!
Dear, #1 is a sound box for good move outside the bulli - like the UE-BOOM - Greetings from Germany
I like it!
This video is hilarious! Between the poop shovel and not putting your kid in the cooler, I’m dying 😂😵💀
ha thanks!
Best wishes from good old germany, dear sirs. I hope, you're doing well. Sorry, i'm a bit late - and all the other comments tell the truth already. Love is important. friends of course and one or two good beers as well. But also a kind of portable light to find the right tree in the night outside...😊. Anyway: You guys are FANTASTIC. Thanx for the Inspiration and the good spirit. Yours Dirk from Cologne/Germany
Many thanks!
Great video guys, my top tip you left off is a huge first aid kit !
Headlamp, 🧯fire extinguisher (in case you forgot to change your fuel lines😳🔥, & a handheld bidet 💦(life changing 😉).
Illumination including lamps and flashlight with extra batteries.
Nice thanks!
Church key. Great list guys, thanks
ha ha yeah
"Vantastic" video!
Don't for get a TOOL BOX!!! lol ( VW life )
can't forget that!
Simple. A good pillow.
indeed!
Love your video. #5 was something new for me. 👍👍
Love the s**t demonstration! Number 1 item to take on camping, is a "to do", especially if travelling solo, tell someone were you are going and when you expect to get back, otherwise it could be that film "127 Hours" all over again! Great video & camera work as usual, well done!
Great tip! thanks Gary
10 fire extinguisher
good one!
#1 Power to charge phones, etc.
good one!
No. 1, roll up table and camp chair! I don’t eat off the ground like an animal.
yeah!
Thank you so very much for sharing. # 1
Have a good time and have fun. Love it 😍 👍
Thanks so much
Pro tip use a block of ice in your cooler or freeze a gallon jug of water. It will last way longer than crushed ice!!
yep good one!
Very obvious what's #1... Man's best friend, bring your dog 🐕 ❤
thanks Thomas!
Good video. I love camping with my friends here in Alabama. I'd say you could fit a good heater. I have a coleman propane flameless tent heater that's safe for indoor use. Heats up my poptop bus really good.
Sounds great! yeah we all have buddy heaters!
Thanks for another great helpful video. Y’all rock! ✌🏻❤️VWLife
Our pleasure!
in the 82nd airborne we called that a cat hole 1x1x1 cramp then cover
ah okay!
Cleaned out liquid detergent jug, as a middle-of-the night urinal.
Earplugs and an eye mask for better sleeping.
Take care fellows
Chuck from Kentucky
1973 Westy
yes a pee bottle! congrats that's the first time it was suggested but some of use one :)
Layers to take off/on to keep warm, maybe a slaaping mat you can lay underneath your sleeping bag to keep the cold away even more
Thanks for the tips!
Good thing i read through the comments before I posted cause al lof my #1's were already listed. lol, table, good food, matches, toilet paper, flashlight, etc. So I'll say one or two good Coleman lanterns. Thanks for posting, fun one.
thanks yep!
#1 -good weather, which is a difficult to find in the NE Scotland!! Nothing worse than being too cold or damp right before bedtime and always bring spare clothing for when it's dreich (don't forget a towel for the pooch too!).
ah good one!
vw serivicing would be good and fuel lines to stop fires for new vw people
good one!
#1 a nice chair!
yep that's a good one!
I use to pull a popup camper behind my motorcycle, so it was pretty similar to VW Bus camping. I would love to see the list of things you do bring! I know it changes with the seasons. Fun to compare list and see who can come up with the best gadgets! Love you guys!
a couple of guys have trailers, they took them to new mexico, but not this trip.
@@VWLifeVW My trailer was a pop-up like these. I should have kept and pulled it with the bug. ua-cam.com/video/77zcxLuVEjM/v-deo.html
Looks like an awesome adventure! And some great tips!
Thanks for watching!
All I need is a bus 😃🤣😂😉😉 thanks you guys
you'll find one one day!
Number 1 and 1 1/2 First aid kit and personal protection
yep good ones :)
#1: You need a bunch of good people to hang out with! BTW, we all know Gary as a fan of Coleman-products ;)
Hi guys! where is your charcoal and grill?? you can´t do any camping without a good BBQ ... that´s one of the first things I load in.. thanks for sharing your vw life!
we stick to butane, propane & camp fuel because it's hard to dump old ashes sometimes.
Enjoyed the "entrenching tool" instructions. Stay down wind of your friends. Good stove is a Blackstone...always cook outside. Burned interiors are not cool. Good stuff guys. Looking forward to your footage of the trip. how bout trailers. Do any of you tow one. I have a small MC trailer that hauls quite a bit and is light to pull. Lots better that tv!!
almost forgot...food would be a good idea..
yes 3 of the guys have trailers, didn't bring them on this trip because the roads are sketch.
Tow strap to help your buddy when they get stuck and you don't want to shovel.
good one!
Sure makes me miss my Westy when I see the camping videos.
get another one!
Followers have added some really smart ideas. If I may suggest, you gather and post them. I’d under score power- to charge a phone and provide light. Again ,it takes a village
cool thanks!
Ah, number 5 should have been number 2! 🤣
Lol yeah
#1 Memory foam mattress in the back.
yes! good one
The shovel should have been "#2"! :)
Ha ha ha ha
Handy Dandy GPS W/emergency beacon 🚨
good one!
Jakes shovel is a military trenching tool.
Yes
good out door lites
ah good one thanks!
Most important thing is bottle opener !
i forgot a porto bucket for the latrine . shovel and hole good, but messy (maybe)!!! cut the bottom out and sit on top
ah okay
Thanks again for great video
So nice of you
have a good battery fan portable and small heater portable and good company with lots of camper pies
Santa~! great suggestions
No 1 tools
esp for old VW
Well planned food
#1. - Matt Jackson!
The Pups are #1
good one!
Gotta Take The Word that Makes US Free!
ok :)
You need your vest friend 👍🏻
Buck knife 🗡️ # 110 , 119 , small estwing axe , silky saw
nice
lawn chairs!!!!!!!
good one!
1- Should be the bus cause without the bus there isn’t any bus camping
Come camp with my crew in Arkansas ! And Oklahoma
maybe one day!
Drum roll please
The
Number
One
Thing Is ....................................
Your
Dog!
that one has been suggested a few times :)
1. A head torch
always!
First aid kit
good one!
Shiner bock little dude
ah yeah!
#1 is Doggo! 😆😆
ah cool thanks
NW Mary Jane... Bigfoot my appear! 😆 lol. #1 matches
ha ha yeah :)
#1 = ALL the suggestions down below!
indeed!
Beer, clearly😜
indeed!
Repellent. Keep pesky unwelcome little critters away.
deep woods off!
Chess and cards.
Portable powerhouse.
How do I get a VW Life Sticker from y'all?.. my hubby has a 1960 bug and I have a 1968 bug ( this 1 is the 1st bug I've ever drove or rode in)
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Folding table
Number 1 is your dog.
Tools and spare parts.
Yes sir!
When’s the beetle build coming boys !!???
Where did you buy that vw bus?
Locally
The $h!t shovel should of been your number 2 on the list. 💩😆 Great video. VW camping! Living the dream
Thanks 👍
# 1 Tools
Yepp!
Number One: FLASHLIGHT
Number Zero: BEER
both good to have :)
You will need to bring spare underwear, looking at the poop scoop balancing technique !
hey, you need to practice it :)
30 wt oil :)
A come along, in case you get hung up without enough pushing helpers.
good one!