I certainly have never heard of any in Alberta anyway. The place I'm from had an overabundance of two things. Bars/liquor stores and churches. It was in the Guinness record for a awhile for the shear amount of churches per capita.
"I'm not going to promote junk on this channel. Ever." Another reason I just love this guy and his content. Respect to you Steve for not selling out for advertisements.
While I do appreciate that line, I am curious if he was approached by a company who makes a product the likes and uses, would he accept a sponsorship deal from them? Honestly I say get that money, Steve! If you like a product there's no reason you shouldn't be getting paid for a positive review you'd be giving us anyway!
what would be epic, is if he trolled everyone in the next video by opening with Now you are Camping with Steve, brought to you by Raid Shadow Legends!!!! followed by about 30 seconds of video game footage and then a sign up now and with promo code Steve and get the new Stealth Camping hobo character for free. and then him saying just kidding. it would awesome
After all this time I finally realise why I love Steve’s videos so much: I’m so damn paranoid about everything I do, born of a childhood fear of getting in trouble for the most irrational things. But Steve, he just goes out there and is like “I’m literally going to walk into a forest and sleep there and just Not Get Caught”. THATS why I find so much cozy comfort in his content, the fact he can go anywhere and set up a comfy camp and be visibly so calm that nothing will go wrong.
Steve is my kind of guy : "nothing like the sound of trains in the distance when going to bed", and "the sound of rain on a tent fly", two thoughts I totally agree with.
He seems so happy and himself doing something he loves. Recently I’ve been feeling down and I’ve been binge watching all of his camps. While watching Steve I forget about everything that’s been going on. It’s like a trance. He really deserves the world, never complains about anything. Just wanna say a huge thank you to Steve for everything he does. Living legend ❤️
Omg. Ditto. But its south Park* reruns. They programmed a bunch of shooting scenes in multiple shows in a row. Strangely disturbing with all real life shootings. Cant they show videos of like water parks or something people having harmless fun instead. Thanks Steve.
It would be pretty awesome to meet him but in small communities some people are real tough Karen's. Me personally would ask if I could tag along if I seen him out there camping
Hey Steve, don't be too quick to throw out that particular non-DEET mosquito spray. The one you have is 20% icaridin (sometimes called picaridin) which in my experience (with heavy population of mosquitos in the summer in Japan) is actually better than DEET (I know hard to believe), but you have to treat it differently. It doesn't really repel them away but 100% prevents them from biting, but only in the exact areas you've applied it. So treat it more like sunscreen and thoroughly wet and spread it across all your exposed skin (though don't get it in your eyes). One reason it's better than DEET is that it doesn't really have any strong smell or sticky feel, and it won't melt plastic, so you can apply tons of it. 20% icaridin is lab tested as effective as 30% DEET but because it's easier to go ham applying multiple coats of the icaridin you can get protection that would take an uncomfortable amount of DEET to equal. I know it sounds like I'm shilling for it, but I just really wanted to inform you because I'm super glad I found out about it living here in with the amount of mosquitos in Japan. I enjoy your content and can see that mosquitos are an issue for you so just wanted to give a heads up on it. (BTW there are tons of other "non-DEET" sprays that don't do much at all, so check label to make sure it has 20% icaridin (or picaridin).
You've inspired me to stealth camp around town that I eventually sold everything I owned, and bought some high quality camping/hiking gear and I've been homeless for two years. I ended up saving a shit ton of money and have had a freedom to go and work wherever I want without anything weighing me down. What a thrill ride.
I'm jealous AF. I've been thinking about doing that but not homeless per say, I wanna get another aatro van and slightly hook some stuff up. Now a daya it's easy af, especially in the US, you can buy the 7 dollar a month Subscription at Planet Fitness use it to workout and even better SHOWER lol. My friend had to do that for awhile. Idk if they have those in Canada or something like that.
I assume that means you are housed now, so I’m really happy for you man. Did these videos help you find places to camp where you wouldn’t get into any kinda trouble?
I love how cautious and alert Steve is, like this little park might be safe now, but give it a few hours and there could be patrol cars and helicopters combing the woods 😂😂😂 It’s the perfect mixture between innocent and exciting.
It's Alberta..... we have a land mass equivalent to that of Texas with 4 million people provincewide, most of which in Edmonton and Calgary. Nobody is looking for Steve... ever lol. He is in the perfect place to stealthcamp lol
Lmao yes. I guarantee that guy and his dog doesn’t care at all about some random guy walking into the woods. Even if I was walking through the woods and saw someone sleeping in a hammock I’d just continue on like nothing happened 🤷♂️
yes! from here in Australia, its the best way to finally see what Canada is really like (away from the tourist hot spots): ''see Canada the Steve way''', I like it!
I’ve been so depressed and mentally ill that I’m not coping and have fallen behind with videos. Anyway…..this cheered me up….and believe me! I needed it!!! ❤️🙏thanks Steve xxx
Literally got into bed and thought “man I wish there was a new camping with Steve stealth camp”. What a beautiful moment when I saw this thumbnail, smiled and settled in to watch.
"Nothing better than going to bed with trains in the distance." I quite agree, and thought I was the only one. It reminds me of my childhood, as a major RR line crossed through the center of my town.
I found the sound of a distant train very soothing as a child. Relieved anxieties of the day and fear at night after bad dreams or scary noises. Then 😴💤
Me too. I grew up on the edge of town with tracks about a mile away across empty fields. (Well, after a few years, it was no longer the edge of town and the fields weren't empty, but you could still hear the trains at night.)
I rented a place with my ex for a while near a rail yard, and it's hard to describe how soothing the sounds of a rail yard is. there's a lot going on there but it's all at a slow even pace. currently I live next to a passenger rail, those trains blast through but they're going really quick, will be gone in under a minute, and they're not very noisy, in contrast to a freight line which might have longer trains rumbling past for half an hour, which rumbling can be so loud you can't even talk to a person sitting next to you.
I love this channel. I haven't been much of an outdoorsman the last two decades, so it's nice to live vicariously through Steve. It's still very relaxing.
Steve, finding a drunk bum in the middle of the woods is an important milestone in any child's life. You have the opportunity to provide that experience and should take it.
A very 80s 70s thing here uk was to find there hide outs beer cans porno mags and occasionally glue bags the ride home on a bmx with a porn mag stuffed down your shorts was always great eCh one of us suddenly needing to get home for dinner witch was code for I need to take this sex mag home and hide it
My daughter and I are planning to build houses near to each other. Right now we are shopping for just the right piece of land. After watching you and your wife building your house, I have a feeling that when we find the land and start actually building, it is not going to be a piece of cake! I appreciate your candor and honesty relating to your successes and failures! You have helped me a lot to face the realities of building your own home. Thank you.
With all the problems in the world today, your videos are great for a mental diversion. I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you for what you do. Everyone needs some Steve in their life.
Haha the little twinkle in Steve's eye as he's waiting for the last trail hiker to pass before going in to the woods, it's pure joy as his plan to get away with no one being the wiser.
Hey Steve. I've been watching your videos for about a year now give or take. One thing I always like about your videos is the meals you make, they look pretty good for camping meals, some of them are better than my own camping meals!!! I wish there was a way to compile all of your camping recipes into a book (Steve's camp cook book) lol; Without re-watching your videos and writing the recipes down. I also enjoy seeing your different camping style with each spot you camp. Keep up all of the good work :)
Oh shit. This is so cool. I had a customer that lives there, and I was sanding their flooring for almost a month. This was last year. After work, I ran into the lake with my work clothes on. It was so nice being there. Love your videos buddy!
I'm camping right now (not stealth though). I've noticed in every campground I've been to in the past year, everyone has an rv or camper. I'm the only one in the whole campground with a tent. It's like a glorified trailer park. Might have to do more stealth camping. Thanks Steve!
Are you staying at private campgrounds? Most of those are designed for rv's as they can charge more. If tenting or even sleeping in your vehicle look for state/provincial or national parks. Cheaper and WAY better.
Stealth beer cracking tip: Put the thumb of one hand over the little oval that opens and use the other hand to raise the tab as you press down a little with your thumb. Generally, this will mean that your thumb with both muffle the sound and the downward pressure will help the opening of it not to be as sudden, which means less overall force in a single area, which contributes to the cracking sound. At the very least, people might not know what they heard. Also remember that soda cans and energy drink cans all make that same sound so it's not like people immediately think beer when they hear it.
It can be done single handed and is even more effective at silencing if you use the meaty part of your palm (base of the thumb, the Thenar) pressed over the opening. Almost completely silent.
Haha. It has been a handy(bad pun) 'skill'(?!) over the years. For example, sleeping newborn in left arm, stealth opening a can of coke with the right.
Steve, between yourself and hidden valley bushcraft, your sharing of not just getting out into the wild but also personal experiences and coping mechanisms is inspiring. You have no idea how helpful your honesty helps those who find it hard to speak up to strangers. I have worked with many people who can relate.
Steve thank you so much for your vids. I quit drinking 79 days ago because I was drinking too much, but I enjoy sitting watching your videos and watching you enjoying a beer two. You always seem to bring me up when I'm down AKM Always Keep Moving!
It's incredibly surreal to watch someone doing stealth camping in places I've been to or grown up near. Born and raised in Edmonton, my grandparents have a cabin at Wabamun. I don't know why it's so fascinating in a video when it was so mundane in reality!
I've been in Alberta 52 years. Camping was all we had in the 70s 80s and into the 90s. Alberta brewskis and snow on May long weekend camping trips. 🏕 Lots of memories .
I never leave comments but, Steve I hope you’re doing well. I love your videos and the personality you put into them. With much love I hope it gets better
As always, some of the best camping content on UA-cam. No distracting music, sponsorships, or unnecessary intros. Just a guy having fun and documenting it. I've been under the weather recently and these videos have been the best. Hopefully I'll be able to get out there again soon.
I'm with you intros and outros get skipped when I'm watching youtube. I also dislike the set-up camera walk-bys for b-roll clips. Once or twice a post is understandable but the "Watch me gaze off into the distance" clips are lame.
I've been watching Steve for so long every time i see a upload I'm like a school child again running home from school to watch my favourite show lol. I never thought the first time I would get to use my learnt Stealth skills would be in a hospital car park lol. My sister got very sick and asked us to take her to hospital (myself drive and my mother take her in as hospital rules atm only 1 person allowed in with the sick person) I drove them them up and got there at 10.30am I pulled up in the 1 of 7 drop off zones and thought i will wait here as long as possible because the parking lot is paid parking and was hoping to get away with free parking lol anyway security started walking around by 12pm so i got out of there before there was problems i then drove into the big layered car park i pulled up on the first floor as there was many available spots and just watched UA-cam until i started getting tired and had started to worry as i had work the next day and couldn't take the day off. So i remembered my mother has a massive blanket in the boot of her 4 wheel drive so if she has something big in the boot she puts the blanket over it so it doesn't scratch the boot lol anyway I by 1.30 i thought i need sleep so i got ot off the car had a stretch and then put the back seats down and the front driver's seat down so i could slip in and get away fast if needed i then drove around the car park looking for a nice undercover spot where i could see if needed but people really wouldn' t have the need to walk past and see me. I found a spot then slipped into the back without getting out off the car i put the blanket over myself I ate the banana I brought with me a had a little bit of water to wash it down. 😅 I slept like a baby lol I was so comfortable and warm i slept right up until they called me to get them from emergency at 4.30 am lucky i slept there because i just went home got into my work clothes and went straight to work. Sorry for the long story 😅 thank you Steve for all the lessons 👍 lol my step 2 was water lol
I remember that he recommended hammocks by Hennessy, so I am thinking hammock by Hennessy and a bottle of Hennessy for the step 2wo, side of bear mace, just in case. Cheers from beautiful Colorado! 🥂
I've had the same hennessy hammock since 2012 and used it every year in very rough conditions. It still has basically no signs of wear. One of the best purchases I've ever made.
A hammock is responsible for the absolute worst night I have ever had on the trail. You've been warned. The second night on that weekend I snuck into the campground further south on the trail. No way was I going thru another night in a hammock
Make sure you get one long enough for you - the Hennessy ones are borderline for many people, anything even shorter is a recipe for a *very* bad nights sleep, because there's not enough room to set it up so you can actually lie flat... 11'/3.3m and up (length of cloth) at a 30° sag and feet somewhat higher than the head works well for most. Also, consider getting an underquilt - insulation doesn't work when compressed, but we all know Steve is frost resistant to a ridiculous degree...
Laughed about your “juicy brown recluse spider” in your boots, although it is not a laughing matter, I was bitten in my lower left leg about 4 hours into a trip from central MA to Aiken, SC (1000mi, 2days drive). Didn’t realize the severity of the situation until I reached SC in great pain and agony and then spent 2 weeks in University Hospital, Augusta, GA and almost lost my lower leg and suffered two operations. Recovery was long and painful. Now just a slightly disfigured and discolored limb is a constant reminder about what those little bastards can do!
I think the best way to stealth crack a can is to start pulling the tab so the edges crack, let some of the gas hiss out slowly, then put your thumb over the cut-out gently (not pushing because you don't want to push your thumb into the sharp hole!) but just keep your thumb over the metal while you pull the tab the rest of the way, your thumb blocks some of the high pitch of the "tinny" sound of the metal cracking apart and crinkling, the softness of your skin kinda muffles it in a way, if that makes sense. And you wanna do it all really slowly. Sometime I have to stealth crack a secret beer camping after my friend falls asleep because she's trying to stay sober and I don't want her to start craving a beer because she heard me crack it. Also do the same at home sometimes if I don't want my dad to know there's beer because he can overdo it sometimes XD so I have mastered the stealth crack pretty well.
Never camped and I love your channel. Spent 13 in a small town in Illinois & I loved it. Weather was great and the area looked lovely. Looking forward to the next stealth camping trip you bring all of us on.
I actually loved that culinary history lesson, interesting to learn these little things about a country you could only hear from people that live there
That “magic heat“ is Sterno. They do last six hours. It is what is often used to keep the steam tables warm at weddings and things like that. They do work great, low but steady heat. Thanks for the great video!
I lived on cooking with Sterno. I had a little hibachi rack and 2 red bricks, and I could cook in my van when I was homeless for about 2 years. One lasted me 2-3 days.
I've had some that said 2.5-3 hours. Last a week. I think alot depends on how your using it, and the temp. If it's cold out, they seem to go quicker. But warm out, n they last awhile
The “backpacker” thermacell is the best model, as you can attach to regular isobutane cans instead of having to buy their ridiculously overpriced plastic fuel canisters.
But it is way less portable. The third model (phone like one with a handle) has a carrying pouch available which works wonders while slowly walking/fishing, hunting etc. The plastic canisters are refillable with lighter gas if you get an adapter and remove the gray node under the connector!
This is my first blind, I'm using it for coyote. Easy to set up and take down. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxLQGtOO9dXIsNktEeycGoIT6jtJJNTScA Definitely happy with what I got. If you are looking for something cheap to get you by, I recommed this blind it does the job just fine. I'm giving it a 5 star over all because it was better then I expected, I really thought with it being so cheap I was going to get what I paid for and I'm happy with it. Also I had my 11 year old son and a buddy of mine in it and it wasn't too cramped
Hello Steve! The Thermacell seems like a lifesaver literally. However, a cheaper repellent, I found is unscented incense sticks, upwind of me, chases skeeters away. They don't like any smoke. Speaking of smoke, bud is finally legal in Virginia! Hooray! Happy Trails Steve & everyone.....
I've had pretty good luck keeping mosquitoes away using a lantern full of citronella tiki torch fuel. The smoke free stuff works great if you also want light, but the regular stuff will black out the glass pretty quick if you dont
I definitely agree about trains in the distance. I used to live along the river directly in front of a power plant that was a mile across the river. There was a train track about 75 yards behind my house. If the trains didn't put you to sleep the hum from the power plant would.
I love your "contentious" meals Steve! I love to cook also and even when I camp I like to be "fancy" sometimes. In fact I'm hopefully, if I don't chicken out or something, gonna do something kinda fancy when I do a stealth camp here in November some time. It's interesting what you can do even with limited elements. Last time I did car camping with my friend, I made french toast one morning (brioche slices in ziploc bags, cracked eggs into a jar to carry and spoon out when needed, and a bag of flour and bag of sugar, my camping "pantry" items), and the second day I made eggs, sausage and biscuits with sausage pepper gravy - made the biscuits at home the morning of departure and cooled them, put in a freezer bag, envelope of peppered gravy mix, eggs in the jar except for the 2 I used for french toast the previous morning, and a packet of heat-and-serve sausage links, 4 of which were chopped into the gravy at the end. I also love cooking a ziploc-marinated steak on the open fire or grill and sauteing onions and mushrooms in olive oil I brought in a little spice bottle I cleaned out. And sometimes I'm lazy and just put a can of chicken into a Knorr Fettucine Alfredo side. It's all good lol. I'm also gonna try to do either a cobbler or a crisp with ziploc baggeed ingredients and a can of fruit pie filling, we'll see how that turns out.
Steve was complaining about the mosquitos and I was thinking "I hope my thermacell actually works for camping this weekend.", and a few seconds later, Steve pulls out the exact same one I bought. Thanks for the excellent video and the knowledge I made a good purchase!
Unbelievable that your microphone actually picked up the sounds of the mosquitoes as you were setting up your hammock. I was wearing headphones, and it was really noticeable,
Bringing me back Steve. Used to hitchhike long distances throughout US. Stealth camping was a constant, critical component of survival You've discovered the alcohol stove, its amongst my favorites for the following reasons: 1. Fuel can be purchased many places not just outdoor shops. 2. Does really well in windy conditions. 3. Consistent flame. 4. Very cheap. 5. The flame isn't bright and is quiet, good for stealth. There's even a cool design you can male from a soda can and a zippo wick (+ access to some tools)
I am so proud of you Steve. That took a lot of energy and love for us campers 😀 You are right we have a wonderful community here. We care for you very much and I think if you listen you can hear 1 million happy campers yelling to you, "Everything is going to be alright! We love you!" First step has been taken and we will be here when Step 2 happens😉❤️🍁🍂🌹🍺🍷🥃🍸🍹🍶🍼🍵☕🍾🥂Cheers! 💗🌾
I'm really glad I found your channel. We enjoy getting a glimpse of the beautiful places, you've been. Glad to see that, you're doing well and progressing, while sharing your trips and videos with us. Thanks again. Brian Penland, of North Carolina, U.S.A.
I discovered you during the pandemic. I HATE camping, (I do like hiking) , but love your videos. Thank You! When ever I go for a walk in the woods I see spots that would be perfect for you.
when I first started cyclo-commuting, I had a two and a half hour commute, the very first time I did it I had trained myself up to a 4 hour round trip, so I figured I was ready. the trip in to work was great, the trip home was equally great... UNTIL it wasn't... I felt amazing through the first half of the trip but about halfway through the third quarter I started to feel it, and then with only 8 miles left to go, there was nothing left in the tank. this was about 1:00 a.m. so I dragged my bike into the woods and I figured I'd try to take a recovery nap. I tried piling leaves up around me, I slept for about 2 hours before I got too cold and I wasn't able to sleep anymore so I dragged the bike back out to the road and I was so tired that all I could do was push up even the smallest of hills and then pedal on the flats and coast down the hills. I did this for the last 8 Miles three of which were a very steep climb... oh what a relief it was to drag myself into that bed when I got home! when I woke up I realized that I needed to have something with me if I was going to do this. I picked up my two person North Face Cumulus and I knew immediately that it was too heavy and also too big to take on a bike. I then remembered a paracord hammock that my father had had it back in the 80s, & started researching on UA-cam how to make one, as I couldn't find any place to buy one and as you do you go down rabbit holes, I found a video where somebody made shelter out of a utility tarp, and one of them was a hammock where you fold part of the tarp over your head on a Ridgeline to serve as a roof. I gave that a go and of course it was a shitty idea because utility tarps don't breathe, but not only that when it rains the water comes right in through the ends and because it's waterproof fills up and becomes a bathtub. this is in complete contrast to the demonstration given by the person who made the video for whom the technique worked great... and I call bullshit. in the comments on that video where I was leaving my dissatisfaction as a warning to others, I saw somebody had posted a link to Hammock Forums and there my real adventures begin! ended up getting a beginner cheapo hammock set up from Walmart based on advice given there with the idea of graduating up to the better stuff later which is exactly what I did. I noticed on those long cyclocommutes that my recovery sleep was so much better than when I slept in tents. when I slept in a tent I always woke up all stiff and tired & the first hour after waking up during camping trips would always be spent trying to limber up as I tried to make coffee. my job is at different places every day so I might be commuting to the office or I might be commuting to where I'm going for the day it all depended and if it was far enough away from my house I would leave the night before and there were specific places where I would stealth-hang my hammock along the bike paths that were a short distance from the destination. I might be a little sleepy when I got up, but my back would never be stiff. I could just roll out of the hammock pack it up and bike to the nearest coffee source on my way to the job. it was a blessing when Starbucks started making those little cans of Cubano espresso because that eliminated having to stop for coffee. I could just chug it when I got to the job. I've now been working at this job for 10 years that means I've been Cyclocommuting for 9 years, and year-round semi-stealth base-camping with a hammock for eight years, allowing my brother to have full run of the house that we both own. people that know me think I'm crazy for doing it, but honestly I'm the sane one... my brother's got a nut job girlfriend and two insane toddlers, and I don't want anything to do with that situation they can have the house
Great video Steve. Looks like a really nice spot for some stealth camping. The rain on the tarp or whatever is one of the best sounds when you're camping. Helps you drift off to sleep. Hope you and beautiful wife are doing great. More great content thanks Steve.
I played away hockey games a couple of times in Wabamun when I was growing up, I distinctly remember that giant dragonfly statue. It's so weird and interesting seeing Steve visit the places you've been. Great video as always!
Imagine meeting Steve at a bar or something and he casual brings up he has 1.41 million subs on UA-cam. You'd think it was a joke, he's the most laid back and non-pretentious person of this size. He's an international treasure.
I love Steve's videos... but what I like the most is how he is constantly looking around, like a wanted felon constantly looking over his shoulder waiting to get caught. Lol..... And he is right there is nothing better than the sound of a distant train whistle and that rain could have lasted longer...great video!
I was looking at a map of Alberta and a few km west of that metro area is Lake Wabamun. I thought, "I wonder if Steve ever visited that place?" In this video, Steve hits a homerun outta the ballpark with this great video!
I’m sad, I want to see other camping videos for a change and have found nothing like “camping with Steve”…Steve your are the meaning of camping for enjoyment. Keep on camping.
i'm going through such a tough time. But Thursday evening is my time. Was looking forward to your video the whole week. Please don't change the way you make your videos. Cheers from Germany:)
Thank you for sharing all of the evocative sounds as well as sights, Steve, really brings us there with you. Absolutely agree the best is rain on your tent or tarp! I find your train horns much more pleasing than ours in the UK though.
Another great stealth Steve, always the highlight of my Thursdays (even though I only got around to watching this on Friday!) Love your channel from here in the UK!
I feel like another person should create a UA-cam channel solely for the purpose of catching Steve. Steve tells them the town he will be in and that person try’s to find him. Of course if they win, Steve has to give up his Step 2.
I would gladly do it in a heartbeat except instead of the step 2 being taken from him he would have him take me to one of his campouts with him instead. I have a few places I would love for him to camp at. He is getting closer and closer to one of fhem. In fact this video spot is about 20 min from one I was him to check out
Love the videos and that food looks so incredible!!! Every day I drive into work I see the huge stone signs that list off the quad cities of Minnesota and I always think of how they are perfect for stealth camping.
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I like how Steve's idea of a town having everything it needs is just a montage of bars and liquor stores
Welcome to small towns in Alberta, the only thing to do is drink 😑
I dont think Canada HAS any dry counties, it would be , almost criminal
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@@infinymagnus here from Massachusetts U.S. and there's nothing to do here but drink 🤣
it's everywhere...
I certainly have never heard of any in Alberta anyway. The place I'm from had an overabundance of two things. Bars/liquor stores and churches. It was in the Guinness record for a awhile for the shear amount of churches per capita.
"I'm not going to promote junk on this channel. Ever." Another reason I just love this guy and his content. Respect to you Steve for not selling out for advertisements.
While I do appreciate that line, I am curious if he was approached by a company who makes a product the likes and uses, would he accept a sponsorship deal from them? Honestly I say get that money, Steve! If you like a product there's no reason you shouldn't be getting paid for a positive review you'd be giving us anyway!
what would be epic, is if he trolled everyone in the next video by opening with Now you are Camping with Steve, brought to you by Raid Shadow Legends!!!! followed by about 30 seconds of video game footage and then a sign up now and with promo code Steve and get the new Stealth Camping hobo character for free. and then him saying just kidding. it would awesome
He deserves to make as much money as he can and affiliate links to stuff he does use would be appreciated by many.
He promotes the dollar store stools which he admits are junk so he kinda does in the strictest sense of words, lol
"Everything you need and more" *compilation shots of every bar in town*
LOL Steve, you're the best!
wait wait wait...arent some of you speaking french? its canada ey....
@@vicmdiaz igen, Kanadában valóban franciául beszélnek, tehát ott is ezt beszélik
After all this time I finally realise why I love Steve’s videos so much: I’m so damn paranoid about everything I do, born of a childhood fear of getting in trouble for the most irrational things. But Steve, he just goes out there and is like “I’m literally going to walk into a forest and sleep there and just Not Get Caught”. THATS why I find so much cozy comfort in his content, the fact he can go anywhere and set up a comfy camp and be visibly so calm that nothing will go wrong.
Have you ever thought about sharing your stories on Reddit?
Things sometimes go wrong. But the more you survive things going wrong, the more you just know you'll be okay.
Me two. Caution is good, every thing else is in my head.
@@Black-pq2iwReddit is cancer.
Steve is my kind of guy : "nothing like the sound of trains in the distance when going to bed", and "the sound of rain on a tent fly", two thoughts I totally agree with.
2 of the best noises to sleep to! Screw that ADSMSR BS... lol
He seems so happy and himself doing something he loves. Recently I’ve been feeling down and I’ve been binge watching all of his camps. While watching Steve I forget about everything that’s been going on. It’s like a trance. He really deserves the world, never complains about anything. Just wanna say a huge thank you to Steve for everything he does. Living legend ❤️
Omg. Ditto. But its south Park* reruns. They programmed a bunch of shooting scenes in multiple shows in a row.
Strangely disturbing with all real life shootings. Cant they show videos of like water parks or something people having harmless fun instead. Thanks Steve.
Think about him if you ever spot someone sleeping somewhere.
For sure even if he just wants to wing it with a livestream tour of Hunkertown update. I'm going to watch. r🧡
Get a sleeping bag hammock and backpack get out for a night. You'd be amazed at how much better you'll feel after.
So true my friend. What’s your favorite camping Steve video?😊
I'm surprised more communities haven't invited Steve to stealth camp. What a great marketing opportunity for the town / city.
Yes and no
It would be pretty awesome to meet him but in small communities some people are real tough Karen's. Me personally would ask if I could tag along if I seen him out there camping
I think that would eliminate the challenge part of it.
He is in a class by himself , with the "Living (Stealth style) in a VAN Down by the RIVER!" , u would want ur kids & community to emulate!
New sign: Welcome to Wabamus, Steve camped here! ;)
Hey Steve, don't be too quick to throw out that particular non-DEET mosquito spray. The one you have is 20% icaridin (sometimes called picaridin) which in my experience (with heavy population of mosquitos in the summer in Japan) is actually better than DEET (I know hard to believe), but you have to treat it differently. It doesn't really repel them away but 100% prevents them from biting, but only in the exact areas you've applied it. So treat it more like sunscreen and thoroughly wet and spread it across all your exposed skin (though don't get it in your eyes). One reason it's better than DEET is that it doesn't really have any strong smell or sticky feel, and it won't melt plastic, so you can apply tons of it. 20% icaridin is lab tested as effective as 30% DEET but because it's easier to go ham applying multiple coats of the icaridin you can get protection that would take an uncomfortable amount of DEET to equal. I know it sounds like I'm shilling for it, but I just really wanted to inform you because I'm super glad I found out about it living here in with the amount of mosquitos in Japan. I enjoy your content and can see that mosquitos are an issue for you so just wanted to give a heads up on it. (BTW there are tons of other "non-DEET" sprays that don't do much at all, so check label to make sure it has 20% icaridin (or picaridin).
Thank you for the advice I will try it.
NICE TIP!!
What are you, a DEETective?
Thanks Kung
@@rufus5208 I appreciate you
You've inspired me to stealth camp around town that I eventually sold everything I owned, and bought some high quality camping/hiking gear and I've been homeless for two years. I ended up saving a shit ton of money and have had a freedom to go and work wherever I want without anything weighing me down. What a thrill ride.
Sounds like a dream life, but i can’t imagine I could do that forever
You might also want to start experimenting with Fentanyl and Crack for the full experience.
Nice! Well depending on where it's done lol
I'm jealous AF. I've been thinking about doing that but not homeless per say, I wanna get another aatro van and slightly hook some stuff up. Now a daya it's easy af, especially in the US, you can buy the 7 dollar a month Subscription at Planet Fitness use it to workout and even better SHOWER lol. My friend had to do that for awhile. Idk if they have those in Canada or something like that.
How do you shower before work
You have no idea how much these helped me when I was homeless🙏 still addicted to these videos 😂
I hope things are better for you now. Virtual hug .
I assume that means you are housed now, so I’m really happy for you man. Did these videos help you find places to camp where you wouldn’t get into any kinda trouble?
I feel you..I feel like a could've made an urban version of this lol
That’s why I clicked on! Urban is all I know, it’s not scary, it’s comfortable…. small town seems so intimidating!
@@irisgreene4175 especially because in small towns the people know everybody and blending in is super difficult..
I appreciate how you always play up the drama of the noise created by cracking open a single beer while you're alone in the woods.
And subsequently clang pots around cooking
This is literally the most wholesome dude on the planet!!! We need more Steve’s in our lives.
I love how cautious and alert Steve is, like this little park might be safe now, but give it a few hours and there could be patrol cars and helicopters combing the woods 😂😂😂 It’s the perfect mixture between innocent and exciting.
It's Alberta..... we have a land mass equivalent to that of Texas with 4 million people provincewide, most of which in Edmonton and Calgary. Nobody is looking for Steve... ever lol. He is in the perfect place to stealthcamp lol
Lmao yes. I guarantee that guy and his dog doesn’t care at all about some random guy walking into the woods. Even if I was walking through the woods and saw someone sleeping in a hammock I’d just continue on like nothing happened 🤷♂️
yes! from here in Australia, its the best way to finally see what Canada is really like (away from the tourist hot spots): ''see Canada the Steve way''', I like it!
That's what so hilarious. You would think he might be a wanted criminal on the FBI's list or something at times xD
That's why he's a professional. Steve is an OG
I’ve been so depressed and mentally ill that I’m not coping and have fallen behind with videos. Anyway…..this cheered me up….and believe me! I needed it!!! ❤️🙏thanks Steve xxx
Keep that chin up and keep pushing forward
Literally got into bed and thought “man I wish there was a new camping with Steve stealth camp”.
What a beautiful moment when I saw this thumbnail, smiled and settled in to watch.
you hear that the cops are coming for steve
That's a bit dramatic for a youtube video.
@@jayw900 nothing is to dramatic for youtube kid that's why it's called youtube
For once it's not snowing, pouring down a thunderstorm, or blowing like a banshee! Nice to see the Spring camp work out so well! Thanks Steve!
"Nothing better than going to bed with trains in the distance." I quite agree, and thought I was the only one. It reminds me of my childhood, as a major RR line crossed through the center of my town.
I found the sound of a distant train very soothing as a child. Relieved anxieties of the day and fear at night after bad dreams or scary noises. Then 😴💤
As long as it's in the distance, anything works - even chainsaws.
@@microwavedinamerica3005 Not for me. 🤷♀️
Me too. I grew up on the edge of town with tracks about a mile away across empty fields. (Well, after a few years, it was no longer the edge of town and the fields weren't empty, but you could still hear the trains at night.)
I rented a place with my ex for a while near a rail yard, and it's hard to describe how soothing the sounds of a rail yard is. there's a lot going on there but it's all at a slow even pace. currently I live next to a passenger rail, those trains blast through but they're going really quick, will be gone in under a minute, and they're not very noisy, in contrast to a freight line which might have longer trains rumbling past for half an hour, which rumbling can be so loud you can't even talk to a person sitting next to you.
Everyone needs a friend like Steeve! These videos are like my comfort food!!
I love this channel. I haven't been much of an outdoorsman the last two decades, so it's nice to live vicariously through Steve. It's still very relaxing.
Funny how when I drive along the highway’s now, I’m always looking for stealthy spots for camping.
Yes, the non-biblical version of "what would Steve do?" :)
Yeah me to!
Same here!!!
Funny when I am driving along the highway I am looking for Steve. Haha
Do we all just sit on our hands waiting for Steve to drop a Thursday video? I know I do.
It's the best part of my Thursday!
No, but he is one of the few youtubers that I always watch.
Get his videos on Friday, usually about 10.30am. Gidday to you fellow Steve-ites...from me in New Zealand 🇳🇿
Lol no
Im stealthing on thurs with Steve.
Steve, finding a drunk bum in the middle of the woods is an important milestone in any child's life. You have the opportunity to provide that experience and should take it.
A very 80s 70s thing here uk was to find there hide outs beer cans porno mags and occasionally glue bags the ride home on a bmx with a porn mag stuffed down your shorts was always great eCh one of us suddenly needing to get home for dinner witch was code for I need to take this sex mag home and hide it
😆
My daughter and I are planning to build houses near to each other. Right now we are shopping for just the right piece of land. After watching you and your wife building your house, I have a feeling that when we find the land and start actually building, it is not going to be a piece of cake! I appreciate your candor and honesty relating to your successes and failures! You have helped me a lot to face the realities of building your own home. Thank you.
With all the problems in the world today, your videos are great for a mental diversion. I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you for what you do. Everyone needs some Steve in their life.
Haha the little twinkle in Steve's eye as he's waiting for the last trail hiker to pass before going in to the woods, it's pure joy as his plan to get away with no one being the wiser.
Nothing like getting a video notification from Steve. Highlight of the day!! Cheers everyone.
For 1M sub special, let's get the fanciest stealth camping possible. Wearing a tux, step 2 with Champaign!
Sounds like a great idea!!! The more luxurious, the better!!! 😁
In a rich neghborhood
YEEES
YES
A tux step two....😘🤪🤪🤪🤪
Hey Steve. I've been watching your videos for about a year now give or take. One thing I always like about your videos is the meals you make, they look pretty good for camping meals, some of them are better than my own camping meals!!! I wish there was a way to compile all of your camping recipes into a book (Steve's camp cook book) lol; Without re-watching your videos and writing the recipes down. I also enjoy seeing your different camping style with each spot you camp. Keep up all of the good work :)
That is a great idea! Steve should totally do this, he’d make a bunch of money I’d wager.
Oh shit. This is so cool. I had a customer that lives there, and I was sanding their flooring for almost a month. This was last year. After work, I ran into the lake with my work clothes on. It was so nice being there. Love your videos buddy!
I'm camping right now (not stealth though). I've noticed in every campground I've been to in the past year, everyone has an rv or camper. I'm the only one in the whole campground with a tent. It's like a glorified trailer park. Might have to do more stealth camping.
Thanks Steve!
Are you staying at private campgrounds? Most of those are designed for rv's as they can charge more. If tenting or even sleeping in your vehicle look for state/provincial or national parks. Cheaper and WAY better.
Stealth beer cracking tip:
Put the thumb of one hand over the little oval that opens and use the other hand to raise the tab as you press down a little with your thumb. Generally, this will mean that your thumb with both muffle the sound and the downward pressure will help the opening of it not to be as sudden, which means less overall force in a single area, which contributes to the cracking sound. At the very least, people might not know what they heard. Also remember that soda cans and energy drink cans all make that same sound so it's not like people immediately think beer when they hear it.
Great tips
That’s a good tip ! Is it me or does beer have that distinct cracking sound, I dunno it sounds different form pop and other carbonated drinks.
It can be done single handed and is even more effective at silencing if you use the meaty part of your palm (base of the thumb, the Thenar) pressed over the opening. Almost completely silent.
I almost want to ask why you know this, but I probably don't want to know.😂
Haha. It has been a handy(bad pun) 'skill'(?!) over the years. For example, sleeping newborn in left arm, stealth opening a can of coke with the right.
Steve, between yourself and hidden valley bushcraft, your sharing of not just getting out into the wild but also personal experiences and coping mechanisms is inspiring. You have no idea how helpful your honesty helps those who find it hard to speak up to strangers. I have worked with many people who can relate.
Steve thank you so much for your vids. I quit drinking 79 days ago because I was drinking too much, but I enjoy sitting watching your videos and watching you enjoying a beer two. You always seem to bring me up when I'm down AKM Always Keep Moving!
Just when I thought I couldn’t love Steve anymore he makes Donairs!!! My little Nova Scotia heart grew 6 sizes today!!!
Hello brenda how are you doing over there?
As someone who may soon be finding let's say... "creative" places to sleep, I appreciate your videos.
Your production value has skyrocketed over the years , nicely done Steve!
You’re such a nice guy Steve honestly. One of the good ones. Cheers to you and yours. 🍺🍻
It's incredibly surreal to watch someone doing stealth camping in places I've been to or grown up near. Born and raised in Edmonton, my grandparents have a cabin at Wabamun. I don't know why it's so fascinating in a video when it was so mundane in reality!
I've been in Alberta 52 years. Camping was all we had in the 70s 80s and into the 90s.
Alberta brewskis and snow on May long weekend camping trips. 🏕 Lots of memories .
The beginning part is absolutely my favorite. Growing up in a small town, and county, there is literally more bars than food places.
Same here! I live in a town of around 4000 people in Ohio, and we have 6 bars 😂
Always nice to crack a step 2 and watch a new video from Steve. Love the Content Steve.
I never leave comments but, Steve I hope you’re doing well. I love your videos and the personality you put into them. With much love I hope it gets better
As always, some of the best camping content on UA-cam. No distracting music, sponsorships, or unnecessary intros. Just a guy having fun and documenting it. I've been under the weather recently and these videos have been the best. Hopefully I'll be able to get out there again soon.
I could not agree more with you!
Hope you feel better
Absolutely true, the best camping videos by far 👍👍
Im the same dude. He takes my mind off my depression. X
I'm with you intros and outros get skipped when I'm watching youtube. I also dislike the set-up camera walk-bys for b-roll clips. Once or twice a post is understandable but the "Watch me gaze off into the distance" clips are lame.
I've been watching Steve for so long every time i see a upload I'm like a school child again running home from school to watch my favourite show lol. I never thought the first time I would get to use my learnt Stealth skills would be in a hospital car park lol. My sister got very sick and asked us to take her to hospital (myself drive and my mother take her in as hospital rules atm only 1 person allowed in with the sick person) I drove them them up and got there at 10.30am I pulled up in the 1 of 7 drop off zones and thought i will wait here as long as possible because the parking lot is paid parking and was hoping to get away with free parking lol anyway security started walking around by 12pm so i got out of there before there was problems i then drove into the big layered car park i pulled up on the first floor as there was many available spots and just watched UA-cam until i started getting tired and had started to worry as i had work the next day and couldn't take the day off. So i remembered my mother has a massive blanket in the boot of her 4 wheel drive so if she has something big in the boot she puts the blanket over it so it doesn't scratch the boot lol anyway I by 1.30 i thought i need sleep so i got ot off the car had a stretch and then put the back seats down and the front driver's seat down so i could slip in and get away fast if needed i then drove around the car park looking for a nice undercover spot where i could see if needed but people really wouldn' t have the need to walk past and see me. I found a spot then slipped into the back without getting out off the car i put the blanket over myself I ate the banana I brought with me a had a little bit of water to wash it down. 😅 I slept like a baby lol I was so comfortable and warm i slept right up until they called me to get them from emergency at 4.30 am lucky i slept there because i just went home got into my work clothes and went straight to work. Sorry for the long story 😅 thank you Steve for all the lessons 👍 lol my step 2 was water lol
Just... so much love for the joy this brings me every week. I don't get to camp this weekend, but next weekend we will be, so this tides me over.
Steve, never used one of the hammocks except military ones, I am definitely going to get a couple now! Thank you! Great video.
I remember that he recommended hammocks by Hennessy, so I am thinking hammock by Hennessy and a bottle of Hennessy for the step 2wo, side of bear mace, just in case. Cheers from beautiful Colorado! 🥂
I've had the same hennessy hammock since 2012 and used it every year in very rough conditions. It still has basically no signs of wear. One of the best purchases I've ever made.
@@markfish8403 Colorado USED TO BE beautiful...🙄
A hammock is responsible for the absolute worst night I have ever had on the trail. You've been warned. The second night on that weekend I snuck into the campground further south on the trail. No way was I going thru another night in a hammock
Make sure you get one long enough for you - the Hennessy ones are borderline for many people, anything even shorter is a recipe for a *very* bad nights sleep, because there's not enough room to set it up so you can actually lie flat... 11'/3.3m and up (length of cloth) at a 30° sag and feet somewhat higher than the head works well for most. Also, consider getting an underquilt - insulation doesn't work when compressed, but we all know Steve is frost resistant to a ridiculous degree...
Laughed about your “juicy brown recluse spider” in your boots, although it is not a laughing matter, I was bitten in my lower left leg about 4 hours into a trip from central MA to Aiken, SC (1000mi, 2days drive). Didn’t realize the severity of the situation until I reached SC in great pain and agony and then spent 2 weeks in University Hospital, Augusta, GA and almost lost my lower leg and suffered two operations. Recovery was long and painful. Now just a slightly disfigured and discolored limb is a constant reminder about what those little bastards can do!
My wife had a golf ball size hole in her butt after a bite. Scares the crap outa me.
my friend's dog died from a brown recluse bite, evil creatures!
I think the best way to stealth crack a can is to start pulling the tab so the edges crack, let some of the gas hiss out slowly, then put your thumb over the cut-out gently (not pushing because you don't want to push your thumb into the sharp hole!) but just keep your thumb over the metal while you pull the tab the rest of the way, your thumb blocks some of the high pitch of the "tinny" sound of the metal cracking apart and crinkling, the softness of your skin kinda muffles it in a way, if that makes sense. And you wanna do it all really slowly. Sometime I have to stealth crack a secret beer camping after my friend falls asleep because she's trying to stay sober and I don't want her to start craving a beer because she heard me crack it. Also do the same at home sometimes if I don't want my dad to know there's beer because he can overdo it sometimes XD so I have mastered the stealth crack pretty well.
the best first minute in a long time. Not often they give you a guide on where to be stealthy!
No other stealth camping videos even come close to yours steve! You're the best!
It’s nice to see someone do them that don’t have all the sponsor Bs flooding the video like others have done.
Never camped and I love your channel. Spent 13 in a small town in Illinois & I loved it. Weather was great and the area looked lovely. Looking forward to the next stealth camping trip you bring all of us on.
“Some of them are the size of a baby” best food quote! Great vlog as usual.
I actually loved that culinary history lesson, interesting to learn these little things about a country you could only hear from people that live there
That was a world class Stealth camping spot. Scouting efforts do pay off from time to time. Dinner looked very tasty.
That “magic heat“ is Sterno. They do last six hours. It is what is often used to keep the steam tables warm at weddings and things like that. They do work great, low but steady heat. Thanks for the great video!
Don’t forget about strip club buffets!
You can boil water on them with the stove but it does take a while to do. I carried one when I used to hunt and camp o heat mre or what not.
I lived on cooking with Sterno. I had a little hibachi rack and 2 red bricks, and I could cook in my van when I was homeless for about 2 years.
One lasted me 2-3 days.
I've had some that said 2.5-3 hours. Last a week. I think alot depends on how your using it, and the temp. If it's cold out, they seem to go quicker. But warm out, n they last awhile
look for the Sterno Inferno, it’s like a jet boil stove for cheap.
Watching a stealth video on a Thursday night… doesn’t get any better than this
The “backpacker” thermacell is the best model, as you can attach to regular isobutane cans instead of having to buy their ridiculously overpriced plastic fuel canisters.
But it is way less portable. The third model (phone like one with a handle) has a carrying pouch available which works wonders while slowly walking/fishing, hunting etc. The plastic canisters are refillable with lighter gas if you get an adapter and remove the gray node under the connector!
I really love these little stealth camps. Nothing beats the roundabout though lol. Great vlog Steve.
This is my first blind, I'm using it for coyote. Easy to set up and take down. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxLQGtOO9dXIsNktEeycGoIT6jtJJNTScA Definitely happy with what I got. If you are looking for something cheap to get you by, I recommed this blind it does the job just fine. I'm giving it a 5 star over all because it was better then I expected, I really thought with it being so cheap I was going to get what I paid for and I'm happy with it. Also I had my 11 year old son and a buddy of mine in it and it wasn't too cramped
I’m glad someone else can relate to the peaceful sound of trains in the distance especially when going to sleep
Yeah I just love falling asleep on train tracks
Never manages to dissapoint. I love the content man, helps me alot during this shitty hospital time.
Hope you heal up and get back to life soon!
Get well. 🙏🏻 prayerfully. 😊
Get well and take care!
Loving all the trees and greenery in this! 😀
I'm sitting in my car with the rain outside, watching this. How relaxing....till lunch is over.
Hello Steve!
The Thermacell seems like a lifesaver literally.
However, a cheaper repellent, I found is unscented incense sticks, upwind of me, chases skeeters away. They don't like any smoke. Speaking of smoke, bud is finally legal in Virginia! Hooray! Happy Trails Steve & everyone.....
Compared to the winter it's really remarkable to see nature come to life during the warm months.
but not the mosquitos and pests proliferating, that part makes me miss cold camping. It's 100 degrees here now, hard to snuggle up and fall asleep
I've had pretty good luck keeping mosquitoes away using a lantern full of citronella tiki torch fuel. The smoke free stuff works great if you also want light, but the regular stuff will black out the glass pretty quick if you dont
Nice tip. I am also of the microwaved persuasion.
I definitely agree about trains in the distance. I used to live along the river directly in front of a power plant that was a mile across the river. There was a train track about 75 yards behind my house. If the trains didn't put you to sleep the hum from the power plant would.
As a proud resident of Halifax, thanks for the shout out!! Your videos are the best thing on UA-cam to me. Thanks!
I love your "contentious" meals Steve! I love to cook also and even when I camp I like to be "fancy" sometimes. In fact I'm hopefully, if I don't chicken out or something, gonna do something kinda fancy when I do a stealth camp here in November some time. It's interesting what you can do even with limited elements. Last time I did car camping with my friend, I made french toast one morning (brioche slices in ziploc bags, cracked eggs into a jar to carry and spoon out when needed, and a bag of flour and bag of sugar, my camping "pantry" items), and the second day I made eggs, sausage and biscuits with sausage pepper gravy - made the biscuits at home the morning of departure and cooled them, put in a freezer bag, envelope of peppered gravy mix, eggs in the jar except for the 2 I used for french toast the previous morning, and a packet of heat-and-serve sausage links, 4 of which were chopped into the gravy at the end. I also love cooking a ziploc-marinated steak on the open fire or grill and sauteing onions and mushrooms in olive oil I brought in a little spice bottle I cleaned out. And sometimes I'm lazy and just put a can of chicken into a Knorr Fettucine Alfredo side. It's all good lol. I'm also gonna try to do either a cobbler or a crisp with ziploc baggeed ingredients and a can of fruit pie filling, we'll see how that turns out.
What's funny is there is a good chance that if a hiker finds Steve, it will be one of his viewers bringing him a step 2 😆
That would be awesome. LOL
Steve was complaining about the mosquitos and I was thinking "I hope my thermacell actually works for camping this weekend.", and a few seconds later, Steve pulls out the exact same one I bought. Thanks for the excellent video and the knowledge I made a good purchase!
I need to try one of those. I've never had one, I always cover myself in the nasty bug spray. I'll be getting one before my next camping trip!
@@dustinclouse6888 I am back from said camping trip, and it worked really well. Takes 20 minutes to get going but it was a success. I recommend it.
Unbelievable that your microphone actually picked up the sounds of the mosquitoes as you were setting up your hammock. I was wearing headphones, and it was really noticeable,
Bringing me back Steve. Used to hitchhike long distances throughout US. Stealth camping was a constant, critical component of survival
You've discovered the alcohol stove, its amongst my favorites for the following reasons:
1. Fuel can be purchased many places not just outdoor shops.
2. Does really well in windy conditions.
3. Consistent flame.
4. Very cheap.
5. The flame isn't bright and is quiet, good for stealth.
There's even a cool design you can male from a soda can and a zippo wick (+ access to some tools)
I am so proud of you Steve. That took a lot of energy and love for us campers 😀 You are right we have a wonderful community here. We care for you very much and I think if you listen you can hear 1 million happy campers yelling to you, "Everything is going to
be alright! We love you!" First step has been taken and we will be here when Step 2 happens😉❤️🍁🍂🌹🍺🍷🥃🍸🍹🍶🍼🍵☕🍾🥂Cheers! 💗🌾
I'm really glad I found your channel. We enjoy getting a glimpse of the beautiful places, you've been. Glad to see that, you're doing well and progressing, while sharing your trips and videos with us. Thanks again.
Brian Penland, of North Carolina, U.S.A.
I love Thursdays and camping with Steve. Another great one Steve! 👍😁
Hello Marilyn how are you doing over there?
I am literally in the woods camping right now and finally got to crack a step 2 with you! Love the content Steve
Happy Step 2 to you!
I discovered you during the pandemic. I HATE camping, (I do like hiking) , but love your videos. Thank You! When ever I go for a walk in the woods I see spots that would be perfect for you.
Thanks for your channel Steve. One of the few positive things I can find on UA-cam.
when I first started cyclo-commuting, I had a two and a half hour commute, the very first time I did it I had trained myself up to a 4 hour round trip, so I figured I was ready. the trip in to work was great, the trip home was equally great... UNTIL it wasn't... I felt amazing through the first half of the trip but about halfway through the third quarter I started to feel it, and then with only 8 miles left to go, there was nothing left in the tank. this was about 1:00 a.m. so I dragged my bike into the woods and I figured I'd try to take a recovery nap. I tried piling leaves up around me, I slept for about 2 hours before I got too cold and I wasn't able to sleep anymore so I dragged the bike back out to the road and I was so tired that all I could do was push up even the smallest of hills and then pedal on the flats and coast down the hills. I did this for the last 8 Miles three of which were a very steep climb... oh what a relief it was to drag myself into that bed when I got home! when I woke up I realized that I needed to have something with me if I was going to do this. I picked up my two person North Face Cumulus and I knew immediately that it was too heavy and also too big to take on a bike. I then remembered a paracord hammock that my father had had it back in the 80s, & started researching on UA-cam how to make one, as I couldn't find any place to buy one and as you do you go down rabbit holes, I found a video where somebody made shelter out of a utility tarp, and one of them was a hammock where you fold part of the tarp over your head on a Ridgeline to serve as a roof. I gave that a go and of course it was a shitty idea because utility tarps don't breathe, but not only that when it rains the water comes right in through the ends and because it's waterproof fills up and becomes a bathtub. this is in complete contrast to the demonstration given by the person who made the video for whom the technique worked great... and I call bullshit. in the comments on that video where I was leaving my dissatisfaction as a warning to others, I saw somebody had posted a link to Hammock Forums and there my real adventures begin! ended up getting a beginner cheapo hammock set up from Walmart based on advice given there with the idea of graduating up to the better stuff later which is exactly what I did.
I noticed on those long cyclocommutes that my recovery sleep was so much better than when I slept in tents. when I slept in a tent I always woke up all stiff and tired & the first hour after waking up during camping trips would always be spent trying to limber up as I tried to make coffee. my job is at different places every day so I might be commuting to the office or I might be commuting to where I'm going for the day it all depended and if it was far enough away from my house I would leave the night before and there were specific places where I would stealth-hang my hammock along the bike paths that were a short distance from the destination. I might be a little sleepy when I got up, but my back would never be stiff. I could just roll out of the hammock pack it up and bike to the nearest coffee source on my way to the job. it was a blessing when Starbucks started making those little cans of Cubano espresso because that eliminated having to stop for coffee. I could just chug it when I got to the job. I've now been working at this job for 10 years that means I've been Cyclocommuting for 9 years, and year-round semi-stealth base-camping with a hammock for eight years, allowing my brother to have full run of the house that we both own. people that know me think I'm crazy for doing it, but honestly I'm the sane one... my brother's got a nut job girlfriend and two insane toddlers, and I don't want anything to do with that situation they can have the house
Great read, thank you!
Great video Steve. Looks like a really nice spot for some stealth camping. The rain on the tarp or whatever is one of the best sounds when you're camping. Helps you drift off to sleep. Hope you and beautiful wife are doing great. More great content thanks Steve.
I played away hockey games a couple of times in Wabamun when I was growing up, I distinctly remember that giant dragonfly statue. It's so weird and interesting seeing Steve visit the places you've been. Great video as always!
Imagine meeting Steve at a bar or something and he casual brings up he has 1.41 million subs on UA-cam. You'd think it was a joke, he's the most laid back and non-pretentious person of this size. He's an international treasure.
I love Steve's videos... but what I like the most is how he is constantly looking around, like a wanted felon constantly looking over his shoulder waiting to get caught. Lol..... And he is right there is nothing better than the sound of a distant train whistle and that rain could have lasted longer...great video!
I was looking at a map of Alberta and a few km west of that metro area is Lake Wabamun. I thought, "I wonder if Steve ever visited that place?" In this video, Steve hits a homerun outta the ballpark with this great video!
I’m sad, I want to see other camping videos for a change and have found nothing like “camping with Steve”…Steve your are the meaning of camping for enjoyment. Keep on camping.
The birds in Wabamun make it sound like Steve's in the Amazon. Great jungle stealther, Stevie!
I have a cabin close by and I noticed the birds are extra noisy this year too
That's great. You should record a few hours of it. It sounds very atmospheric
These videos are always so chill and are so calming. Makes me wish I didn't have to work and could go chill wherever
Great video Steve. The forest sounds of the wildlife must have been relaxing to listen to as well.
i'm going through such a tough time. But Thursday evening is my time. Was looking forward to your video the whole week. Please don't change the way you make your videos. Cheers from Germany:)
Hang in there, bud. Hopefully things get better for you soon!
I keep waiting for the day when Steve see's people go by and they say, "Steve, is that you?" lol
Thank you for sharing all of the evocative sounds as well as sights, Steve, really brings us there with you. Absolutely agree the best is rain on your tent or tarp! I find your train horns much more pleasing than ours in the UK though.
Another great stealth Steve, always the highlight of my Thursdays (even though I only got around to watching this on Friday!) Love your channel from here in the UK!
On your way to a million Steve...camping with Steve Thursdays are always a treat
Love watching your videos and winding down from a long day
The long day is only past noon here
You're living the life, Steve! Can't say the same for myself.
I feel like another person should create a UA-cam channel solely for the purpose of catching Steve. Steve tells them the town he will be in and that person try’s to find him. Of course if they win, Steve has to give up his Step 2.
join him for step 2.
Agree!
I would gladly do it in a heartbeat except instead of the step 2 being taken from him he would have him take me to one of his campouts with him instead. I have a few places I would love for him to camp at. He is getting closer and closer to one of fhem. In fact this video spot is about 20 min from one I was him to check out
Love the videos and that food looks so incredible!!!
Every day I drive into work I see the huge stone signs that list off the quad cities of Minnesota and I always think of how they are perfect for stealth camping.
I looked this town up on Google Earth and Steve's camping spot is marked! LOL
Good work Watson.
“What I really like about this place”….proceeds to show liquor signs! Love it Steve! Step 2