How I SHOWER, LIVING in a CAR with a DOG.
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- I’ve been living in my Prius for quite some time now and I’m finally starting to share it! This is one of the first videos I’ve ever edited so bear with me as I learn but here are all of the many ways I shower while living in a Prius and being on a budget!
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This Girl has an infectious Smile 😀
Hoka he ! Infectious smile 😎 infectious everything ! Aho!
I love how you’re just in love with life and travel and you get to share it with that wonderful dog
Sup, fellow A.J.
This is what life is supposed to be all about not being a work rat 5060 hrs. a week
who actually believes that a beautiful woman is doing this just by herself... lol
Forgot that area code 704
You're so brave to travel by yourself. Specifically for all the free time you have. Lucky you and thanks for sharing with us. I'm struggling with depression, and realized i was smiling watch it.
Go out and travel. Hope you conquer depression soon!
@@qj2003fall can't even go out bruh..idk why i always prefer to stay inside house 😭
It’s funny because she’s informative while getting us hot and bothered haha
Yeah you can tell she is ready for berga errday.
For my Prius I built a DIY electric water system. I can use for drinking, washing dishes, showering, and can reach the pop up tent.
Grateful for the UA-cam video showing me how to make it.
How did you make it?
@@kaylakunz6913 It’s a 12v water pump. I used 20’ of braided tubing for water output, and a couple of feet of PEX pipe for the water input. The electric wires are hard wired to a DC plug, which is plugged into a 5 amp DC to AC outlet. The 20’ of hose is connected to a garden nozzle. All fastened to a plywood board. In future iterations I could add an on/off switch (instead of plug). Or could also add a small battery so I could draw water from a shallow creek without using a long extension chord.
The scenery is great keep those bikinis coming
Everyone should have a nikki in their life, funny, positive, active, creative, planet saving, caring person peace x
exactly...
CA is in a drought, and the gallon shower is really inspiring. The comments you made about "being efficient" were great! 🙂
it was so funy u hav a beautiful backview sis God bless u always dear
I really like and respect how conscious you are about the impact you leave behind
And by "behind" you mean her butt, correct?
I love being a minimalist. The less I have the more freedom I have. You seem so happy too.😊
So true
Truth
The more you have, the more it has you!
She can afford to be a minimalist. She is making a small fortune on UA-cam.
@@HateDietPepsiAnybody can, she has 0 bills, she can afford it like anybody can 😂
This woman is a treasure of humanity
Hiking on the trail requires a lot of motivation to plunge into snow melt water but it’s so worth it. In the car staying clean keeps it fun and you are so helpful to show others how to be free
I had a moment of living out of my truck, lucky for me my job has showers, and I had a gym membership. So when I got off of work and did not have any plans hit the shower at the job, then relaxed in my truck. If I had plans I'd hit the gym after. Or if already at the gym would workout then shower. Your ways are way more exciting.
Boy, you knew this one was going to get a lot of hits!
You need to come down here to El Salvador and show these womans a good sense of humor!!!you seem very fun happy person to be around God bless you!!!
Bathing / showering in NATURE is my favorite too. Waterfall in Colorado when backpacking / camping many years ago was AWESOME !
People understand the importance of water only when they carry it and I think everyone should have this kind of lifestyle if we really push for conserving mother earth.
You are gorgeous Nikki,thank you for being so kind to Camper.
I love how entertaining and funny this is. And your personality and how you are enjoying life.
Sure you do…
She’s sweet and makes me laugh. I love her Camper doggie voice. She is such a good videographer and editor. I know how long that takes. You can’t imagine how you can obsess with getting it JUST right. I watch her videos along with science ones from two other great humans, Anton Petrov and Sabine Hossenfelder. I get science, nature, dogs, laughs, smiles, national parks, beautiful scenery, cosmic perspectives from wonderful humans who make my day, every day! Great job Nikki!
Nikki, I love your personalty, stay safe & continue to have fun.
ersonality..
personality.. cmon man
Tips: use a black container to warm up the water for your shower. It will heat up much faster! Also, you don’t really need to use soap. Water is sufficient 90% of the time. And if you can: keep your hair really short, it’s so much easier to clean and dry.
The reasons I don't do this. Bathroom, shower and a big comfortable bed I can actually fit. Sadly I can't live without those, so it ends up being hard and expensive to live on the road. And yes, I tried and I feel miserable and stress out without those basic things. at least to me!
Other than that I practice minimalism as much as possible.I would still love to live on the road like you. What a dream life!
The GYM option crossed my mind but feels limiting and only good to ad to the other solutions you presented, not as the only option.
Absolutely gorgeous from head to toes. Enjoying watching you travel and your experiences with Camper. Be safe and keep enjoying life!
This is a great corner of the internet
I have that shower tent too. It’s a perfect thing to have when there’s other people around.
Hii
If other people there what they can do nothing
Just get in birthday suit don’t be shy. Show everyone who boss getting naked is a flex move
I use two buckets. One for soaping and one for rinsing and I use a wash clothe to apply both. I use about the same amount of water as you, but I wind up with gray water to do things with like flush toilets or for humidification.
I've used the planet fitness method for years, but I've recently built a DIY shower out of a weed-killer pump-sprayer and a kitchen sink spray gun attachment, so now I can open the back doors on my van, drape a tarp, and shower for free!
Best time to shower at the truck stop is midmorning or mid-afternoon. Or during the night of course.
In my personal opinion, you are wayyyy more gorgeous without makeup than with! You have natural beauty and makeup just gets in the way of it. You’re beautiful 😊
not gonna lie Nikki you really inspired me live on the road but gotta say girl you’re an amazing person with an even more amazing personality !!
You are funny, real and environmentally conscious. What a helpful video for anyone on the road or car camping. Heating the water on your dash is brilliant.
Thank you!!!!!! 🥰
A one or 2 gallon pressure garden sprayer makes for a great shower because you can easily direct the water flow. Cut the spray wand shorter if you like and reattach the nozzle. (learned this from sailing and camping). I live by the ocean where wells are commonly inadequate, I really look forward to river bathing weather to give my well a break and it's just so nice to bathe outdoors isn't it! I've also learned from camping that you can dry off completely with something as small as face cloth and like you say it takes up less room (in a washer too) and it dries way faster than a big plush towel. Keep on living light! 😍
I use a pump up garden sprayer, they come in all different sizes, I like the one gallon, it is usually plenty of water for me, & works great.
I am just starting my van life journey🚐🇨🇦📹🙋 happy I found you☺️great videos very helpful… Iam learning new stuff everyday!
Being a minimalist is the answer having the right stuff
You got me in trouble I haven’t even clicked on the video my parents walked in the room and they saw the thumbnail and they thought I was watching porn thanks a lot
Ohhhhh noooooo!!! 😂😂😂😂
She’s hot. They should be proud
I wish there was a LMAO emoji like facebook
L O L
Probably didn't help your pants were down...
I love your energy, adventure awaits ✨️ 😌 stay blessed 🙌🏼 😇
if you keep the cap on and skick a hole in it you can go 2 showers with one of these bottles or squeeze the bottle for some pressure power.
“The old Take nothing but photos leave nothing but footprints” philosophy. Love it mate. My travelling code too. Happy trails dude.👍🇦🇺😁☮️
I've discovered that showering with plain water is usually sufficient followed sometimes with essentials oils and only use a biodegradable soap once in a while.
Be careful out there in these days n' times. I hope somebody is along these Journey's I do appreciate your beautiful surroundings and places you get to see. Awesome 👍
Ok now I have to take a shower in the rain - that looks amazing.
She is so funny always smiling and having a great time
The episode everyone has been waiting for! =]
HAHAH! I had a lot of fun with this one! =)
You just stay real. Hats off to you. Live the only life you have on your terms
Omg Nikki 🤣 that shower scene was epic! Just jumping in here from the future while I'd catch up on your older videos, to say that is one of the reasons this old lady loves your channel. Your humour and huge heart for our furry friends just makes your videos the best.
All the tips helping us learn car camping etiquette & safety are a bonus. Hubby and I are driving our Prius V this summer to the east coast and I'm looking forward to including so many of your helpful hints around packing and especially how you made your window shades 👍
Safe travels, 🤗🇨🇦🙏
Thanks for sharing Nikki. About using camping shower bags, I think you can solve the mold problem by occasionally adding a bit of white vinegar to rinse the interior. Using the water jug is convenient but it does not warm up the water as quickly as the camping shower bags and also the jug opening does not spread water as evenly to your body as the shower head attachment of the camping shower bag. All the best.
After watching this video, I feel so ashamed that I use way more water to shower everyday. You are a real minimalist!
Dont feel ashamed just quit using so much damn water!
Thank you UA-cam for everything you do for me.
Great idea to rinse even Dr.Bonners off over the ground first & rinse in lake or waterfall etc after soap gone. I love the "body chamois" for drying .
I think you're the only person enjoying 2020.
She probably doesn’t watch the news and stays in small towns when she needs food, etc.
You should build a tiny house, van, etc. because everyone doing it is loving 2020, including me!
taoist40 exactly haha I get my updates and avoid cities, unless restocking or visiting family - then again I’ve always enjoyed nature > cities :-)
Drake Luedke I am glad you are enjoying that & thanks for your suggestion but I personally like where I am at and being able to show and inspire people that they don’t need a van to live this life long term... otherwise I might have a channel about a van ;-) hehe
I know right. 😀
Good job Nikki, love your sense of humor and happiness….
The car holders are called "Oh Sh!t handles" because you usually grab them while saying "Oh Sh!t" (i.e. the drive makes a sudden sharp turn).
Just found your channel today. I really agree with living your life while you are young and healthy. Hope you can keep spreading that message to more young viewers! Great content! Hope you can continue on this great path you have chosen!
Idk why UA-cam recommended this video to me, but I’m glad it did. I like your energy and your dog 🐶😊
Same here. She’s an admirable woman that has a good spirit and a sense of adventure. Also, Camper and she make good companions for each other.
If you look up "loving life" in the dictionary of phrases, there is a picture of you. Very inspiring!
What a free spirit. I’m in awe.
You rock, don’t need the click bait thumbnails, you are a beautiful human, just show that by you smiling in environment.
You are hilarious and your smile shines! Thanks for being you.
🥰 Thank you so much for your kindness!
You’re so fun! And as a fellow Prius owner/ past hitchhiker/ nature lover, I can relate a lot! Thanks for making me smile and reminisce
Thank you so much! You rock!
@@NikkiDelventhal hola 👋
You know what I recently found out. Flour sack towels work really good take up such little space and dry me real good!
To see you pull off your car camping lifestyle is truly awe-inspiring.
I believe you were and continue to be better off not being stuck in an apartment building with sick neighbors breathing COVID on you in the halls and through the walls.
There have been numerous COVID outbreaks in the old folks apartment building where I thought that I would be safe!
I usually arise each morning and make a break form the outdoors, exploring the parks around the Metro Denver area.
I’ve tried city, apartment life a few times now but, this last experience during COVID has me cured for good.
I refuse to die from some insidious lung disease in this polluted city like my mother and now, my 2 brothers have!
Enough is enough - I’d rather live free like you than be a victim of this sardine lifestyle!
I have a gen 2 Prius & you are living my dream!
I hope you get to live that dream soon!
@@NikkiDelventhal Aww...thank you. Me too. I have the time & money. Just reviewing & learning how to do it. Meantime I live vicariously through your videos. 😁👍🏻
You are the bravest person I know. I'd be too chicken to live this kind of life. Sleeping in your car just sounds like a terrifying experience. Do you ever get overcome with feelings of being lonely? Traveling by yourself is not for everyone. Very cool for what you are doing. You are super strong and tough!
I’ve done it. No matter how well to do a person is emotionally. Yes it does get lonely. And honestly it’s not such a terrifying experience as it just at times frustrating especially during the really hot and cold seasons. You’re constantly trying to make things comfortable for yourself. Once you get a system in place it’s not so bad. At first it’s thrilling. Over time and a lot of alone time yes it is lonely. It’s a lonely life. When you have another person doing this stuff is amazing. You’re on the same page about how to live life and it makes having these experiences much more memorable. I think anyway, everyone has different opinions about it. I’m sure this gal would feel differently but I do think it is a lonesome lifestyle.
I'll admit it. i'm a guy and came here because of the clickbait thumbnail.
As a marine biologist, I have to say that opening and closing options were awesome!
2:12 My grandfather used to take showers like that while he was on Guadalcanal in WW2. They always kept their soap on them just in case it down poured.
Honestly you’re so naturally gorgeous I could not keep up my physical appearance living in my car 😂💕
Your positivity is infectious Nikki. Are there ever times when you just feel blah?
I use a garden spray bottle... one of those pump then spray hand held thingys. Works really well...❤
Showering outdoors would be too hard for me as I'm too lazy, plus it's too cold for around 10 months of the year where I live. But I really admire your resolve. Being in nature is the best. 😊
Well, when living out of your car, one is able to drive to warmer weather when needed, assuming they don’t live in Canada or Northern Europe. Just a thought.
All of a sudden, your YT channel appears on my mobile phone today. All i can say that it's a good idea or method of showering outdoor during adventures and you're so inspiring to people who are adventure enthusiast like me. Keep safe & stay safe with your lovely dog ❤️
POMO by Swissmex 1.5 gallon pressure hose and bottle is a game changer. It goes on all hunting, camping, beach, hiking trips.
It's a durable 45 psi 1.5 gallon water jug with a hose.
Yes it takes up space but the space is worth it.
I have gone to Dollar Tree, buy a large container of water. I go to a large outdoor restroom with a locking door. Soap body down with a wet Sponge and body wash. Wash down body and the naughty bits extra though. Rinse down just like you do. Take water and rinse down cement floor.
Hey Girl! You make me laugh! And that is awesome. I need to gain back my sense of humor and be goofy once in a while. I love your videos and it opens up my mind, my options. There may be a day I am out there living out of my car with my dog and traveling the Isa and Canada. It is nice to connect with nature, and make connection with people too. Most of all, I love connecting with my dog. He is like my spirit.
Thank you so much!! I love your energy and your reflection! You rock! So with you on the feelings of my dog!
@@NikkiDelventhal I live near Tucson, AZ. If you are ever in my neighborhood, let me know and you can shower at my place. The dogs can play and we can BBQ in the backyard. You can sleep in my camping hammock under my patio for a change. I can show you around my area too. We have a couple of fun towns like Tombstone and Bisbee, but even more impressive are the mountains and State Parks. Lots of hiking to do there. I hope we bump into each other out there on the road. It would be fun! Keep in touch!
@@NikkiDelventhal if u will,,, u naked showering
Excellent coverage of a multitude of options.
Have you tired baking soda as an eco option instead of soap?
I have been using baking soda hair wash and vinegar rinse for over two decades. Baking soda also works well as underarm bacteria killer. Another option for washing and exfoliation and oil removal (so probably makeup removal) is rock dust.
wow. looks like you are living an adventurous life.. Camper is adorable. Thanks for sharing this with us.
oh wow a real shower scene! I've been waiting for so long. Now that I've see the video with your "Dad trip" I understand your sense of humor!!!! Great Dad.
girl, I can watch you all day
I think i can't. I won't let my brain dirty. Just watch her?...I can't..lol
😂 The "I ❤️U" was great!
Hang in there crazy woman 🤪
I saw Jacob's Well outside of Wimberley Texas flash by in the. opening. Dived it many times.
When I was in Vietnam out in the field for about 3 weeks this is how we showed
This woman is one of the very lucky people who look better without makeup.
Wow, I’ve enjoyed watching many of your videos today! I use to have a dog that looked so much like Camper! He was a great furry friend. You’re both adorable and glad you have a fur buddy along your exciting journey! Your videos are fun and helpful!
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Honey, my rescue dog, used to love rags and cloth chew toys. Powerful reminder of her. Thanks!
This is one of the top questions I need answered! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
What a great episode! I was just wondering how I can do the same in different climates and temperature of water usage. Great info! Thanks! By the way Camper is so adorable!
I love your sense of humor...you crack me up!
The last thing you did in this video "Namaste 🙏" thats why I love your channel and watch almost every video thanks for creating beautiful stuff love from India
Hi again.. I love the scenery pictures in the videos. They all look wonderful. I enjoy camping, the outdoors and a hike through the woods. Sometimes I'll camp overnight in the mountains. So.. getting to the showers. I heard you say you're not much on the solar shower bags because they get moldy. I agree.. however, there is something you can try which I have myself. It's a shower bag from sea to summit. This is a bag that can literally fit in your pocket (it's so small). It gives you a 7 minute shower wide open which is more than enough and the best part is the the bag is reversible for quicker drying and cleaning. Since I too enjoy the outdoors, I thought I would share. If you decide to try, I hope it works out for you. I'm enjoying your videos 😊
Awesome !!! Just like: Isabel Paige, Hannah Duggan, and Dr. Hannah Straight, you all are living free and enjoying life and seeing places with no reservations. Be safe and God Bless :)
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Lmao the body suit and outtakes were hilarious.
Thanks for all these practical tips on showers while camping . There's so many expensive gadgets you can buy to do this and you cut through all the hype.
I remember camping in my ford full sized van. Cold water sink when 35 outside at a public bathroom. Damn thats cold. Do what you need to.
They have something called a Simple Shower with a tube and shower head. that fits into a 2-liter bottle.
This was super informative! I don't think I'd ever want to be on the road like this but you are still very inspiring
I say this with the utmost respect Nikki, you are such a goober! I love it!
I showered under the runoff from my house, at the corner of the porch. The rain is much softer than the household water. 😅
I just love her happy dances! Keep happy! Keep dancing!