Beach Shelter Stealth Camping
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I found a great beach shelter that had been built on the coast so I decided to camp in it for the night. It was very close to a dog-walking trail so there was plenty of people to hide from. A very neat spot for camping, but a risky camping spot indeed! Late to bed and early to get up.
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Awooooo 🤘keep given'r bud.
Will do, thanks for hooking me up with the sweet merch. Kept me warm, no beer pockets in the jacket though.
Hey love your vids i watch them all the time !!! You are a legend we love you steve !!!!
Good seeing you. One step at a time, a step back. Thinking about you Steve.
@@campingwithsteve You should get a red light for your stealth camps that may be in view of people. Much harder to see at a distance.
@@campingwithsteve Are you planning a small little live streqm they are so much fun?
This man has been through a lot but still manages to be a really nice bloke. Hats off to this guy!
I always lift a step #2 to him.
Same brother
He is an absolute legend. I cannot believe that he's making this level of content after what he's been through. Love you Steve
A better man than I’ll ever be, spirit of Bruce lee
great guy indeed!
The little aside to the camera about having been crying is exactly what makes me think you're going to be okay, Steve. I know there's a lot we don't see, but just the fact that you're okay with grieving and being in a hard place is testament to your character. We all love you, Steve.
Well said !!
You're never alone Steve. Not really... not ever ✌️😎
We really do ❤️⚘️
Love you Steve!
Love and prayers to you Steve.
I live alone. These videos stop me from feeling so lonely. I feel like I spent the night camping with my buddy, Steve.
Yes Doug I too feel I have been included on his adventures he is so real Ian from UK
Same here - Steve, hello from Ireland. Loving these videos thank you for posting them ☺️
Broke my heart when Steve said he was crying between sets 😞 Steve you are one of a kind it's great you are back we all love you here thank you so much for sharing your life with us and how honest you are about things
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When he pressed the rice and it scattered all over the place you could tell he busted down again and the scene clips and when the video is back hes trying to hold it together. Sadly relatable, I've been there before too many times.
Steve I'm so sorry you're feeling understandably down. I hope that you realize that there are 1.21M of us that wish we could hug you and tell you how much you are loved. I know you can understand theoretically, but I wish you could feel our actual hugs.
True story
Absolutely. Just thinking that he's been through the first Christmas without his beautiful wife. He said that the in-laws bought him those fleece-lined jeans, so he must be on good terms with them. They all must be feeling her loss, and are helping each other through it.
Aww perfectly said @venusdemilitant ❤️ Love and hugs to you @stevewallis 🤗
Not 1.2M. Thats how many subs he has. His views only 700k and probably less than that wanna hug him.
Think we all are having a bad time
So glad to see you Steve. Hope you’re doing okay man and remember to take care of yourself first and foremost. We’ll still be here.
“What I’ve learned from my limited stealth camping experience” - Steve Wallis, the literal king of stealth camping
😂 yes that line got me too
Great photos out here. Avoided the camping guards once again!
@@austinha11 The definition of it actually changed. Literally years ago. Get with the times, man.
You are doing fine. When my late husband passed away i was numb and in a fog over 2 years. Grieving for a spouse takes time to adjust but live in memory always.
True masters of stealth camping haven’t been seen in thirty or forty years.
I think what I like about Steve is that I see the same fears and worries that I would have being out there. And he doesn't hide them.
Same. You basically took the words out of my mouth.
He suffered a tragic personal loss. We all wish him the very best for the future
Very true. He always thinks of everything even if it's unlikely scenario
The entire context of the video changes dramatically when Steve mentions he's been crying between takes. Makes you realize how much work goes into putting on a cheery face and making these vids entertaining for us viewers. Thanks for all you do, Steve! Hang in there!
I'm sure you and most of his viewers know why he's actually crying; it's not over work or his channel. For the one or two people who do not know, his wife was one of his biggest supporters. She did something no one else would ever do, and now he's on his own.
@Silence Dogood nahh... He's still grieving. His wife wanted him to continue doing these adventures.
@Silence Dogood Of course not, it may be part of it but he's grieving my friend, I guess you'll know when it hits you (not that I hope that, it just happens to everyone).
well, I already suspected it looking at his face and eyes. But it was nice he felt he could be open about it with us.
not everyone finds a lifelong partner but when you do it's real! really real! and god bless steve, my love is with him always even if he doesn't know or feel it!
Take any breaks you need and cry if you need to. You've been through a lot Steve and we are all here for you. If your next video takes a month then that's how long it will take and we will all be patiently waiting for our next camping trip with you.
💯%!!!❤
Agreed! ♡
Exactly, we’re not going anywhere!
+1
Amen to that.
I don't think I've ever commented on a CZcams video on a 10+ year account.
You're the man Steve. Your videos are such a good, wholesome get-a-way from life's stresses and my own demons. Your candid nature and down to earth personality is what everyone needs.
I was gutted when I heard of your loss. Being so open about what you're feeling and perseverance to better times is something I strive for.
You're an amazing guy, Steve. Keep it up and hunker down.
My heart continues to go out to you! You've suffered a tremendous loss. I am impressed that you continue to show up with gentleness, uncertainty, and grief. It would be so fun and spooky to camp there.
Please forgive me, I just found this channel. Im sorry to hear for the loss, wandering what happened... Prayers sent
@@CastBlastCamp Steve's wife Jess passed away not too long before this video was made.
@@josh1200 thanks for the info and god damn what a gut punch :(
Steve needs to get himself a dog, he needs a good companion to help him through his hard times. My heart goes out to you Steve, stay strong buddy
Yes and then there's another explanation why he's out in weird places at dusk and dawn. Just walkin' the dog...
He's got garbage but he does need a dog I agree
That would be great for him
Whenever I am in a down mood or bad mood, my dog always makes me smile and gives me unconditional love.
I couldn't agree more!
Steve describing a pile of old logs as having a ‘living area’ and a ‘patio’ is why I watch his stuff. Definitely a glass half full kinda guy. Love it
this is not a beer on the beer can I love it🤣🤣🤣
Neighbour gives you a lift, describes raindrops as fairies, pretends you chopped his thumb off, and makes you a morning coffee… I like this guy already! 😊
I'm glad you're still making videos, Steve. Tip from a photographer, is someone questions you being out near dusk, just tell them you're waiting on "golden hour".
Or if they catch you at night, you can say you're doing nighttime astro photography...you can get away with so much saying your a photographer lol
We lost our son at Christmas and are still obliterated with grief. 31 years of great memories become ghosts that haunt you. I know the pain Steve is still carrying, and watching him soldier on gives me hope we can do the same. God bless you, Steve.
I’m so terribly sorry.
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From personal experience of losing my 48 year old son in the recent past, it’s not like the flu, you never get over it. I just put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Will remember you in prayer as well.
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Steve never fails to make it sound like hell will break loose if someone catches him stealth camping. It never gets old. The videos are much more entertaining because of it.
well that's cause it will have you not seen his videos before that's the whole point playing hard to get he does not want to be gotten by other people out there he's a hider
@@raven4k998 the closest to hell breaking loose that I saw was him giving up on a planned night of camping and scrambling in his entertaining style. He did that here: czcams.com/video/4iwjZqBJwng/video.html Is there some video where he faces the true hellish wrath of stealth camping justice?
Isn't that true he makes it sound like the cops are going to get him s any second
@@IARRCSim it’s Canada. He might get a serious Tut tut from a RCMP officer!
Keeping one step ahead of the cops is a kids game for grown ups. The cops being dog-walkers..... the Judge Dredds of the stealth campers world.
Steve, I live in Australia, mate. I know there are thousands of people all over the world like myself who wish you every happiness. We who love, pay such a high price for doing so.
I just found this channel last night. Bless your soul man I can tell you are a genuine and kind guy. Hang in there man it gets easier with time but it never really goes away. I’ve had quite a few family members pass away to various reasons in the past 5 years so I can relate. You’ll be okay man keep up the incredible effort.
Thank you for the kind words, and welcome
I just wanted to reach out and let you know that your videos bring so much joy and positivity to my life. Your unique perspective, sense of humor, and wealth of knowledge make for truly entertaining and informative content. Your hard work and dedication to creating high-quality videos is truly inspiring.
In these uncertain times, your content is more important than ever. It's a reminder that laughter and learning can still be a part of our daily lives. So, please keep doing what you do best and know that your viewers appreciate and look forward to each new video you release.
Thanks!!
@@campingwithsteve I'm having a hard time too and your videos make my life better with every single post. You have truely inspired a whole genre of content. Love from Québec.
This comment says it all.
There’s something about Steve still being out there that seems very reassuring for the rest of us
Steve keeps most of us alive and he doesn't even realize it.
When he wasnt posting for a while, I found myself worrying about him.
It gives me hope that when my wife goes life will continue.
In the words of Mav, " Keep on truckin'"
I agree!
Was getting a little worried when he wasn't around for a bit.
Steve is the most honest good hearted person on CZcams and we all thank you for it Steve ❤️❤️
As always thanks for taking us along. You'd be surprised how many people depend on these little breaks from reality.
Jess must be so proud.
Steve, you're inspiring. It's tough for us guys to talk about mental health, and the fact we cry. Seeing you keeping on, despite everything that's happened, is the definition of strength. Thank you.
This is such an important comment. Keep talking about how you’re feeling. You matter.
@@river8760 yes, I concur with this. Having just lost my girlfriend 3 days after Christmas, who was gone so unexpectedly and ironically was also named Jess, Steve really hit home with that one. It's been a constant struggle to try and just maintain some semblance of normality daily, but keeping your emotions and mental state locked away is only gonna make things worse. And I'm just beginning to open up, that wine alone is another struggle in it's own right...I just appreciate the comments.
@@rcyalater...2305 I’m sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and definitely keep reaching out for support.
@@rcyalater...2305 just know that there are many more fish in the sea and you could end up with someone better.
@@rcyalater...2305please take care of yourself dude 💛 you deserve all of the support, time, and healing as anyone else. Nothing about grief is linear and that’s all the more reason it’s so valid to feel comfortable or uncomfortable expressing it outwardly at given time. Remember that you don’t owe anyone anything- especially not a performance whether that’s strength on a bad day, or forcing yourself back down when you finally get some “normalcy.” Hugs from another internet stranger!
I'm terrible at commenting on YT, but I wanted to say that I discovered your channel about a year and a half ago right around the time my dad passed and I had moved back to my hometown after a failed adventure. I binged your whole channel while getting settled into my apartment. It was like meeting a new pal in my new chapter. Thanks for all you do, Steve. These are the vibes we need.
Bud, your not terrible at commenting on YT because what you just wrote is both truthful and beautiful and its comments like yours that lets me know that the right type of people are in the comments section, just being cool human beings. Thank you.
Love this comment, sorry about your dad but glad you meet our friend Steve.
I couldn’t really get if it was an unintentional Skinner moment with the steamed hams. Until he said “that’s the steam from the steamed hams we’re having”. Even though you’re going through such a tough time, it’s nice to see that you can still find humour and jokes. Don’t forget that in turn you’re making someone else laugh and that’s an amazing thing.
Steve, please remember every time you prop up that cammera and hunker down in these amazing spots, we're all in there with you mate, all the thousands of us that love your videos are right there with you. Me, for example, loved the trip from Australia to join you this night. Just like us, your wife is with you there as well. Please never forget that, thank you for everything, and keep doing what you're doing. Your impact in this scene is is beyond comprehension. Thanks again for another amazing video mate !
It's been 6 years since I lost my husband. I still have those days. Much love Steve.
Sorry for your loss. Six years for me too. 3/1/2017.
Hearing Steve say he's crying in between shots, just hits me in the feels... I only wish there were something I could do to make things better...
I’m right there with you joe_breezyjr
Same. My lips physically turned upside down like a cartoon character
You're doing brilliantly, Jess is proud of you. Don't think about tomorrow, just get through today. Grief is the price we pay for love. Strength & prayers from London 🇬🇧
“Grief is the price we pay for Love “ … We should break up
This is my first time commenting on any content here. Watching this brought a tear to my eye, and made me want to tell you how I believe we all feel. Steve we all love you, you are one of the most wholesome people I've ever seen. You are the Steve Irwin of stealth camping, the Mr Rogers of cleaning up other peoples garbage, the Bob Ross of cooking a campfire meal. We all love you Steve, sincerely everyone here.
As someone that has lost a spouse, and reading the comments, this really feels like a great community. Thank you Steve and everyone here. Stay safe. With love. -🦆
You're not alone. Going through it too.. I find this channel to be comforting.
Seeing you be open about your sadness is making us all feel less alone with our struggles. Crying shows that you have the strength to deal with your emotions. Thank you for still making videos. You are giving us all hope that life can continue after tragedy. Stay strong ❤
amen
I have never so badly wanted to reach through the screen and give someone a great big bear hug like I do right now! God Bless you and thank you for taking us on your adventures!
"Great photos."🤣🤣🤣
Be gentle with yourself, Steve. Allow yourself to feel everything you need to feel. We all are here for you. Lots of love from Georgia USA!💕
Hey Steve… you’ve gotta cry it out and don’t ever feel ashamed of your emotions. You’ve got over 1 million people that care about you and despite never meeting, we’re all here for you. Love you brother!
When the rice went flying and then Steve just deadpan stared into the camera. 😂😂😂 That was the most sincere chuckle I’ve had in a while. ❤
I died laughing too! Best part of the whole vid for me
Quite crunchy rice, I guess. :D
Hilarious 😂...
So sorry for your loss Steve- thank you for your willingness to share that with us- I do know how hard it can be... But, also, thanks for keeping on with yer travels and experiences on the channel!
You have a lots of (a million+!) people pulling for you who are grateful for your weekly dose of inspiration and adventure!
Cheers!
This channel was suddenly in my recommended and never have I been so thrilled to come across a creator. You seem so pure and wholesome and good hearted. Watching your videos melts away my own stresses which is rare to find. My heart aches for you and your loss, I’m so sorry about your loss of your love. I look forward to supporting you and your passion in any ways I can. Random-ish but you remind me of the best person I got to know in this life in so many ways and it warms my heart to watch your videos. Please keep on pushing and sharing your light with this world, we all need it!! Your energy is so so appreciated
This shelter is really interesting. Thank you for taking us along.
Most of us are strangers to you but everyone would agree you are like a friend to us.
Thank you Steve for the adventures 🙂
think you hit the nail on the head, nicely said Michelle.
My wife's uncle who lost his first wife to cancer says, "You never know where grief will overcome you. You might be at Safeway looking at the Spaghetti noodles and remember it was her favorite meal and that is all it takes to make a tough rest of the day."
Keep on keeping on Steve. Love yah and your videos.
Honestly can’t understand how your videos have become almost therapeutic. Never stop Steve you’re the best of us.
Steve I love you and hope you get through whatever you’re going through man. Thanks again for helping me sleep so many lonely depressing nights
Steve, I'm a decade down the road from where you are, and sometimes tears still happen.
I don’t think the tears and the heartbreak ever truly goes away does it?
Steve I don't know if you even stop to consider how many people love you dude. You keep life happy.. and give us reasons to smile. We will always be here for you guy.
I totally agree!! Gotta do nothing but love this guy!! We love you mr. Steve!!!! 👍👍👍👍❤️
@@Aria432 oh you. you're so edgy!
From here in the UK I just want to say your channel brings me unimaginable joy. You're going through such a lot but you bring so much comfort to others I hope you too can take happiness from knowing your community here is here for YOU Steve
Thanks for taking us on the journey, Steve.
It’s alright to cry, Steve. None of us will hold it against you. Thanks for all the entertainment you’ve given us through the years, you’ve helped me through some tough times myself, and I appreciate it greatly.
Sadly, I still cry sometimes when I think of my wife. She has now been gone almost 17 years.
@@TiborRoussou That is called a true love between you and your wife
Even in your dark moments you are still a ray of light shining on so many people. We love you Steve
Couldn’t have put it better
Couldn't have said any better, we all love you Steve.
Nope me either could write it better 🙂🙂🙂
Another of my fav. Places… thanks for being so brave to camp at that spot. It truly is beautiful!!!!
Lost our oldest in a car accident two years this May. He was in a car accident and getting the phone call from the state patrol, I collapsed.
I still cry sometimes too, Steve. The tears and grief show up randomly when I am reminded of him.
Much love and respect.
these videos are great bedtime watching. and i mean that in the nicest way. just great chill content that alleviates my stresses. thanks steve
Steve, you'll never know how much you've meant to so many. The last couple of years, you've helped get me through my own grief after my beautiful wife left this world and entered heaven. You don't walk this road alone, my friend. Thank you for being so transparent on your journey. Love ya!
Sorry for your loss of your Wife. 🌷🙏
@@ketoauntie7301, thank you very much.
Praying for you great video
Here's a virtual hug for both you and Steve.
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I love how Steve always acts as if he’s staking out a bank and getting ready to rob it (you know, something very illegal) but he’s just stealth camping. I love it!!
Steve, you are like the Pacific Northwest version of Eat, Pray, Love in the flesh. Sometimes I just love to set up my Hennessy Hammock in the backyard, put a good quiet rain fly over it a cozy sleeping mat and down sleeping bag in it just to watch camping videos with you. When I can get out in my Aliner, it’s like a full reset. I get it. One day at a time Steve, and when that’s too difficult, then one hour at a time. ❤
@@marlenen6130 beautiful comment
The whole point of the video is not getting caught. If he does the video is done. Dont get these comments...
@@wsterx91 also an interaction with the pigs is like Russian roulette
@@blueconversechucks Not really an issue. In today’s woke world if they don’t enforce real laws/crimes do you think they give a shit if someone is stealth camping, LOL.
Oh Steve, my heart goes out to you. You are on a journey not of your choosing, but over time the grief will not be so heavy. Take care.
Hang in there Steve, I'm sorry things have been hard, you are a good dude, much love!
“It’s gets easier, but you can’t tell which days will be good” powerful words Steve. Thanks for continuing to make this awesome content for us.
True words. I lost the woman I thought was my soul mate almost 21 years ago & there r still days I hear a song or see someone twirling their hair with their index finger & I think of her.
@@raidernation7427 I like the quote "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal". You honor her with your memory.
When I was a young boy, my father told me there’s nothing wrong with a grown man crying when it’s appropriate. It’s more than appropriate in your case, Steve! God bless. ❤
Of course, especially if they lose a family member, nothing to be ashamed of for a man....
It’s always appropriate for anyone to cry, whenever they feel like it 😊
"But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer."
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@@windybeach2184💯
Keep doing what you love, Steve. Even though those you love have passed. Yep--more than one million of us love you. Old woman with many health problems who lives vicariously through your posts. Love, Mitzi
hey steve i just found your channel,This literally brings back childhood memories of trying to find little spots like this to camp at,It’s currently 3am here in australia but these videos are to good to stop watching,KEEP IT UP MAN💙
welcome, thanks for watching
Comedy gold watching Steve treat his camping activities as if he's breaking into a bank. Quality content!
That's the 100 million subscriber video.
Funniest thing ever is when he pulled out the sandwich the size of a clown shoe I'm the airport parking lot video lmao
gotta be careful alot of karens out there will try get you in trouble
Thanks, Steve! Great spending time with you.
Hang in there Steve, I've lost my entire family and I'm all alone now.
But as they say, life must go on. I enjoy my camping as you do my Canuck friend. It is enjoyable to be out in the wild with nature, it's very therapeutic for my Soul. I used to cross the bridge into Canada and go camping and fishing, I absolutely love the Canadian wilderness!!
Best wishes to you Steve. May the Great Spirit watch over you always. 🙏
"There nothing we cant fix with a little... steamed hams" will now be used to help me in tough times. I really am sorry you've been going through it. Sending you lots of love.
Steve, the Bob Ross of stealth camping 🤌
Underrated comment
Or.... Just maybe..... Bob Ross is the Steve Wallis of painting? 🤷♂
We all love you,Steve!! God Bless you!!!
Totally 🎨
Been through so much in the past year but still such a kind soul. We love you Steve. Rip to your beautiful wife I know she’s watching over you
What happened to his wife I only seen his videos up to last summer he is fun to watch makes people think
@@carlolsen2739 She passed away some time ago, there is video where Steve tells about it.
Still brings tears to my eyes
How does homeless pay for phones?
@@joyceobeys6818 camping, not homeless
@@joyceobeys6818 they are homeless, not moneyless.
I have only seen a few videos so far, started with the stealth camping in a roundabout then to the river journeys. I ended up finding the video about your loss, and I feel for you. You seem like a genuinely good guy, no one should have to go through that kind of event. Seeing you continue with a reasonable amount of enthusiasm is inspiring! The honesty section in this video was sobering in a good way, but at the same time saddening. Almost like when you're a kid and you see your parents sad. I hope you continue on with what you love and succeed as well, I know we all enjoy it! Just don't forget that there are still people who care about you and that you're not alone. I look forward to more videos with your crazy neighbor, the boat camping videos are very cool, they remind me of a Huckleberry Fin kind of story, the good ole boys going down the river. Best of luck to you Steve, I look forward to more cool videos.
Steve is my favorite human being on earth ❤
I’m a pretty restless human with lots of anxiety, but this man puts me to bed right away
Prayers to you Steve and I hope all gets better.
Hunker down and stay to earth, you’re a dope dude Steve.
Steve Wallis… one brave, resilient good guy. Suffering and still filming… hoping you feel better soon ❤
Oh how I've learned the hate the word "resilient" over the last six months... I lost my infant son to SIDS just before Steve lost Jess, I lost my home and nearly everything I owned in my grief, I lost my 7 year old daughter for an entire month, and now I'm trying to rebuild my life from nothing, with very very little help... And sure, everyone wants to call it "resilience" that I'm here, and I'm trying. But the truth is, it was simply pure animal instinct that made me survive for months and months and months. It's only very recently that I've found reasons to want to live again. Surviving through grief is far less than resilience much of the time... it's just a mindless fog of pain, and your body does what it needs to do to continue to b function largely by reflex. It's been a very rough journey back to the light. So I hate that word, "resilient."
@@jessica3548 clearly words which you think will be supportive to some are the complete opposite to others. I’m sorry about that Jessica x
I've been in your boat, it was ten years ago. It's very difficult and dark at times. I'm happy to see you going out and doing things. Cry all you need to, man. I didn't let myself cry for so long and now it's hard to feel anything about it. You aren't alone even when you're out in the wilderness. A lot of people care about you.
Steve u are a man with heart yes grown men cry when u lose someone very close to u I Admire u going out & still doing your stealth camping May God hold u tight prayers for u & your family Thank u again for another amazing video
So sorry for your loss Steve - I can’t imagine how you must be feeling. You are such an inspiration - I am so proud of you. You are doing so well still putting up videos for all your fans. Hang on in there Steve - you are going to be alright. Take care and sending you lots of love. Xxxx
Man.....my heart cracked a little when you told us you've been crying in between takes. Perfectly understandable. Appreciate your honesty ❤ And appreciate you making videos despite! Keep hanging in there. And don't change!
Thank you Steve for being here and letting us be part of your adventure. My soulmate, best friend, and partner passed away. We used to watch your show together. We lived the van life during COVID, a dream of ours. I am back at home trying to live my best life until we are together again. So, thank you so much for being here and helping us all heal together:)
I know how you feel Steve. I recently lost my Mom back in January of 2023. I took it pretty hard at first but then I thought, she's no longer suffering anymore. She's in a better place. Stay strong my friend, we're with you.👍
Fubar, steamed hams and Lucky lager, love it! Keep given'r Steve
Steve has been through one of the hardest things to go through in life and still continues to find that strength to continue doing what he loves, not only does he provide content we all love to watch, he is also an inspiration, showing us no matter how hard life gets, its possible to continue and be strong
Congratulations on reminding him of it.
@@Grimm66613 take your negativity elsewhere. Its quite sad that you have a problem with me admiring someone being able to do what a lot of people couldn’t do after something like that.
@@craigjones9367 you’re reminding someone that their wife is dead and you’re telling me to take my negativity elsewhere? 🤣🤦♂️
@@Grimm66613 admiration isn’t negativity, I wouldn’t expect you to understand that. It can’t be that negative given that Steve himself has liked the comment I made.
@@craigjones9367 Steve liked my comment. Everyone look at me. 🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆 CONGRATULATIONS 🥳👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉
We'd all think you were odd if you didn't cry, dear Steve. You're with friends here and we all care for you, very much. I am full of admiration for the way you are pushing ahead. The way you think of us and keep coming back is just wonderful. My heart lifts when I see there's a new video, and I know I am not the only one. God bless you.
i remember when i was younger, i had the tendency to follow "friends" into places i probably shouldn't have been in, and i remember the feeling of when trying to enter, and how it multiplies when you're trying to leave.
It's great to see you online again Steve. Sending you lots of hugs from Toronto, ON. Give yourself time to grieve and remember all of the good adventures with your late wife!
Grieving is hard it comes out of nowhere at times, could be a song, a smell, a sound, or even a certain temperature. It’s a part of being human it makes us sad, but it also keeps us remembering the ones we loved the most. Even if it does take you several weeks to post a new video, it’s completely fine we just love camping with you where ever and when ever you go. Sending love and light.
Steve, your videos are so uplifting. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making them, and letting us come along for the ride virtually.
💜
I always found the best method to get people to leave me alone was to ask them questions first. I think I got the idea from a BIlly Connolly sketch about "getting your question in first".
"Do you know how long this has been here?"
"Do you know who built it?"
"Have you seen any other on the coast?"
"Have you seen anyone actually use it?"
But for anyone else reading this, don't make it into an emergency by making up a fictional person who needs to be found. Because people WANT to help you then lol
Other suggestion, red light filters on light will cut down the visibility a little.
I am so sorry for your loss, Steve. Please don't feel like you have to rush your grieving process for us. We love you man, and we are here for you❤
That you appreciate this community who appreciates you is what it's all about. Thanks for what you do, our brother.
Sorry for your loss Steve. Know that you bring joy to those of us that you are living for
steamed hams, old family recipe? sounds like Steve is a Simpsons fan 😂. Love ya Steve. Hope we bring as much joy as you do for us!
Skinner Burgers 😂
Steve, it broke my heart when you said you had been crying between shots. We all understand. Know you're loved, and your friends are with you, Steve. Slowly, slowly, things will become easier. You'll see.
I think this is up there as one of my favourite videos of yours Steve.
I can feel the sheer adventure you're having. You have a unique way of connecting to the audience through your videos. Everyone here feels it. You have a gift my friend and I'm glad you're sharing your adventures with us all.
Thank you for continuing to share these adventures with us all. It should come as no surprise that you've built a great community here, because people tend to rally around those who are inspiring and heartfelt. I wear my Hunker Down sweatshirt with pride. Looking forward to the next adventure!
Steve,
I’m going to give you the long story, but please read to the end. As I was growing up, I would go camping with my uncle on a very regular basis. We would go to a National Forest a few hours away and do very primitive camping. We would try new equipment, but the idea was less is more. Often, we wouldn’t take more than a large tarp, a couple of bungie cords (beer of course!), a saw, and a little bit of food. These are some of my best memories as an adolescent and early adult. Then life happened and we started going less and less.
I joined the Army and moved away. Starting a new chapter in life, I got to do some really cool things and see some very cool places. I deployed to Afghanistan twice (for a year each time) and got to experience war firsthand. There were constant explosions and firefights, and a lot of good people weren’t the same after the dust cleared. We lived in a tent (with about 30 people), I slept on a cot. Space was extremely tight, but that’s as close to camping as you can get in that region lol. I was injured pretty substantially during my first deployment, and again on the second.
After returning home, sleep was a big hurdle. It’s kind of strange that while you’re over there you sleep fine (maybe because you’re just so drained from the day), but once you get home is when it gets harder. I used to lay in bed and imagine being back on my cot and in my sleeping bag in order to appreciate the astounding comfort difference and try to go to sleep. Sometimes it helped, sometimes not.
Recently, I accidentally clicked on and watched one of your stealth camping videos. Not gonna lie at first I was like what the hell is this guy doing. But after watching, I noticed how carefree you seemed. How much you truly enjoyed being outside (and drinking beer). It absolutely brought me back to when I used to love camping. I never did it in the middle of a freeway, or behind a billboard or any of the other crazy places you have- but I would like to.
The point of this whole ramble is that your videos bring a sense of calm to me. I watch one every night before going to bed, and it really helps to put my mind in a place of calmness and happiness. I sleep a lot better recently. I really appreciate it. I appreciate your humor and your approach to getting into the woods (or wherever). I miss camping very much and plan to get back to it.
Lastly, I Googled your name to try to get some background on who this guy is. I was shocked to see that you recently suffered a terrible loss in your life. I want to offer my deepest condolences. Coming from someone who also has delt with tragedy, I understand how hard it can be. I want you to know that what you do brings joy and happiness to peoples lives. Keep doing what you’re doing and know that you are no longer sleeping alone in the woods.
Patrick
Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice, Sir. Wish you many happy days camping or whatever else brings you joy!
Beautifully said. I'm glad you found this community too. Hope you stick around for more.
Hi Patrick, I dont know you or will probably ever meet you. But I hope you are well my friend. Steve Is a great example of how good people should live their lives, and I am glad that a good person like yourself agrees. I wish you good health sir
I agree as far as the videos being good for winding down, good nighttime material lol.
Patrick thanks for sharing your beautiful story. I’m so glad you found Steve and his calmness to help you relax at the end of the day.
I’m truly sorry that what you did for your country now keeps you from resting at night, but I’m glad you’ve found some solace with Steve’s stealth camping.
I send you a big hug from Australia.
Steve , just know that all of us will continue to support you. Don’t worry about crying in front of us we all been there & always remember that even though all of us that follow you may never meet you , we come together because of your channel and that makes us all family. Stay safe Steve & everyone on this beautiful new journey Steve is taking us through.
What's been going on with him?
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his Beautiful Wife passed on to heaven
Love you Steve. I'm impressed you've kept posting so frequently. I know it's your therapy but good for you not shutting down completely. I prolly would've. Your videos are my therapy when I wanna chill and decompress. thank you so much for sharing!
Your shelter reminds me of Long Beach, Vancouver Island, in the 1970s. The dirt road beyond Port Alberni was lined with hippies with their thumb out. They built massive communal tents out of logs and clear plastic. Back then you drove your car onto the beach. Things have changed!
Gosh, Steve seems such a genuine guy. I love his honesty and saying that things haven't been going so well. I just wish I could jump through my screen and give him a huge hug.
You’re so strong Steve. She’s definitely looking down with a smile ear to ear.
Thank you for all you do in these videos. You give those of us who might be hesitant otherwise to push through the fear and give adventure a shot. Bless you and thank you for continuing on.
What a cool place. Love the driftwood. Surprisingly cozy. He looks concerned but back up and doing his thing after everything his been through. Kudos to Steve. Great to see you again.😊
The moment with the rice just after Steve was being vulnerable couldn’t have come at a better time to lighten the mood. I lost my brother 5 years ago and the bad days do get easier to deal with and a good cry every so often always works for me. Keep on trucking Steve!
Rice for the win!😂