My wife and I are former backpacker/long distance hikers. We are the same age as Clint. We gave up tenting last year for multiple reasons and purchased a used popup tent on wheels (Sylvan Go). It is pricey but an excellent system. I found it a little difficult to pack up with aged shoulder joints especially in the rain. . So we sold the unit after a year and purchased a used but loved Casita, like Rusty's. It is an excellent design but I agree with Clint that most of these units with multiple systems in them are a "pain in the rear". There is a lot to remember setting up, taking down, maintenance, winterizing, etc. I'm seriously considering selling it and purchasing something like a Eurovan or Vanogan. Drive in, drive out. We tend to stay one night and move on. Clint, I admire your ability to enjoy life in a tent. Good luck.
Wow! Clint is one awesome dude! His tent company should give him his next one. It would be hard to get a better test than his use. Great interview Mr. Rusty. Thank you Sir.
Amazing man, can't believe he lives in a tent. Most people call that "homeless", but Clint sees the positives in living in a tent. All the best to him on his adventures!
Thank you, Rusty, for interviewing this delightful man. Clint seems so down to earth and a person that knows what he needs. Kudos to him for camping in a tent and loving it.
I think Clint is one of your best interviews you’ve done. He knows what he likes, a real down to earth guy. While you were talking to him I thought you were talking to your self he sure sounded like you on his thoughts. Be safe and have fun.
I've been tent camping since I was a Boy Scout at age 10, and I'm now 67. Yes, I have owned and still own a variety of tents, my newest addition being a Kodiak Canvas (9' x 8') which allows me to stand up inside and has plenty of room for my cot and my dog. I came close to buying an Oliver Travel Trailer but at $60,000 I discarded the whole idea of pulling an RV or trailer. I''m glad I made that decision. I go places where no RV or trailer would ever even attempt, and its called solitude also.
what a GREAT video Rusty. Its awesome to see someone that can live life like this EVEN into their 70's !! very inspirational !!! maybe you should leave your DAY JOB , to do interviews. I'm thinking its your calling. lol
This guy Rocks !!! Hardcore living probably eats one meal a day , walks and talks to people in the town . Goes to bed early and wakes up with the sun .
Fantastic man, life, and interview. Thanks for the tips! Very inspiring ... Clint had so many great perspectives and tips. I wish this interview had been 2-3 times as long. :)
@@cherriemckinstry131 YeP YeP !!! I hear ya !!! Some actually DO meet up throughout the year Diff Places frome time to time in develop wonderful friendships !! I've been watchig the Nomads on CZcams for a few months now & it really intrigues me ..think they've ALMOST got me Convinced.. haha
I like positive Clint. He is in his own world and that’s Great. He travels light and he is ready to go at the drop of a hat. Good Luck Clint.........You too Rusty
Take 3 days off and spend some time at home. Watch some tv and enjoy each other's company. Keep her always on the shirts and stickers, to keep her memory alive. Only one Honey Bear, she'll be missed. Take care.
Thank you for sharing this video. Growing up my family always had pop ups and I've always wanted one, but a combination of age, flexibility, and chronically being alone have caused me to rethink this, recently. I am seriously thinking of buying a new, more waterproof tent instead of a motorcycle tent camper. This video is a big encouragement to me. Thank you.
I prefer the Kodiak Canvas cabin 9 x 12 tent that you can stand up inside. The 7 ft ceiling with excellent 4 walls of screens makes it feel roomy and allows for good ventallation. Also a 20 inch thick air mattress makes it easier to get up out of bed.
Tent stackes @ walmart, the nail kind are great. From Clint's description the mattress he uses mkght be called a Therm-o-Rest. I've been using mine for years. Have a really good day!
I Love You Clint! You have it all figured out! It sounds like a Wonderful life you have! Rusty, great interview, you asked all the questions I had, except 1, so Clint if you read this----I would be most grateful if you told us the name of the next tent you plan on purchasing next year.
I had the same problem there, couldn't get my stakes in the ground. Nice calm evening, free standing tent, just put my stuff in the corners to weigh it down - then at 5 AM the wet, windy cold front came through. Total chaos. Ended up packing it all up in the dark and heading into Alamogordo for breakfast.
Great video and thanks for sharing. Clint and I are Kindred Spirits. I too will never own or rent a home ever again. Hope to meet him and you to Rusty one day.
WOW... That is the kind of person I would like to meet, outgoing and happy with himself and he is from my neck of the woods or his daughter is, Just Wow is all I can say.
Wow! I’m very impressed with Clint’s approach to life and having fun! My GMC Starcraft 2500 conversion van has great ground clearance. If you focus on the basics-food, water, shelter from cold, heat and the elements and critters, way to stay clean, comfortable sleeping, cooking source, restroom facilities (or bucket/portapotty), and a way to travel from place to place-you really are set. It does take a different mind set for sure. But, it is doable for much less than a sticks and bricks house. And, the nomad community is a great tight knit community and friendly group. Lots of opportunities for making friends. Clint has found his niche in the great outdoors; best wishes to him for continued happiness!
@@artdogg50 I think he said only one meal a day. If its not a fancy restaurant, it would be as cheap (or cheaper) than what house-dwellers spend on food per day. He doesn't pay rent!
Really enjoyed this interview... You did more listening and less interrupting... Good job! Thank you! I always love your advice at the end of your videos... 😊👍🏻
Hooray for you, been tent camping for several decades for the closeness to nature. I've never understood this striving to reproduce one's house albeit in miniature form. I do need a larger tent than yours and I like incorporating tarps and popup canopies and a mucho comfortable bed as you well know.
Glad that Clint finds what works for him but for me, my Roadtrek is 1000 times more comfortable then any tent. Never ever had issues with bottoming out and the time to break camp is the amount of time to put the keys in the ignition. Having a shower, bathroom, kitchen, heat, cooling, electric and lighting is like being at home but in a really small package. Now for extended hiking overnight hiking trips, a good tent is essential unless my wife drives the Roadtrek up to the trail head where I end my day. Take care Rusty.
What a complete rarity this man is in America, simple to the point of being almost unbelievable. Not sure I could think that way let alone live like that these days. Kudos to him.
This is one of many great interviews lately, Rusty. I feel like I actually meeting a lot of great people. Thank you for letting this man tell his story. I know his family will be happy to see him out in nature telling his story, too. What I learned is too be ready to adapt and learn what suits me if I go on the road and to try a lot of things whether it be rving or tent camping and be ready not to get it right the first time but learn along the way.
My type of camping only my tent would be walk in not crawl in. Auto inflate queen size matress that is made 2 matress high. Port a pot, and good to go! Not bad for a 66 year old woman who looks and acts much younger! Thanks for interviewing this gent!👍👍
Sorry Nettie, only the cap is good for cold weather. Lots of drunks die in cold weather. I am a physician and medically speaking whiskey lowers the core temperature, you only feel warmer.
William Branham . Ah but my doc said to always have two double malts every night before retiring. And if you freeze to death well apparently it’s the best way to go. Just fall asleep. Adios amigos. 😁
I completely understand this fellow. I worked and travelled in Africa using a tent and a Mazda 323 and found car/tent camping to be completely doable - comfortable, convenient, and particularly flexible. Since then and after moving back to the U.S. I figured I knew what I was going to be doing in my old age - travelling and camping - but figured I'd be happier with a "practical" Toyota-based RV - about the smallest rig one can buy and still have an RV. I researched them for years and knew exactly which model I wanted but finally came the day when I got in one and realized almost instantly that I'd never be happy full-timing in one. You can't stand up without hitting your head on something. Can't turn around without banging your elbow or other body part on something. The "shower" in the Toyota models are a joke - everybody who has these things use the shower for storage. Basically I had all the same complaints Clint has with his RoadTrek. Instead of giving up the idea of an RV entirely though, I discovered the 24 foot Safari Trek built on the Isuzu chassis. Diesel, gets the same or better mileage (up to 15 MPG) than the Toyota models, has a gorgeous huge shower with a skylight, is high enough to stand up in and move around in and plenty of room inside since the bed retracts into the ceiling when you're not using it for sleeping or lounging around. These Isuzu chassis Treks were built 1991 - '1994 so I got a '94, the same year Toyota stopped shipping their chassis' to RV builders. As a practical, spacious RV I think the Isuzu Treks can't be beat. I've never used it however. Not for camping anyway. I keep it plugged in and occasionally use the microwave and also use it for storing blankets & stuff but mostly it just sits in my driveway. The idea of taking this 14 thousand pound "camper" to go camping just seems too ridiculous knowing, as Clint knows, just how much more sensible it is to use a vehicle like his Forester and a tent that sets up quickly. I may end up taking the Trek down to Mexico to use as a portable home with occasional moves - like from living in the mountains for a few months and then down to the ocean for a few months. For local or short trips I'll have a scooter clamped on the back. I can visualize it being useful for my Mexico move but meantime for camping, Clint has the right idea.
Kudos to him! I RV part time and pull a 22 foot trailer with a cargo van. I have been thinking of converting my van to 4WD and maybe down sizing the trailer or even getting rid of the trailer all together.
Clint seems so happy. What a wonderful man.
Yes :)
Happiness isn’t measured by money
What a wonderful man is Clint. That he enjoys people warms my heart. So many are negative, he is a ray of sunshine! Thank you Rusty.
Agreed :)
Flexibility is a Nomad's #1 Asset... good job Rusty showing different perspectives
My wife and I are former backpacker/long distance hikers. We are the same age as Clint. We gave up tenting last year for multiple reasons and purchased a used popup tent on wheels (Sylvan Go). It is pricey but an excellent system. I found it a little difficult to pack up with aged shoulder joints especially in the rain. . So we sold the unit after a year and purchased a used but loved Casita, like Rusty's. It is an excellent design but I agree with Clint that most of these units with multiple systems in them are a "pain in the rear". There is a lot to remember setting up, taking down, maintenance, winterizing, etc. I'm seriously considering selling it and purchasing something like a Eurovan or Vanogan. Drive in, drive out. We tend to stay one night and move on. Clint, I admire your ability to enjoy life in a tent. Good luck.
Another great video rusty and Clint was a joy to meet...just a positive spirit
i think clint brought down my blood pressure just listening to him..i wish him the best!
Wow this guy is amazing! A tent huh? How inspiring.
Wow, I thought you were the king of minimalism! Until you interviewed Tent camper Clint. My hats off to both of you. I’ll stick to my 21’.9”
Wow! Clint is one awesome dude! His tent company should give him his next one. It would be hard to get a better test than his use. Great interview Mr. Rusty. Thank you Sir.
Mark Locklear, yup. Sierra Design, we should all send them a link to the video for him to become their field tester!
Safe travel's Clint.Very good interview Rusty. Really enjoyed his story. Sound's like he is living his dream
Amazing man, can't believe he lives in a tent. Most people call that "homeless", but Clint sees the positives in living in a tent. All the best to him on his adventures!
Clint a very nice man. He really keeping it simple. I enjoyed tent camping years ago but brought everything.
Wow! Great interview Rusty! 72 and tent camping. There is a man with a true desire to camp, explore the country and meet new people!
Thank you, Rusty, for interviewing this delightful man. Clint seems so down to earth and a person that knows what he needs. Kudos to him for camping in a tent and loving it.
Hi Rusty! Excellent interview! There is a man who should have a CZcams channel. So interesting and so much to say!
LOVED this video. Clint is a calming person. I feel better just listening to him.
P.S. Who would click on this vid and then give a thumbs down?
I think Clint is one of your best interviews you’ve done. He knows what he likes, a real down to earth guy. While you were talking to him I thought you were talking to your self he sure sounded like you on his thoughts. Be safe and have fun.
Definitely the best interview he has done so far.
We want more if Clint!!
Great interview, Rusty! Clint seems like a really nice guy...with his priorities in order!
I've been tent camping since I was a Boy Scout at age 10, and I'm now 67. Yes, I have owned and still own a variety of tents, my newest addition being a Kodiak Canvas (9' x 8') which allows me to stand up inside and has plenty of room for my cot and my dog. I came close to buying an Oliver Travel Trailer but at $60,000 I discarded the whole idea of pulling an RV or trailer. I''m glad I made that decision. I go places where no RV or trailer would ever even attempt, and its called solitude also.
Good decision.
that's what I call the simple life! Good for you!
Clint is hard core , I couldn't go back to tenting full time but I did enjoy it part time for over 45 years, all the best to Clint and his happy life
This man has me rethinking my latest plans. Thank you R.
Nice to meet you Clint! Love your attitude and choices!
Great interview Rusty!
what a GREAT video Rusty. Its awesome to see someone that can live life like this EVEN into their 70's !! very inspirational !!! maybe you should leave your DAY JOB , to do interviews. I'm thinking its your calling. lol
This guy Rocks !!! Hardcore living probably eats one meal a day , walks and talks to people in the town . Goes to bed early and wakes up with the sun .
Awesome souls found and shared a chat with us...thanks so much!! The best part of traveling is these chats.
Inspiring!! Thanks, Rusty!
Wow! What a cool cat Mr. Clint is. Teaching us ,even at his age and knowledge how to still change and evolve with the Circumstances of life.
Clint was for sure an early backpacker/camper before packing became all the rage in the 70's and still trekking.
Godspeed Clint!!
Clint has " Every base covered". Man with a plan and ZERO stress.🤠
Oh Rusty, you meet the most fascinating people! Thank you
Fantastic man, life, and interview. Thanks for the tips! Very inspiring ...
Clint had so many great perspectives and tips. I wish this interview had been 2-3 times as long. :)
I would Sure luv To Just hit the Road like ALL you FOLKS !! What a DREAM come TRUE !!
I think alot of sane people feel this way.
@@cherriemckinstry131 IKR !! I think so Too !!! LoL
@@kathyleners600 id like to have a place were all these like minds would feel welcome.
@@cherriemckinstry131 YeP YeP !!! I hear ya !!! Some actually DO meet up throughout the year Diff Places frome time to time in develop wonderful friendships !! I've been watchig the Nomads on CZcams for a few months now & it really intrigues me ..think they've ALMOST got me Convinced.. haha
As would I, and also think it's a dream come true.
I like positive Clint. He is in his own world and that’s Great. He travels light and he is ready to go at the drop of a hat. Good Luck Clint.........You too Rusty
Great video Rusty.....you and Clint are kindred spirits, what a great guy, with a wonderful outlook on life. Thank you. Safe travels.
Take 3 days off and spend some time at home. Watch some tv and enjoy each other's company. Keep her always on the shirts and stickers, to keep her memory alive. Only one Honey Bear, she'll be missed. Take care.
Great interview Rusty, I'm a 71 year old tent camper so it was great to hear Clint's story. Maybe I won't get that RV after all.
He is living life his way, and loves it. Great man, and good interview Rusty. Your getting better at that.
Super awesome!!!
Now Clint is a guy who really has it figured out! Cheers to him! Thanks for the interview Rusty.
Clint seems to have it going , happy and content. Great review Rusty 👍
Thank you for sharing this video. Growing up my family always had pop ups and I've always wanted one, but a combination of age, flexibility, and chronically being alone have caused me to rethink this, recently. I am seriously thinking of buying a new, more waterproof tent instead of a motorcycle tent camper. This video is a big encouragement to me. Thank you.
Thank you Rusty for meeting some genuinely nice people; and i think your manner allows many to be themselves.
Clint reminds me of the simplicity of traveling. Roll on Clint, Roll on! 😃👍🏾😎✌️🏾😁👌🏾😀
Thanks Rusty, you are mining gold for your listening fans ....this is a true find. Reminds me of a Dodge Ram camper a few years ago !
Clint is my hero. He has the blue print to an easy life.
Brilliant.
I prefer the Kodiak Canvas cabin 9 x 12 tent that you can stand up inside. The 7 ft ceiling with excellent 4 walls of screens makes it feel roomy and allows for good ventallation. Also a 20 inch thick air mattress makes it easier to get up out of bed.
Tent stackes @ walmart, the nail kind are great. From Clint's description the mattress he uses mkght be called a Therm-o-Rest. I've been using mine for years. Have a really good day!
Thanks for the info!
Vey inspirational.... Next tent maybe a Kodiak canvass. Great for standing up and maybe a cot.
He's happy with his tent but I prefer an RV
I’m glad he’s happy camping in a tent, but I would love to have a road trek anyway! Great video Rusty, love your channel
Totally agree with his viewpoint
THIS GUY IS SUPER COOL.
I Love You Clint! You have it all figured out! It sounds like a Wonderful life you have! Rusty, great interview, you asked all the questions I had, except 1, so Clint if you read this----I would be most grateful if you told us the name of the next tent you plan on purchasing next year.
I had the same problem there, couldn't get my stakes in the ground. Nice calm evening, free standing tent, just put my stuff in the corners to weigh it down - then at 5 AM the wet, windy cold front came through. Total chaos. Ended up packing it all up in the dark and heading into Alamogordo for breakfast.
Great video and thanks for sharing. Clint and I are Kindred Spirits. I too will never own or rent a home ever again. Hope to meet him and you to Rusty one day.
WOW... That is the kind of person I would like to meet, outgoing and happy with himself and he is from my neck of the woods or his daughter is, Just Wow is all I can say.
Great interview! Love this guy. Very inspiring for me to unload my stuff!
Wow! I’m very impressed with Clint’s approach to life and having fun! My GMC Starcraft 2500 conversion van has great ground clearance. If you focus on the basics-food, water, shelter from cold, heat and the elements and critters, way to stay clean, comfortable sleeping, cooking source, restroom facilities (or bucket/portapotty), and a way to travel from place to place-you really are set. It does take a different mind set for sure. But, it is doable for much less than a sticks and bricks house. And, the nomad community is a great tight knit community and friendly group. Lots of opportunities for making friends. Clint has found his niche in the great outdoors; best wishes to him for continued happiness!
Eating out at a restaurant seems like it'd get kind of expensive if he's doing it everyday, but hey I can think of worse things in life. 😁
@@artdogg50 I think he said only one meal a day. If its not a fancy restaurant, it would be as cheap (or cheaper) than what house-dwellers spend on food per day. He doesn't pay rent!
I've been to that park. Interesting history and a beautiful canyon.
Big thumbs up Rusty!! Great to hear Clint's thoughts and travels. So amazing he is out there in a tent and very happy!! :)
Really enjoyed this interview... You did more listening and less interrupting... Good job! Thank you! I always love your advice at the end of your videos... 😊👍🏻
Hooray for you, been tent camping for several decades for the closeness to nature. I've never understood this striving to reproduce one's house albeit in miniature form. I do need a larger tent than yours and I like incorporating tarps and popup canopies and a mucho comfortable bed as you well know.
This makes me want to get out there and see the world. Thank you so much.
Glad that Clint finds what works for him but for me, my Roadtrek is 1000 times more comfortable then any tent. Never ever had issues with bottoming out and the time to break camp is the amount of time to put the keys in the ignition. Having a shower, bathroom, kitchen, heat, cooling, electric and lighting is like being at home but in a really small package. Now for extended hiking overnight hiking trips, a good tent is essential unless my wife drives the Roadtrek up to the trail head where I end my day. Take care Rusty.
What a complete rarity this man is in America, simple to the point of being almost unbelievable. Not sure I could think that way let alone live like that these days. Kudos to him.
What a wonderful, great spirited man!!
Sounds like a great man
The gentleman does not look his age. Wow! I am getting ready to come out of a house very soon. Love his hat.
I didn't think he was in his 70s. I definitely want some of what he's drinking. 🤣
Nice Guy!
Faye
I think this is the best video yet.
Wow, so simple and intelligent! Easy peasy! Thank you both!
This is one of many great interviews lately, Rusty. I feel like I actually meeting a lot of great people. Thank you for letting this man tell his story. I know his family will be happy to see him out in nature telling his story, too.
What I learned is too be ready to adapt and learn what suits me if I go on the road and to try a lot of things whether it be rving or tent camping and be ready not to get it right the first time but learn along the way.
I like the down-size stories. Thsnks
That was a great video rusty! You have a great audio voice! Keep it up!❤️🙏✝️
Awesome person! Love to hear stories from people like this. Good job Rusty...
Great interview, Boss....Clint seems like a really nice man. :-)
Thank you for this video
It be nice to have a place for this nice gent to visit for a time. I think they call it couch surfing.. Either way it be good company.
I enjoy these kind of videos.. i dont wont to be bogged down with payments and parking.. love it
I know, right! It sounds freaking great to me
My type of camping only my tent would be walk in not crawl in. Auto inflate queen size matress that is made 2 matress high. Port a pot, and good to go! Not bad for a 66 year old woman who looks and acts much younger! Thanks for interviewing this gent!👍👍
This is really cool.
I always enjoy your interviews, but this was my favorite one yet! Thanks, Rusty!
Really liking your interviews of fellow RV outdoor lifestyle great people your asking some very pertinent questions love to see more cheers Rusty
another great video Rusty!
happy trails Clint!
Cool video Rusty. Clint has it figured out and enjoying life one day at a time on his own terms.
Very nice interview and story.
That guy is right less stuff u got really frees up your life. I know ton people with a lot stuff that really ain’t that happy
its so true
Nice whiskey and a winter cap good for cold weather...
Sorry Nettie, only the cap is good for cold weather. Lots of drunks die in cold weather. I am a physician and medically speaking whiskey lowers the core temperature, you only feel warmer.
William Branham ok, good information to know... Thank you..
William Branham . Ah but my doc said to always have two double malts every night before retiring. And if you freeze to death well apparently it’s the best way to go. Just fall asleep. Adios amigos. 😁
@@okcantbelieveit294 :I agree.
What a great video, and Clint sure has the right attitude, so positive.
Tent camping forever!
Great interview, what a nice man.
I completely understand this fellow. I worked and travelled in Africa using a tent and a Mazda 323 and found car/tent camping to be completely doable - comfortable, convenient, and particularly flexible. Since then and after moving back to the U.S. I figured I knew what I was going to be doing in my old age - travelling and camping - but figured I'd be happier with a "practical" Toyota-based RV - about the smallest rig one can buy and still have an RV. I researched them for years and knew exactly which model I wanted but finally came the day when I got in one and realized almost instantly that I'd never be happy full-timing in one. You can't stand up without hitting your head on something. Can't turn around without banging your elbow or other body part on something. The "shower" in the Toyota models are a joke - everybody who has these things use the shower for storage. Basically I had all the same complaints Clint has with his RoadTrek.
Instead of giving up the idea of an RV entirely though, I discovered the 24 foot Safari Trek built on the Isuzu chassis. Diesel, gets the same or better mileage (up to 15 MPG) than the Toyota models, has a gorgeous huge shower with a skylight, is high enough to stand up in and move around in and plenty of room inside since the bed retracts into the ceiling when you're not using it for sleeping or lounging around. These Isuzu chassis Treks were built 1991 - '1994 so I got a '94, the same year Toyota stopped shipping their chassis' to RV builders. As a practical, spacious RV I think the Isuzu Treks can't be beat. I've never used it however. Not for camping anyway. I keep it plugged in and occasionally use the microwave and also use it for storing blankets & stuff but mostly it just sits in my driveway. The idea of taking this 14 thousand pound "camper" to go camping just seems too ridiculous knowing, as Clint knows, just how much more sensible it is to use a vehicle like his Forester and a tent that sets up quickly. I may end up taking the Trek down to Mexico to use as a portable home with occasional moves - like from living in the mountains for a few months and then down to the ocean for a few months. For local or short trips I'll have a scooter clamped on the back. I can visualize it being useful for my Mexico move but meantime for camping, Clint has the right idea.
Kudos to him! I RV part time and pull a 22 foot trailer with a cargo van. I have been thinking of converting my van to 4WD and maybe down sizing the trailer or even getting rid of the trailer all together.
What a great person, omg 72
Awesome gentleman...thank you for the interview!
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two thumbs up!