Chill Car Camping in Southern California | East Flats Campground

After fighting a bout of bronchitis the last few weeks, I'm finally back outside! Though initially, this trip didn't go as planned. The campsite I wanted to hit up had a road closure and then my main camera decided to crap out on me. But I just had to overcome, improvise and keep pushing! I ended up finding a spot that allows for dispersed camping near Jenks Lake. It was a great chance to test out new gear I bought which made the trip much more convenient . Also, my friend Charles and his pup Indiana Bones made a late guest appearance to join in on the camping fun. Hope y'all enjoy!
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[Campground]
East Flats
www.campendium.com/jenks-lake...
thedyrt.com/camping/californi...
[Camping Gear]
Big Agnes Sand Wash Car Tarp amzn.to/3UxSleI
Big Agnes Big Six Chair amzn.to/3Wgm0ud
Wildroad Tarp Poles amzn.to/3y2f5L1
Cleanwaste Go Anywhere Toilet amzn.to/3JAuyVe
Rhino Popup Privacy Tent amzn.to/4b6gpe4
Kelty Camp Galley Deluxe amzn.to/4bbKEjX
Coho Pack and Carry Box amzn.to/3UyIlSA
Coleman Fold n Go Grill amzn.to/4aONjAt
Grill Racks for Coleman Grill amzn.to/3Kw3VRW
Camping Light Bulbs amzn.to/3WjECJR
[CR-V Mods]
ASR Lift Spacers (1.5" front / 2" rear) www.asrparts.com/products/asr...
HRG Mini Subframe Kit www.hrgoffroad.com/mini-subfr...
Rota Grid Concave Wheels (15x8) amzn.to/3JAv4Ta
General Grabber ATX Tires (215/75r15) amzn.to/4bb3Mi5
Himal Spare Tire Trash Bag amzn.to/44ihFsy
X-Bull Recovery Boards amzn.to/4aTjZJ8
Apache Rifle Case www.harborfreight.com/9800-we...
Rock Slide Engineering Ez Rack Spare Tire Mount amzn.to/49Z2Iwx
Rotopax 2 Gallon Gen 2 Gas Can amzn.to/3WlckPn
Rotopax DLX Pack Mount amzn.to/3WyhSpR
HRG Quarter Window Molle Panel www.hrgoffroad.com/molle-pane...
Ceiling Cargo Net amzn.to/4bcM0uI
Window Nets amzn.to/3w7vSfk
Aerogenics Ditch Light Mounts aerogenicsusa.com/collections...
Nilight Ditch Lights amzn.to/3QmisD8
Nilight Light Bar amzn.to/3xVJ8UP
[Music]
"Taking It Easy" - Staffan Carlen
"Particles of Harmony" - Rand Aldo
"Squeeze" - Jobii
[Chapters]
0:00 Packing up
0:41 Omw
1:25 Arrival
2:45 Setting up camp
7:29 Lunch break
8:13 Serene walk
9:37 Chillin
11:06 Din din
15:25 Night mode
16:38 Charles arrives
18:15 Nite nite
19:13 Morno
23:38 Brekkie
25:35 Breakdown
26:31 We out!
#eastflats #camping #solocamping #campingcar #campinggear #overlanding #overland #crv #rd1 #adventure #wildcamping #dispersedcamping #california

Пікірлер: 77

  • @KraziAzn2
    @KraziAzn2Ай бұрын

    Thank you for correctly calling it car camping. So many "overlanders" on social don't realize they're just car camping. lol.

  • @livingobject
    @livingobject2 ай бұрын

    thanks so much for taking us along. I love your simple but practical setup, I can tell a lot of thought went into it.

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    I appreciate it! Still a work in progress but I want to keep it as minimal and functional as possible.

  • @IntoTheWildernessWeGo
    @IntoTheWildernessWeGo2 ай бұрын

    Awesome new video! Love all the new additions to the setup! 🙌

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm fine tuning the setup as I go and so far it's working well!

  • @LoganJohnsonWA
    @LoganJohnsonWA2 ай бұрын

    Another great video! Well edited, also notice your composition in your action shots were well framed in this one. Thank you for sharing your experience with us 😊

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    I’m definitely trying to play around with composition more. Glad you like it!

  • @bustabeatgeorge
    @bustabeatgeorge2 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the time you take to get all those shots! Keep up the great work man.

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    That means a lot thanks bro! Also, your channel has def inspired me to get out more so props to you!

  • @gt865
    @gt8652 ай бұрын

    Great camp. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks.

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @bmcantrell619
    @bmcantrell6192 ай бұрын

    This looks like a chill 40 minute drive for me. thanks for showing up in my feed

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @toddshook1765
    @toddshook176521 күн бұрын

    Thank Elijah. I deliver propane up to Big Bear and pass that place on way up. Going to check it out. Like the awning and window socks.

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    20 күн бұрын

    Now that's a very nice commute! It was my first time driving through 395 and the views were pretty awesome.

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel2 ай бұрын

    Its still a bit cold where I live for camping. Can't wait to start camping in 2024. Awesome video. Thank you for sharing. 👍20

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    U gotta get out there! Thanks for watching.

  • @campthropology
    @campthropologyАй бұрын

    great vibe! your dedication to getting all the shots is inspiring

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    Ай бұрын

    I appreciate it thank you! Also, my homie just put me on to your IG and I love the content you put up!

  • @campthropology

    @campthropology

    Ай бұрын

    @@elijahdondada whaaattt so cool! Just followed back! Looking forward to seeing your adventures 🤙🏾

  • @DUSTYINTHEWILD
    @DUSTYINTHEWILD2 ай бұрын

    Onigiri! Watching this video on my lunch break, i can’t wait to go camping in a couple of weeks!

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Yup onigiri's are perfect for camping. Enjoy the outdoors!

  • @tomahawk8754
    @tomahawk87542 ай бұрын

    Your setup is perfect. Great work. Keep it up bro.

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks bro!

  • @samix760
    @samix7602 ай бұрын

    nice beer selection, checking out jenks lake this weekend, nice vid

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Always gotta have good beer on hand. Enjoy it out there! 🍻

  • @TMcClintock
    @TMcClintock25 күн бұрын

    Camped at East Flats many a time, especially after it became difficult to get into the surrounding fee camp grounds. It's actually nicer, quieter in the flats. Used to hike around Jenks lake area also. Nice simple set up, thanks for the vid...good job.

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    23 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Yea I was surprised how quiet it was out there which was nice. I will forsure be back there again one day.

  • @djscorpio0966
    @djscorpio09662 ай бұрын

    I ❤️ ur Mav Jacket!👌🏼😎

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! He makes some great quality stuff.

  • @jamlv4872
    @jamlv48722 ай бұрын

    Always good brother

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it bro!

  • @itsaboutfam
    @itsaboutfam2 ай бұрын

    Great video man! The tent/awning setup on the CR-V is 🤌. I enjoyed the scenic hiking shots in this video.

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Yea that awning has changed the game for me. Thanks bro!

  • @gabsrour

    @gabsrour

    Ай бұрын

    @@elijahdondada is this the Big Agnes Sand Wash Car Tarp?

  • @m3ador
    @m3ador2 ай бұрын

    Crv is so clean bro. Videos r dope too. Respect

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @joseahumada6267
    @joseahumada62672 ай бұрын

    Yessssssssssssa siiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrr🎉

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    🙌

  • @Railking546
    @Railking5466 күн бұрын

    Live in rialto not far from this place. I love the san Bernardino mountains!

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    4 күн бұрын

    Yea definitely an amazing place!

  • @kn3954
    @kn3954Ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed your video! The gf and I camp out of my Passport. Going again this weekend. Will definitely be watching more of your channel.👍

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    Ай бұрын

    Passports are pretty dope. Enjoy the outdoors and thanks for watching!

  • @chadcruz9562
    @chadcruz95622 ай бұрын

    This made me miss my CRV! Before I crashed it, this was the type of set up I wanted to do :(

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    CRVs are amazing. You should get another one!

  • @ruggedrawn
    @ruggedrawnАй бұрын

    Vids are dope. i might have to copy your CRV setup. Try out borrego springs or San Bernardino mountains.

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    Ай бұрын

    Definitely gonna add those to the list. Thanks for watching!

  • @bonzai85
    @bonzai853 күн бұрын

    Nice crv! May I asked what size wheels and tires? Did you lift it in order to get that much tire under there?

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I used to run 215/75r15 without a lift no problem.

  • @mirandalozano13
    @mirandalozano132 ай бұрын

    What are you using for the cargo hammock? I never thought of doing that!

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Yea it's a cheap and easy way to get some more storage! Got it from Amazon: amzn.to/3QoP9zz

  • @kikezurek34
    @kikezurek34Күн бұрын

    What light you got on the crv and tire/ rims size. Looks clean. I got 2003 crv stock. Trying to modify it. Howany miles your has

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    16 сағат бұрын

    Thanks! I'm using Nilight ditch lights and lightbar. It's on 215/75r15's with probably about 80k on the motor and over 100k on the chassis. I've seem some very nice 2nd gen CRVs. You can definitely rig them out.

  • @IanAlcorezaa
    @IanAlcorezaa2 ай бұрын

    How did you attach your rifle case ? What roof rack you got also?

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    I drilled 4 holes into the bottom of the case and attached 4 MightyMounts to the crossbars. Then I used long stainless 5/16 bolts that go through the MightyMounts and the case. Then I tightened down with some fender washers and nuts inside the case. The roof rack is factory. Rifle case: www.harborfreight.com/9800-weatherproof-protective-rifle-case-long-tan-56862.html Yakima MightyMounts (23H): amzn.to/3JDUDmh

  • @JohnLeeKoreanSeoul
    @JohnLeeKoreanSeoulАй бұрын

    what kind og griddle is that? I have that same stove and would be a perfect fit

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    Ай бұрын

    I got these 10" grills that fit perfectly: amzn.to/3Kw3VRW

  • @JohnLeeKoreanSeoul

    @JohnLeeKoreanSeoul

    Ай бұрын

    @@elijahdondada oh I meant the one where you cooked those eggs and chicken wings on, the black one with a grease drain

  • @heelyBrah
    @heelyBrah2 ай бұрын

    Would love a vid about the CR-V

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Forsure! I’ll make one soon. Thanks for watching.

  • @c.t.2573

    @c.t.2573

    2 ай бұрын

    Interested in a walk around as well! Interested in the suspension and how that's held up. Also, how your camp setup has evolved🤙

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    @@c.t.2573 Yessir! Planning out a vid now.

  • @johnnymanipor3724
    @johnnymanipor37242 ай бұрын

    nice video.. may i know the exact location Im planning to go on May 11...Thanks

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Have fun! maps.app.goo.gl/vHpHXXVeEqUWj8LH6

  • @2turntferny456
    @2turntferny4562 ай бұрын

    Been looking into getting myself a crv love the setup brotha👍🏾🔥

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it! CRVs are dope.

  • @kikococson1853
    @kikococson1853Ай бұрын

    Kuys what is your tire set up? 🤙

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    Ай бұрын

    I'm running General Grabbers 215/75r15 with Rota Grids. Pokes out just a little bit and no rub.

  • @jamlv4872
    @jamlv48722 ай бұрын

    Bro you should have cook sinigang or adobo there 😁

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Shoot, ok next time I think I'll cookup adobo! haha

  • @johnnymanipor3724

    @johnnymanipor3724

    Ай бұрын

    @@elijahdondada Bossing any schedule for June pwede makisabay? Thanks

  • @LuisHernandez-ln2cd
    @LuisHernandez-ln2cd27 күн бұрын

    hey bro, youve never needed 4x4 where you go?

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    27 күн бұрын

    So far the AWD has been good for the roads I've been going on which are mostly washboard or fire trails.

  • @JustMe_1_
    @JustMe_1_2 ай бұрын

    Did we really just watch a man on a camping trip 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ like what did we learn . Except I regret 26 min of it

  • @elijahdondada

    @elijahdondada

    2 ай бұрын

    Welp I appreciate the feedback and the view!

  • @vintr2189

    @vintr2189

    2 ай бұрын

    I don’t know about you, but I learned that there are special people out there that watched a 26 minute video in its entirety just to regret it right after. Very special…

  • @Railking546

    @Railking546

    6 күн бұрын

    You sound miserable