I absolutely love the hunkering down episodes, something about being comfortable in such adverse weather in the van is just awesome.

@cc-sb1is

3 ай бұрын

so cozy.. It is reassuring that Simon could get snowed in and survive just fine for quite some time.

@carlthomas4959

3 ай бұрын

These are the videos I first started watching this channel for

@dallastrujillo7540

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. It looks so comfortable in the van with that great screw too! I wonder if Rocko gets ants in his pants thou?

@FrankBullitt390

3 ай бұрын

Dale Calder has some really good "hunker down in snow storm" vids out in his back yard cabin if you like that stuff

@shandelebroyles1099

3 ай бұрын

​@@dallastrujillo7540wtf are you talking about??? Ant's in his pants???

“I’m gonna whip up an afternoon snack”. Foresty proceeds to cook a better meal than I’ve made in months. In a van. During a blizzard.

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

😅 hehe it was a very involved process making that snack

@jenniferruth812

3 ай бұрын

Right?! Mmm it looked so delicious.

@contrafax

3 ай бұрын

Right? To top it off, on a wood stove. Too Cool!

@brenda5511

3 ай бұрын

Me: making top ramen…🤷🏻‍♀️

@garsu1229

3 ай бұрын

Why is it we do better in small places no wonder the tiny house is popular

I've enjoyed the channel for several years and continue to be impressed with your cinematic skills and storytelling. Felt like it was time to give a little back. Thank you!

@Jon-jk8vd

3 ай бұрын

​@@earlytoastnice hunk of cheese

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Jason. Happy to hear you're enjoying the channel! Have a great day!

@0230Raveena

3 ай бұрын

Very Kind of You!

@vempriex

2 ай бұрын

That's a big "dough".

You putting the sweater on Rocko, the flaky pot pie, wood fire inside your tidy cozy van during a snowstorm =priceless🙏

@jeanmccallum-xs8rk

3 ай бұрын

Putting the sweater on the doggie was lovely.......that dog is happy and loved. Good to see❤

Pound for pound this is one of my best subbed channels in the last 5 years.

@pimacanyon6208

3 ай бұрын

no question. number one on my list of subs by far

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, appreciate that 😊

@00CooG00

3 ай бұрын

For me it’s Foresty and Sampson Boat Company. S tier storytellers.

@NiteTrain345

3 ай бұрын

Same

@witteney3334

3 ай бұрын

My #1, along with Hannah Lee Dugan.

Most people would get away from the wilderness and mountains when facing an oncoming snowstorm but Foresty & Rocko see it as an opportunity. Thanks for the video!

@clbbig

3 ай бұрын

Not Chad

@pookhahare

3 ай бұрын

A well prepared opportunity. Appreciate hearing all the precautions including communications.

@tomdonis4315

3 ай бұрын

Yea benefit of a home in a van with heat, nothing against foresty forest, love his stuff, but the tards in comments my god

@kellenscott555

3 ай бұрын

Check out his older videos, he has been in some crazy low temps before

Honestly, the 'surviving a snowstorm' episodes are my absolute favorite because of the slower pace, coziness, cooking, and sleeping Rocko.

@carmenM-ey6qy

3 ай бұрын

I agree!

I like your dog. He seems like a loyal companion that relishes adventure.

@dampkring100

3 ай бұрын

She is a girl doggy.But she sure is loyal and she loves foresty too.

Dude, Forest has got to be one of the all-time greats of the youtube van life community. He has one of the most original rigs of anybody out there and he can cook like an absolute champ. Plus...Rocco!

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@kevio6868

3 ай бұрын

yeah that pie made my stomach growl!

@alan4sure

3 ай бұрын

He sews too.👍

@debbywebby7234

3 ай бұрын

Any chance you could list the Ninja cooker you are using, on your site?

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

@@debbywebby7234 its the Compact model 👍

The Donner pass joke had me dying. Great show as always. Thanks for all you do.

@Grrlgonemad

3 ай бұрын

It had you dying, but were you eaten afterwards?! 🥲

@stanbyme7874

3 ай бұрын

Donner Pass on Rocko?! My jaw dropped when you said that. Giggled. Then nervously pondered. Then uncomfortable silence.

@Oilerrocker

3 ай бұрын

I was thinking that before he said it. Lol

@jessieb.7188

3 ай бұрын

I love how he cracked himself up with that joke!

@FrankBullitt390

3 ай бұрын

Donner pass? I thought it was the Donner Party that went cannibalistic trying to cross the desert by wagon train. Then the 49'ers did it and when they finally got out the other side said "so long death valley" and the name stuck for the region

I've been watching for a few years now but I must say this video is my favorite. The food, Rocko and the cinematography is crazy. You should be very proud of your work.

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

Thank you ! Was so much fun making this episode!

okay, Rocko's anti-snow fit was hilarious! ..and then her diving for cover. She is so cute and silly

Nothing as good as riding out a snowstorm with a fire, a delicious meal and a furry companion. ❄🔥🐶💙

@JaimeSummers69

3 ай бұрын

100,000 % 😊

@alan4sure

3 ай бұрын

With a girl. Non furry

@viewdrop349

3 ай бұрын

@@alan4sure dogs dont talk and they love you unconditionally 😂

That beef pot pie looked incredible!!!!

behind the walls of that common white van lay a gourmet kitchen with Chef Rocco and his humble assistant Foresty Forest!

Man, every video you find new ways to be creative! I loved the weather radio intro, and hats off to you for flying your drone through the snow!

@kadams5889

3 ай бұрын

So creative!!

@kwombok

3 ай бұрын

the radio intro was so cool!!

That out-take - "Hope I don't have to go Donner Pass on Rocco" too funny

@victoriamaaske7420

3 ай бұрын

I was immediately worrying about Rocko too.😅.

Love when your Jack Russell jumps back in the van as you open the door lol

I LOVE LITTLE ROCKO ,HE JUST LOVES WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE. TAKE CARE LOVE FROM NORTH OF IRELAND 🇮🇪

TIP: stake down a tarp on the ground near your side door. After snow pull up two corners and dump all the snow leaving a snow free area for Rocko to use the bathroom and clean your boots.

@goodbonezz1289

3 ай бұрын

Nice.

Rocko on the dashboard is just the best😁 your extra camera angles during a blizzard!! You're a mad man lol.. thank you brotha 🍻😎🍻

@abeautifullife5303

3 ай бұрын

I agree! FF IS a madman! I love it!

Loved this!!!

Everyone runs for cover. The Canadian heads out into the wilderness with his dog to enjoy it. Foresty, you are a legend. Thank you 👍

I really had to laugh as you described each ingredient and Rocko followed you almost saying: "Ah ha... OK... ah ha". But I really fell out laughing when you said "I hope I don't have to get all Donner Pass on Rocko" Run Rocko, RUN!! 🤣😂

Rocko riding on the dash gets me every time. That's a good dog. These are the videos that make me most envious of the Foresty lifestyle. How peaceful to be out in a snowstorm, cozy in a van with everything you need.

@common-girl

3 ай бұрын

Rocko the dashboard dog

@NK-iv1ik

3 ай бұрын

I totally relate to this peacefulness of getting locked down by a winter storm, nice and cozy with my dog at my side, all set for a good book and slow meal, pleasantly unplanned time off from work!

Peak hunkering. A cozy fire…. Savoury pie…. Stunning. This was a great one.

Good grief! This man has mad cooking skills! I want that pot pie!

Snoop Dog wine!! Donner pass joke. Donner pas joke out take!! Unbelievably fantastic camera work and fantastic editing. The best 13 minutes of my day. Thank you FF

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@bigb7422

3 ай бұрын

@@forestyforest so good I watched it again today and I think that the ending was very Charlie Chaplinesk! Love it.

@skytechbits

3 ай бұрын

Yeah loved Snoop Dogg wine making an appearance. That was great.

@VHS_GIS

3 ай бұрын

for real... nice camera work man. peace

You are the Gordon Ramsey of the van set! Love to watch you cook!

Lol Rocko under the tree😂

you sir, are a living legend! amazing production quality, food, dog, engineering, planning, patience, everything!

Wow what a great video. Such a simple but incredibly well told story. I started watching your channel almost 10 years ago because of the amazing nature photography and watching you become such an incredible storyteller along the way is just such a privilege. Glad to see you doing well and thanks for letting us tag along for all these years.

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, have a great night!

@abeautifullife5303

3 ай бұрын

Ditto! Not 10 years. Only about 2 to 3 but no matter. These experiences he has are epic!

God bless you Foresty. I love you and Rocko. Keep on keeping on Nomad.

Foresty ❤ when you put the little sweater on Rocko it was so sweet 🐕💝 and the pie 🤗😋🤗😋🤗😋 Blessings, joy, love, and more wonderful times✨🙌💖🙏✨

@Lalunabreeze

3 ай бұрын

Right, that sweater is darling. Such a cool set up you have. Warm, cozy and lots of comforts. Love it. Rocky needs a snowsuit. Lo

This is one of my favorite videos to date. Your opening montage with the weather report on the radio set the tone. The pot pie looked amazing. And the drone footage of the morning after was gorgeous.

Donner Pass on Rocko!......That was "Dog Gone" funny!

Wow, you cook better in a van in a snow storm than I do in my home on a best day.

HAPPY VALENTINE YOU DOGGONE DOGGONITS

@Jon-jk8vd

3 ай бұрын

This channel needs some Valentine's DOGNUTS 🍩🍩🍩🍩

Thank you for doing what no KZreadr does and , at the end, showing us the process of walking back and forth to get the exterior shots , and the bloopers! Please make that a thing for future videos 🫶

Praying you and Ms Rocco will be safe

That was the best looking pie I have ever seen! Rocko is so sweet. Love to you both!

You definitely have your act together. I enjoy watching you apply the technology you have assembled to overcome the challenges that you face in varying conditions. And finally, you also have a dog buddy to keep you company.

You have logic and common sense; I'm glad that you both are safe.

That van looks so cool churning it's way through the snow, a real brute, and the fact it's your house is epic. Take care of yourself and Rocko. Russ from the UK 🇬🇧

I mentioned it before, but it's worth repeating. I'd love it if you published a cook book. I'm a weekend van camper and would love to have some recipes for the road and they'd be great at home, plus it would be unique "merch" to support you, Rocko and the channel.

@00CooG00

3 ай бұрын

100% this!!!!!! Doooooo eeet!

@justjen4125

3 ай бұрын

Fantastic idea. He's such a good cook and makes it look easy. I would love to buy that cook book.

@jraohana537

3 ай бұрын

Agree! Add a Crockpot section too 😀

@stephanies1047

3 ай бұрын

He gets most of his recipes from a cookbook that he's mentioned on other episodes.

@angeladawn805

3 ай бұрын

He's mentioned a cookbook...if I had anything about me, I'd make a note of each recipe....that being said, there's nothing stopping any of us from taking the time to re-watch old videos, and cataloging our favorite recipes 😊

Rocko's face when you added the wine was 100% Gollum when the Hobbits cook the rabbit... "You ruins it, Foresty!!! You ruins it!!!"😂 Honestly, tho... that was a beautiful looking pot pie!!!

I love episodes like this, man.. probably not the most fun to make, but you really make it feel like we're out there with hunkering down with you.

haha! Had to laugh at your end credits. I was thinking during the episode that you're such a legend for getting all those different shots in during the storm!

That meal sure looked gourmet especially in a van. I love driving in snow. Cool video. Thanks.

That freaking pot pie looked absolutely fantastic!! Omg😮

That van is a beast

Awesome camera work and editing.! LOL,," hope I don't have to go all Donner pass.".. 🍽🐶

Hilarious ending 😂

Snowstorm vids are my favourite!!!! Not many of them this season for you so far, eh. Wow, 20 inches in 12 HOURS, also wow, drone flying stable as heck in those strong winds. The potpie looks INSANE; master chef, man. Running back to pick up the camera is so funny at the end.

@dd___dc

3 ай бұрын

Yea hes is a 1 man show

@angelinaduganNy

3 ай бұрын

They have become a recent favorite of mine as well. I have been binge watching Snowstorm videos the past few days....Hunkering down for the Nor'easter hitting New York tomorrow.

Rocko is an awesome dog. She’s the perfect hiking partner.

The out takes were hilarious 🤣 (only because it was you out in that weather retrieving the camera and not me! :-) I'm eating a microwave bag of rice and veggies and you are in the middle of nowhere in a major snowstorm eating a 5🌟meal and filming 5🌟 drone coverage of the mountains! This 'Hunkering Down' Episode was AWESOME! 💥

@abeautifullife5303

3 ай бұрын

💯

2 feet of snow forecast....Foresty let's get into it... that's what makes you one of the best out there

With all of your investments, even back to the mini van days, clearly the best addition of all was Rocko. Excellent choice!

That *Mammouth* watering pie looks delicious. 🎶 _Foresty Forest he cooks up a storm, Foresty Forest!_ 🎶

So impressed with what an excellent storyteller via video you’ve become. The coda at the end (silent film-level running, and the dark humor of Donner party) was absolutely the icing on the episode. Thanks so much for sharing another excellent FF adventure!

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed! 😊

Another excellent video, your camera work, editing, everything is top notch! Stay safe out there.

I typically enjoy watching Foresty & Rocko adventures while eating. This hunkering down episode paired perfectly with my dinner as an atmospheric river dropped a large amount of rain in the Bay Area. However, I just about choked on my food when Foresty dropped the "Hopefully I don't have to go Donner Pass on Rocko" line!

Really enjoyed this video. With all the snow, your little puppy. Like watching you cook. Great video.

That beef pie looked epic! Think of all the other pies you can make, chicken pot pie, apple pie, Rocko pie… Thank you very much for sharing your adventures. I really appreciate your efforts into making them. And your sense of humor is down right hilarious.

I envy your freedom and life, I’m sure most viewers dream of these adventures but you go do it. I also love your film style you pack so much into seconds and minutes. Your doggy is living the best life too. Awesome to see your stove ripping too. Stay on it, stay safe. Had to mention that pie as well, crispy goodness.

Just another day @ the office. Beautiful footage Rocko is so cute.

Beautiful and functional.

Love the outtakes at the end of this one. Donner Pass on Rocko, oh my!

I love these type of videos where you hunker down and cook. Rocko watching you cook is adorable and hilarious. I have a jack and they are such fun dogs.

As a Brit I feel I must congratulate you on your correct pronunciation of Worcestershire sauce! Bravo sir!

I love getting updates on your travels two weeks after you post...thanks KZread.

@Jon-jk8vd

3 ай бұрын

some people here make first comment almost every episode

Great videos long time subscriber from back in the mini van days with the OG crockpot , much love from the uk West Yorkshire

At 7:38, the sound of that crust told me that pie was extraordinary!

That dog is way cool. Man's best friend. Surprised she has been such a trooper with your extreme lifestyle. That breed really wasn't made for these conditions. Fun to watch you 2

I can’t believe Foresty still sets up the camera like that while driving IN THAT WEATHER! Damn, anything for great photography! You’re filming is greatly appreciated FORESTY! 🎬🏆🥇👋😃

Stay warm, Rocko and Foresty Forest! ☮️❤️🐾

"Yeah, that was pretty funny dad!" - Rocko (licks lips with knowing grin)

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

😅

OMG THAT WAS A DYNAMITE MEAL...the landscape is gorgeous

That little wood stove may be small but she be mighty.

Rocko supervising the cooking to learn how to work everything so she can go Donner Pass on YOU. hahahah.

Rocko sitting up on the dash enjoying the view❤. That’s right, I’m an adventure dog!😊

This is van life video perfected. The most complete and comfy of all your videos.

@Genius-in-the-Lamp

3 ай бұрын

Your BiG Yellow Hat is mustarded.

@Jon-jk8vd

3 ай бұрын

​@@Genius-in-the-Lampthese comments eat mustard

@snowwhiteseventrolls

3 ай бұрын

@@Jon-jk8vd musturd

I love how unimpressed Rocco is with the storm and how long you are taking with dinner

Very good video thankyou here from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎

Good job hunkering down. Steve would be impressed. I love how prepared you are for the elements.

Hope you know how much joy you bring to so many of us who can live this wonderful life thru your eyes.thank you and God bless you

That Donner Pass on Rocko had me busting out laughing!!

Very cool I’ve been missing the classic forestry forest episodes!

I sure do miss my Ol' Jack Russell his name was Zeppelin (zeppy). Had him over 12 years before he passed. He was so loyal to me and i miss the hell out of him

What a fun episode, dark humor and all! That dinner looked fantastic.

The absolute best youtuber videos. Godspeed Forest and Rocko. You both matter!

I love these cozy pie-filled snowy episodes. I just think they should be an hour long!

My girl Rocko has the right attitude towards the snow.

Wow very 😎 cool van setup and meal prep.

You sure work hard for all those shots you bring us! Thanks for going the extra mile, we appreciate it. Stay safe and warm!

That was awesome. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

@forestyforest

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Al, hope you're doing good!

That pie was the perfect accompaniment for the storm. It looked delicious!

Perfect camping scenarios

Foresty and Rocko! Thanks for taking us along! You better be n ice to Rocko that little Dog is RIPPED!!! 💪👊👊

That meat pie looked so good