As a city boy myself, I'm glad those dudes were nice and all but for good reason sometimes you gotta keep your guard up. Who knows what some dudes lighting fireworks at some dead end street by the water in NYC are gonna do next. And the fact that you had your truck open and they could see all the stuff you had... just be careful out there Mav 💚

@Hoodie-K

Жыл бұрын

He’s lucky they were just out having some fun. If that place is known to have campers/vans parked it probably gets cased a lot

@nomo9344

Жыл бұрын

Stay strapped at all times........because they most certainly do

@Jacobk2403

Жыл бұрын

@@nomo9344 good NYC with anti gun laws so no way they are carrying

@nomo9344

Жыл бұрын

@@Jacobk2403 Oh yeah, thanks for the reminder on just how effective those laws are. NYC is a joke. It's sad, and, given the current state of "let em' run amok," I don't plan on returning.

@lawlkings

Жыл бұрын

@@nomo9344 NYC Is for tough folks. If you're softy, you'll live in safer places like the suburbs. No room for scaredy cats in NYC

Man I get nervous for Maverick sometimes he's such a light-hearted and friendly guy a lot of people don't understand how dangerous people can be in a city like that especially when you're doing something like sleeping in your car. Thank God those guys didn't have bad intentions because they saw his whole setup and there's plenty of expensive things in that truck not to mention whatever cash he had on him and the film equipment. Also that ambulance build that was parked next to his truck was fucking awesome I want one of them so bad.

@tomrussell1513

Жыл бұрын

Man I was thinking the same. And the fireworks thing almost seemed like an excuse to look at peoples camping setups/test response times. My guess is that they probably deemed him a bad target and moved on to casing something else. But I assume the worst in people lol.. also my friends have an Ambulance setup, you should definitely go for it!

@steve2751

Жыл бұрын

He’s armed. Mav got that glock

@Mrcrispychicken

Жыл бұрын

@@steve2751 you think whatever ccl he has is valid in nyc?

@mattss7886

Жыл бұрын

@@Mrcrispychicken lol that doesn't matter as long as he was defending himself

@madel342

Жыл бұрын

@@mattss7886 many people have gone to jail for "self defence" in nyc. Just look at the recent bodega man stabbing. Imagine someone with no video evidence or social backing.

I grew up In NYC and still commute from NJ 3 times a week to Brooklyn and Manhattan , you handled those firework guys better than I would have .. I could feel the tension through the screen. But if you say the wrong thing to one of them , things could have went bad pretty quickly

@santaclause8758

Жыл бұрын

Brooklyn my home city. Things can go shty real fast. Or it can be so so. One thing I know, you have to keep an eye on your stuff Cause it can disappear real fast.

@franad2083

Жыл бұрын

See man, that’s so crazy to me. I’m from Canada and all I saw was some dude who was interested about what he was cooking…Here, we need to worry more about cops and some Karen who would call 911 because he would sleep in his truck. Would never worry about getting mugged by some kid with fireworks. Crazy.

@TheOnlyBliss

Жыл бұрын

@@santaclause8758 word love kid, put that on errything

@youtubehandol

Жыл бұрын

jfc america sucks.

@trapboyt.v

Жыл бұрын

@@franad2083 it ain’t that bad …he should’ve gotten take out tho because it just brings attention to u cooking outside

Brooklyn NewYork with Aussie accent from Minnesota blasting beastie boys 🥳🥳🥳

Can we take a second to acknowledge how reliable Mav’s truck has been?

@Censortubes

Жыл бұрын

Considering hes not once talked or put up a video. Doesn't mean its been reliable.

@LSDRIP

Жыл бұрын

@@Censortubes it is a ford after all

@heisenb3rg

Жыл бұрын

@@Censortubes Well I mean he’s driving across the country with it lol. And how many other huge roads trips have we watched him go on? I’m aware a vehicle obviously needs to be maintained and I’m sure Mav takes good care of it

@patrickpena1961

Жыл бұрын

Cause it's a Ford baby Ford is the best in Texas 😁

@Lolaandcassidyadventures

Жыл бұрын

Ford baby!

That moment you felt uneasy at 13:37. I felt that. Trying to not jump to conclusions but a whole group of strangers pull up to a dead end late at night in New York just smells like trouble in some cases. Glad you’re fine. Stay safe out there Mav!

@waysxi

Жыл бұрын

I'd be pretty annoyed if people were up in my business like that but Mav handled it pretty well!

@DianaCarolinaGirl22

Жыл бұрын

Another reason to hate NYC

@theworldswickedestclown

Жыл бұрын

@@DianaCarolinaGirl22 that's all of US not just New York.

@Hanzyscure

Жыл бұрын

The reason why parking was available.

@PhilBenter

Жыл бұрын

oh for sure and all that camping gear in his truck hes an easy target you gotta smarter in big cities

Aah thats where he met Drew. Had to check if it was him after watching the renovating Steve Vid :-) Awesome Guy doin Awesome Work!

One of the only channels and places on the internet I can think of where I go through comments and everyone loves it and I don't see a single hate comment ever! And I love it doesn't deserve any and glad people are bringing that positive attitude!

Cooking out in a populated area like that will definitely bring out the moochers. You handled that well.

@TheGundyShow

Жыл бұрын

Who fucking raised these ppl. I would never just go up to someone I didn't know and be like "hey can I have your hotdog?"

@PennelopeWhitmore

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGundyShow now you know why they have the politicians they do.

@logansneed2882

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGundyShow clearly never watched water boy “-touch’s hotdog, you gonna eat that” 🤣

@greatvalue1441

Жыл бұрын

@@PennelopeWhitmore yup it’s almost like there’s a correlation between the color of the state and the overall behavior of the people

@PennelopeWhitmore

Жыл бұрын

@@greatvalue1441 well New York does have one of the highest crime rates in the country . Gun control correlates with gun violence. The higher gun control the higher the crime. It's almost as if crime runs rampant when good people can't defend themselves.

As a native New Yorker born and raised but no longer living there, I’m stoked that you chose to visit NYC in your famous camper truck and felt adventurous enough to park and cook at a dead end street in Brooklyn in the middle of one of the worse summer heat waves to hit the area in a while. And while fireworks were going off around you by a group of guys who thank God turned out to be friendly to you and not the sketchy/scary kind. You just never know who you encounter in NYC. But you have the magic touch Mav. Like you said, you try to get along with everyone in your travels and you handled the incident beautifully with classy calm even though I saw the concern in your face. Me- I would’ve been really worried and half-panicked since I’m a woman. Thanks for coming over to visit Gotham City and your newly designed bags are beautiful & awesome. Keep on truckin’ Mav and stay safe. Love your videos and I’m a subscriber.

@Dd-mt5ol

Жыл бұрын

He dint expect them to be there and you could tell he was nervous . The constant looking around and nervously laughing if I ever start camping ima always carry my .45 with an extended clip and flashlight

@Dd-mt5ol

Жыл бұрын

@@davidboi239 I'm not a killer but I've seen to much I'll rather be the one to make it out alive than to be in the hospital bed or worse dead I've had people point guns at me for just being parked in front of their house in the street "city property" anyways . Since that day on I always carry my 45 with an extended clip and a switch I want to start camping but scared of mountain lions or bears I wouldn't want to kill them with my .45

@paydrow707

Жыл бұрын

@@Dd-mt5ol do you sleep with your .45 and extended clip and flashlight?

@mrfish3915

Жыл бұрын

Chicago is Gotham City bro

@REALchocochan

Жыл бұрын

that dead end street it's a common camper area , its highlighted in many other van lifer videos

That was a truly solid daps. Blessings! Eyes to the hills... Keep on Truckin'

Awesome video.. glad you held your composure and made them aware of the heater

Mav: touching his ice cream with his bare hand after riding the subway. Also Mav: would you believe I got sick twice? 😂🤣🤣🤫

@damndanny4

Жыл бұрын

it wasn’t ice cream

@yaboijack67

Жыл бұрын

@@damndanny4 yes it was

@june5wed

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps he spared us the stop at the bathroom and hand washing in between subway and ice cream.

@bdmenne

Жыл бұрын

I'm such a health freak cheap bastard so I carry a backpack everywhere I go with rubbing alcohol, bottle waters, snacks, charging block, cables...........

I’m just impressed NOBODY broke into your truck!!!! FIRST RULE OF LIVING IN NYC….. Don’t leave a Effin thing in your vehicle

@rtyria

Жыл бұрын

Back in the 80s we'd occasionally drive through the City on our way to spend the weekend in New Hampshire. We'd see cars all along on the side of the road, just abandoned. By Sunday afternoon they would be torched frames on our way back home. We were advised that if our car ever broke down there to take everything out of it we wanted and wave a fond farewell to the rest, don't wait for a tow but get while the getting is good. When Mav walked away from his truck I thought it was the end of it, that when he came back it'd be a graffitied hulk on blocks.

Glad you enjoyed NY! It’s gotten sketchier lately but it’ll always hold a place in my heart

Glad nothing happened to you man, be careful out there… this was actually one of the most dangerous things you have done. There are lots of bad parts in NYC.

That was brave or crazy to be cooking outside late at night in a dark alley in NYC. Then sleeping there. 😕 But that's why I watch 😄. Stay safe.

@imbateman

Жыл бұрын

Thousands of people have been cooking late outside in nyc ally’s for years. Many make a living off it.

Love the bags! Great designs. Glad you and your friend recovered from whatever crud was making you sick. You handled the situation there with the fireworks pretty diplomatically. I think the other cool guy in the other cool van being there worked in your favor. God is with you. Stay safe and God bless.

It’s all about finding the escapes. Love and appreciate both.

its nice to see you around new friends mav much love man

I would not trust New York with my truck basically full of my house lmao this man has balls of steel and congrats on 2mill

@tjadventures9163

Жыл бұрын

Balls? i would say ignorance

@DK-210

Жыл бұрын

Don’t mistake naïveté for courage

@TC-dw6wg

7 ай бұрын

All ignorance. He handled himself poorly and easily could’ve been robbed down to his socks. Just pure luck.

The way Mav was with the sketchy firework dudes around 👌😅 Respect

@shemayisrael198

Жыл бұрын

They were checking his stuff out…

@northernmichigan4108

Жыл бұрын

He was definitely being cased.

@shemayisrael198

Жыл бұрын

@@northernmichigan4108 ny robbery and crime is up almost 40% this time last year. Mav, has someone praying for him.

Love the channel ...please think about making a cookbook ....for camping and just in general...food looks bussin every time ! Much love from Nova Scotia ❤🤙🏽

The dog is so adorable:) it said: “can we go home right now? “ like that so pretty. Take care of yourself Mav.

Them fireworks dudes were hoping for a handout!! And I'm amazed you kept your cool with them shooting fireworks off right next to your diesel tank!

Liked how Mav zoomed in on the little dog 🐕 in the supermarket. That was one good looking chopped cheese. Sleep tight and stay safe Mav.

@SheriLatulip

Жыл бұрын

It was a sad old pup too.

@jochosen3969

Жыл бұрын

@@SheriLatulip 😂🤣🤣😂😁

@herbaIous

Жыл бұрын

Chopped cheese, not a cheese steak lol.

as a NY guy myself Mav i’m glad you gave the place a visit! Come back again whenever, always more to see and do in the city and we love to have the visitors. Maybe swing out to long island during the summer and get some good surfing in! the Skudins are based out of there

I was admiring your tolerance for those guys being so close and nosy.....so glad you admitted you weren't comfortable....I'm not sure I could have done it for so long...like you. Prob why I don't go into my city anymore (San Francisco). I guard my personal space pretty hard.

You adapt so well to the places you go to and keeping cool in some tough situations I appreciate you being so humble and daring. Be safe out there. 😎🤘🏽

I worked in EMS in NYC for 6 yrs you just dont know how crazy it can be there....You have to know neighborhoods in the city and know where to and not to go.

A couple of days late to see this and BOY the stuff going on!!! YOU ARE IN NY!!! That I didn't see coming. BUT you get the Keep your Cool AWARD!!! I was right there with a lot of your other viewers with the fireworks , people etc. You DID A GREAT JOB!!! Now please tell me you have moved on to someplace else Blue Ridge Mountains, Western MD Ocean City , MD are you coming as far south as North Carolina???? The bags you had made were great, hope you can get some more made....lot of good pockets. Keep on truckin and stay safe.

Mav lucky to still have his belongings and being alive.

Big fan. Mav - you have met probably thousands of people on your trips. Bet you never expected to camp in NYC and get irritated with dudes randomly shooting fireworks in the street.:).

@shooei5990

Жыл бұрын

Those dudes prolly lived in those streets..:)

@hardblinker6275

Жыл бұрын

That's a really nice truck in your profile picture.

Most of your videos make me want to go camping. This one made me want to stay home and lock the doors!

@misskimberly8100

Жыл бұрын

✨ 👍 ✨

@TC-dw6wg

7 ай бұрын

😂😂

Glad to know you were safe and nothing happened to you that night. We care a lot for you Mav and if you feel any location might be a great place to check out but implicates your life being in danger, we prefer you stay true to your gut and get out to a safe place if necessary. YOUR LIFE MEANS MORE THAN A VIDEO. Stay safe and get well soon :)

Man that looks good!!! Hope your trip goes well in NYC!!

Love the color of the travel bag and how easy it will be to travel with ,i need one so bad . I hope they are not all gone because i looked on your website and didn’t see them so i hope i didn’t miss them . Keep up the good work mav.

This video was especially good, like it ended so quick. That means your videos are getting better man keep going ✌

It would be so cool if you had mini meet and greets in areas u planned to be for a few days. Livin in upstate ny myself seen the title about NY and got excited. You're doing what so many of is would love to, awesome.

Congratulations on hitting 2million, MAV!!!!

I worry about you, but I have never worried more than you cooking at the back of the truck, in the dark, in NY. Although I knew you were ok because you posted this video lol.

Mav didn’t seem too happy to have them idiots around 😂

@bonniepwtf

Жыл бұрын

Can you blame him?

@Moody10050

Жыл бұрын

They're idiots for shooting off fire works? Mav was the visitor

@Zalive4444

Жыл бұрын

@@Moody10050 They were idiots. Its common sense to NOT use fireworks close to gaz tank right ? Visitor of what ? This street has no owner

@Moody10050

Жыл бұрын

@@Zalive4444 how was he not the visitor.. you dippy Karen democrat

@xxreaperxx2053

Жыл бұрын

@@Moody10050 😂😂

I'm from NY, but now in FL. I miss the nightlife and just the fun my friends and I had when I was younger. It is not what it used to be, but seeing this video brought back so many memories. NY is a very special place.

CONGRATULATIONS 2 MILLION!!

love your videos Mav keep up the great work brotha!!!!

From what is shown in the video, the guys were having a good time popping fireworks! I appreciate you for trying to get along with everyone!

Been to NYC a few times and hated every second of it. You’re a better man than me to see the silver lining of that place.

@CoolGuy-hh4lg

Жыл бұрын

As someone who is a New Yorker I agree 100%. I'm coming into the work force now and I'm making sure to work for a big company that has many branches across the country, that way I can eventually move to some other branch and move out of NYC. It's crime invested and has only been getting worse, the subways are littered with mentally ill and homeless people while smelling like piss, and the city is plain out dirty. All that for a small closet for 200% higher cost than a decent size home anywhere else in the country.

Loved this video- I know the exact spot you stayed at- i love biking through that neighborhood on the water.

Always love and enjoy all your contents, your courage, your maturity and your independence 🥰 good luck and God bless you mav 💝💝

at 7:40 when you said "is that a robin?" i lost it 😂

2mil man congrats you deserve it and the millions too come keep on trucking

Love the bags made by Blair!!!!

I have moderate insomnia, so when I can't fall asleep, I imagine I'm outfitting my 2012 Escape for a road trip. I fall asleep happy.

Much happier when you're in the mountains alone or away from all of that chaos. We want you SAFE and happy.

@lot110

Жыл бұрын

Safe, white safe. Racism is a strong poison.

Just came back from Brooklyn, Bronx New York this past week and it was amazing!!

Hey mav congrats on 2m subs. Loved it all 🇦🇺

You handled that beautifully. I love the bags. Very limited edition. Lol

I grew up on NJ and i had family in Brooklyn so we went there quite often. It's not what it used to be. That was very brave and you showed a tremendous amount of restraint with those people by your truck. It really looked like that one dude was waiting for a sandwich. I have only been back to NY a handful of times since moving to Alabama.... can't say I miss it.

@kieribama

Жыл бұрын

@@RogueStatusX I wasn't born here, I moved here, and I have a good job and do not collect any state welfare. And what do you care anyway? You don't live my life.

@fireside9503

Жыл бұрын

It’s horrible there.

@JK-ns5dr

Жыл бұрын

I moved from Jersey to north Alabama for my job. It's definitely different here.

@kieribama

Жыл бұрын

@@JK-ns5dr I had to learn a whole new language when I moved here. 🤣

@JK-ns5dr

Жыл бұрын

@@kieribama "Well bless your heart" Lol....It took me a bit to figure out that's an insult down here.

Congrats on 2mil 🥳 love your vids man keep it up 🤙

Glad you're safe mav

You need to come to Saskatchewan and I could take you awesome walleye fishing

Be careful mav nyc is crazy

50 miles north Candlewood Lake in CT some of the best Bass fishing in the NE. then Housatonic River above Kent CT some of the best fly fishing on the Housatonic River. Lots of camping spots up there too.

I made a chopped cheese but with a Louisiana twist!! I added chopped bacon and mushrooms and cajun seasoning! But is agree it's a chopped up cheeseburger!! Great video!!

Dope you was right by where I live keep up the great work 👏

That firework dude looked SKETCHY!! I was expecting to witness a crime.

@veganwaffle

Жыл бұрын

Just a bunch of teenagers if you ask me.

Last time I was in New York I road those city bikes all over Manhattan and Brooklyn. Greatest experience I’ve had in New York highly recommend it

Congrats on 2 million Mav!

Wow that looks like the same street I parked on when I was boondocking around New York in my Van like 6 or 7 years ago.

Never stand that close to a trains platform.

@andyv5336

Жыл бұрын

Not your life

@cjok7463

Жыл бұрын

My dad is a train, he said it's cool

@jakeshaw1661

Жыл бұрын

He was standing at an appropriate distance.

@LordKreiden

Жыл бұрын

People don’t like to be told what to do ! 🇺🇦

NAHHH THIS GOT ME GEEKED RN LOVE TO SEE IT

Congratulations, Mav on 2M subscribers!

Congrats on 2M! Not surprised tho....your'e awesome! On to 3!

No lie when he woke up & showed his windows , I thought someone did graffiti on them 😭😭😭

@MrFeige1

Жыл бұрын

!! Me too

@noelleoshields1435

Жыл бұрын

So did I. Haha!

@RealDJStew724

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was a horrible choice. Anywhere that heavily tagged up is obviously not regularly patrolled by cops. Not the kind of comforting area you wanna fall asleep in. Homeless people in tents and hookers were probably sleeping on the ground right on the other side of that wall lol

@terrynorman1222

Жыл бұрын

Stay safe Mav🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽

Congrats on 2 mil. Guess I somehow missed it!! But I’d definitely truck camp in New York. I like to see something like a drop leg holster bag.

Man, I missed the man, the myth, the legend Mav in my neighborhood. Be safe my dude!

Never fail to make a great video

Happy 2 million subs Mav!!!! This will be a cool video to watch for sure. I have made it a goal to make it there for one New Years eve at least Good thing I was broke and the bags sold out within an hour of posting or I'd been in trouble. Hopefully someday there will be more made

Hey Mav.. Love the NYC video..the minion ice-cream, fireworks, food..Take cre of urself.. Congrats on 2 million subscribers 🤗🎉🎶

Mav, no matter what you do, i just love every single second of your videos.🌱

Dude!!!!! I HAVE TO HAVE ONE OF THOSE BAGS!!! Mav, you really need to do a bigger run on those. I would be picking up a Fanny pack and a a full pack to try out 🔥

Bro congratulations for passing 2million subscribers

Just got a new F150, upgraded engine, and 4x4. This channel was a main factor in that choice.

Wow - nice way to handle things! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

Omg for the first time I was worried for your safety, thank goodness all is well 🤗🙏🏿

Truck camping in New York City -- now that's really something - and he did not get robbed or scammed! Good going, Mav!

@lot110

Жыл бұрын

WTF tourists come to NY every day and 8 Million people live there. Why so much fear the fear is the poison.

Yeah it showed on your face that you were tense. Enjoyed it Mav

2 million subs Mav! Congrats!😝👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Grew up in NYC. Miss it every day. Always wondered where to go if you wanted to camp out. Definitely head further onto Long Island. Great spots to eat and probably camp out and a lot more peaceful.

@barbaramuzychka3836

Жыл бұрын

Astoria is great on the Avenues. By 4 AM everything quiets down and you can get some safe sleep. Not all noise is dangerous. For a moment there, when you were trying to cook, I was wondering if you were going to get a chance to eat at all. 4 out of 10 considering the stress is dam good

@JavonWilliams29

Жыл бұрын

@@barbaramuzychka3836 yeah, i felt legit worried for him. Glad everything turned out okay.

Im camping in my car right now. Its my first time so its only for a night. You have inspired me to do it so thank you😀

I ABSOLUTELY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS 👌🏼❣️👍🏼

7:37- Don't be so sure that rock wasn't naturally in Central Park! It's hard to believe since it's almost entirely covered by buildings and the street grid, but Manhattan was once a very wild island with unusual rock formations and landscapes! BTW, according to the occupying British troops (who surveyed the island during the US American Revolution) Manhattan Island had new fewer than 30 (yes thirty) freshwater rivers and streams flowing to all its shores in the estuary (and the Hudson River was famous for having zillions of OYSTERS swimming in it)!

@JCNY718

Жыл бұрын

This is true and a lot of glacier formation moving those rock and cutting up the landscape

@Mr.M1STER

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. What do people think was there before all the buildings lol

I had anxiety watching this. It wouldn’t have been me. Well done….I think.

That backpack looks so dope Mav much love from Texas.

Congrats on two million subscribers dude!!!

No fish in Central Park… that’s your guardian angel looking out for you.

Well then, that was hairy interesting for sure, Dinner and a very close Floor Show. Glad it worked out OK. Now...the merch is 🔥. Your vid did right by it...NYC BAABEE! And your NYC Burger looked ALMOST as good as a Mid-west Maid Right Burger! I make those a lot at home. Yummy 😋 😋 😋

You are lucky. Got to be careful in Brooklyn, especially on a dead end street. Glad you are safe and it went well.

I would have been afraid to tell someone to not do something. Some people take it as you bossing them around, and want to fight. You were lucky they left you alone. I have been friends with several people from new york, and even got my first love who was born there when I lived in florida. A lot of new yorkers there. Glad you are safe to keep traveling, make new videos, so keep on truckin'.

Mav you sat on mine and my wife's rock dog that was cool..I have a picture of us sitting in the same spot on my FB. Dude that was so cool brother!