LUXURY Car Camping in the Rain (Cozy Heated Bed)
I loved the relaxing sound of the rain on the roof of the car. This trip was so restful. Usually you see me up a mountain or deep in the New Zealand bush, but with freezing winter temperatures, and rain and snow all around, I have treated myself to a cosy car camp in my Subaru Outback. It has long been my dream to spend a night camping in my car and listening to the rain on the roof, so I bundled my dog Indi into the car and headed out for a wintery camp in the rain. The tarp over the car worked perfectly to provide me with space to cook and sit, while looking out at the view, and covered the windows so I could open them for ventilation at night.
This was my first camp with my new Zempire Monsta Mat that I bought for car camping, and the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro, which was sent to me by EcoFlow. It allowed me to plug in my electric blanket and some fairy lights, and to operate my coffee machine and toaster for a luxury breakfast in the wild.
You can't keep me away from wild camping, so I will be back out there braving the elements soon, but I have to say that this car camp was so relaxing, and so much fun. I might have to do it again some time.
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Hi, I'm watching from Taiwan. Recently, I've started watching your videos before bedtime to relax, especially when you're having conversations with Indi. It feels particularly heartwarming.
@adventureot
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, that is lovely ☺️
Thats my kind of camping. Very cosy. Thank you
@adventureot
2 ай бұрын
You are welcome. This certainly was a comfy camp.
Its lovely to see you and Indi camping in some luxury please carry on doing car camping 🏕 it looks lovely and cosy. ❤❤
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It is certainly a little different from the wintery cold rainy camps. I really enjoyed the luxury, although the hills are calling me back.
Thanks!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Daniel thank you SO much!!! Indi and I will enjoy our treats 😁
Love Indi 😘😘😘😘😘😘
@adventureot
11 ай бұрын
She’s awesome 🙂
Amazing views just found your site great time watching your videos thanks from the UK 🇬🇧👍more please thank you
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Hello over in the UK 😁 thanks for watching 👍
What a excellent dog. Great to see solo campers enjoying the great outdoors
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
You are right she’s a dream to take away as doesn’t wander or eat things or chase things or dig or get up to any mischief.
yes do more car camping
@adventureot
9 ай бұрын
👍😊
Love love love it. Why not a car camp. I would love to see one every now and then. Maybe one every season. Great set up but also love the wild camps. My favourite. Thanks for sharing. 😃😃
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I think I'll keep a car camp up my sleeve for every now and then when I need to treat myself to a little bit of luxury. He he. I agree on the wild camping. That will always be my favourite too. I am planning the next one right now.
That breakfast was nearly perfect; one egg would have topped it off. You made me hungry
@adventureot
3 ай бұрын
Oh yes, an egg would have been perfect.
Awesome, as always. You looked like you were so comfortable and warm. Yes, I would love to see more car camping from you. I thought it was cute how you took the coffee maker and said oh my husband is gonna wake up in the morning and the coffee maker won't be there bahahaha That was really adorable. He won't have coffee at least not by the coffee maker lol. Just a thought they do have the smaller coffee makers for like $10. They will make 2 to 4 cups depending on which one you get, they work just fine, then you can leave that one in your camping stuff and not have to worry about it. KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU
@adventureot
12 күн бұрын
Haha, yes I am smiling at that even now. We both love our morning coffee so when the beans run out (or in this case your camping wife steals the machine) there is always that moment of let down... nooooo That is a good idea with a smaller portable machine to keep in my car camping kit. Thanks for your support and encouragement. Cathy
Perfect Location. Incredible beauty. The morning view with the low clouds Wow ! Think more car camping would be nice. Thanks for taking us along.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. That’s for watching 😁
I'm binge watching Adventure OT videos, these are so addictive. Thanks Cathy and Indy and please keep doing what you're doing :)
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that is the highest compliment. So glad you are enjoying them. Plenty more to come.
U r so cute with that dog....
@adventureot
8 ай бұрын
Thanks 🥰
Loved the car camp this time out. Also love the wild camps, so I'm absolutely no help at all I'm afraid. 😊
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
lol, love it, I'll go with that, a bit of both is good.
Really enjoyed your comfy car camping trip. So nice to have the electric blanket to keep you warm. Indi seemed to enjoy it too. Always love seeing him. And the little bird was adorable.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
It was super cosy. Thanks for your encouraging words 😊
Thanks for another great video, Cathy and Indi. Another car camp in the future would be fantastic to see! Looking forward to your next video!!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Greg. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Such a good relationship between Aussies and Kiwis. Never heard Subaru pronounced that way. On this side of the ditch, we call them Sue - Bar - Roo s
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
😁 yes good friendly banter across the ditch. I find it’s mixed here as to how people pronounce Subaru. It can even be just ‘Soobie’.
I enjoyed the Vid👍 L♥️VE Indi 😍💋💯 Till then✌️😎
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Vivian
Ecoflow is going to turn everyone in to car campers, hahah! Good to see them sponsoring you. That should help you make more content for us to enjoy. Congrats!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, yes, it does certainly make it more attractive when you can bring the mod cons. I won't be carrying it into the bush though (lol). There are definitely times when you want to unplug. I think it is my husband who will get most use out of it actually, to power the self steering on his small sail boat. He is very happy.
For the treats 😃
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
oooooh, thank you so much. Happy Indi and Cathy!!
Very good video work. You are obviously a connoisseur of hot chocolate. Nothing better on a cold night by the fire than a hot cup with a splash of (praline liqueur). 💚💙
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Oooh, now you are talking. I have some Frangelico Hazelnut liqueur in the cupboard. I know what I will be having on my next trip. Thanks for the great idea.
Looks like a lot of fun keep up the good videos
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, and yes you’re right, it was loads of fun 😁
Hello from Tassie , just discovered your vids and the love the idea of camping in crazy weather in stunning places. lol. Thank you!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Hi over there neighbour 🙂 you’ve got it, stunning places and crazy weather that others would rather not be out in is my perfect recipe for a great camp.
I love that Indy dawg.
@adventureot
11 ай бұрын
😁
I loved it please do more it was so relatxing.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Susan. Will do.
Love your videos.....watching from South Carolina...USA😊
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Evelyn, glad you love them.
Its good to see you on a car camp and have a little luxury 👍Car camping is my favourite but still like the tops camping.I don’t blame you for taking the coffee machine as luxury is a must while car camping 😂Its good to see that Indie has some luxury too.She looks happy enough car camping bless her 😊
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Yes we both loved the luxury of this trip. The higher altitude wild camps are my favourite in terms of location and scenery and adventure, but it is nice to take it a little easier some times.
@philgibbons7108
Жыл бұрын
@@adventureot awesome as long as you both enjoy what you do 👍I enjoy both but the car camps just top the tops camping but everyone is different.I agree the views are spectacular from the tops and having all that supply of fresh water is great 👍
Love the car camping, the way I think is if anything goes wrong with you or Indy God forbid you can get help quickly, but anywho Great set up great video, Indy well and truly recovered from her op 👍 stay safe and Stay Happy 😊❤❤❤
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Venetta. That is sweet of you to mention Indi's op. Yes, all healed up and issue resolved, but she does have a nasty scar to show for it. Poor girl.
Its good to mix it up every now and again. This time of year when the weather isnt great its nice to.see a bit of comfort and camping luxuries. Indi looked to have loved it.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
So true! A bit of both is a great mix, especially when the weather is a bit brutal. Thanks for watching.
Luxury camping! Looks like the sort of gig I would enjoy too. A fantastic location for you and Indi to chill out and enjoy. (and Indi looked very appreciative of her warm bed) Thanks Cathy
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome 🙂
Beautiful view!
@adventureot
3 ай бұрын
Thank you.
I like your style ,nothing better than a car camp for luxury and still enjoy nature. Have a lovely week
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You too 🙂
Perfect location, set up, view, video, everything. I love a well setup car camp, definitely would love to see more. Cheers Cathy !! 😊
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
❤❤❤Sooo beautiful camping video very nice from fiji island ❤❤❤
@adventureot
4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@subhashnaidu6520
4 ай бұрын
@@adventureot most welcome
I had planned with my wife to go to Japan for 3 weeks for the next vacation next year but when we watch your videos and those of another youtuber, it will finally be New Zealand
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
That’s great. I realise I am biased, but NZ is a fantastic place to visit. I hope you really enjoy it.
Roughing is great but glamping is also a wonderful time! That was a wonderful breakfast view. Thanks to you and Indi for sharing. :) :)
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I totally agree, a bit of roughing it and a bit of luxury is a great mix 👍
What a stunning landscape. Such a great video, thank you Cathy! Everything about that made me feel cozy and peaceful. 🙏🏻 I’ve been rec’ing your channel to all my camping/hiking group friends. You were a wonderful discovery!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
That is so kind of you. I really appreciate the encouragement and support. It means a lot that you would recommend me to friends. The highest compliment. Cheers
I love how cozy it looks .And I love the pup very much!!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Indi is a great companion 🥰
Just found yr channel. Hello from a fellow kiwi. I love car camping. I have my tiny jazz set up. I take my dog to. (She's tiny) I need to get a tarp set up. That looks great.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Hi Denise. That’s so cool, yay, nice to know there are other kiwis out there enjoying our beautiful country and car camping. 👍🙂 🚙
Rainy weather seems your favourite. Thanks for the video.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Yes it sure is. It is all about the coziness of rain on the roof or tent. I simply love it, and I love the moodiness and the idea that I am warm and dry and everything around me is so wet and wild.
From West Chester, OH Thanks for sharing your and Indi’s car camping
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Linda.
You looked so cozy in the car. I would like to see more of that. God bless you both.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Linda. I really was super cozy!!
Another beautiful camp. Car camps are great. The view was amazing.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It was lots of fun.
What a cracking camp that was. As I watched the video I am thinking what next will appear in the way of mod cons. Well you didn't miss much, oh only the kitchen sink. Loved every minute of the camp, well done. Steve.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. I did enjoy the little luxuries, and so easy to just drive away afterwards. Usually the pack up to leave a wild camp is so tedious.
Good equipment for car camping, what need you more? Very cozy! And Indy looked happy 😀 Only Hubby got the short end with no coffee maschine!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sanna. Yes I did feel a smidge bit guilty that morning as I enjoyed my coffee (he he).
Thanks for sharing amazing looking area. I like the way Indi looks for attention my dog does the exact same thing made me chuckle. Great video as always. Have a great day!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes she loves her attention for sure. Always wants to be connected to me, that is one of the reasons I trust her so much in the bush, she never ever wanders.
Nice video
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
aye! a wonderful car camp....inspiring me to do one .....love your wild camping thou as always a good crackling fire ....yes more of both please..hugs to Indy and you X
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes there is nothing quite like a crackling fire on a cold night. I totally agree 😁
Beautiful site, the Ruru (Morepork) night sound very soothing. Awhile back the family and I were camping Melbourne VIC in the bush we were all woken up by a sound I can only describe as the "Devil " himself snorting fire out his nostrils in the darkness. We all stayed up that night in front of our fire with torches and me clutching onto my axe. I asked a neighbour the next morning if he heard the screaming sound coming out of the bush, he casually replied "yeeeaah maaate eeit was a Kwaaala love cry" My kids will only camp at Caravan parks 😂😂
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
That is so funny. I can relate to your story as I was clutching my armoury of weapons (lol) when I heard the sound of a pained child screaming in the bush. Turned out it was a possum. For something so cuddling looking they sound like a tortured soul.
Kinda enjoyed watching this car camping, will definitely like to see one in the future videos .thanks for sharing.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good to know you enjoyed it.
Thanks
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
🤩 wow! Thank you so much. That is so generous of you. Please know that I really appreciate it and will put it towards something cool for the next trip 😊 Cathy
@philgibbons7108
Жыл бұрын
@@adventureot You are most welcome.Enjoy 👍
Awesome views Awesome video nice to treat yourself to a little luxury camp once in a while. I own the river pro and love it great little power station
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
It was a nice treat I have to say. Good to know you are enjoying the River Pro. I can see it will come in handy for our family for a few things. My husband is eyeing it up for all sorts of things.
It almost seems like Zempire has a monopoly with the South Island New Zealand camping channels. You should get a Zempire air tent like AB Camping and Abel & Victoria I love my Toyota Highlander for car camping. It's long enough for me to sleep in, unlike my old VW Tiguan which was too small and cramped for car camping
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Funny, yes, our family has been camping for years in our big Zempire tent. It is bomb proof, love it, and I have an old table of theirs, and a single tent too. They make good stuff. They don't sponsor me or anything, but I'm happy to say their products I have tried are good. The air tents look good too. So convenient. Our big Zempire needs 3 people to put up, it's a mission.
Really enjoyed watching you car camp it was funny seeing that little bird round you and you’d just said I’m sure it’s been in my car , carry on having abit of luxury. Kay from cornwall uk
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kay. I think it was a little Robin. They seem to like me (lol) there was a very persistent one jumping on my camera on a previous adventure. They are super cute.
You and Tony AB camping should do a collab, and your dog can hang out with bruno
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
I think Tony and I would have a million camping and video editing things to talk about and the dogs would have a blast. One of these days our hiking paths are bound to cross 👍
Great camp, super cosy and relaxing 🐾
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😁
Cathy and Indi, this is my first time watching your channel. I'm glad I stumbled across it. Great video. I think Tony with AB camping may have recommended your channel.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Hi Brett. Welcome. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment and say 'hi'. Yes that was really nice of Tony to support us smaller channels with a shout out, it makes such a difference. I hope you will continue to enjoy the content. I am heading out again soon and looking forward to sharing the next adventure in the wild.
Fantastic views from your car camp food looks delicious as new to watching your videos what is the name of your dog
@adventureot
Ай бұрын
Thanks. Her name is indi.
I had a female dog like indi, her name was sassy she was a get dog, I enjoy all your camping videos
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Hopefully Indi brings back good memories for you of Sassy.
Hi, first time for your great video do use wind deflectors so you can crank your windows. Open a bit to deal with the condensation issues that sleeping ?
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching. I don't have those wind deflectors. I know what you mean though. I had to make sure the tarp was over the back windows at night time so I could open them a crack for ventilation and ensure no rain got in. It worked well.
❤ nice view!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, it can be hard to find a great view on a car camp as you don't often get that uninterupted view or the mountains so I was very happy to find this spot. It was not my intended spot on that day, so it is good that it worked out.
Did you notice the bird passing behind you when you thanked us? 🙂. Nice change this carcamp. I can immagine it was really comfortable.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
No I didn't notice that. I will have to go back and look for it. I knew it was fluttering about somewhere around the car. They can be so inquisitive.
@Ottedikkie
Жыл бұрын
@@adventureot O, nice! Maybe you can see which bird it is. Indeed it's fluttering around and under the car
roughing it is not electric blankets and toasters - love to see you really wild camp - please
@adventureot
11 ай бұрын
Yes this was definitely not roughing it. Comfort + compared to my usual. Never fear, more wild camping to come 🙂
Oh. We have the same Car and I love to sleep in it. 🤗 I just wondered what did happen to your steering wheel, when I realised that yours is on the right side 😅.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes of course, that shot of Indi sleeping with no steering wheel present would definitely look bizzare for left hand steering drivers of the world. I've owned my trusty Subaru for years and years and this is the first time I have tried camping in it. Wish I'd done it sooner.
So nice! Love it ❤
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
❤
@adventureot
3 ай бұрын
Thanks
Well I'm going to sleep in my car in the garage so my daughter and her family can live in my house so I'm learning more survival tips 😆
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Oh boy, well that sounds like an adventure if ever I heard one. You need some nature posters or plants in your garage, and maybe the sound of rain or a river, and voila, you are camping in paradise and not in the garage. Good luck. What a wonderful gift you are giving your daughter and family.
🤩
@adventureot
10 ай бұрын
Thanks
I love watching you and Indi Cathy is it Cathy with a c or k?
@adventureot
11 ай бұрын
C 🙂
Wonderful video! May I ask what kind of coffee maker you use?
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
It’s Delonghi brand and the model is called Cappucino. I’m very fussy and I love the coffee this makes. It takes fresh beans rather than pods. Thanks for watching 🙂
Hey! Im new to the channel and just watched this video and really enjoyed it alot! Im in South Carolina US and i watch Tony on AB Camping and im a huge fan and watch all of his content! One day i hope to travel to NZ. Which island are you on ? And do you know Tony @AB Camping ?
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Thanks for tuning in, and leaving a comment. Much appreciated. Hopefully you get to travel here one day. It is a lovely place, but I realise I am biased. You know the idea of 6 degrees of separation? Well in New Zealand we usually say it's 2 degrees because it always seems someone you know is related to or works with or is friends with someone who someone else knows. And, yes that applies to Tony. I'm from the South Island like him and have connections to the place where he lives. Our paths are bound to cross one of these days.
@LITSGARAGE
Жыл бұрын
@@adventureot oh wow!! That’s so very cool! Thankyou so much for responding! Hopefully in the future you will meet Tony! How cool that would be! As i get the time i will go and watch all of you videos because I really enjoyed watching you and Lindi ! She’s beautiful! Im a cat dad but had dogs in my past. Love them all! Absolutely love NZ and i get to see it through yours and Tonys adventures! Thankyou so much from across the world ♥️
Great set up… love your videos- so inspirational! Could I ask what tarp you use in this particular video! Thank you 😊 I wish I enjoyed camping in the rain as much as you because it’s pretty much standard weather in the UK 😂
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes you definitely need to work on loving rain camping if you are from the UK, he he. I don't have a lot of gear so typically use the same thing for everything. This is my DD Hammock Superlight 3mx2.9m that I take wild camping. It is a good versatile option. My only beef with it is the occasional drip on my head as water tends to slowly track underneath it from the tie down points. Not a big deal to me though, so I shrug and move on.
great video. love the setup. one question, what type of setup and materials are you using for the tarp setup?
@adventureot
2 ай бұрын
Hi. Thank you. This is my DD Hammock Super light tarp 3m x2.9m, with two generic tent awning poles from our family tent.
@adventuresofavish
2 ай бұрын
@@adventureot nice. thank you :) how do you find the tarp setup? it works well in wind and rain? the pole length is around 2m, right?
@adventureot
2 ай бұрын
It's okay in wind and rain if all the guy lines are taut, but a larger tarp (wider) would be better I think as it would be nice to have more cover when the rain is side on, and then I could bring the sides of the tarp down more without giving up the room underneath it. It is a good compromise though, for someone like me who has light gear for hiking and only car camps occasionally.
@adventuresofavish
2 ай бұрын
@@adventureot nice. planning to use this setup with a Tesla Model Y. I guess i'll go with a 3*4m tarp.
Where does your dog get water? Is there a river it creek?
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Usually her preference is a natural water source but on this trip I filled a bowl for her 👍
Are you in Aotearoa? ❤ go back every year to visit whanau
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Yes this is beautiful Aotearoa.
@chancbl
Жыл бұрын
@@adventureot awww be there soon
Also. Are you able to tell me what size tarp it was you used. Thanks. 😀
@tommyerickson1900
Жыл бұрын
My question too. I'm guessing 3x4m. That would suffice.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
This one is 3mx2.8m. I found it to be the perfect size to just cover the back windows (so I could have one open a little for ventilation without letting rain in) and to have enough cover out the back.
@caroloum5323
Жыл бұрын
@@adventureot perfect. Thanks. It’s seems to be a good standard size that’s available.
I didn't see you give wster to indi.
@adventureot
7 ай бұрын
Ok. I have approx 18hours of time to condense into 45min. There are lots of things that happen that don’t get included.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
May help if you tie your hair up 😊
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
lol, yip, you obviously noticed me fighting with hair in my face. It's one of my pet peeves, hence why I got that clip out and clipped it back. Thank goodness.
Don't you run into some Americans driving on the "right" side of the road?
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Now by 'right' I hope you mean 'right' and not 'correct' (lol). We visited the States a few years back and I can tell you it felt like I was an overly attentive learner driver again. Had to pay attention. Got the hang of it after awhile though.
@53andME
Жыл бұрын
I would get so confused there
Hi Cathy, your last vid I tried 8 time to leave a comment but no luck. Is there a problem or is it just youT@ub just haveing a fit?!
@aussiedonaldduck2854
Жыл бұрын
Well seems to have worked this time. I also have a Subaru Outback, maybe I could do the same set up someday.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Damn, that's no good. Definitely a yt thing. I haven't tinkered with any settings at my end. I am glad it worked for you this time! Ah, another Subaru owner, nice. I would definitely recommend trying a car camp, the Subaru is well suited to it.
@aussiedonaldduck2854
Жыл бұрын
@@adventureot Thanks Cathy, Really enjoyed your last vid 2 YT need to up their game.
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed them.
Did you not give Indi some bacon 😮
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
Yes she got a little bacon treat
Thanks!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome John, and thank you!! I will buy Indi and I some treats for the next journey. I'm planning for it now and it looks like it will be a challenging one so the treats will warm the body and soul.
Thanks!
@adventureot
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!! Thank you so much for the gift.