Nothing better than a resourceful, tough woman...you go girl!

@TheoryofSimple

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! 💕😊🙏

I am so impressed with how well organized everything is and your bravery.

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dorothy! I love organizing! I think being a volunteer ranger in the USFS helped me prepare for solo camping. I hope to rebuild the camper for more solo camping.

@AnnieGill7

Жыл бұрын

So enjoyed your trip “we” went in with you, relaxing and a nice evening to watch your and puppies fun, THANK YOU!

The green tea joke 😆

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Lol! 😂🤣

Watching this and hearing you say the dollar store utensils work well … and all 99c stores are closed . 😢 . Love your attitude and your giggle. My bf and I go car camping and we are roughing it much more than you are camping because my bf can not be bothered to plan but he appreciate it when I pull out the “ gear” . You CAN and be comfortable too.

@TheoryofSimple

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I just saw that all of the $.99 stores are closing😟 not sure if you have a Dollar General or a dollar store or even a Daiso Japan near you. These stores carry some pretty inexpensive camping things😊💕

This is one of my favorite camping video on Utube!!! I downloaded it so I can watch it when I need relaxation and inspiration🥰Thank you for sharing!🤗❤️✨

@TheoryofSimple

6 күн бұрын

@@makiko329 wow! Thank you! So happy it was inspiring for you and relaxing as well💕😊 thank you so much for letting me know💕

@makiko329

6 күн бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple ✨💕🥰💕✨

So the first time I saw your dogs head over your shoulder I thought WATCH OUT!!!! Lol. Nice little set up you got. I can’t sleep outside I’m a scaredy cat. I have the same GCI table, I love all their products.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Kit is a good watch dog! 🐕GCI makes great outdoor products! ❤️😊🙏

Love your lil sidekick! She seemed like she didn't want to leave... you both get along really well together. My dog was my best friend, he passed away last year... On a real two's day... 02/22/22, which happened to be a Tuesday!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Kit is just such a wonderful companion. She does not live with me full-time due to my job and travel. She now lives with my parents full-time and loves being with them and their dog but I get to see her frequently and whenever I go camping, I’m allowed to take her with me.😊 she was my sons dog, and when he passed away, she became my dog, but I couldn’t keep her in the house all day with a five hour commute. So my parents opted to keep her with them and their dog and they are best buddies and I tried bringing her back with me this year to live but she really is so used to living with them and their dog that all dogs had anxiety after separating them. ❤️😊🙏

Your dog is precious

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Kit is a sweet rescue dog!

you're awesome! I love the videos. I spent a ton of money watching these 😂 Stay safe always Dear

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and I’m so glad you are enjoying these videos! I truly appreciate you supporting my channel🙏❤️ pray that you stay safe as well🙏

@sara42269

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple You are so kind! Thank you and God Bless

Great camping trip and very useful ideas. Nature is so good for us. Taking your doggy 🐕 is such a good idea too.. companionship and their sense of smell and hearing is so much better than ours.. gives you a heads up on what's happening around you. Thanks for Sharing ❤️

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Annie! She is great company and did alert me to animals moving about. I felt safer with her around!

Lovely setting… envious of your get-away. Your set-up is very nice, too - practical, purposeful gear and arrangement. Good ideas!!

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

It was a nice getaway and a place for me to recenter.

I’ve only just started following you, and you are constantly surprising me! Had no idea you were a car camper, or had volunteered as a park ranger! You inspire me, now that I am an empty-nester! Thank you!❤️

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Deb! Welcome to Theory of Simple! I am so happy to have you as part of this community! As you can see I love traveling and camping and hiking and since becoming an empty Nester many years ago is something that I do quite often now! Except of course now I have grandkids so they are a priority in my life and although they live across the country it does give me the opportunity to travel to see them. So happy I could be an inspiration and let me know if there are specific videos you like to see and I look forward to your feedback on my other videos!

@debnelson5071

Жыл бұрын

How nice to have such a reply! I watched one of your videos where you mentioned you are Asian, may I ask what nationality? I am an “Army-brat”, father American, my mother is Japanese.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@debnelson5071 I am an Air Force brat and I am half German-American and half Japanese! We Hapa girls stick together! I have a couple girlfriends who are also half Asian and it is funny how strong sometimes that Asian gene is when it comes to little things like how we run our household and our organizational skills! If you watch My Alaska adventure video the other woman in the videos is half Japanese like me. We met by accident and now she and I are friends and her mother and my mother are friends!

What a great way to recharge! The beautiful scenery and company of your dog makes it near perfect 😀

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

It was! The weather was actually perfect not too hot not too cold. The very last night sleeping in the hammock was a little tough because the mosquitoes started to come out! The good news it was a double hammock so I was able to cover up pretty good with the sides of the hammock! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

I love everything about this video! You are so resourceful and organized! Taking notes on some of your gadgets (like the magnets and wilderness wash). Thank you for bringing us along! :)

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and you’re very welcome! I am so glad you enjoyed that little journey and I hope to make another video this year! 🙏❤️😊

Can you tell I’m binge watching your videos! Love your courage to camp alone. My family and I are avid campers and use a rooftop tent on our Jeep. It’s so comfortable and warm. I highly recommend one-I think you would love it and it’s way more comfortable! A hard shell one would be perfect for you-super easy set up. Thanks for even more ideas!

@TheoryofSimple

9 ай бұрын

I have been eyeing one of those pop-up shell campers for this jeep. It’s a 2010 so part of me is just wait until I get a new one and see if I want to get a new type of car but I can really see how this would make a big difference in the sleeping arrangements.😊 although when I’m camping alone, I like to camp inside my car so I feel like I have to just haul out of there. I can crawl up into the driver seat and go.🙏

Great video. Looks enjoyable and relaxing.

@TheoryofSimple

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. It was good to get away on my own for a couple days😊💕

Soooo impressed with how skilled you are. Thanks for sharing and LOVE your pup❤

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏😊 Kit is a sweetheart! 🦮🐾🦴

I'm not sure how I missed this one, and oh, how glad I am that it popped up in my feed! Really enjoyed seeing your set up and all of the tips and tricks you shared. You have a knack for seeing a need and finding the exact little gadget to take care of it. So many clever ideas. And what a nice time you had with Kit. 😊

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Colleen! I’m so glad you found this video! Camping is another form of traveling so it’s just a matter of finding what works and what doesn’t work! Is the great little companion for camping and we have a great time together!

omg lol @ eyes up here! ...ok? that was an awesome shower set up, i carry that same shower bag always in my suv.. i love the shower curtains and magnets oh wow! and the mat is a must! I would use some of that fluro trail tape when hiking tho to mark my way back.. it looks like an easy place to get lost! I heard that chopper again on your way back..i bet they are looking for somebody...

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the only thing I could think of was somebody kayaking on the river either went down and got stuck but I never found out what happened. 🤷‍♀️

40 minutes long and I still wanted more. Hehe 😉 awesome job explaining everything…thanks 💜💜

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Debbie! Thank you so much! I was a little leery of putting up such a long video but it was four days worth of camping! I’m so happy you were able to find some useful information from this video and that you enjoyed it and would appreciate your feedback on my other videos! 🙂

Love all you toys

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

They don’t call me the gadget lady for nothing🤣😂 thank you so much for watching and giving me your feedback❤️🙏

I love the GoGirl! It's so fun and convenient to aim my stream wherever I want standing up like a guy

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

I know, right! We finally know what it’s like to be able to stand up and pee wherever we want!

That was wonderful! Thank you!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Truly appreciate you watching and giving me your feedback! 😊🙏❤️

I am so impressed with your skill and collection of useful stuff! Love, love, love your fur baby❤❤❤ I am not a camper, I even get mostly crippled by many motel beds (especially the chain known for its roof colour) and never get any sleep there. But I will have to sleep in my car this weekend when I travel to central Michigan for powwow. It won't be a nice rural setup like this, I'll probably have to find the closest Walmart parking lot. But it's something I've never done before, so I am following your great advice here and making lists. My Tuscon is not likely to be as comfy as your Jeep! No space for cooking outside or showering, it's going to be bathing wipes, dry shampoo (both in a cramped crossover space), and MREs with a Barocook to heat them up (I have yet to meet an MRE heater that works!) Oh well, I'll probably be full of frybread anyway! But will be going with a neurodivergent friend, so I may not be able to eat when I want to, she has issues.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jen and I am wishing you the best on your camping adventure! It sounds like it’s going to be a challenge, so I’m anxious to hear about it🙏💕😊

@jenharvey3397

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple Thank you so much!

I just love this video. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Taunya! I’m so happy you found this video and enjoyed it! I hope to do at least one more car camping excursion this summer, and will film that as well❤️🙏😊

@taunyawren8020

Жыл бұрын

I will be on the lookout for it. I just love your videos. But I especially like camping. And you have such great ideas. Also just enjoy your personality. Thanks again.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@taunyawren8020 ❤️😊 you just made my day!

Truly great video! Your organization and articulate explanations are wonderful. Well done!

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lisa! It pays off to be organized to keep camping fun! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

Great tips, always love your videos! I have the same water purifier, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. Glad to see it works!

@TheoryofSimple

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That little water purifier works great! Have a happy new Year! 😊💕

Perfection! Girl you earned a few badges there ~ Kit is precious and the perfect companion for "me time". You "Go Girl" 😉

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! She is little but a good alert dog to have on a solo camping trip!

@wandrousvindella716

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple ❤ and I understand the "needing to get away with your thoughts". Great editing and thanks for taking me along~

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

@@wandrousvindella716 thank you for coming along with me! Always happy to have you along!

@wandrousvindella716

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple SONshine ! This is perfect for SONrise and SONset. I enjoy them both & so good for the soul ~ hugs, Wanda

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

@@wandrousvindella716 exactly! ❤️

I LOVE camping!!!!!! That shower set up is AMAZING!!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was really surprised I did not use all that hot water up! But it sure did feel good to get cleaned up❤️😊

@sandijenkins-luttrell1332

Жыл бұрын

I guarantee it did!!!

I too am an out door girl! I enjoyed your video and got a lot of good tips and you’ve inspired me to get back out there. Thank you so much. Wishing you a good journey 😎

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dream Catcher! I am so happy you enjoyed the video and able to get some beautiful camping hacks from that! Whenever I go back out after I’ve been away from the outdoors for a while it is always so refreshing and brings me back to why I do this. I hope you get back out there and juicy outdoors and drink the joy! Happy camping to you too!

I have to say the true camp in the nature of your trip is inspiring ❤love this

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I much prefer this over camping at a campsite where there are people all around me. I actually felt safer by myself out here.❤️😊🙏

@pamdawson8598

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for taking us camping . It was so much fun as well as being very informative. From Tassie

Such a lovely time away with your dog. I love all the ideas you’ve got. Seriously, such great advice for us women when we go out on our own. Thank you.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my video and I’m so happy that you liked it! It’s one of the rare times that I got to do it because this was a friends private property and I was able to utilize it and feel safe. But even on a friends property, I always like to keep some things that will give me some protection and keep me comfortable! 😊

Loved this vlog!!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Kristi! It was a fun trip! So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting!🙂

You have such a smart and well behaved dog!!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

She is a great dog, especially for a rescue! She’s very obedient and very loving! Unfortunately, she doesn’t live with me all the time because I travel so much. But whenever I go camping, I bring her with me.❤️😊

@sandijenkins-luttrell1332

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple how did you get her trained so well? My pup is 8 months old and I still need a leash!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@sandijenkins-luttrell1332 when she was just six months old, I took her to puppy training for six weeks at the animal shelter. And ever since then she’s just been great.. when I walk her out on the street, I put her on a leash but when I’m out in the country or she can roam, I let her go and she stays pretty close.😊

Enjoyed this so much.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! He brought the biggest smile to my face! 😀

Very lovely! Thank you💖💖💖

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️ what’s the best way for me to recharge my batteries! Again for watching and commenting!

Great video! 💗

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!❤️

I’m really glad I found your channel. I love car camping. I have a Prius and I started going from South Florida to Washington State and Oregon three times in two years. Love your videos. Namasté & Ho’Oponopono everything

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you found my channel as well! I’m going to be changing my car camper around this spring, so I’ll bring you that video later. Wishing you the best on your Prius car camping. looking forward to your feedback on my other video.❤️🙏😊

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and all the clever tips and tools. I’m inspired to enjoy a similar get away. Thank you for all of the advice!

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Crystal! It makes me so happy that you enjoyed this contact and that you were able to get some clever tips and tricks from this video! I’m hoping to do some more car camping solo so I’ll probably be modifying things as I go and I’ll put up some videos! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Wishing you the best on your solo camping adventure!

Thank you so much for this video, just what i needed. Your dog is so cute

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Irene! I love to go camping and this is my first time doing a solo camp trip and having my dog with me gave me a little bit of a sense of safety and security. I was hoping to get one more camping session in before the cold weather comes!

I am an animal lover kit is so kawaii and the ducks were gorgeous, even the animal sounds were like music to the ears. You are one brave Josei no one around all by yourself except kit, and sleeping outside, wow impressive. How about gohan, miso soup, tamago, natto, nori and fried spam yes a favorite here in hawaii, oh and furukake for breakfast or all day, sausage will do also. Korean nori in packages with rice yummy or by itself as a substitute chip. Our fur babies love it lol. Watched the video in its entirety, thumbs up if I could give two thumbs up I would. Thank you euni Chan for great entertainment betta den da movies

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jeanne! Next time I will bring Japanese food! I love it! Since this was my first solo trip, I decided to pack light. I wanted to see how I did solo. Natto is my morning favorite!

Fun! We have rv and I love camping and taking my sweet Furbaby ❤ we enjoy the nature

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

It’s the best way I find to refresh my soul🙏😊❤️

First found your vid on minimalist packing& travel. Then scroll thru, vid about gardening, then ur car camping.. 3 of my main interest! Thanks a lot!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Woo Hoo! Those are my favorite interests as well!! So happy you found my channel! I am looking forward to getting your feedback on my other videos as well! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!🙂

Tried leaving a comment earlier so if it seems like a repeat, sorry. Bravo!! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Love the hammock bed.

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Judy! Did not see a comment from earlier. So happy you like seeing my adventures! I am working on perfecting the hammock bed for my next adventure! I may rebuild the keep camper as well.

Very relaxing get away, love the silence. Looks like CA with the rolling hills. Good tips, I also have all my utensils from the Dollar Store. Now I know what to do with my badge clips, thanks!!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and I am so happy you enjoyed this video! I’d like to get more solo camping done this summer but I think I’m going to take apart the camper bed and redo it so I have a little bit more headroom so hopefully I’ll get that video out soon. Well not exactly soon but in the next few months.😊😉❤️

Wow, I can so relate to you. I also SUV camp, (mostly to get away from people). I love it, and you are right, we don't need much. I see some products that I would like to try as well. So glad this came up on my feed. New subscriber!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Escape Artist! Welcome to Theory of Simple! I am the same…sometimes just need to get alone in nature! Thank you so much for watching and commenting and I look forward to your feedback on my other videos!

What a great video! You are an inspiration. My goal is to go camping solo this year

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and I highly recommend it as it is a great way just to have some peace with yourself❤️😊

So the Go Girl would have been amazing this past January while in Estes Park with my 2 sisters. We didn’t anticipate the RMNP “bathroom” situation and one sister even refused to use it. I was desperate since I’d avoided altitude sickness by staying hydrated. Never again. I put this in my Amazon cart!

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elle! Sorry about the Estes Park situation. Happy you got something good to head off that situation in the future. For the record, this is how i learned my lessons as well…school of hard knocks! Thanks for watching and commenting and hapPEE travels!

That’s a mini ‘bug out’ ! Love it, I like minimal. I do have two bags and alt use depending on where I’m going. 😳 would love to see Mary Poppins 👍🏻

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dream Catcher! Yes! It really is like a bug out vehicle! When we were having all the fires around us a couple years ago we put this together to go camping but then realize we may have to use it to leave our house so we just kept it together! I’ll be doing a Mary Poppins Wallet video this weekend and posting it next week. Not sure if you had a chance to see my latest video on what’s in my EDC purse! Would love your feedback on that video as well!

Wow...just started watching your videos! You are awesome..indeed inspiring. I started a couple of years ago gathering stuff to car camp..tried it once in a torrential rain storm in a backyard after a wedding. It was disastrous to say the least. That fall my son and I happened upon a used hybrid camper and bought it for my artists getaway...parked at my son's where I can "get away", visit with my boys and grandson and friends..( I moved a state away)..but now, I just can't help it,,,,I have the itch to car camp again. Have learned so much more with videos and my own camper..but want to learn to go even more simply and minimally in my car...I know I can do it!!! PS..not sure where you were but those huge rocks in the water were awesome, smooth, uniquely shaped...beautiful!! Happy Camping!!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Soni! I sometimes need to get away for a couple days for me time and challenge myself to see how minimally I can live. I believe you can do it too! Just be aware of your surroundings and only sleep outside your car if you feel you are safe. I was staying on a friends property so I felt safe sleeping outside. Go for it!

Be careful of high protein foods. They might have crickets in them. Not saying this pancake mix does. But just something to watch out for. And looks like you had a great relaxing time. Beautiful scenery

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sherry, well, if they have crickets it’s just more protein! I don’t know if you know this but you can go to places and get crickets to eat! It is a new food source! I am half Asian so we sometimes the a lot of weird things and crickets I don’t bother me. I look at them like the land shrimps! It was a great four days of camping and some wonderful scenery I just wish I could have found out what happened down at the river that they needed a helicopter.

I love your rig! I am so jealous! When you set up the hammock I was wondering why you didn't sleep there. Girl, you need a camping quilt and a closed cell pad. I have one, that I think came as a yoga mat, and it has the same foil that you have on your sunshade. I also bought a roll of that stuff. It's great to make a cozy for backpacker meals. The same goes for my steel cookware. I only get to camp twice a year with our Girl Scout troop, which I adore - Platform tents, so I don't have to try and set up/tear down, (get up off the ground in the morning... LOL) I don't drive anymore so I couldn't take off if I wanted to. But I still pack as though I'm going on a backpacking trip so that I can teach the girls, and now we're going to start working on EDC & preparedness so I'm really looking forward to that. AND next month when we go camping we finally get to camp in the yurts! I swear, I would live in one if I could. LOL I really miss being able to take off like that. For a brief while I lived in my car in Cheyenne Mountain Canyon in Colorado, and OMG it was the best way to wake up every day, seeing the mountains out of the window. Your camp area is absolutely gorgeous. What an amazing location. With as much as you travel *everywhere* for work, part of me was surprised that you wouldn't get home and not move, just happy to have your own bed for a change. At the same time, I get the Zen of it, doing nothing while being part of everything. Just the thought of all those airports would make me run screaming to the woods. LOL. I'm almost the age of my mom before she passed, and the last few years if anything was going on, she'd say "That's it, I'm going to the woods!' Btw, I have one of those solar showers, not for camping though, I keep it with my blackout/emergency stuff. I can hang in on my porch or in my kitchen window to heat the water without using fuel. (Eyes up here! ROFL You crack me up!)

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much, Maggie! It sounds like you have had an adventurous life and I’m so happy you were involved with the Girl Scouts and getting them prepared with EDC! I think so many times we teach boys these types of things, but I also think it’s very important for girls to understand what do carrying an emergency, how to change a tire, just basic things that could help them out and not have to rely on anyone else. Being self reliant as a woman is a gift. I’m so happy to be able to share my ideas and I’m happy you are sharing yours as well.! I don’t know how many more years I have left in me for doing this, but I’m going to take advantage as much as I can😊🙏❤️

I so want to do this. I now have a 2023 KIA Seltox LX so not very large but so doable. I have done the extreme “camping” with US Army so I know I can improvise. Loving the equipment the table and chair especially. I do think if you can find a safe out of the way a retreat from it all is so worth it. My oldest son who is in his forty’s now, we would just take off in our car with sleeping bags, food and easy going clothes. I was stationed at Fort Hood and we would have as you can imagine an endless travel distinations to pick. But we also stayed in motels near musuems or on Army Lodgings.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

I was very fortunate that a friend owns some property up in the sierra allowed me to go up there and camp on my own. I felt really safe because it was private property. I don’t know if I would go into a state park or something by myself and sleep outside in a hammock. I have slept in my car locked up by myself, but it was also in a parking lot which I don’t know if it was any safer, but made me feel safer.

Would love to hear more about your dog. Just now found your channel

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Well, Kir is the dog I bought for my son. His whole life he wanted a dog and his father would never let him have one. my son was a drug addict and it was the one thing that made him happy and calm while he was trying to recover. Unfortunately, my son passed away and I was having a five hour commute and traveling all the time for work and I couldn’t keep her. so my parents decided to keep her for me and now she lives with them and their other dog, and is very happy up in the mountains, but they do come down quite often and see me and bring her here and she still remembers her mama.😊❤️ although I’m now working from home we tried to keep her here this past summer for a couple of weeks but Genji, who is my parents dog had a very hard time not having Kit around. And Kit was very skittish not being around Genji. So my parents have taken her back and I see her when they’re down here or if I’m going camping, I bring her with me.❤️

Should’ve brought a fishing pole so you could have fresh trout for dinner! I love camping and am also one who likes to get away from people to recharge!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, there are not many fish in the river! I have fish before and not caught anything! I’m not sure why because I do see some little fish in there, but nothing worth catching and eating!🐠🐟

I subscribed to your channel yesterday, and have been binge-watching 😊 LOVE your content, especially this one as I am an outdoor girl too and love camping solo 💝 Blessings to you 🙏💙🙏

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am so happy to have you as part of the Theory of Simple community! I hope to do more solo camping this year! Looking forward to your feedback! 🙏❤️😊

@deborahengesser159

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple You most definitely will get some feedback from me, as to improve algorithm of your channel ❣️

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@deborahengesser159 thank you! Love when someone understands this! 🙏❤️😊

@deborahengesser159

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple Most Welcome 🤗

Nice

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was fun!

Hi - I've been using a solar cooker at my backcountry camp for 8 years now. Buy a windshield sunscreen from the dollar store and fold it to the desired configuration. I start it about 10 a.m. I've done cookies, flat cake, flat bread, cinnamon rolls etc as well. 😊

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

I think you are genius! I have thought about that, but I wasn’t sure if it would actually work! I think there’s another KZread video about this coming in my future😂🤣😅❤️

@jayceewedmak9524

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple the ingenuity is from KZreadrs not me (although I wish I were genius lol). It was all the rage before solar batteries became the new go to for everything. On spring/fall mornings I warm up my cast iron by the fire while preparing the food then let the sun cook it. In summer, it goes straight into the sun. You can get a couple going at the same time - main and dessert or whatever. Use a black pot and a glass lid and throw a piece of clear plastic over the whole thing - I bet that zipper/plastic wouldn't last out in the bush or even campground. Keep the configuration tight to your pot but about a fist size distant from sides to let heat circulate. Don't forget to slip your hand (glove!) in the side to give your pot a turn every 1/2 hour unless you're leaving camp for a swim/paddle/fishing/hike etc. It'll cook if you're not there but turning helps a bit. ------ A second youtube ----There's also lining the inside (and outside) of a cardboard box with tinfoil, inserting skewers to hold a pan then slipping a pan of coals/embers underneath the food pan and close it all up. It works great for my oven! DO NOT leave camp using this. Coals or embers are not forest friendly - as you know 😢 ♥ Nothing will replace my cast iron dutch ovens but it's all fun and games out in the bush so 👍... Take care 😊 grandmum to 5 in 🇨🇦 (edited for spelling error)

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@jayceewedmak9524 thanks! I did a video on the solar cooker with the zipper a couple years ago! Cooked chicken and veggies and it was great! I was pleasantly surprised!

Wonderful campsite! I've always wanted to experience camping but found that I'm just NOT the type. Haha! While you're an "outdoors (kind of) girl", I'm an "indoors" type. My idea of getting away is holing up at a budget-friendly hotel or B&B and doing nothing. Hehe. I love your tools though! Very practical and not just for camping. Only recently came across your channel and your videos have made me a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Axel! Welcome to Theory of Simple! I doing the B&B too but i grew up camping with my family and it’s still my favorite get away! Yeah they tools are great for so many things! Thank you for watching and commenting!!

@MsKNHardin

Жыл бұрын

Such an inspiring video! I’ve always wanted to camp but no one I know, has wanted to, and they plus me are definitely not a fan of bugs, and rattlesnakes, omg. Watching you, all I could think about was safety. It’s great that you could use your friends home. You’ve inspired me to do a solo trip, now I need to make a new friend who has land like that 😊.

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Graycee! It was great to get out of the city for a while! Really appreciate you watching and commenting!🙂

I was going to add that you can buy levelers for your suv which is placed under your car tires when you park, and use a level tool piece to check if your vehicle is leveled.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Ugh! I used to have the leveling blocks and level when I had my trailer. Sold them with my trailer. I need to get new ones! Thanks for sharing and reminding me🙏😊❤️

You know I loved this episode! I have an Air Tag for my cat’s harness; maybe for Kit?

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Kit has a chip under her skin so I can call a number to track her. She ran off once and the person that found her was able to return her to me!🙏😊 Also, an AirTag has to have another iPhone nearby to transmit so if we’re out in the woods, it may not transmit, whereas her chip will transmit anywhere.😊❤️🙏

@Swimdeep

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple Right. I also have a Tile that I use when we are off grid. My cat also has a microchip but it doesn’t track him. What brand is that that tracks?

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@Swimdeep she also has a tag on her collar has an 800 number to call so when the people found her they called that number and let them know that I was the owner and call me. I’m not sure of the tag because it’s been 10 Years but I’ll see if I can find out.

@Swimdeep

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple Thanks, no worries, I think I know now. It’s tricky with our furry companions out in the wild. 🌿❤️🐾

What a nice time you and you pup had! I loved seeing how you use your gear and keeping it simple! Love that everything folds right up and you know where everything is... I am curious about that fold up solar charger.??? Can you charge a phone with it and do you feel it is sufficient for a full charge?

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Julie! Kit is good company! The fold up solar charger will charge my phone up at least two times full is the solar charger battery is full. Also if there’s not enough sun and I have access to electricity I can charge it up through that as well. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!

Thanks!

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! I was just jaw-dropping astonished. Thank you so much.🙏❤️😊 so truly appreciated❤️❤️❤️

Nice video but finding the sweet spot (ie lying diagonally) will provide a flatter and more comfortable lay in the hammock. Banana sleeping is not good for your back.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra! Yes! Especially since this was a double hammock I had plenty of room to lie diagonally! Since this is my first time sleeping outside in the hammock there’s a lot for me to learn! Want to know if you use any special sleeping pad when you’re sleeping in a hammock. I do know that they make hammocks with sleeping pads built-in but I would like to have things separate because I don’t always want a sleeping pad in my hammock because it will make it bulkier to carry. Any other hammock sleeping feedback would be greatly appreciated!

@sandrakramer1520

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple this is soo funny. I “discovered” your minimalist packing and prepping and travel meals and snacks over the past few days thanks to the KZread algorithm. Today this one popped up (I have a Subaru Outback I’m setting up for car camping) and I thought “mmmm I’ve seen this video before” Checked the channel name and realized it was you! Amazed to hear of your Asian heritage. What’s the story. Asian-Canadian Overland Lady (Monique) has a great channel. Also Explorer Steve (can’t look it up as I write) from out west had a Korean father and has a lovely video where he camped and honored his father with sake etc. He has a big van but does “urbanlanding” in his old 4-Runner.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@sandrakramer1520 so happy you found my channel! I will have to check out the other channels you recommended! 😀

Where are you camping? I solo camp a lot and it looks lovely! Plus..NO BEARS! 😄

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Marie, this was on private land adjacent to the El Dorado national forest just south of Lake Tahoe. It’s at a low enough elevation that bears don’t come down there at this time of year. However there are rattlesnakes and coyotes!

Hi, I like your tips very helpful! Could you link your hammock, shower and organizal bin ? It is missing from your description box. Thanks!

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Livia! Good catch! I have added the links to the description! Here are the links for you! Enos Hammock: amzn.to/3SvuZ6I Enos Mosquito net for hammock: amzn.to/3zBlUQZ (I did not use the net on this trip but I should have!) Hardware organizer: amzn.to/3A0S2yM I hope you get some good things for your camping adventure! Thank you so much for watching and catching the missing links!

Aloha 🌴🌺🌴 thoroughly enjoying your videos and have a quick question - could you tell me where you got the small, designed camping towels you showed in this video. I have checked your Amazon store but have not had any success. Thanks in anticipation

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Well, my camping towels are probably about 15 years old, so I’m not sure that they even make them anymore. But what I usually do is find a camping towel that is made of a thinner material and I usually cut them and then I put a lighter to the edges to sear them and they won’t fray. This weight allows me to make them smaller and more easily packable.. here’s a link to something that is the closest to what I have amzn.to/3noqSOv 😊❤️🙏

Beautiful views. Cool awning. You’ve thought of everything. Is this a national forest? Me and my youngest grandson going camping next month

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Pinki! This is actually private land. For my first solo camp experience i wanted to feel safe and I was offered access to private land that is close to a national forest.

@prophetesspinki1

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple soooo beautiful. I typically go to Texas gulf coast a lot for free beach camping, the Arizona desert and other impromptu getaways, the Jeep stays in camper mode

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@prophetesspinki1 nice!! You seem like me and enjoy the great outdoors! Have fun with those grandkids!!

Its so pretty where you are. Is this a national park? I am a Brit but live in Louisiana. Camping out here there is no lovely fresh flowing water, its mostly swamp lol. The flowing clear water here reminds me of Home in Scotland.

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I don’t know why this comment got lost but I just saw it! This is in Northern California just south of Lake Tahoe. I have never camped in the south and quite honestly don’t have much of a desire to the mosquitoes! And that is one thing about Northern California in this area we really don’t have any mosquitoes. Thank you for watching my video and for your feedback and comments!

Wow, now that's a knife! So many great ideas here! Do you keep a battery booster to jump start your Jeep? I keep a Noco boost plus 1000 for my Rover and it's saved me twice now. It also acts as a battery bank to charge devices. Another great one! 8-)

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Actually, no I don’t carry a battery booster. I have always just relied on AAA if I needed them. But in this case where I was somewhere a bit remote that would’ve been a good thing to have! I’ll have to look up the Noco. Maybe I can put that on my Christmas list and if I’m good enough I’ll get one 😉

@Brandon-0028

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple Haha, I'll cross my fingers for you! it is so much faster than waiting for roadside assistance :) Especially when you are remote. They keep a charge for several months as well through all seasons.

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@Brandon-0028 i’ll definitely need to check it out!🙂

Love this! Im getting my car ready for camping in the spring. I might have missed it but how did you find your camp spot? PS....you pup is adorable and so well behaved😊

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! My camp spot was offered by a friend that has property in the mountains. It has river access and even had water if I needed it. This is also the reason I felt safe enough to camp alone and sleep outside of my car. Having Kit with me was so nice. She is a good dog. 😊

Is that place in Northern California? Beautiful scenery to getaway and recharge. I myself have a VW Eurovan poptop camper van. Thank you for your tips on traveling which I just found out about .

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was in the Sierra foothills! So happy you got some great tips! 🙏😊❤️

I’ve been enjoying your videos since I found your carry on only luggage video. This solo camping video was so fun with all your advice and tips. I hope to be brave enough to do this someday 😊. Your camp shower was so effective and worked so nicely. I also live in the Bay Area, where did you solo camp where you felt safe? Thanks for sharing Eunice 🙂

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Samantha! So happy you are enjoying my content. I was on private land of a friend up in the Sierra foothills. 😊

@SamanthaJaeLee

Жыл бұрын

Oh! Nice to have friends like that 🙂

May I ask, Eunice, how hard is it to take out the back seats? The seats in my Tuscon do not fold flat, which is uncomfortable. And now I need to fit in my father's framed paintings for the two day drive back.

@TheoryofSimple

11 ай бұрын

Honestly, Jen, I have never remove the seats. I presume they’re bolted down and they wouldn’t be too hard to remove. I’ll have to take a look at mine and see if that’s how it looks like it would be done.😊

@jenharvey3397

11 ай бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple OK, thank you, I must have misunderstood, I though you'd mentioned that you took out the back seats to make room for your camping setup.

@TheoryofSimple

11 ай бұрын

@@jenharvey3397 no, I only folded the seats down. However, if I had remove the seats, it would’ve been more comfortable but I use this as my every day car and very rarely go camping so the seats stay in.😊

That foldable wood burning stove is the mini size or the medium size??

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nexus! Quite honestly I didn’t know there was more than one size. I bought this a few years ago so maybe they’ve added another size of these but I would say it’s not the mini it’s about 12“ x 9“ open. I’ll have to visit that link and see if I can Figure out what size I have

I may have missed it but do u have a link for the hammock. I was hoping they make one for a 2 person hammock.

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Samantha! The hammock that I’m using is a two person hammock by Eno. You can find this and my other camping gear on my Amazon store front. Check out this page from Theory of Simple www.amazon.com/shop/theoryofsimple I also have the mosquito net that you can use with a hammock. I didn’t use it this time because it was cold enough that mosquitoes weren’t out But I would definitely get the mosquito net as well. I hope you find some great things at my store front! You can also find the link to my storefront in the video description. Thank you so much for watching and commenting and happy camping!

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

@@samanthadodd8112 you are welcome! Welcome to Theory of Simple!

Fit baby needs own mat

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

I have a mat for her but she tends to just lay wherever she wants to. She’ll lay on her mat in the car but when she’s outside she tends to just lay anywhere.

I have that same solar battery backup. Can you take it in your airplane carry-on?

@TheoryofSimple

10 ай бұрын

Yes, you can take that solar rechargeable, battery pack with you on your flight in your carry-on but you cannot packet in your checked bag. 😊

@support2115

10 ай бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple thank you!

@TheoryofSimple

10 ай бұрын

@@support2115 you are very welcome💕😊

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@TheoryofSimple

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 💜

Weren’t u scarred to sleep out esp being alone? Besides hiking what do u do all day do u don’t get bored?

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Ki Kay, Since I was on private land I was not afraid of sleeping by myself. I had permission from the owners to camp there. I also know the area and I know there aren’t any bears or wolves or anything really dangerous so I wasn’t really scared of anything except getting eaten by mosquitoes! I do hiking during the day and go down to the river so that takes up most of the day. Sometimes I take a nap in the hammock. Believe it or not videotaping these things while I’m camping take up a lot of time to set up and I also do some editing while I’m out there so I’m never bored.

@kayepperson189

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple ty I want to do what u do but I too would have to be solo and it’s seems scary for me trying to talk myself into it will be ok. Also I can’t hike , disabled so I thought I would get a hobby to do. Ty luv your vids

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

@@kayepperson189 yeah, being disabled puts a unique twist on solo camping. I will say that if you want to try it, I would start doing it at a campground where there is a camp host that understands your disability and the possible need for assistance and see if that camp offers any special activities that you may be able to participate in. Being around others in a camp may give you a feeling of some security and also allow you to see other people and socialize if that is what you want. Otherwise if you’re not having anything to do if you have a hobby such as maybe knitting or crocheting or journaling or art those might be things that you could do solo camping. I do hope you get a chance to spread your wings and explore some of these things because it really does give you a unique perspective on camping and nature in general. 🥰

@kayepperson189

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple ty good advice

How do you recharge the ryobi?

@TheoryofSimple

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kay, The Ryobi battery will hold a charge for quite a while and charge my phone for several days before I need to recharge it so once I get home I just plug it in to the charger I have at home.

@kayepperson189

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoryofSimple ty

Loved this video. I am always impressed by how simple you keep things and just enjoy the simple pleasures of life. I follow you on Instagram also. Do you have any Facebook groups that you belong to. Love the inspiration I get from your channel.

@TheoryofSimple

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lori! I am so pleased that you have found my channel inspirational! 🥰Other than my Facebook page which is The Theory of Simple, I don’t follow much on Facebook. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!