I was staying at a primative camping area at a wildlife preserve in MD, (really just a dirt parking area and the forest), when in the middle of the night 4 Sheriff cars with there high beams on woke me up and one other person and we were told we had to leave or be arrested as the governor had ordered all state preserves and facility closed...I am now currently staying at local store's parking lot....I think being in the woods is better way of social distanceing then a heavy populated store parking lot but you can't argue with police...

@louispeters2105

4 жыл бұрын

Messed up... we live in an rv IN portland Oregon industrial areas.. (move every other day)... for weeks parking enforcment has been shut down. Police force was already 25% short before virus and 15%more are now on quarantine leave... Outside the city we would burn more gas for work (we have a 150cc scooter and cargontrailer). And supply runs. Regardless where your at. We are often lumped into the "Homeless" category which gives as much leeway freedoms as we get uniformed idiots making snide comments as he rides by on a electric bike... In the end our life has changed in 1 way. Were saving MORE money by not spending it. Outside the city a cop dosent see and deal with TRV lifestyles tend to be "callused". (Remember there being protective of there community/family so give em a break). In the city and outskirts cops deal with homless and zombie RV's all the time... cleanlyness and legit plates and tags are appreciated.... In the end if you cannot work on your rig by yourself.... dont go rv lifestyle. Go get a mechanics class first.

@ducksinarowpatience3670

2 жыл бұрын

@@louispeters2105 🙄 I can find a mechanic to work on my rig. And pay him.

@bairfreedom

Жыл бұрын

Yea....You were completely isolated and the government in all of it's wisdom said you can't be there because you need to be isolated. Lol. Good Lord! I even saw a dude get arrested for being on a paddle board out in the water all by himself because of " Covid laws" Lol Sheesh!

I haven’t had any problems on any dispersed here in SoCal and Western AZ border areas... there is so much room, we can be isolation and social distanced ALL day long💜be well y’allz

@thecircledance

4 жыл бұрын

There's another video of a vanlife guy getting kicked out of BLM land by the police in Southern California. Be careful!

I live right next to a national forest. No change at all. Except that more people are hiking in it than ive seen in 5 years of living here.

@dawna4185

4 жыл бұрын

here in my city in canada, i have NEVER seen so many folk walking on the sidewalk!!

@fancysfolly554

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder why so many r hiking & walking...maybe because they are tired of just sitting...what better way to become reacquainted with the natural world...than hiking. I really enjoy hiking. I just call it walking tho...😊. I love this wonderful channel....many thanks to Bob Wells for providing so much information...the world seems to Have reached some kind of tipping point...I personally don’t believe we will ever go back to the way things were back then...we have to learn a new way of existing.

Bob, The voice of reason. As always you are well informed. If you don't know an answer to a question you look it up. Knowledge IS power. You just presented to the nervous and scared some decent clear info. THANK-YOU. Cathy M. PA/USA

@catherinemiller9798

4 жыл бұрын

@@pamflowers8364 True TY Pam

If it wasn't for unconfirmed rumors, most of us would not become skeptical enough to research an issue for ourselves. Thanks for giving us more tools to do just that, Bob. Keep it up!

Thank you for always looking out for us, Bob 🖤🖤🖤

THANK YOU so much for this video! I’m new to vanlife/nomadic life and I had no idea that “dispersed camping” was a thing...♥️

I am looking forward to a time when I can get my nomad on! I am thankful that all of the nomads out there have many options and that y'all can continue to live the lives that you are living/loving! You are truly blessed! Stay happy. Stay healthy. Stay free! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you a zillion times over... 💕 we are retired and are going to do this for the first time, converted our SUV, and looking forward to heading west. Your videos have educated us well and we are more grateful than you could ever know. Bless you for caring and sharing.

Thank you for all this great info! When I was building my Van Your channel and advice was extremely helpful! Stay healthy and stay safe! ❤️

Thank you for the time you take to make these videos. I'm getting my life ready to hit the road this year and I'll be much more prepared with all this great content.

Very simple very easy thank you. Of course this is three years later and I'm sure most everything is open by now but this doesn't let you know how to find out and that is what I liked about this video. Thank you very much Bob

Fantastic clarification. And we newbies get confused between "designated dispersed camping" and plain wide-open dispersed camping. Great to know. Thanks!

Thanks, Bob, for showing us how to be resourceful and responsible campers by doing our own homework and making informed decisions.

Thanks for serving BOB you do great things for folks!!! Keep safe -we love you;))

@judichristopher4604

3 жыл бұрын

"Amen"

In the Netherlands a lot of marine harber are closed, olso where I stay. Because I live on my boat the police good not move me from the harber, but whit this beautiful weather it is no fun because I can not sail! The local government closet it so your not allowed to go out with your boat. If there is one place your save from the Corona virus is when your on the water. Bob I am happy that the van livers can still drive around!👍

@donatzerodayslife

4 жыл бұрын

Jolanda Meivogel , ridiculous and controlling rules!

@hermanjanssen6780

4 жыл бұрын

@@donatzerodayslife herman.janssen

Thank you Bob ` as usual you have covered so much helpful areas of well need info ` I cant say enough how much Myself and my peeps adore and respect you Bob .. Thank you - Keep going forward .. Blessings .. peace

Vacation arrived and we went south and parked overnight at our favorite truck travel plaza. We did a little sightseeing of our favorite county/area there, ate our own food and slept on our own pillows. While there we social distanced, used masks, washed hands coming in and going out, and used a fresh paper towel to enter and exit. It was great fun watching the trucks and others simply come and go. I felt connected and comforted. I'm still a little sad, but everything will be okay.

Bob good information as usual. Best not believe in rumors but it’s better to get it directly from the source where you know where you can camp in dispersed areas like you showed us on Google maps. I’m always open to learn new ways to do things within our capabilities. Have yourself a blessed day and your wonderful crew.👍✅

Thanks, Bob. This will help a lot of people. Stay safe.

Hi Bob! Appreciate another 3 video. Didnt know lands still open. Thanks for teaching and glad that your in good health. Oh and Happy Easter!

I appreciate this video! I've come back for tips many times. Thanks Bob!

❤❤❤ home depot has been my spot for the last few weeks.

@priusdave2064

4 жыл бұрын

Crystal Johnson yes, I just did a month at the Wallmart in Yuma!

@MsCdawnj

4 жыл бұрын

@@priusdave2064 yea as long as your respectful they don't bother you ... some ppl suck.

@priusdave2064

4 жыл бұрын

Crystal Johnson always the nature of people. I don’t see that the epidemic has changed that.

@judichristopher4604

3 жыл бұрын

@@priusdave2064 Like 30 days straight? Did they say anything... Wow!

Thank you, so much, for sharing this video with the facts!

Thanks for the information Bob....always best to 'teach a man to fish...'! 🐟🐟🐟

Unfortunately, camping in Washington state is a nightmare, especially dispersed. It was already difficult and crowded, but it's much worse now

Thank you for this video. You have great reach and respect in the camping community and this is the best way to kill bad rumors. You are showing the proof of it. This is a great share and well done. Thank you so much for doing this my friend. I hope you are doing well.

Thank you Bob, for the great service you perform. You have a huge following FOR SO MANY REASONS.

Great info. Thank you. Stay healthy and safe.

thank you so much for all you do. my husband and i hope to be on the road in the next 2 years... i hope...

Great video Mr. Bob. Van lifers please stay safe.

Love you Bob!👍🥰🙏 Thank you for sharing AAAALLL your knowledge with us AAAALL OVER THE WORLD!! GOD BLESS YOU!!🙋‍♀️🙏

Thank you Bob! Awesome video love all ❤️

Thanks so much. Timely, on-topic, and excellent insight and counsel.

Thank you Bob for all you information on living heap on the road

@donatzerodayslife

4 жыл бұрын

kevin` maxim , your misspelling is kinda funny.

@themodernpioneeroutdoorsad7230

4 жыл бұрын

Yup that's right! You can be cheap and "heap" at the same time. Cheers😀🤙!

Thank you for this good info! I watched a vid yesterday of an RVer who was in the middle of BLM land in CA. All around him was just desert and a few mountains in the distance -- no people. A ranger drove up to him and told him he had 30 minutes to pack up his stuff and leave. But that's CA for you.

@thisorthat7626

4 жыл бұрын

I saw that too. While the Sheriff had no real power to ask him to move, IMO he did the right thing and moved. It isn't worth arguing.

@andysnyder4506

4 жыл бұрын

What was the name of his video on KZread?

Thanks for doing this video Bob!

Excellent Informational video, Brother Bob! 👍😎👍

Very instructive and clear on a timely topic! Thanks Bob.

Thanks man. I hope we get to see you out there sometime!

You're a God send Bob ! A wealth of information as always. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us newbies. 👍Good Vibes 👣

You are a very smart person. Were you a teacher? You have the gift. Thanks for your videos.

Funny, people worried about weather or not OUR public lands are open, while you got folks in major cities camping under overpasses, sidewalks, and medians. Just saying there’s a lot more to worry about than parking and sleeping in the middle of nowhere. Enjoy the videos, keep up the good work Bob!

@donatzerodayslife

4 жыл бұрын

Sunny Lightning , absolutely!

Awesome, Bob! Thanks for posting...!

We are headed for a Depression, and that would mean many more people coming out there with you, this isn't a good time for those workers who don't make a living wage to begin with. Your video's are useful information and a life saver for many!

Great walkthrough on these resources all nomads in the US should have bookmarked.

Good stuff...thanks for sharing.

Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this valuable. I really appreciate it. All the best to you. Stay healthy. 🤗

Thank you Mr. Bob Wells.❤

Congrats on 380K, Bob!

That was an excellent walk-through Bob . Thanks !

Very helpful, thank you Bob!

Very nice video and good informations! ..we love spend our free time camping in the nature

Thank you always for the great info stay safe out there everybody

Thank you for the video, very helpful. Stay well and happy.

Excellent information, thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Hi there! Thank you for this information. Stay safe and healthy! ✨💕

Thanks, Bob. Very useful.

LIKE WATCHING U AND THE INFOR BEEN WATCHING FOR YRS. GOOD INFO KEEP IT UP THANK U

Thank you for showing us this and for your work.

Good information, Bob. Thanks for the process on how to get correct information.

Thanks Bob, you are the man!!!

Thank you again Bob!

Great info. Very helpful! And thanks KC.

Great info thank you!

Good-to-know information not only because of the coronavirus outbreak, but also during forest fire season.

Hi Bob! I’m not a nomad (yet) but this is a great video for those who are. 👍🏽😊

@ArtsyLadyCrafter

4 жыл бұрын

When are you going nomad? My time looks to be the beginning of next year.

Thanks for another great video!!!

Great info as always, love your videos, the worst part of this whole thing is, I had almost saved enough to get a van and this whole thing happened, now I'm out of work and looks like I'm going to have to use money saved just to live, looking towards better times tho, cant wait to get a van and be out there also, the best of everything to you Bob!

@ModernMoonbean

4 жыл бұрын

get a less expensive van, there are videos and get a basic setup and you will save more. I’m telling you from thinking the same and spending the money multiple times on just living. Then you will have a home

@noahriding5780

2 жыл бұрын

You don't need a new expensive car. There are some models that are cheaper than others also.

I enjoyed your thoughts at the end on the COVID pandemic.

That was very helpful and informative. Thanks

Thanks for this info, Bob!

Thanks, your the best keep the good work

Excellent content once again

thank you for the teaching

Great info! Thank you!

Thank you, much needed information.

My girlfriend and I just stayed at our first NF land site last night after watching your dispersed camping commandments videos. This video would have came in handy last night too haha. Thanks for all the info. We’ve been in our van a few weeks now and are loving it.

@duane4972

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the tribe !! If you survive the virus shutdown you will do just fine with the lifestyle, I will never go back to sticks and bricks

@Onlinesully

4 жыл бұрын

Duane 4 of it works for you, that's just fine

@FelixRosas10

4 жыл бұрын

Duane 4 haha thanks for the warm welcome! We’re keeping to ourselves so hopefully we’ll make it. 😂

Perfect timing, Bob! I will be out there in a few weeks and found this to be extremely helpful!

Thanks, Bob!

Free as a bird.Easy come,easy go. Happy as a lamb in springtime. No clock to punch. Call me what you want.. I had property in the past ,it was fine for that phase in my life. I sold it for a profit and now I call myself happily homeless. Eat my shorts!

Thanks you are so helpful

If you come camp in California and plan to build a fire or cook with a BBQ grill whether its gas or bricks you have to take a fire safety course online and this is for everyone who is going to be go to cook or maintain the fire pit. If you don't have it when the ranger asked you can be fined and told to pack up and leave because of the fire hazard potential.

Appreciate this!

thank you for that info.

Important information when rumors abound.

Alabama Hills above Lone Pine, Ca. was completely closed down to dispersed camping on 4/8. Sheriff rigs running around setting up new signs at every dirt road turn out, telling people to “go home!” Ridiculous! (So they want full time rvrs to camp around other people in town. Absolutely INSANE!) These restrictive signs are all over the hwy 395 corridor in Ca; every dirt road turn out & even large shoulders off the roads. ( And how much do you want to bet that after this pandemic is over, ALL of these restrictive signs will stay up & be enforced!?)

Bob, you're a saint

Awesome! Thank you 😊

Great and timely video Bob!! There’s so much misinformation being spread so hopefully your video will reach lots of nomads!

Thanks Bob.

Very nice 👍

Thank you. This has been tough on me on Arizona.

Great resources

Thank you!

👍🏼Good INFO Bubba 🚐💨

Been wondering about this since the CV started; thanks for your video, drive safe and wash your hands like the health inspector is looking, everyone!

@region4243

4 жыл бұрын

That completely defeats the purpose. Stop being paranoid, turn off your television, and eat a little dirt. It's great for the immune system

@region4243

4 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend George Carlin on germs.

@mugustabjeonklei2613

4 жыл бұрын

@@region4243 That really helps when you have preexisting respiratory problems, the kind that can and do make the disease fatal. ☺

@region4243

4 жыл бұрын

@@mugustabjeonklei2613 smoker, or receiver of several VACCINES?

@region4243

4 жыл бұрын

@@mugustabjeonklei2613 " disease " DIS. EASE.

I'm not sure why you had to do this video, as everyone who does this should know how to look up this information. But I appreciate your doing it. Just remember that local authorities might have different rules and regulations that might cause the constabulary to toss you out. I'm not sure arguing with them that "it's Federal land" is going to work.

@TheOne-uo4sv

4 жыл бұрын

It's not, they make no exceptions...

@Frantic618

4 жыл бұрын

M. Simpson, that is one of the stupidest comments I've ever seen. Nobody knows everything about everything, NOT EVEN YOU.

@SkepticalRaptor

4 жыл бұрын

@@Frantic618 OK, thanks for that. I'm humbled at your presence.

Thanks bob,

BE SAFE🙏🏿