Living In My Car During -30° Wind Chill | How I Survive 🥶🚙

Join me as I prepare for one of the coldest winter nights I have dealt with yet living in my car! It’s going to be a wild ride!
#livinginacar #carlife #nomad #nomadlife #livinginmycar

[menguardingtheirownwallets]

That is why more and more people are buying used Toyota hybrids because they can set the climate control to keep the interior temperature at 70F for the whole night, and the engine will kick on now and then as needed, using only around 1 gallon of gasoline for the whole night even in -20F temps.

[andreatrejo]

omg i was the staff member im so glad you liked it!! and i love your videos!! giving you all the support!

[stormchaser]

I bought a Cabela's sleeping bag for $179.00. Its rated down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. It's extra big also. I get in that thing and it's snug as a bug in a rug. No fear of cold. The outer layer protects against most of the cold. The inner layer is like a soft flannel shirt. I think the model is the Outfitter XL sleeping bag. Best investment ever.

[mariatorrini]

Years ago I ended up living out of my Hyundai Tucson with 3 cats, cages, the whole nine yards. I stayed at night at a truck stop, so my schedule was based on the trucker's arrival as I had to squeeze in-between them for the night. I spent some cold nights, no reflectives, jackery, nada. Yeah I froze my toucas off. lol. I would spend the day at the library charging my phone, laptop, while job hunting. I totally relate to what you are saying. No judgement here pal, you do what you have to do. You could say I was doing hard core micro mini rv'ing in my car. I had it all rigged out, so for my budget, I managed. Could I do it again? I can, I would prefer to do this in a van, more room for sure. I think you learn what you can deal with, do without, still be happy. Love your channel.

[kenyonbissett]

My son served in Afghanistan in 2010 in a mountainous area, below zero temperatures. I sent him boxes of Hot Hands in several sizes. I asked local hunters before buying Hot Hands and they confirmed before I sent them. They camped out a lot, no fires allowed so they didn’t attract enemy gun fire. Their Marine Corps sleeping bags were not enough or even close. For Christmas, I sent him a gift in late October of a Special Forces sleeping bag ($300+). It looked exactly like his Marine Corps issued sleeping bag so he hid the Marine Corps bag and used the one I sent. It allowed him to use the Hot Hands during the day. Hot Hands definitely work.

[recoveringbaptist]

I plug a heated mattress pad into a 1500 watt Jackery and sleep nice and toasty in Colorado minus 15 degree weather.

[BalancedHuman]

You have such a great personality for doing these videos. 😊 I’ve found that so many people in recovery are some of the most creative (and sensitive). I’m 7 years alcohol free and nearly 3 for weed, and also was a theater kid in high school (also do car camping with my dogs here and there). Congrats on your continued sobriety - I’m rooting for you and I’ll keep watching! 🎭👏🏼💚

[ittybitty]

I use an electric blanket with my power station and that keeps me toasty all night long. I also bought one for a back-up, just in case the first one fails for some reason. They also make the electric blanket that plugs into the cigarette lighter.

[billquinn]

Believe it or not, I was taught in one of the 8 SEAL survival schools I went to, you can also wrap your feet in tin foil.
Worked for me.
Love your videos.

[rhodygal]

I was wondering, as I was freezing my behind off walking the dogs this weekend, if you were going to ride this out and maybe film. I really appreciate that you did, and this video def didn’t disappoint. Your channel and Nomadic Introvert are my two staples now. You are both so positive-I love it. You have great energy. Stay safe and be well, friend 😊💜

[leilal]

Just a tip from my Army days. They taught us that you actually stay warmer in your sleeping bag if you DON'T dress for the outdoors, because your body heat warms up the bag and is reflected back. Thermal underwear as PJ's is what we used when tent camping as a child too. An old-fashioned Hot Waterbottle is awesome, too. One at your feet, and (4 me) one at the small of my back.

[cacusuli]

I came across your channel and i just want to say thanks. I’m raising a teenage son on my own and lost my mom a few years ago. I struggled with drinking to numb my sorrow, and seeing you get back on track is really inspiring. Thank you again…from Chicago.

[brenpgrace]

Let’s push this video to 100 likes, I appreciate you all so much for tuning in and watching my videos. 1K HERE WE COME!!

[juliahelland]

Cold weather bites! Love oatmeal before bed! Hot Hands are awesome!😊 Facemasks work fantastic and wool is best!

[shinyam]

Glad to see you survived. Seems like you went through a very rough night, but we appreciate the content!

[stricardo]

You're a really special person.
Thank you for your inspiration.
Stay warm and safe.

[owenrich]

The airflow over under and around the car is a big factor of pulling heat out of the vehicle. You’ll still feel muted effects of windchill because the heat is being dissipated at a higher rate.

[hero]

I've been in my SUV in weather in the teens. I had a -20F sleeping bag and I found myself setting an alarm on my phone to wake me up every 2 hours. I would start the engine and run the heat for about 5 minutes and then repeated in 2 hours. Not great sleep but I was comfortable. Good luck tonight. Hope you sleep well.

[albertaadventures]

Awesome video. I am a new sub. You are doing it right my friend 🤙. One tip I found helpful when I sleep in my jeep is I use a car electric blanket plugged into my Jackery 240. I use it to pre heat my sleeping bag and then turn it off because it does draw a fair bit of power. I then can turn it back on in the night for a little top up of heat. This worked for me in minus 47 Celsius in my wrangler. Keep doing what you are doing 🤙

[redeagle]

Staying Active Is the best thing you can do goodjob holding urself together bro