Urban Roadside Stealth Camping

Beautiful wife found the best sign to camp behind I've ever seen in my life. I headed out to camp behind the welcome to Nanaimo sign and set up my small bivy tent for a night of camping. It was a blast as always, and a very good camping test for the tent.

The tent I'm using is a GearTop 1 Person tent, I only have the Canadian amazon link (I'm not sure how to find the US one or international) but here it is if anyone is interested.

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[friedreeftv]

It comforts me knowing that somewhere out there in the woods or under the highway Steve is camping

[P_RO_]

How many others yelled "Don't light it!" when we heard that huge gush of butane escape from the stove? 😂

Anyone but Steve would have edited that out. Gotta love Steve for being so real!

[prosandkhans]

My family and I have really gotten into hiking lately. While we're trecking around we love to point out places where "Steve could stealth there."

[Spawn]

Steve is a bright light in todays world. His soft spoken voice in all types of situations, his great attitude in all situations, is why I will always support him and always have his back. You can go all the way back to him being down on his luck or in a tough situation and there’s Steve always moving forward and keeping a positive attitude. Steve I know you are very humble and don’t ask for anything, but you need to know that you have changed, entertained, and saved people from you choosing to be a kind and nice person. Keep up your great work! I would tell you to never change, but that is a part of your character already and you are a unique and amazing person! Much love brother!

[birbeyboop]

Steve I really hate laughing at people's misfortune, but that moment with the butane stove gave me a good chuckle!

[atb]

That flame up on the cooker almost took Steve out!! He is a trooper for sure!! The behind the signs stealth vids are awesome!!

[grrrlygirls]

Hey Steve, I love your adventures! Just watched this vid... and I have commentary... My first reaction is, I am no Canadian but I live close to the border and I'm pretty good at getting out of trouble. Here are some suggestions based on strategic planning: When walking through the woods with a high end camera and a comfy chair, think, "I want to get some great photos of birds." Similarly, camping behind a road sign and even cooking dinner there, have a reason... such as, set up a slow exposure of the road. Maybe you want to get an all-night traffic photo but don't want to leave your equipment out there alone. If neighbors actually approach you, be honest within the motto of one controversial American arts collective; "Trust me. I'm an artist." If you believe you need to be there, in my experience, others will be less likely to question your motives.

[macgyver]

As an Italian, I'm appalled at your meal. As an American, I salute you, brother! Looks delicious!

[Kessie]

“I just don’t know how I would explain walking into the woods with a rice cooker.” You’re the best Steve and I have a difficult time imagining anyone getting really worked up about you taking a snooze behind the Nanaimo sign. But I guess you just never know. Thanks for once again giving me something to chuckle about and helping to calm my world-weary nerves. As many before me have already said, this is by far the best channel on YouTube!

[MrCarlwiggins]

Yes been waiting for another stealth Camp behind a sign, we need more like this

[Syl-Vee]

"Right on ... rice cooker." Another priceless moment, Steve! Thanks to you and Beautiful Wife for always thinking of us.

[raisebarhere]

Finding this channel a year ago was a gift

[evanferritto]

I’ve never been stealth camping. After watching Steve for so long, I find myself looking for stealth camping spots while I’m driving. Always love the videos Steve!

[FrankFrankly]

This def makes the Top 10 Signs to Camp Behind list of 2022! Its awesome your wife found this spot lol! She's a great collaborator in your camping adventures!

[johnkelly]

I lost it with the shot of Steve running across the road and back into the woods armed with a rice cooker.

[a_aa_a_a_a_a]

Hi Steve, you might not see this since it's an old video I'm commenting on but I've just had tp say goodbye to a good friend and I won't see him again for a very long time, and you're currently helping me feel better. Love your energy and your voice, keep up the amazing videos and thank you very much :)

[kimmccray]

Your wife was spot on when she discovered your recent stealth place! We loved it! You did a great job getting there, setting up, and just enjoying it all:)

[PapaVik]

This was completely excellent. Rain makes camping real.

[industrialize]

Steve and I have a lot in common, I'm also much more comfortable with minor bylaw infractions as opposed to cutting open electrical panels to power my rice cooker.

[anroboticus]

10:09 Wow, that was hilarious. 100 percent glad you are okay though. Those distance shots are giving me Les Stroud vibes, I LOVE THEM!!!