Rest Area Tailgate Camping

I went looking for a unique place to camp and the best I found was a highway rest area. Simple but effective overnighter, the tarp "tent" on the back of the SUV added much-needed room to a small space.

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[campingwithsteve]

Hey everyone! Just a simple short overnight trip this week, I was filming a more ambitious video for a few days but there were issues and I had to scrap that video. Cheers everyone!

[DavidWilson-twre]

"Why am I watching this?" I'll offer that insight for you Steve, and I'm not just blowin smoke. You're an effortlessly likeable dude. Following along on your adventures, even those that you think might be boring, is a needed respite for everyone who watches your videos. The mythical algorithm put your freeway interchange video in front of me, and in the past two weeks I think I've watched almost everything you've done in the past two years. I can tell you're a humble guy and you get these kinds of comments on every video but that won't stop me chiming in. We're here for you. Simple as that. Had to pause and put my two cents in the comments when you posited that "why am I watching" question, but I'm gonna get back to the video -- and my step 2 -- now. Cheers!

[kceks]

Why are we here? Cause Steve is a great calm uplifting companion in a awful world. Thank you sir! Love your content

[ryanmoran]

Not ganna lie…when I first started watching a couple years ago I was like “why the hell am I watching this” yet I didn’t stop and haven’t for years. One of the very very few who’s videos I do not miss. Thanks for the content Steve

[jacquelinesherlock]

Whatever you do Steve, please don't start asking yourself "why am I doing this?". Who cares if some people aren't interested in what you do, there are so many of us that enjoy every single video you produce! Just trust the process and keep doing what you enjoy 🙂

[andrewgodly]

Can confirm that Steve isn't as crazy as he seems. Doing the kind of things he does is liberating. That feeling of living on the fringe of society can free you from a lot of stress and allows you to see how ridiculous it is to take life so seriously

[bigjohn]

Hey Steve!! when you asked the question "why am I watching this" I thought why do I watch your videos??? The answer came quickly to me that the reason I watch is because you are a pleasant kind man who embodies the adventurist spirit that so many of us have but are to bound down by our life choices of family and career. Not that you don't have those things . I find it amazing that I look forward to Thursdays just to see your weekly adventure no matter how simple it might be. And the fact that you are closing in on a million subs shows me that I'm not alone in this thought. Thank you Sir!!

[Kohlerstacey]

I'm sure I speak for a lot of us when I say we don't want you to force yourself to make a video when you are sick, not because it will make a bad video, but because taking care of yourself is more important. As for me, I enjoy and prefer these simple, laid back videos. With all the chaos in the world, it's nice to have this content, to give a few minutes of respite and calm.

[kristinespencer]

The world can be going to hell in a handbasket but Steve is out there making videos about camping. There’s something very comforting about Steve. It gets my mind off of the world. Thank you Steve. :-)

[willcokemusic]

Hey Steve,

My family and I watch every Thursday when possible. My mom just asked me to tell you that we really enjoyed the one-nighter and that we’re all big fans of all of the varieties of videos. We went camping for the first time for my aunt’s 75th birthday party. They loved it. I set up my first two tents. We had good weather. And as a first time camper the number one goal I had was to have a nearby washroom for the step twos. We owe you a great lesson in how to get out there and Hunker Down. Thanks Steve.

[nauticalknotcraft]

Glad you're feeling better Steve. Those of us that follow you are ok with whatever you do. You keep things light and laid back. We need that now. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[stevfesttv]

I think the most alluring thing about even your simplest of videos is the fact that we can escape the daily grind of regular life through you. You are doing things our ancestors did, we were all travelers once upon a time. Your videos show what is no longer deemed "normal" in today's society but it's truly what a lot of people yearn for. Similar to VanLife. You go out there, and see even the smallest parts of the world on your time and on your rules. It's true Freedom.

[coololdluke]

We love it all! Stealthers, Bus excursions, Bike trips, Treehousers, River rafting, Car camping, Park glamping or drainage pipe you are always entertaining. Love seeing you interact with beautiful wife and crazy neighbor too! Keep doing what makes you happy (not what we say) so the channel remains fun for you, we love it all!

[liamlownds]

I've got to say when Steve started to talk about people stumbling onto his video it made me think back to when I did that very thing what seems like a lifetime ago and I must say I'm so thankful I did so. These videos make me happy and I always make it routine to watch them before going to sleep to relax and wind down because Steve and his content is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise chaotic and restless world. Thank you Steve for all that you create 🙏

[Ronnieyotob]

Watching a Camping with Steve video is like sitting next to a cozy fire with a bowl of warm soup. Good for the soul.

[FariesWearBoots]

When Steve uploads everyone and everything gets put on hold ❤❤

[brandonchappell]

Dude I just want to tell you, watching your videos releases all the stress of running 3 businesses, making ends meet, and all the stresses of life on that. Thank you for that, thank you for the simple things

[lpschick]

Steve I can’t speak for everyone but I’ve been watching your channel all of these years because you think outside of the box. You have set up camps in places no one would ever think. Not only that, you make actual meals you cook & eat while out there. Using various gadgets that some of us may have never heard of or thought about using remotely…like the rice cooker & a power pack.. You show ppl that with a few simple thing you can get out & do exactly what you did. It’s not expensive or impossible. Just takes a little time & appropriate planning. ♥️

[HazardK]

You're showing us all a way to find something most everyone has tried to find again in their lives -- a second childhood -- without the pain of growing up again. <3

[MrFmiller]

My daughter bought me an SUV tailgate tent for my birthday. It has a zippered door and bug screen, spreads out five feet from the bumper, and sets up in literally five minutes. I set it up with a 2X4 stretched across the back door for use on pavement. It doesn’t have a floor but I use an old shower curtain. It seals up fairly well. I made a couple of bug net window socks for the back doors for hot nights. It’s awesome.