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Let's Drive to Coloroado - New Summer Job
New adventure in nomad life.
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
Thanks for watching!
***Follow Your Dreams**
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Відео

We Broke Up
Переглядів 69 тис.14 годин тому
Update June 26, 2024. Kelly and I split up and I took a summer job in Colorado. Kelly's latest video... ua-cam.com/video/6rYuF4rhrYE/v-deo.htmlsi=R0YYyHxQF0DkLChd Kelly's old van tour... ua-cam.com/video/PoUQaumcnP8/v-deo.htmlsi=luWZJf-6BAKy4Zry *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to p...
A Day at Mountain Camp
Переглядів 23 тис.28 днів тому
In this video we start before sunrise and finish after sundown. Join me for a day at my mountain camp in New Mexico. Thank you for being here. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography...
Camera Talk - Good and Bad for Youtube Video
Переглядів 14 тис.Місяць тому
Best setup all around setup has been iPhone 13 pro with Rode Video Go microphone. My Canon m50 is great for still photos or video on a stationary tripod. The Sony ZV1 m2 is good expect for the stabilization and the video quality is slightly less than iPhone. Hopefully done with camera issues for a while. Thanks for your patience. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built cam...
Relaxing Mountain Camp
Переглядів 22 тис.Місяць тому
In this video we are in the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico. I spend a relaxing day in camp enjoying the cool mountain temps while do some wood carving. Thank you for being here. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free cam...
Beach Camping in New Mexico
Переглядів 27 тис.Місяць тому
In this video we move camp to Elephant Butte State Park. I find a nice spot right on the water. Great place to beat the heat! Thank you for being here. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy ph...
Rocky Mountains of New Mexico
Переглядів 22 тис.Місяць тому
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures. Thanks for watching! Follow Your Dreams
Moving Camp New Mexico
Переглядів 22 тис.Місяць тому
In this video we get camp cleaned up before moving on. After a short drive I arrive at a new camp at the base of a beautiful mountain range. Things are heating up in the southwest regions. Time start thinking about slowly moving north to cooler temperatures. Thank you for being here. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA...
Vanlife Gas & Travel Expense/First Quarter 2024
Переглядів 22 тис.2 місяці тому
In this video I cover my travel costs for the first quarter of 2024. January, February, and March cost me $229.41 in gas for the 449 miles driven. I also include a small rant on social media impact on our public lands. Thank you for being here. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pu...
Goldfish in the Desert!
Переглядів 22 тис.2 місяці тому
In this video we explore the area we are camped in. Some interesting finds included goldfish. Then back to camp to grill up dinner. Thank you for being here. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and en...
Rainy Day? Make Pizza In Campervan
Переглядів 21 тис.2 місяці тому
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures. Thanks for watching! Follow Your Dreams
Arizonas Finest - Living on the Road
Переглядів 25 тис.2 місяці тому
In this video I move camps from Coronado National Forest in Arizona. We move into New Mexico to find a camp on BLM land. I start the day getting a slow cooker stew going before heading out to explore. I check out the town of Portal, Arizona and the Cave Creek Canyon area. One the most beautiful areas in Arizona I have visited. Then back to camp to eat that vegetable beef stew! *My name is Brian...
Forest Camp and Special Ending
Переглядів 26 тис.3 місяці тому
In this video we are at a new camp in the Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona. I go for a hike to check out the area. Closing the video with a big thank you to you all for the 100,000 subscriber milestone. Thank You For Being Here. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue...
Camp Morning, Prairie Dogs, and Grilled Food
Переглядів 27 тис.3 місяці тому
In this video we start our day at camp. Then we head out to find the black tailed prairie dog. While out we find conservation ponds for an endangered species of frog. Also find some giant agave blooms and beautiful landscapes. Then back to camp for a dinner on the camp grill. Thank You For Being Here. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometow...
Camped by Historic Cattle Ranch
Переглядів 25 тис.4 місяці тому
In this video we take a ride from camp to a nearby historic cattle ranch...Empire Ranch near Sonoita, Arizona. *My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking i...
Moving Camp to Grasslands of Arizona
Переглядів 34 тис.4 місяці тому
Moving Camp to Grasslands of Arizona
Rain, Graves, and Food-Camp Life
Переглядів 34 тис.4 місяці тому
Rain, Graves, and Food-Camp Life
Green Desert Camp Box Van Living
Переглядів 26 тис.4 місяці тому
Green Desert Camp Box Van Living
Vanlife Since 2014 - Youtube & Life on the Road
Переглядів 26 тис.5 місяців тому
Vanlife Since 2014 - UA-cam & Life on the Road
Morning at Camp/Exploring Arizona Lake
Переглядів 29 тис.5 місяців тому
Morning at Camp/Exploring Arizona Lake
High Desert Camp Exploring/Rain, Hail, & Snow!
Переглядів 32 тис.5 місяців тому
High Desert Camp Exploring/Rain, Hail, & Snow!
New Years Eve Camp - Hello 2024
Переглядів 37 тис.6 місяців тому
New Years Eve Camp - Hello 2024
Christmas Camp
Переглядів 31 тис.6 місяців тому
Christmas Camp
Go to Quartzsite, Arizona!
Переглядів 26 тис.6 місяців тому
Go to Quartzsite, Arizona!
Why to Avoid Quartzsite, Arizona!!
Переглядів 567 тис.6 місяців тому
Why to Avoid Quartzsite, Arizona!!
Moving Camp to the Foothills
Переглядів 24 тис.6 місяців тому
Moving Camp to the Foothills
Nevada Lakeside Camp
Переглядів 23 тис.6 місяців тому
Nevada Lakeside Camp
Nevada is Good
Переглядів 22 тис.6 місяців тому
Nevada is Good
Nevada Camp
Переглядів 26 тис.7 місяців тому
Nevada Camp
Idaho Camp Life Box Van Camper
Переглядів 39 тис.8 місяців тому
Idaho Camp Life Box Van Camper

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jackiemueller205
    @jackiemueller205 16 хвилин тому

    The town council is about to change the rules for there parks in Q. People will be kicked out &/or people property devalued if this new ruling goes through. The council is only concerned with snowbirds, off road vehicles & the few hundred kids who are forced to live here.

  • @user-ql5tw8hl2o
    @user-ql5tw8hl2o Годину тому

    Welcome to life

  • @tomcaldwell5750
    @tomcaldwell5750 Годину тому

    Beautiful location. Thanks for the video.

  • @dougbagby3493
    @dougbagby3493 3 години тому

    A very decent human being.

  • @mannys4036
    @mannys4036 4 години тому

    A beautiful and awesome video. Colorado is looking so amazing; the scenery is breath taking. I appreicate you sharing all your adventures as they occur and you will be a wonderful camp host; it fits you like a glove. Your channel is wonderful. I've been watching for years and its like you gained a friend that you have the pleasure to meet one day to say thank you in person.

  • @marlasharpe111
    @marlasharpe111 4 години тому

    Take care, Brian. I understand your struggle. Just be kind to yourself and heal. ❤

  • @lorismithjennaway1547
    @lorismithjennaway1547 5 годин тому

    what a stunning place to spend your summer!

  • @petrachen1537
    @petrachen1537 5 годин тому

    Please don't rehome Hobbs. Please stick it out. He won't be able to understand why all of a sudden people he is familiar with are not around him anymore. That causes anxiety in dogs. He is such a cute dog and he is already 13. I really don't mean to offend you. I just love dogs. Love!!

  • @RF-ec5bd
    @RF-ec5bd 6 годин тому

    So sorry for the loss.

  • @AndyKlevorn
    @AndyKlevorn 7 годин тому

    Been here since the beginning Brian. Bummer about Kelly and Hobbs, best for everyone so it seems, glad they're still in your life occasionally. Enjoy Colorado and you do you man. Best wishes. Simple is the best way. If you get some time off and are near Fruita head their with your mountain bike. I think there is dispersed camping at 18 Road by the Book Cliffs.

  • @candacemeifert-polk7383
    @candacemeifert-polk7383 8 годин тому

    Welcome to Colorado. Beautiful country

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 8 годин тому

    Genuine. That's refreshing. Breakups and losses are hard. I am someone who needs my space, too. You've heard the saying that people come into our lives for "a reason, a season, or a lifetime". I believe that to be true. Life is about growing and learning how to give and receive love unconditionally and each relationship is a big part of that. What helps me heal the most is to be grateful for that relationship, count the blessings, and ask inwardly... what can I learn from it? Not all of us are blessed with a lifetime relationship... we just have a different journey. It takes wisdom and a lot of emotional maturity to know when the "reason" or "season" has come to an end and move on. Respect for the way you are handling it!

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 8 годин тому

    First time here... Colorado in the title put you in my feed. Wow! What a gorgeous campsite! I hope to get out camping closer to fall, but I'm sure many sites will be booked. That campsite looks so peaceful.

  • @LiveSimpleLiveFree
    @LiveSimpleLiveFree 10 годин тому

    I no longer see you email listed on your channel. But I still have your email from when we talked by email a few years ago. I just sent you an email. I hope your email address is still valid!

  • @vanjoy1781
    @vanjoy1781 10 годин тому

    Sublime location

  • @stonefit
    @stonefit 11 годин тому

    Nothing like a summer in the remote wilderness to get a man’s mind right

  • @vanjoy1781
    @vanjoy1781 11 годин тому

  • @susanrozeboom6322
    @susanrozeboom6322 11 годин тому

    You are one of the most remarkable persons I have ever viewed on U tube. Good luck to you dear Brian. You will be ok.

  • @tevinwillis6905
    @tevinwillis6905 15 годин тому

    6 years following along your journey your videos have helped me tremendously. Thank you for sharing.

  • @evah787
    @evah787 18 годин тому

    Kelly sorry to hear that you and Brian parted company - you are a lovely, beautiful lady..... all the Best.🇦🇺

  • @rpen203
    @rpen203 20 годин тому

    Is that you playing the guitar on your travels, I hope it is

  • @BeAConservative
    @BeAConservative 20 годин тому

    Have you ever considered getting a water distiller?

  • @dlmac5935
    @dlmac5935 21 годину тому

    Great looking spot! Best of luck with the new gig!

  • @Paul.Douglas
    @Paul.Douglas 21 годину тому

    Wow! Gorgeous country.

  • @angelp9658
    @angelp9658 21 годину тому

    Why don't you look for gold ?

  • @kerkleblanc7690
    @kerkleblanc7690 21 годину тому

    The Adventure Man is back, Outstanding

  • @linden5576
    @linden5576 22 години тому

    👍 I gotcha I know exactly what you’re saying. It’s hard. It’s tough. You have to move on. When I lost my hubby to cancer in 2018 I was just devastated. You know he didn’t get much time after his diagnosis. It was terminal cancer. And it’s been six years now and I’m gonna go on with our dream our dream was to take her RV and go and that’s what I’m going to do, he always had great ideas and I knew I could count on him and he was very smart and he knew when they move on or do whatever so it’s a long as I can take what I’ve learned from him and what our goals were and move forward with them. I’ll be down the right path.👍 plus our adult son is here and he’ll be with me. It’ll be OK I can do anything. I’ve held a CDL and I’ve driven huge RVs diesel pushers I will be fine. I can do this. I still break down occasionally and cry and wish she was here, but it is what it is. I picked myself up and I keep moving forward. I know what you mean by you need a lot of alone time, I’m a loner. I never was the center of attention, I never was the type that was the class clown or any of that I’ll sit back. I’ll listen and I just want to spend the rest of my life Relaxed. I don’t want to man’s, I don’t want timetables, I don’t want to be on the run to run here and run there, I don’t want to promise anybody anything, I don’t want to relationship with a man, I just wanna go and live And experience and see the world and enjoy and relax and have fun. I’m 63 who knows how much longer I’ve got to live! Nothing guaranteed I just wanna live and I don’t wanna be bothered and I don’t want any hassles.👍 I want to get up in the morning whenever I feel like getting up mail around watch TV all day if I want get up get a shower and takeoff go bike riding go down to the festivals all the stuff I don’t wanna make any plans with anybody because if I just don’t feel like doing it, I don’t wanna do it so I don’t wanna let anyone down, I just live just wanna live day-to-day minute by minute doing whatever I want. Just like I’m the only person going around doing what I want, but I will be doing this with my son also, some of it so I will not be alone. I do have family and people so I will visit when I feel like going to visit, but I don’t want to make people promises and I don’t want to be in this camping groups we’re all promising to go down here and then we’re gonna meet up over here. I don’t wanna do that. I don’t wanna do that. I just simply wanna do what I want for minute to minute and day today. I’m financially set to do it I don’t want anything from anybody.👍 just enjoy life❤️ and maybe spread the gospel some well probably a lot😁🙏❤️

  • @GettingToHeaven
    @GettingToHeaven 23 години тому

    Like you T-shirt. Forest dwelling is what the whole world could do more of.

  • @177aj
    @177aj 23 години тому

    Fender strat headphones just be alone for a while its the best medicine

  • @177aj
    @177aj 23 години тому

    Hey lifes A Roller Coaster Enjoy The ride NEXT! im in port orchard always need help here hit me up lets cook some righteous meals local vibe

  • @devinp6617
    @devinp6617 День тому

    So sorry to hear brother

  • @mycocoaone
    @mycocoaone День тому

    Oh my gosh Brian, you are in my backyard! I have watched you for years. I am in Steamboat! Moved to Steamboat in 1983--left my daughter behind there in 2000 and moved to Canon City for a nursing job. Back to steamboat in 2017. My daughter and grandaughter have been here forever! I will come find you.

    • @mycocoaone
      @mycocoaone День тому

      I have spent the past several nights trying to keep my local bear out of the dumpster.

    • @mycocoaone
      @mycocoaone День тому

      Enjoy the local fun bar with country western dancing. My granddaughter loves to go there and has for years.

  • @lindav873
    @lindav873 День тому

    When a parent passes especially when their your best friend and you loving her Mother as well, its hard to express how you feel about loss of a special lady yet you felt you had to be a strong man for Kelly. Loss of your best friend/parent takes 2 yrs + and alot of talking/sharing your feelings, understanding without trying to fix that person. Feel bad for both of you and the dog. Went thru it. Dont rush into any relationship for 5 yrs at least. Sry if you dont like my opinion however maybe what Ive shared helps all look within. Wishing n sending light n love to you, Kelly & her Mothers dog. Sry cant remember his name. Lol. Yes, got a divorce from it too. Communication is #1, #2Trust.

  • @jlscielo
    @jlscielo День тому

    I wish you the best of luck and happy trails. Thank you for being so decent about your break up. You have a good group of online support. Keep your chin up! 😊

  • @lynn3051
    @lynn3051 День тому

    Sorry to hear this Brian, we have missed not seeing you do your seasonal jobs. We have watched you from the beginning and hope one day you can find peace in your life. We love watching you in whatever and whenever you choose. We will be here for the next chapter I your life ❤

  • @mimitravels710
    @mimitravels710 День тому

    👍

  • @jaystewart9947
    @jaystewart9947 День тому

    Great video! Area looks so peaceful and serene. Higher altitude to boot! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your next video

  • @stopthebsplease1643
    @stopthebsplease1643 День тому

    Wish her the best and move on. Don't reach out to her, and don't let her see u weak. Pull up ur boot strap n carry-on

  • @cslay06
    @cslay06 День тому

    A pure heart is always honored and rewarded. You'll have plenty of people that will continue to support you!

  • @robertshinazy3055
    @robertshinazy3055 День тому

    Hey This looks like a great adventure. Bing from Colorado I know that area some great camping. Again we're sorry about your breakup it's never easy but this looks like a great place to mend a broken heart 💔 Hang in there buddy

  • @Coloradonativegal
    @Coloradonativegal День тому

    Welcome to my Native State, Enjoy & may your adventures in Colorado be blessed. I am enjoying your videos, down to earth, great content 😊

  • @theicangram
    @theicangram День тому

    What a beautiful opportunity! Cant wait to hear more as I hope to do the same some day soon!!!

  • @robertlittge8184
    @robertlittge8184 День тому

    👍

  • @edadpops1709
    @edadpops1709 День тому

    When you go thru Buenavista next time,stop at Jan’s diner. Great food.

  • @dianepines9014
    @dianepines9014 День тому

    It seems like the best thing to do is turn blm land into paid campgrounds if people can't take care of them.

  • @TheSlotHeads
    @TheSlotHeads День тому

    WOW!! that place is gorgeous!! I hope you enjoy your time out there!

  • @kimperes5987
    @kimperes5987 День тому

    I am sorry you & Kelly are being challenged. May you both come out of this better and healthier. Hopefully, together. ❤️‍🩹

  • @roamer1588
    @roamer1588 День тому

    Looking forward to future videos 👍👍

  • @gbmoves7902
    @gbmoves7902 День тому

    WOW! What a beautiful place to work. Good for you. Rock on!

  • @VTGalinAZ
    @VTGalinAZ День тому

    A young lady I watch on YT is also a campground host in the mtns of CO, she got hired on the spot, too, and had to make a quick trip from AZ to CO. She is 40 miles from a town, at 10,500' elevation. She says the hardest part is kicking people out! Looks like a perfect location to have some down time and enjoy the sounds of the forest.