This Alberta, Canada-based YouTuber is taking camping to a whole new — very different — level.
“ABC, Always be camping,” reads Steve Wallis’ channel description. The camping guru has lived in tents, vehicles, yurts, remote forests, and more throughout all four of Canada’s seasons. In Canada, that means Fahrenheit temps as low as -40 up to 80 and above. It may seem niche, yet Wallis has accrued over 280,000 subscribers.
And he’s always up to something strange, like when he camped in a U-Haul in -40-degree weather. If you’re interested in van life and live somewhere cold, this video is a good reference point — especially for the less-glamorous aspects of the lifestyle.
Video highlights include how to insulate windows, Wallis’ two cents on the best portable propane heaters, and more.
Be warned: Wallis is an oddball with a surprising amount of skill. He knows a lot about frost and ice buildup and thermal regulation, yet his dinner choice is stewing pork and a banana. Still, we like his commitment to showing us how much stealth camping can offer.
(Note: U-Haul does not endorse van camping, but it’s also not illegal according to the company’s van rental agreement. So if you want to embrace Wallis’ stealthiness, go right ahead. Also, GearJunkie can’t officially endorse it either, as we haven’t tried it.)
