Camping In Emergency Survival Bivvy Sack 

Hey everyone! I will be scouting some locations starting this evening and will have questionable cell reception. I will try to answer questions and reply to some comments as I’m able. Happy Thursday everyone!

My dear friend, Steve. Little do you know you make peoples day not just with your amazing content, but with your personality. For that, on behalf of me and your other amazing subscribers, we appreciate you. Cheers my friend 🍻

Don't worry about explaining yourself, every video doesn't have to be a stealth. Most of us are just happy to see you. Keep being yourself and doing what makes you happy, don't try to please everyone, it's impossible and puts unnecessary stress on you.

Every time I watch one of these videos with "beautiful wife" or "crazy neighbor" I see more of how supportive they were and how much fun you all must have had together. Much love, Steve. Your videos always make my day a little easier.

Steve, I suffer from PTSD with high anxiety. I was having a real stressful day in Lethbridge, Ab. When I watched this, I was able to crack a beer with you, and relax. You made me feel like I was right there with you. Thank you. You have helped me deal with this PTSD, and I will for sure to continue, to watch your videos. Keep up the great work my friend, for this is one of the only few things, to help me though my days.

Only Steve would say that sleeping in a roundabout is more relaxing than a campground. What a legend.

It's odd Steve thinks a majority of us come here for "stealth" camping. We are here for him.

If only the people around him knew they were camping next to a legend!

The most amazing thing about the bivvy sack is that it actually fits in the package it came from.

Whether you're risking yourself to stealth, or spending a much deserved, anxiety-free night in a campground, we're all just here to camp with Steve. It's neat you exist.

It's hanging out with Steve, and we all need that once a week no matter what the content. Keep up the great work

Any one else in favor of Steve starting a sub channel called “Cooking with Steve” ? We need a place to watch your fabulously gourmet meal prep instructions!! I mean where else can you combine instant noodles, canned tuna, something that inevitably falls on the ground, and that thing from the freezer that beautiful wife said “do you want this because otherwise i’m throwing it away” and create a masterpiece??? I personally am incorporating at least one of Steve’s Gourmet Meals into my weekly dinner rotation! Your recipes are one of a kind bro! HUNKER DOWN!!!

Ranger is probably like "hey look, someone actually camping in a camp ground" 🤣

Steve ! Don’t think for a second that any of us are turned off by non stealth vids. Just hanging out and having a couple of step twos and listening to your thoughts is dynamite. Great video brother.

I was feeling a little under the weather yesterday and went to bed early, so now I'm watching Steve on a Friday morning. Anyone else get really tempted to crack a step 2 with Steve even if it's not even 10 AM your time?

Dude, you are totally addictive, even when you're not risking arrest to make these videos. I doubt you realize what a great voice you have for this.

"I will _also_ have my sleeping bag, here [in case it gets too cold]." See, this is 1 of my fave things when Steve tests gear; he always has a fall-back plan for his own safety. Watching other channels where they're like, "I am going into these woods overnight w. an ice storm forecast & _only_ this mylar sheet in my pack!" is so pointlessly stressful. Steve doesn't endanger himself for the sake of survival machismo, & I really respect that.❤

I'm for camping with Steve regardless if it's stealth or not. Love you Steve!! Hope to crack a step two some day with ya 🍻 The bus and raft camping videos are my favorite btw!!

Steve, I'm here for a visit and a catch up with someone who feels like a friend. Doesn't matter if the videos vary from week to week. Watching your videos is like have a relaxing chat and a beverage with a friend.

Don't apologize, Steve. Just be yourself and have fun camping. I run your videos because they are pleasant and relaxing. I bet others do too.

As someone who's been one of those folks in the big motorhome sharing the campground with all comers, if I'd seen someone like you roll up and just toss a bare sleeping bag on the ground, I'd have gotten a laugh out of it at my own expense. Here I am "camping" in a glorified apartment on wheels, next to a guy who's actually out there sleeping on the dirt under the stars.

“For when you find yourself continuously in survival situations, unexpectedly.” Dying laughing. Damn now I had to come back for “pull start a fire in a hurricane” dude you’re killing me with this one. Love it.

My buddy and I were shopping for hiking gear and saw the usual Coghlans display of all the “emergency survival” equipment and got the idea to do a hike with nothing but stuff off the Coghlans rack. The plastic bag “tube tents”, bivy sacks, and the little fuel cube stoves and super cheap mess kits. We encountered another pair of hikers, and one of them looked a bit concerned and asked us if we were ok. He then commented that he had seen homeless people better equipped than us. We had no business where we were with the gear we had. It was fall in northern NH, it was getting cold, and we were nearly 15 miles out on a rather rough trail. But my buddy is a former Marine and I’m a pretty experienced hiker (actually lived in the woods for a month just to see if I could at one point). It definitely wasn’t a comfortable trip. Luckily we followed Steve’s guidelines and brought enough step two. That ground was anything but comfortable.

A unique, compelling personality goes a long way. So does a humorous, gracious attitude. Camping is interesting when it's stealthy but also when it's in beautiful areas. You have a lot more to offer your community of subscribers that doesn't always need to be stressful. Keep experimenting!

Steve, you are so charming that I could not leave even if I was just here for the stealth.

“Regardless of what’s going on when you’re camping is just so good to be camping”. I could say the same for any Steve Wallis camping video.

I really love your camping videos! Each one is so different than the next. It's like I'm right there enjoying a Step 2 with you. 🍻

“If it doesn’t get me arrested, it’ll be really cool.” Story of my life, Steve. Great vlog once again!

I love how Steve hasn’t gone all Hollywood with the success of his RU-vid channel, keeping it too the roots and not all this fancy camping gear. Love the videos.

Steve , you help me with my depression man. You really do. Such a real, cool, humble person. Much respect brother

Hey Steve! Video idea. "Steve's Ideal Camp." Hit your favorite camping spot, make your favorite camping meal, and use your favorite gear and crack a few of your favorite step 2's. You can pad out the video a little bit by sharing pros and cons for each thing. It doesn't have to be a "best of" video, more of a "this is how Steve likes to camp" video.

i dont even know if he realizes what safe spaces, hideaways, and "family" moments steve has created but i'm more than thankful :)

Last week my wife couldn't sleep and was really stressed. So I invited her to watch your videos with me. First video in she said you have a soothing voice and fell asleep within minutes. You need to read audio books. Thanks for all you do!

The stealth vids are what drew me into the channel, but you, Steve are what has kept me around. I just like camping with Steve no matter what, where or how...you keep being yourself and I'll keep tuning in. :)

Dude cmon, not exciting? I doubt many people actually expect excitement from a genuine camping video. We come here to relax from the comfort of our homes, we come to enjoy your humble down to earth personality-we come to join you in this trip and connection with nature. Doesn’t need to be stealth, doesn’t need to be anything special . Your genuine mix and match adventures are always worth watching to the end. Sadly it often leaves me wanting more , longer videos , more time with my friend Steve lol. Cheers buddy, take care of yourself stay safe and healthy , and don’t worry or try to impress . You are enough just as is , doesn’t have to be a home run idea or whatever every single time no dude. This is your channel, your adventure. Don’t forget that some people can’t go camping , or have no one to go with or whatever reason. This channel is priceless to them. Every single minute of your content is priceless to me and many many others. Cheers from Niagara Falls, Ontario . Please keep them coming and don’t be so hard on yourself bro. You do more than enough and I along with many many others love your content, what ever that content has in store for us we are always left relaxed and in awe . Love you dude! You’d run out of stealth camp ideas and the channel wouldn’t be that interesting if it’s always the same thing. Do what ever floats your boat and what’s possible as well as enjoyable for you. Maybe a bushcrafting series would be something you consider?

Steve, I love the stealths but these fun little "regular" camping vids are so cool! I'm just over the border in Washington down in the States from where you are right now, so this kind of stuff I love as well. Don't be so hard on yourself, we love your content no matter what!

Steve, we watch your video’s for all the types of camping you do. Your attitude and personality is what makes the camping great. Happy step 2! 🍺🥃

Don’t bring yourself down Steve. Stealth camp or not it’s relaxing to watch as it is for you to camp. I enjoy watching you try out new products too 😊

A lil duct tape and that bivy will be as good as new. Those reflective mylar types work better when there's an insulating layer between you and it. So it's not surprising you were better off with a sleeping bag inside the bivy. We don't care what type of camping or where. We're just glad you bring us along! Solid vid, thanks for sharing! Hoisting a Step 2 with ya Steve from Wisco, USA!

"Windproof up to 200mph" Perfect, I was looking for something to help me start a fire in the middle of a tornado!

Love Steve’s relaxed attitude towards the possibility of getting arrested.

When Steve drops a video, it gets a like before I even start watching!

Stop apologizing for the non-stealth. We love it all! Here for It!

I’m here for all of it: the regular camps, the stealthers, the builds, etc. Whatever you want to do, Steve, I support it.

Not everything has to be stealth. You always have stories to tell and experiments to try. Great stuff!

I love my camp oven! I cut a piece of ceramic tile to put in the bottom for a heat sink and made an insulating cover out of a carbonized felt welding blanket and nomex thread. The cover massively increased the temp control on the oven and it folds up quite small.

I bought my kid one of those bivy contraptions to have in his car. He drives a rear wheel drive Mustang and he’s going to university in Nebraska. Here’s praying that he never needs it, but thank you for the demo. 😊

I just enjoy the company Steve. No one in my life currently enjoys primitive camping. They're all about the camper and generator life with ac and TV. Sometimes you just gotta do things the traditional way and I live my dreams through you.

I'm here for Steve's wit and dryness, he could be reading the shipping forecast and it would still be good 👍

Nice. I'm just going to chill and drink my step 2 with Steve. 😎👍❤️

You are the only RU-vidr I follow that I anticipate and wait for your weekly drops! I follow many many others, and I may get around to watching theirs at some point, or it may be weeks if at all, or I may hit play and turn it off within 5-10 minutes. Your vid’s, no matter where or what the content is is always watched in its entirety and always enjoyed!! It’s not just your content Steve…..it’s you as a good and decent human being that we enjoy! The surroundings are just a bonus! Keep up the awesome job!!❤️❤️❤️

Idea for future videos. In the top right corner display the time. To left the temp. Bottom right, the weather and bottom left the wind speed. I'd really like to see the time tho to be honest. Enjoying your videos. Best of luck to you and the family. Love from Japan

Hey, Steve! I'm a Paratrooper in the US Army, so often times when I'm in the field I find myself making do with very, *very* minimal sleeping equipment, considering I have to jump it in and carry it around. Stealth camping is pretty much the name of the game in my profession. I only recently found your channel and I've basically been binge-watching it ever since to get a different perspective of doing more with less and I've gotta say, I love your style. Even the slightly boring episodes like this are still very valuable to me just for the equipment reviews. Tonight's Step Two for me is a nice glass of the Jameson Stout Edition on the rocks. Keep on keepin' on! Cheers!

Just spending a little time each week with Steve is a joy no matter where he is or what he's doing.

A regular mylar blanket saved my life about 10 years ago. I went camping/hunting unprepared and almost didn't make it. But I remembered I had a reflective blanket in my truck, and once I had it on I was sweating. That's actual real world life and death experience with mylar blankets.

We all say it and we say it often: we’re here for YOU. Turns out the stealth is a fringe benefit. Like others have said, when I need to detach from stressors, or I need to just be listening to somebody who’s positive, laid-back and uplifting, I come here. Keep on doing what you do. Never change!

These are just as good as the stealthing videos. The new stealthing spots will be harder and harder to come by over time but that's fine, these types of videos are great.

I actually prefer the "normal" camping videos and building videos over the stealth ones. But I'll watch no matter what the subject because your videos are always good.

The butane stove is great! Thanks for testing out the oven on it. I had not gotten too that. I get cans of fuel by the case at a restaurant supply. I use the case for a wind breaker. You need a 5lb propane tank.Take care. Keep up the great videos.

Steve, I think most of your viewers would agree with me, we like whatever you do…Not just stealth camping. And If you branched out and did other stuff, we will follow you. Please take us on new and exciting adventures you can think of on top of the stealth camping!

Thanks for the video, Steve. I recently found the "stealthcamping alliance" channel of a bunch of stealth campers I had no idea existed - several of whom I am really enjoying their videos. The one common thread is they all talk about Steve Wallis as the 'king' of stealth camping.

The park ranger was probably just thinking, "oh, it's Steve..nothing to worry about". Regardless of the makeup of the content, everything you put out is fantastic, and quite relaxing to watch.

I don't need every video to be a stealth camp. Honestly, I really just enjoy watching you camp and the dialogue. I hope you don't feel like you have to up the ante every video because I'm sure I can speak for everyone when we say all your videos are enjoyable.

Hey! I've been binging every video on your channel while drawing for like-- what, the past week? And I have to say, you're one of the most entertaining youtubers I've watched to date. No fancy audio, no complicated intro sequence or heavily edited clips with over-excited loud-talking... Your channel is proof that content doesn't need any fancy, pretty graphics to be good, it's the person that gives it quality. Your content is absolutely wonderful, and it's you who makes it that way. No matter the video topic-- Stealth camping, or just regular old camping-- it's *you* who makes it interesting and engaging. I'm super looking forward to any and all content you make in the future... Cheers !!

Steve, I greatly enjoy the stealthers but I come back every week because what I most enjoy is the feel good, happy-to-be-camping feeling that your videos always provide. I can't do what you do but I really enjoy watching you do it. I raise a step two to you :)

Just finished my first full day of a new job, this is a great relaxation bonus for me

I just watched this in 2160p and let me tell you, WHOLE different experience. Looks amazing! Quality content, quality person and quality quality 👌 👏 I must say also I have to agree with everyone else in the comments section, you really do make my day Steve. Especially if I've been having a crappy day and you've uploaded it just turns around and even when you haven't I just go back and watch any of your older content. I love it all! Thank you for taking the time to do all of the researching and planning you do just to bring us quality content. You're a breath of fresh air in an otherwise hectic world 🙂

Every city needs a local “Steve”. God bless this man!

For those in the US you can find the oven, pull to start fire, and the SOL bivvy at sportsman's warehouse.

All the other campers in their nice cushy RVs and our Steve in his bivvy bag. Thanks for giving us another unique and interesting video.

I think I figured out why we like Steve so much. He’s just like us. Not a “professional camper RU-vid guy”. He reminds me of Tom Hanks in Catch Me if You Can Bumbling along, bumping into ideas as he makes the video. True gold Keep up the good work Buddy 👍🏻

I'm here to 'chill with Steve' regardless of what type of camping you are doing.

Nothing like Thursdays, Camping with Steve, and cracking a step two with a bunch of friends!! Cheers Steve and gang🍺🍺

This is where Steve was when I first started watching his channel. "Regular" camping with a bit of a twist (remember the "camping under a shower curtain episode?). Let them be irritated. I am thoroughly entertained! Thank you for going back to your "roots", Steve.

When I watched you keeping warm in a small tent with that LP heater and I saw you moving around in your sleep I wondered if you would ever burn your sleeping bag. Now I know. Keep safe Steve.

just finished a 56 hour week at the saw mill and now time for a few step 2s hunkering down in my (shed cave ) as my 3 yr old calls it that. cheers steve and slange var from scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

Steve, I’m from the UK and I just wanted to say that you’re the most humble of people on RU-vid. I’d happily have a beer (step 2) with you! Please never change!

Steve, on the right stove, and using a massaged pan, you can even cook a small turkey of 8 to 9 ("lil butterball" or the like) pounds in one of those Coleman folding ovens. I've done 5 or 6 of them over the last few years, both with the oven on a stove and with it sitting over a small charcoal grill, and they turn out fantastic. The key is to use something with a bit more output and staying power than your butane stove...You'll need constant and consistent heat for a couple hours. Keep it out of any wind, or you'll chase temperatures the whole time. Speaking of temperatures, if you go to cooking bigger things, get a reliable extra thermometer, as the ones in the coleman ovens are notoriously inaccurate and generally considered unreliable. If you ever find the older model oven with the aluminum door that opens downward instead of sideways, you can get frozen pizzas barely trimmed at the sides into them too, as the opening of the door is the full width of the oven.

Getting that back in the bag just proves Steve is a magician! 👏👏🤣

Fresh-baked breads? You could even try baking a bread with a filling. It could be cottage cheese, or oily cheese, or even minced meat or beans (mashed or not). The filling might need to be cooked before the bread is baked, if it requires cooking (i.e. the mean, the beans, etc.).

Steve I love the concept of you returning to the campground you frequently stayed in when you were living in your RV. As you creep ever closer to 1 million subscribers I bet that was quite the feeling. Much love from Detroit.

Steve is in my top 3 favorite RU-vid channels EVER. There's nothing I love move than coming home after a long hard day of work and relaxing and having a beer with Steve

My man Steve is always aware of the Law like if he's doing the most illegal thing in the world. Still, Steve just camp anywhere you want man we'll still watch your content

Far bro, you don't even realize how good these vids are. It's like hanging out with my dad, who passed when I was young. I really appreciate these.

I love camping with Steve, it’s a weekly event I look forward to

In the intro, I imagine Steve holding a ball that says Stealth and he is waving it around as if talking to a dog, then throws it away. Some of the audience leaves to chase the ball and as they leave Steve turns to the rest of us and says "Okay, now that we are here let's have a beer!"

Hi Steve n Krazy neighbour, love your site n movies. I have done things similar here in Australia. You guys are the best on Utube with your adventures n the way you guys are so natural with all the things you do. Having the odd stuff up, having a couple of beers while planning things, it doesn't get any better than that, well done. If you guys ever make it to Australia I'll take you all to Fraser Island and we'll have so much fun, take care n stay safe guys!

One of my old friends who was a complete moron showed up years back to hike and camp over half way up on mount Washington with two cotton blankets. For those who don’t know, even in late summer it gets extremely cold half way up the mountain at night. Needless to say he was suffering so I eventually gave him the emergency sleeping bag I had and he was comfortable the rest of the night. As I’d never tried it out myself, it was impressive to see how well it worked.

Steve worry not about uninterested viewer's & what campsite neighbor's think about your antics and just enjoy your free natured spirit. Us regulars will always be here enjoying the content!

Just keep coming with content please, Steve. Anyone who’s a true fan doesn’t care if it’s a stealther or not. I enjoy them all, and I don’t get excited if they’re spaced out due to unforeseen circumstances. Just please keep doing what you’re doing. Cheers from Detroit, MI

Hi… There are so many things that want our attention… but I chose to see you. That’s how good you are .. from singapore

No matter if there's stealth involved it's always nice to spend a night out around a campfire!

As much as I love the stealth camping, the regular camping videos bring me back to my childhood. I have told people about your videos and how you talk about the prices of camping and how it keeps less fortunate people from being able to go. Any content you put out is great in my book, I've been a long time fan and will continue to be. Take care friends!

I can confidently say for all us viewers.. that we're here for Steve, nothing else. Stealth is cool, but so is just camping and having fun!

Steve, I'm living in my car in the UK, mostly in woodland areas, and have been for months. Your videos help me so much, mentally, they really help me through.

Had back surgery in 2014. Didn't work. I am living vicariously through you Steve. Thanks for all the fun videos! I miss my camping days.

Man nothing makes my day like a new upload from Steve. Love coming home after a safe shift and making some food and pouring a tall glass of milk and watching while I enjoy the meal. It’s a great way to unwind and just sink into peace. 🙌🏾

Steve doesn’t believe in tinder. -wax cube - several full size logs That Budweiser looked absolutely delicious. Made my mouth water.

Hi Steve, just wanted to tell you about a head lamp I have that has a few features that I think will be perfect for you. The features I'm speaking of are; 1. it has a silent button with no clicking. 2. it has red, green, blue, white and ultra violet lights. 3. The first button press takes you directly to the red light. 4. The lights are all dimmable It's called the "princeton tec vizz". Good luck, I love your videos.

sick vid, you know you gotta relax sometimes so don’t stress about the video being “boring” we all love the vids no matter what is happening. Thanks steve