I Was Robbed Car Camping 

We use to have a fuel theft issue where we would go camping, were would bring extra gas for the ATV's. After it happened a few time, I was at an auction, and they bundled 30 five gallon gas cans as one lot, and no one wanted 30 of them, so it wnet cheap, like $30 for the lot. So after that we would fill one can with 4.8 gallons of water, and top it off with gas, gas floats to the top.... after about six of them were stolen, all fuel theft in that area stopped cold.

Lesson learned young lady,when you camp off grid,keep in mind you are being followed

Girl, You never leave valuable things out. People will steal if they have the opportunity.

Just saw your video today. Another idea to consider is that a ranger, forestry ranger stopped by and inspected your site and saw food unsecured in the camp and took the entire box as a lesson. You should have contacted the authority in charge of that type of public lands. They have confiscated it to give back later. Unsecured food draws animals and the danger that wild animals can bring to places where people camp. Tetons, grizzlies should have been in that area among other things. In Tennessee state park this past 6 months saw rangers confiscating food left out at an unattended camp site. Also a few years ago in a MI state park, rangers were extremely upset at an unattended camp site with food left out. People just don’t think about consequences with food left out and animals getting into it making future problems with animals and human interactions. A thief would have also taken your nice folding aluminum table.

Never leave food but especially water. I had someone spike mine with drugs once and barely made it home. So check your water

Here's part of a new stove or whatever you need, OK? Yeah, that SUCKS. But remember - you have a crew out here! Thanks for the work you're doing.

I’m a camper myself never leave your stuff alone you learn the hard way unfortunately

WY native here. I'm guessing that your food/kitchen items were confiscated by Forest Service or Bureau o Land management, to mitigate any bear/human interaction. Being in the Tetons /Bear country it is unlawful to leave food or any kitchen items unattended in camp. Usually they will impose a hefty fine, but seeing as you were gone in your vehicle they probably just took your stuff. The ranger most likely would have returned later to hand out citations and offer some education on camping in bear country, as well as return your items.

Did you check with the park Rangers?I We just left Yellowstone and Teton and each camp we stayed in warned us that any food left out or food related items would be confiscated if not being actively used due to wildlife. Just a thought.

I’ve never seen your channel before but, I’m happy you & your doggy are safe. I’m so sorry you were robbed. I once had an apartment broken into & it was pretty scary knowing someone/anyone could just take my hard earned belongings (they even made sandwiches & had lunch 👿😡)! I moved immediately! I’ll be starting van life soon & I can only pray I avoid experiences such as this! Blessings from Texas.

Stumbled upon your video, and given that this happened 3 months ago, I hope you were able to replace most of what was stolen from you by now. Hope this helps a bit. Stay safe! May 2023 be better than 2022. God Bless!

I just saw your channel for the first time as for some reason the Utube algorithm put you in my selections. Reading about your being robbed made me think of how that must really make for a bad time. I hope this will help you to recoup in some small way. Take care out there. The world can be a strange place sometimes and you seem, from this video, to be a kind and special person. Good Luck!!!

You might've lost your kitchen stuff but you do have a beautiful dog that loves you. Make sure you and him- her stay safe while you're out like that.

So sorry the robbery happened to you. I am a van lifer and because shit like this happens I beefed up the security system on my van. If you were nearby I have extra stoves, tables and other losses you may need. I prefer to camp away from established campsites and find dispersed areas to overnight. I love your dog, Blue, and love how you treat him.

TRUST NO ONE. IT'S YOUR FAULT FOR LEAVING IT OUT .

I love Blue! Somehow our dogs just make everything a-ok ❤️ I had drug/ alcohol addiction issues for many years and then I got to care for someone’s dog while they were locked up in jail and guess what? Cold turkey I quit all those bad habits. That dog gave me so much sense of peace and made me happy, truly happy. I can’t think of a better travel companion. Hug your dogs everybody!!!

Tristan from SUV RVing has a great idea. He bought a very cheap ($20?) tent that is super easy to put up/down and he leaves just that at a site he wants to hold. (Might want to put a water jug or something in it to keep it from blowing away or anchor it good.) He never sleeps in it and if it's stolen, he's only out $20. I've kept that idea in the back of my mind.

Be thankful for who you are, and how you are raised. Be thankful that you are better than those who steal. Happy camping!

You live it, you learn from it. Sorry you had to experience it!

This is unfortunate. I’m learning a lot from this mishap. To keep my stuff locked in my minivan. I’m glad you’re making the best of a bad situation. You and Blue just keep exploring and have an awesome day.

Sorry for your loss! I cannot handle my stuff being stolen. I'm not violent but I could get that way if I caught someone in the act! I would give people in need just about anything but don't take it! Hope it gets better. Have a good week ahead!

Hey i'm sorry this happened to you, it's bad. The reality is, it might have been one of your fellow campers and most likely was. I'm an old Soldier and later a Highway Cop and i found in civilian life not many people can be trusted but no one has a sign on their forehead telling you this. So, what i am saying is, TRUST NO ONE. Take care and God bless you pretty girl. Robert.

8:30 I love the bond you have with your dog. That is priceless at that level of sync.

I'm from Michigan and recently started watching you. So happy to see you and your pup. The video you did in Alaska where you attempted sleep in the yurt was cool!! You're brave ! From one woman to another, you're very brave! May God bless and protect you!!

Aww Maria. I am so sorry that happened to you, but I love your end of the day positivity. You are a tower of strength.

You can't leave any of your stuff unattended. People are jerks and will steal what they can get. That totally sux. Hope your cooking stove wasn't in that.

I know this comment is late but I know that bond you have with your dog.They are the most amazing friends,I love my dog more than ANYTHING in my life. I hope you two make many more memories together and have a long,happy life.

😢I'm so sorry you guys had to go through that...please be safe❣

So sorry that happened to you....people never cease to surprise me. There are good folks out there... try not to let it discourage you... wishing you many more amazing adventures! Keep up the great work and stay positive!

Sorry to hear that your things were stolen. It’s a good thing you left the campsite. It wouldn’t surprise me if it was somebody there. Glad you’re safe. Thanks for sharing!

I fell upon your channel when i was trying to watch something else and found myself intrigued by you. i seldom have seen women so adventurous and daring. i once took 6 months off and traveled but my travel was to simply play golf up and down the east coast. every night was either in a wonderful hotel or at a resort that had a golf coarse. during that trip i was jealous of the RV peeps. after returning to regular life i set my next road trip goals. after 2yrs of banking away i purchased my first RV only a few years old that was a C class with a toy storage just large enough for my motorcycle and mountain bike and i dragged my wrangler behind me. i was hanging here a few hours a day or 2 there and sometimes up to a week in one area. i was disappointed that my year on the road felt like 3 months before having to return back to regular life again. i did this mid 90's and thought i never want to have to return to what i had been considering regular life again if i was going to hit the road again. 27 yrs later im close to my next adventure !!!!!! ill be starting with the great loop starting from clearwaterr florida working my way around the keys up through new york chicago lake michigan down the mississippi and back to the gulf for a minute before heading across to corpus christi to refuel before going the panama canal and up to southern ca refuel one last time before the adventure of crossing the pacific ocean for the hawaiian islands !!!!! i hope someone crosses my path with your energy and spirit before i shove off. best of luck and health while you experience what most never will !!!

Your attitude of gratitude was a perfect ending for this video.

I am so sorry that happened to you. At the end of your video, cuddled up to your pupper and feeling grateful...just lovely ❤ . Praying you get some good deals to replace what was stolen.

You and blue are safe and that makes me happy!

Love your gratitude in the end, okay to be pissed and let down by crappy people. Helped me to turn my attitude, thx

This is the 1st time to see your video. Sorry for your loss but I'm glad you and your lovely pooch are safe. Be careful out there and keep positive. Best of luck.

I sorry to hear that you lost your kitchen stuff, and your tent. Nothing is sacred anymore. It's that time of year that it's starts cooling off in this part of the country. We'll probably be seeing snow around here soon. Safe travels 🐾

Had my truck robbed twice long ago for tools but not camping. That sucks. As the economy worsens I figure this will happen more often. Keep you valuable with you as best you can.

Hi Maria 🙂 I recently found you & Blue on RU-vid & I’m thoroughly enjoying your lives & videos! Stay safe & healthy & give your beautiful boy a big hug & smooch for me! Hope you have a happy holiday home with family 🌲🎄🎅😊

There are definitely bad eggs out there which makes it challenging to trust others... I have kept things locked up tight for years because there is always someone who will take advantage of easy pickin's. There are also strangers who have stepped up to help me in time of need and maybe I can do a little of the same for you. So sorry you had to go through this, we'll get you back to 100% in no time! I guess that person really, really needed that stuff... Hopefully it's not a serial killer on the run! 👀

I've been robbed before and it sucks! Hope this little bit helps you start to put your kitchen set up back together ❤

I'm glad that the two of you are safe!!🙂🤗

Fellow Michigander here, and this is just how things go sometimes. I am sure that guy was happy to talk to you. God Bless!

Sweet puppy , we have 3 labs . Nothing like the companionship they provide . ❤❤

I knew of a local Ranger who would load up unaccompanied food left at campsites because the critters would come in and rummage.

I have the same trip planned for this fall. I also sleep in my car and one tip is invest in a small pop up tent, whether you use it or not to sleep in but it gives you something to put into the campsite to make it look occupied. It's sets up just by opening it and is super fast to close up and leave.

It is such a bummer to get robbed. That awful unreal moment when you see that you have been ripped off; it's the same every time. I was touched by your transparency and genuineness. I admired you doing your best to cope well. Thank you for sharing this.

Blue is absolutely beautiful!! Thank God you have him!🥰🥰🥰

I wish people could band together in campsites to help each other, just as temporary lookouts. Glad you moved on!

What a great positive attitude! Sorry that happened to you! Stay safe out there.

That really sucks it actually hurts my feeling that this happened to you. Hang in there girl and we learn from our experiences. Keep that great personality.

I’m glad you found a positive way to look at the loss of your gear. Of all the things that could go wrong, that’s not too bad.

That sucks. I watch your channel from time to time. Take care.

I’m sorry this happened to you and the rest of the people at that campsite. It’s good you left because the thieves might have come back in the night to rob you in person. Stay safe and stay smart!

Love your vlog, I get this strong feeling you are Italian, the "tells" include talking with hands, telling Blu to go potty, your rosy outlook, and of course you are smart and very pretty. Stay safe out there and please be careful.Oh, and my mom's name is Maria, and dad Paul...In my family, we have many Maries and Pauls (I'm Jr my son is III, and Pops Sr)

I feel your pain. I am sorry that happened to you. Sometimes the best way to keep people "honest" is to lock up everything.

i'm so sorry this happened to you. With no tent on the site, it's almost as if someone thought you abandoned the camp. I'm not saying it's right, but it's a good guess that's what someone thought. I'd pick up the cheapest tent you can find and set it up . if anything, it would be a great place to store things out of the weather if needed.

That's a real bummer about your stuff being lifted. I've been away from camp like that more than a few times with my solar panels out, and been really lucky. Not anymore. That's quite a canine companion you've got there. Y'all take care!

That's a really good way to look at it. The ones you love are the most important 😘❤️

sorry for your loss, worlds full of people that take whats not theres!

Invest in a cheap trail camera. Easy to use and keep it out of sight of people and you'll have pictures with peace of mind. Works in the city or the middle of nowhere. Be safe and protect yourself.

It's not stupid at all to feel that way after being robbed. It is a violation! It's not even the tangible things that are stolen so much as the sense of security you lose for while. 🤗 Maria

As a cop…it blows my mind what ppl think their fellow man are incapable of. Fact is it’s much worse than you can imagine.

From the start I thought, “at least you still have that cool Velcro dog”. Stuff is just stuff, was nice to see you recover quickly and realize there are some things you can’t live without.

I can't believe you left all that. I leave one chair and a sign saying "I'm coming back. Please don't steal this".

The photos at the iconic barn were so beautiful! I love that barn, and the Tetons in the distance --- but that one picture at 8:23 with Blue watching the sunset behind the Tetons and the barn is PERFECTION! Screen saver? Channel cover photo? :)

Sorry your stuff was taken, how ever your safety at end of the day is most important, thank you for your videos Blue looks to be a great co pilot. . Best of luck to you stay safe.

😡Oh no ..Im so sorry that this happened to you. Glad you and Blue are unharmed.

Maria...that is crappy! I'm sorry this happened to you, especially in Wyoming. I have never known people to be like that in that state. On the other hand, I'm glad you and Blue are safe. I'd go to another area where you two can feel safe and NOT experience these feelings of being violated...I hope you don't have any other issues like this again....

Ty for posting your experience. I am considering a solo car camping trip to the Tetons and I’m sorry you had to deal with bandits.

I'm sorry that happened to you! I'm betting no one saw what happened either. Blue is so cute! Safe travels! Gosh, if there was a tornado, you wouldn't even see it or know about it until too late.

I am sincerely sorry re the robbery/theft. It is a loss and normal to feel violated. It happened to me several times and in different ways. It left me feeling as if there is no hope for humanity. However the best thing I found is to talk about it as you do in this video, to strangers, friends, relatives. You are a good Soul, your parents raised you with good morals. There are many of us like this who are good folks and can be trusted, but there are a few who can not. Because of the few, I lock everything up when I camp and use common sense when camping especially in "uncharted territory". You have excellent content here. Please keep posting more videos. A+

Some people suck, glad you guys are ok.

Yep, never ever leave your stuff. People will take everything. I’m surprised the table was left. Please keep your stuff locked up and with you. Good luck, be safe👍😁❤️

Love dogs far more than I love humans. The loyalty, love and devotion you get from these animals is priceless, and comes with no demands back from them, only the same from yourself in return x

Yeah it hurts to lose stuff like that, whats worse is you lose faith in other people .

This video made me cry (at the end) You are so right. Material things can be replaced, your loved ones can’t so cherish every day you have with them. You will get your stuff back soon enough haha-there’s tons of oatmeal out there 😅!! Hope you get your new rig soon too! ❤️❤️❤️

I just started watching your videos and just saw this one, people really sucks. Glad you were able to bounce back later in your travels and you've got an awesome setup now.

Not everyone is bad, but enough that you need to be careful. Hang in there!

Sorry to hear.. I have bins I lock, and use bike locks etc to secure things, and the valuables I keep in my Ruck sack I lock the zippers with small locks and use a bike lock to secure it if left in the vehicle, if someone wants to rob me I won’t make it easy☺️I hope you are able to redo a great new system!👍🏼

Looks like the locals have been scouting. Stay safe out there. New to the channel, looking forward to more adventures👍

Hi - The creepy part to me is that there are humans out there checking on these sites and waiting for the chance to steal campers’ belongings. I wonder if it’s random or if those thieves are hiding in the bushes somewhere watching the campsites? Very unnerving! Keep safe!

Sorry for what happened. Anything that can quickly and easily be scooped up and gone is vulnerable. I've been camping, starting in the late fifties with my parents. Worrying about having items stolen was not a concern. There were far fewer campers in those days. Most were tent campers. A few retirees would tow travel trailers. Campers were a close knit community. Not so today. I trust no one! With the advent of motorhomes, camper vans, truck campers, more people go "camping" than ever before. And now the homeless have learned about free campsites, which is why I try never to stay in a free site close to a city. Week end partiers, fully equipped with their arsenal of firearms also are a concern. Hopefully this is the worst that you will have to confront. Good luck!

Sorry that happened to you. I fully understand the feeling of violation - we had our entire camper stolen from our driveway - full of stuff as we were heading out for a 6 months trip. After insurance we were still 15,000 in the hole. Be happy you weren't there and neither you or your dog were harmed. Good luck & safe travels

Feed your dog, water him regularly, and give him plenty of loving attention. He will take care of you, especially when it counts. He will love you unconditionally until he dies. A dogs bond, and love is priceless. He is a herding dog, and like any herding dog, he will protect you with his life from any perceived threat.

Smart choice to get out of there . And be safe out there. 😊

But the most important is that you and Blue is OK. ❤️

Someone most of thought you left crap behind. I used to work state parks. People would pack up leave & leave all kinds of stuff behind they didn’t want.

Glad #10 on the Las Vegas Aces is out there exploring the great outdoors during the off-season.

I’m glad you weren’t there when they came thru the camp stealing! I’m glad you moved your campsite! Be safe out there!

Honestly, laughing at bad things is far better than the alternative. Nice to see I'm not the only one that does this. Having things stolen sucks, but no point in letting them rob you of your happiness too.

That blows big time! I've lived in the area for years, first in Jackson when it was still possible to live there without being a billionaire, and now in Idaho on the quiet(er) side of the Tetons. If you've fled the area after your bad experience that is a shame because we are just entering the best season of the year. Most of the locusts (AKA tourists) have gone home, the frost has wiped out the bugs, the aspens are turning and the elk bugling. I've reached the point where I never go to Jackson in the summer unless I absolutely have to. But drive out the Gros Ventre road past Kelly for a few miles and it will start to look like Wyoming instead of Disneyland. Drive 30 miles and you can camp with no other vehicle within sight for a mile. Or pick one of the 80 or so remote camping spots on the Greys River. I've spent a total of months camping in the region surrounding the Tetons. A couple of basic rules: Always have a fresh canister of bear spray handy in the tent and know how to use it. Ive met a lot of black bears, been backed down by mama bears with cubs, and had a few Griz run from me. If you are car camping keep your bear spray ready for two footed bears. As the USA has degenerated, my self protection is now a short barrel 12 gauge shotgun loaded with slugs and buckshot. For $200 you can't afford to be without one, and your attacker won't talk back. Whenever I feel like I want to camp in an area with too many neighbors I always lock my car and take my mountaineering tent and cameo tarp off to a site where it would be difficult for an intruder to find. Far safer than camping in a car or tent where a nut case may be tempted by the sight of a young woman alone, And even if your have to put a stop to it with a shot gun the police will throw you in jail until your lawyer waves paper in their faces.

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

The worst part is that stuff is so much more valuable to you then the person who stole it even if they go pawn or sell it they aren’t gonna get what you get from it and that’s just shows some people just freaking suck. But girly you and blue are safe and that’s all that matters. ❤

Your feelings are valid. I have been burglarized before. You feel violated and unsure for a while. But you will, of course, recover. Sorry this happened to you.

I know that stinks but, on the bright side you and blue are okay. I have no idea what makes someone do such a thing. I would feel like crap. God bless you and Blue.❤️🙏❤️

That's so discouraging. ❤I would recommend buying a cheap little tent to use as a site holder & keep your good items locked in your vehicle. Good luck and happy adventuring!

So sorry to see someone stole your items. Never leave valuables out because people will steal anything. For an Aussie, Blue is pretty calm around people. My Aussie is friendly, but protective. Wyoming wind gotta love it!

Stay safe... you have a dog so that's a huge plus in your safety!!

So sorry about having your stuff stolen and the feelings of being violated. Ugh! It’s not much but hopefully you can get some more oatmeal. 🤗💚