Stealth Camping Behind Billboard 

I love the fact that this community has already marked this camping location on Google Maps. So far it has a 5 Star rating.

Hey Steve,,, I'm in a tent, in the woods,, an it's not by choice,,, but I keep working, an everyday is a day closer,,, to me changing my position,, an thses videos, always helps,,, stay safe, stay positive, an keep ya head up,,,💯🤘

I love how paranoid Steve gets. Think about it. To get rumbled a motorist driving at probably 70mph about 100 metres away would have to spot a green hammock under a green tarp behind a camo net in dense forest through a 1 metre gap. All while driving looking at the road in front of them not looking for anything by the sign. After all that they would then have to decide to stop and do something about it. You're fine Steve!

Steve is the undisputed hide and seek champion. Even though no one is looking for him.

You are a damn good man Steve Wallis. The fact that you're remodeling a house, paying rent at an apartment in the city, and funding your RU-vid page you still stepped up and made a sizable donation to a good cause in inspiring. I know people have said it before but this channel it's not really all about the camping. In addition to your monetary donations, you provide people of the world over with a moment of Zen every week and for that we are grateful.

The hunker down foundation. "Helping others in need to hunker down." Would be a cool chairty to start ❤

"If you lived here, you'd be home by now" Weell, he really took that sign literally lol!

I drove 28 hours over this weekend and it made it a lot more magical to think Steve or someone like him was camping next to the roads I was driving on. I kept thinking "oooh that'd be a good place to camp"

"It isn't much but it's all I need" This man understands life.

Anyone else notice how Steve never took his eyes off that bottle cap to make sure he didn't lose it? You're such a breathe of fresh air Steve in a world full of smog. Keep hunkering down, and I'll forever watch.

Steve has one of the few channels where i can go back and re-watch old videos at any time and still enjoy them as much as the first time

Gotta say Steve's constant fear of bears makes me feel better about my own bearanoia

Hey that guy must really like our billboard!.. Great video Steve

I just love the idea that while I'm cruising down a highway in Canada, behind any huge billboard sign, could be Steve setting up a stealth camp! Rock on my friend! ✌️❤️😁

Walks into the woods. Immediately finds an animal skeleton. Steve: PERFECT!

As a matter of fact.. I DID enjoy watching a grown man sleeping behind a billboard.. and so I subscribed.

Never donated to the beer fund as funds are tight on my end. But I think it'll be the first year in a while that I'll be donating money to a food bank instead of getting food from one as things are finally a bit stable. Good on you to push for help.

“If you like watching grown men sleep behind a billboard, subscribe” lmao you’re the best Steve, you deserve all the success and more!

I'm a girl and I never knew that I liked watching grown men stealth camping behind billboards. I love how life always surprises me!

Lmao…I love how Steve doesn’t cut the thyme cuz “we work with what we got” then pulls out massive scizzors in the next scene. Gotta love that 😂

This was actually one of my favourite episodes of camping with Steve. I enjoyed the impromptu site, and the chat over dinner.... Who else comes here to listen to Steve ramble?

Steve reads the sign then says "I'll take that as permission" lmao. Love your humor Steve. Great video glad you're okay from flooding in BC see you next week

One of Steve videos was randomly recommended on YT the other day, one video and then I'm hooked on stealth camping, what great videos from a genuine guy :)

Steve, I know this is late.. but I live in BC and the fact that you supported our province and asked your community to support and help out is just amazing. You're awesome!

Steve: "If you like watching grown men sleep behind billboards then..." Me: "Well now you made it weird" 😂

Steve's got a big heart and seems to really care about his fellow human beings, and especially empathic towards his Canadians. Nice to see him giving to such a needy cause and calling on other to do the same. Someone else commented you should setup the hunker down foundation as a go fund project.

After being homeless for a few years in my past, it is alarming how wildly unprepared the general public is for any type of survival situation. Love your videos man i could definitely get into this I learned a lot of skills in my days on the street.

Steve, if your ever busted walking out with your back pack and things, just say youre out hiking with all your stuff because you are training and getting back into shape for future hiking trips

I've always known your a good guy Steve, but this video confirms it even more! As a fellow BC born and partly raised, now living in Alberta, my heart has been breaking for the province of BC! So much devastation for so so many people. I also have family living in Abbotsford and can't imagine what the past few weeks have been like for them! Thank you so much for this video (an amazing stealth spot!!) And for doing what you can for BC!

Steve is one of the sweetest, most wholesome people on this platform. Whenever I hear Steve speak, I am enamored by his thick Canadian accent, but more importantly his positive attitude. Steve is a treasure and we must protect him at all costs.

Used to sleep on the side of a building with nothing but 2 blankets right next to a main Street in downtown san Diego. You never get used to the traffic but you learn to deal with it. I wasn't so stealthy but it definitely takes me back to those times. Hes right guys. There's a lot of people out there with close to nothing who could take your donations during these holidays. God bless.

Thankyou for asking your supporters to help the folks who need it desperately. Since you filmed this, 6 states in the southern USA have been blasted by tornadoes, as I am sure you know. I am grieving for our planet and it does my heart good to make your acquaintance.

My favorite part of your stealth videos is the part where you cook something simple but interesting. It's an interesting segment that adds a lot to each video.

Just when you think Steve can't get anymore awesome, he gets even more awesome! Thanks for being such a great human Steve, you are a true inspiration!

I love the community your channel has, it's so wholesome, every beer donation starts with happy birthdays and "love X" and stuff it makes me so happy, so happy to have discovered you.

This man... Has more eyes for people around him than himself. Almost noone has that these days. Steve... You deserve a chair in heaven!

Glad you enjoyed the Iron Road Pilsner, Steve! Was great to meet you, sorry the trip didn't go as planned. You're doing a great thing by encouraging donations to food banks and the Red Cross! Oh, and I apologize for all the Kamloops road ragers haha!

I haven't even watched this yet and haven't ever wanted a Camping with Steve billboard more than right now. With you stealthing behind it. Yes.

I'm being disowned Steve. You make me feel like I can get through this. Thank you for all that you do.

it feels like you're there with friends because you are there with friends :) We feel the same way when we watch Steve :)

You're a good man Steve. The world needs more people like you. Good to see another video as well though, especially a billboard stealth camp. Hope you and beautiful wife are doing well.

Lol, imagine being an employee at one of the stores that Steve parked his car at, and you're on your break and sitting in your car when all of the sudden some guy comes running out of the darkness to a car... He grabs something, then turns and goes sprinting back into the darkness. 😂😂 Haha, just makes me laugh thinking about it. Glad you're safe and sound, Steve! Thank you for sharing this with us. Stay safe and warm out there!

Your such a good human Steve, I’m so very sorry for your loss. We love you brother.

I was "stealthy" homeless in a foreign country with a low paid job (giving out flyers in the street) some 20 years ago and had this lifestyle pretty much. Those good old times! Lived through those memories just now, Thank you Steve!

Bless you, Steve, for your kind & generous heart. Also, you don't have to stealth camp in the winter; there are so many more options we are interested in. We like to see the bus camper, the treehouse, camping in the snow on your property, work progression on the house, progress on the raft, update on the bus, camping with crazy neighbor, campfire cooking, ice fishing, and many, many more. We watch the videos for you, not for your location. In fact, sometimes I wish you would not do so much stealth because it looks dangerous & scary, and we don't want harm to come to you. Thank you again for trying to help others.

As someone who lives in BC, I truly appreciate that you are asking your viewers to donate. I live in central BC, and while we weren't affected by the flooding and landslides, we were cut off of food supplies. It was crazy for a couple of weeks, until the grocery stores got supplies from the east. Thank you to everyone who donates!

I have volunteered at a homeless cold weather shelter here in Maryland for the last 3 years. I enjoy watching your videos when I'm awake all night. You have a very big heart and not only does it appear that you love the outdoors but that your care about people to. That is an even rarer things these days that we need more of. God bless you

Man I don't know why but there's something about these videos that just really calm me down. I have problems with severe hypertension and I don't know what it is but these videos literally help calm me down before bed lol. Thanks Steve

I feel like Steve’s caused a ton of urban legends, “Mom you see that Wendigo run across the highway?”

As a BC boy myself (specifically Langley) I have family out in Abbotsford and Harrison whom I'm currently cut off from due to the floods, and I am deeply grateful for the words and help from you Steve. Strange times, and it's nice to see good people doing good things during them. Cheers.

I have no intentions of camping outside a site but these videos are always cozy to watch while bundled up and warm. Cheers from Ontario!

Hi Steve your videos and chilled voice are really helping me forget about my illness just now keep up the good work

I just told my husband that you've been MIA for a couple of weeks. So glad you're alright, Steve!

Steve is such a quality human being. I wish more people were as down to earth as he is.

Steve, this video is shows you are a genuinely good person. Donating the proceeds when you can use the money is selfless and just exemplifies how nice of a person you are. I’ll keep watching as long as you make the videos.

Its hard to tell but this man is living the American dream! In stealth mode of course

Lets watch some good guy who cares deeply about humanity play in traffic. Nail biter every time you crossed the HWY. Stay Safe out there Steve!

Hey Steve I've got a crazy idea. Some of your meal creations sound really spot on. Ever think of maybe compiling them into a cook book with some stories about how you came across the recipe? I'm a betting man and I bet they would sell. I'd buy one no doubt. Proceeds could go to help the good people of B.C. or whoever you want. Just an idea.

I'm a drifter. About 4 years ago, I was in Idaho Falls, ID (beautiful town). It was early March, so the nights were still fairly cold. I was there a little over two weeks. The entire time, I camped under a large evergreen (spruce, I think... ?), the branches went all the way to the ground. But, just beyond the outer branches, closer to the trunk, it was fairly open and spacious. I spent about 30 minutes chopping down dead branches from the interior, and clearing out debris, both of which I used to camouflage myself. I was about 20 feet from a busy downtown road. This video reminded me if that experience. I had a little concealed fire in a coffee can, a tarp to keep the drizzling rain, falling leaves and bird poo off me... lol. There was a train track behind me, and must have been a yard nearby. Each morning the same guy would walk the track, and we'd talk for a few minutes. Share stories about life on the road. It was a great time. Good memory. Thanks for reminding me. Love your channel. You'd have made a good drifter.

"Readers Digest Version" love ya mate I'd love to see you stealth camp in a car again I'm not sure why (I can't even drive) but the car ones are my favourite the school bus is a beast too she needs another trip soon

You inspired me to try this myself. I got nailed in 9 minutes. Went home.

You made my day. After being in a hospital for 5 hours then a 4 hour drive home I needed this. Thank you so much and God bless.

Sat on my back deck and thought of a carve out on the Slope camp spot. Sigh. Steve is infectious. Never been so unsure about why I love something. Thanks Steve.

This is the best example of the spirit of stealth camping I have seen so far. Reminds me of when I was 15.

I really want Steve to get his own billboard with his face and RU-vid channel on it. It would be so funny and awesome if he then stealth camped behind it.😂

Hey, Steve! Was telling one of my brother in laws about your channel, and he told me that when he was traveling and needed to sleep in his car, he would park in a hospital emergency room parking lot because people assume that you have a love one in the hospital and need sleep. So no one bothers you and you can usually use the bathroom. One of my nephews recently had to follow his advice.

Steve I know you get it a lot but you're one of the good ones mate. Thanks buddy

Regular dude camping and cooking, thanks Steve. Love your videos!!

Great video Steve! I have been homeless many times since 1995; after ending up in a hospital; violins playing now. So, I wish I would have seen this before all those times I was homeless. I was laughed at, made fun of, etc. My favorite street camping item was a tarp. I didn't have a car. And the tarp folded nicely in my back pack. I could stay clean with the tarp underneathe me while trying to sleep with one eye open. Hardest part of it was having to use a ladies room around 3 a.m. YOUR videos are heart felt! THANK YOU👍

I can honestly say, Steve is the most genuine person I've seen.

Steve, I appreciate that you wish to help others reach step one. Helping others get to step two means we can enjoy it that much more.

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints! Thanks for another great video!

How could ANY Canadian have an issue with what he does..all he is doing is living his best life having adventures!

Those who live in BC and are RU-vidrs are not even doing what Steve is suggesting for charity. We love Steve!

Yaas, a camo backpack! First time I've seen one used here. Steve looks so happy to Hunker. 💜

This is the first episode of Camping With Steve that I ever saw, and still my favorite. When I lived outside, there was a similar sign in my town that I often thought of camping by, but didn't. So it's awesome to get to see you actually do it

Steve, thank you so much for posting your video. I'm sorry that things are tough right now. We're all rooting for you and thank you so much for the HOURS of amazing entertainment. You and crazy neighbour just light up my screen. :)

What you want to do is sauté the cabbage in the butter, garlic and thyme before you add the broth. Add the broth last actually. It will make a big difference I just figured out that i can cut beef jerky up smaller and soften it in boiling water, then add rice and spices and you get like a fried rice that's really tastey. Esp if you add curry powder and green onion but really, just terryaki or soy sauce is fine

Love the multi use Bic lighter, nonchalantly used to pop the top of a Step 2. Steve definitely has it figured out. I can't put my finger on it, but there is something compelling about watching a grown man stealth camp in some of the most unlikely places....... Putting myself in Steve's place, I feel the adrenaline of the moment. His easy demeanor and endless knowledge of his subject make for some of the best entertainment on You Tube. Thanks, Steve.

Thank you so much for donating. We were one of the recipients of that donation. Fortunately, we were ok but so many lost so much. ♥️

I am in the states so I know there is no way that Steve is around but I find myself checking out Billboards as we travel down the interstate highways, just seeing if they would meet Steve's approval. Never looked at billboard signs that way before but I will forever now!

I have been thinking about you all week Steve…so glad you are fine. Class move to ask people to donated to B.C relief funds! You are a very good person!

It is so good of you to draw attention to the plight of those who are enduring hardship. These are very difficult times. More and more people are having a hard time dealing with the rapidly changing world we share. Some use social media to draw attention to themselves and seek only profit and /or self gratification. It would be easy to succumb to the allure of popularity. But you seem to have maintained solid footing in reality and a love of your fellow man. Thank you Steve.

Watched years of your life. You were and are tough, sane, and right to think the world is struggling to keep its humanity. You are a light.

I got myself in a recovery house due to more than enough alcohol for one guy, so now I don't have to stealth camp with the hammock for the winter. Thanks Steve, you've taught me a few things.

Hinton's my town! Also watched when you camped up in the bush behind the Super 8 and had Gus's pizza. Great video and awesome that you donated to help our neighbor's in BC.

Just discovered your channel today. I was born and raised in Hinton, Alberta (now moved away) and at first I didn’t believe it was THAT Hinton when I saw the thumbnail, but then I saw the mall/Walmart across the street 😂 My family and I drove past that group of billboards my whole life and kuudos to you for this kind of acheivement! Super weird seeing someone get this kind of use out of a mundane thing I saw on almost every shopping trip/Jasper roadtrip. Should now be a famous landmark haha

Just recently started watching. This is something special. Educational, entertaining, and a great balance of subversive and ethical. I'll keep watching. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. And hand you a step 2.

I did this some years ago on the University grounds in Vancouver... camped right behind the "No Camping" sign. Never got bothered...

I'm no mensa, but the danger of running across 4 lanes of freeway traffic in the dark may outweigh the danger of marauding bears. But that is who you are! Thanks for the video and as always stay safe.

The way Steve explains road range is the most Canadian way just talking about it in the nicest way. Sorry that the trip didn’t go as planned!

Just wanted to say you are a very nice person and I love your show. It always helps my anxiety.

You r one of a kind Steve. I remember in NYC the first morning i realised I had done it, and it was ok. I had slept rough and not had to pay rent. If I am honest it was a huge weight off my shoulders, a huge relief realising it. It wasn't THAT bad -- If u find an ok spot. Greetings from N.Z.

So perfect. Just bought me a new hammock got home to test it. What a better way than hunkering down and watching some camping with Steve!

When I was a kid, I always wanted to "hide out" behind one of these types of billboards. That was before I ever knew "stealth camping" was a thing. I am so glad you fulfilled one of my childhood dreams.

Such a wonderful human being. Thank you Steve.

Steve is #1 on the billboard charts

Whenever you eventually do make it to Vancouver Island, I'll be checking behind all the road signs in the hopes of catching a glimpse of your hammock. Glad you're well on your way home safe and sound.

4:02 - my brother used to sing that a lot when we went on day trips …“ We’ll see what we can see; we’ll see what we can see!” That brought a smile to my face! 😊

Stay safe and thanks for encouraging others to give to charities ❤️💯