Kenny, your puzzle about people being prone to grouping together...You're right, it's a safety thing..."I don't have to outrun that bear, I just have to outrun you."

It's human nature to gather. Here's an experiment we did decades ago as kids. We had a 12x12 tent, we all started out the night in separate corners and by morning we were all near the center. I grew up in Cheyenne and recognize much of that area! It's funny, I ALWAYS tell people who want to go out west to STAY AWAY from the big parks if they want a real "western" experience. There are THOUSANDS of miles of dirt roads on public land with access to nice boondocking or small campgrounds out there. Even in a busy year like this, we were out for two weeks and hit spots like Thermopolis, Snowy Range, Green River, Lander, Vedawoo....and didn't have an issue finding a spot to camp. Much better than fighting for a parking lot spot in the bigger, crowded parks.

Welcome to my adopted home state. I adopted it while at Univ. of Wyoming back in the late ‘60s. Wyoming does have some beautiful country. I go there now to visit old friends and to be alone in the midst of such beauty in Big Wonderful Wyoming.

Love watching your channels. America is so vast and stunning views.

Safety in numbers. The guy probably didn’t feel safe being a tent alone. But I agree, prefer to be alone . Take care

If I were younger and had the money, I would move to either Wyoming or Montana. I fell in love with that area. Thanks for sharing this adventure.

Another great video. We stayed in another part of MB... rode my bike for days, hiked for a few more. We have people camp near us all the time in wide open areas. We head out to boondock for the same reason as you do. I think you hit it on the head about the sense of security, in our experience most people will seek out "numbers" on the road. It can be frustrating sometimes for those of us who seek out the solitude of some epic boondock site in the middle of nowhere. I just smile wave, sometimes offer a beer and think "next time". Stay safe sir.

Kenny I’m here from the future. Great video and excellent drone work. 👍

Great cinematography and editing. The music was outstanding. I really appreciate the drone shots too. 👍✌️

OMG..7:30 on...THAT'S OUR SPOT!!!! My family and I were just there last weekend. It's maybe the most stunning camping spot I've ever stayed at. You just randomly popped up in my feed and the more I watched, the more I was all..."Wait a minute..." The overlook is how we can tell if it's taken already or not.

What a beautiful place to camp just gorgeous thanks to you. I get to see all these beautiful areas in Wyoming I’ve never been there or Minnesota. I love the music you picked this video also I am addicted to your videos I can’t go to sleep without watching a video or two Lol! puts me in a nice peaceful, restful mood. Thank you for what you do Kenny 😊Debbie from New Jersey

Gosh what a beautiful place. I’m adding it to one of my destinations. Thanks for sharing!

I’ve spent lots of time in that beautiful area. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

People feel safe near other campers but they should understand about space so don't infringe on other peoples peace. Have respect for others.😎

Wyoming is wonderful for six months of the year.

Spectacular spot! I am adding it to my list of boondocking locations. Thank you!

Beautiful video and places. I dream of doing this. I am going to be making this dream come true but in a small regular car to start with and my furr babies. I can't wait.

Nice vid bud you living great too see

I wouldn’t pull RIGHT NEXT TO another camper in an empty camp ground even if i “ wanted to feel safe”, try pulling in a few sites over, within walking/site distance, if you nedd to “feel safe”. But, like you said, everyone is wired different. BTW-Great job on your videos. Excellent quality.

beautiful landscapes

The scenery is awesome!.

Another really cool place.....

Another great video. It was a great shot of the truck and camper from the overlook. It was like spying on your own campsite haha

"There you go. Truck camper steak and cheese." Excellent sir.

18:30...made me Instantly Hungry....!!! Another Awesome place Kenny...!

I enjoy your ventures out of Minnesota. You should come out to Arizona and Nevada when you can, so much public land.

Thanks for sharing your adventures!✌👍👍👍👍👍

What scares me the most from seeing empty campgrounds on weekends, I'm afraid if they aren't at least generating revenue for maintenance they get closed. My preference is boondocking in the middle of nowhere also, but also like to support campgrounds like this.

I agree...I think people do that to feel safer.

great job

Wow, that’s some beautiful country !

Beautiful views, thank you 😊

NICE NICE NICE place my friend! Too bad that you didn't stay a little longer here cause you really liked this place! 🤗 When you were in the hammock, I was wondering what would Kenny do if a momma bear and her cubs came to check you out, then I started laughing, sorry, but, I thought that it was funny! 😂 😅 I know, I have a weird sense of humor! 😏 Well, what are friends for anyway? 🤔 I'am very happy that you enjoyed your stay here Kenny, very NICE! 🤗 Your friend, Didi 👋 🌲 🚙 😎

I was just out there, like the way you described your adventures. We migrated back to a b plus camper, we live in Mn also and I pay attention to the description of the roads you take to see if we can drive it also. Thanks for the videos

Dang , what a lovely place,and nice rig.I like the solitude as well,but always concerned about bears.We have black bear in Utah.Nice video and narration with perfect music.

I've only been forced to stay in a couple paid campgrounds and a couple RV parks. The noise people make when it's dark really disturbs my camping experience. Loud generators are the worst. That's why I don't like people setting up camp near my rig. I love dispersed camping where I might only see a couple people in an entire day while hiking/biking, most of the time I'm completely alone in nature.

Yes sir. I think you said it. I have no problem with my solitude but some folks just can’t stand it LOL. I suppose city folk would probably be more likely to gather in with you. It’s just what there use to. There not purposely trying to annoy anyone.

Holy buckets! Ken is an amazing human being .

You picked a very nice spot.

I'm just loving your channel thank you for taking me along...

Another great video! Safe travels and may God bless.

Lived in Boulder 2 years and would hop over to Wyoming to explore - such a strange and beautiful state - Medicine Bow area is amazing. The Snowy Range Road views should be top of your list (Hwy. 130). Curt Gowdy State Park is also great for mt. biking and camping close to the CO-WY border. Freakin' annoying when you want to get away and then dingdongs have to crawl into your space - and there are a zillion other camping spots open. The last thing I want to do when solo camping is chit chat. Watch for rattlesnakes - and mountain lions, especially with pets off-leash.

Beautiful!

Kenny, Just discovered your channel. Please recommend a reasonably priced Drone Camera. I used to travel with a best friend every year to Wyoming from suburbs of Houston Tx for mountain trout fishing. Do to medical issue, I can't go. Hope to in the future. He still goes twice a year. I forwarded your video for him to follow. A drone Camera would really enhance the experience. Thanks

As a senior woman camping alone hauling a 13’ Scamp, I feel safer if other campers are in sight. I won’t camp right next to anyone though because I like my own quiet space as I’m sure they do too. I’d love to do some boondocking, but my backing up a trailer skills are definitely not top notch, so I don’t want to risk getting stuck unable to get out. Sounds like the OnX app might be good for actually seeing the area/sites? Have been enjoying your videos immensely. Thanks for all the great work and time you put in making them. And your cooking skills are top notch!

You need to get out to WA, OR, and ID and run all around the greater PNW - with our mountains, ranges, volcanoes, rivers, lakes, forests, forest roads, parks, fishing (where real fish bite and stay on the hook - ahem !)

Wow that is like real frontier stuff there.... I wish I could go there!

Love your videos Kenny. Dan from Mn

I’m like you i enjoy my own company,worked with a lot of people in open cut coal mines , further away the better I reckon ❤

Can you imagine living near this beautiful place, I would be out camping every weekend.

I dare you to try Pike's Peak. It is an insane upward slope ... and having ridden in camper downward - total fear in looking over the no-shoulder railing for the 5,000 feet to the base plateau (!). Time to put into D1 and do the slow crawl up and slow skidding down.

yes, one of my favorite places .Thanks for the mention! Check out Honey are we there yet on FB for some pics and videos of our travels. We will put The North Shore on our list.

Time to have 2 - 50 gallon feul saddle bags on that rig - so that you can continue to meander around and around and around and around.

Wow- We GOTTA GO, Kenny! That was Gorgeous! I mean stunning- that view (you wished Mandy &/or the Grrls could see it with you was stunning!) Now, I'll admit, it's more fun to go with a friend (yah- when did that happen?) but, even the 26 mile road out to Medicine Bow Nat'l Park was exciting. Switchbacks, views around every corner, vistas in every direction- that definitely was my favorite part of the trip so far. You are really getting more comfortable in front of the camera, I appreciate the small added footage of packing up the Mavic and going over yourself on that tiny rock butte- touches that make it real instead of a packaged video (I know, I know- originally- that WAS what you were going for, Kenny!) I think meeting those folks & chatting fer a bit, brought the "Why?" home & now you know they're watching too! See, it's growing on you! Genuinely enjoyed the whole thing, my wife got reinvigorated about Wyoming- definitely a worthwhile investment of time. "Truck Camper steak 'n cheese"? Keep your day job, Kenny- that was disgusting disgrace to what us real eaters call food. Yeck! Don't do that again, I'm throwing up in my mouth typing this...Hahaha (Comment for YT algorithm.) LIKED, COMMENTED & Subscribed (you knew that?)

When you’re out in the middle of nowhere and you see someone who is like minded in setting up camp, it’s reassuring that it’s okay to camp out there. It’s like an endorsement that it’s okay for you to be there. Lotta people don’t know what you know, about how to camp out by themselves. On top of that, you’re just a swell guy and they probably love the look of your rig as much as you do. They figure that you know what you’re doing, and maybe they don’t have the experience that you have. I’d want to camp next to a cool set-up like yours too 😃

I agree, people feel safer. I personally like to be by my self unless I know them.

People have always done that. They do it in grocery store parking lots, camping area, beaches, horse shows. It is probably for the same reason drivers tailgate. It is truly annoying.

JUst saw this video. Agree it is a beautiful area!!! Might have to add this to my list of stops...If we can get in there with an rv

Goodnight Kenny, sleep well!! 😫😴

Safer and with out talking to each other you watch my stuff when I'm gone and I will watch your stuff.

They’re called “sheeple “ for a reason. Epic videography!

Ken great video

Absolutely Gorgeous !

I think people who do that are not feeling very safe, especially in tents. I personally think it’s more acceptable to be within eye-line, but as someone who travels with dogs, the more distance the better. Eye line is fine, but if you’re close enough that I can hear you speaking and we don’t know you, it’s not good for anyone involved 😂

Yes, your theory is correct I’m sure but it pisses me off bigtime when people decide to camp near me. I usually run out and make them feel unwelcome and if they don’t move, I do.

Wow .. I don’t think I’ll ever make it to Wyoming but if I do I know there are amazing sites to view.. seems like a great place to visit

Yet another amazing video! God sure did create beautiful places for us to enjoy; glad you’re out there gettin’ ‘r done Seeing the cord to your generator over your truck leads me to this question… What makes you choose to use the external generator over your onboard generator at times?

8:22 maybe for protection and the sense of community, is why they park close to you. It's also discouraging when they leave, and wake you early. 😢

Still catching up. It will take me awhile. 👍

That was great! I was in parts of Wyoming on my trip last year, but didn't have time to do the Medicine Bow. I was up by Devil's Tower and Sundance and I thought it was gorgeous there. I hope you see my comment after a year.....I also wondered what type of e bike you use and how you like it. I'm going to buy one for my long trip this summer.

I go camping to get away from people as well! I'd rather see a Grizzly bear than the Boy Scouts. I would never camp right next to someone when other sites are available, I'm a social butterfly in the city but Solitude is my goal when I hit the road in the Truck & Camper!

gee you cook up great looking food

I saw the biggest trout pulled out of the high mountain lakes in medicine bow. I swear it was the biggest, round as my leg

Makes me crazy when people have to be close when there is lots of spots

When we retired it was going to be the Northshore or mountainous area Wyoming. Northshore won, family in Minnesota.

When God painted America on the earth, he put a lot of love on that brush.

Humans are social animals, they feel relatively safe because you are there.

I just love your video thank you so much. I was just wondering if ever you have wished you had Duallys? I'm thinking of getting the same setup you have but Duallys and gas.

Safety in numbers.

What kind of E Bike do you ride? As a bigger guy it seems to get you around pretty good

Great looking steak sandwich! But where's the tater salad or fries, and veggy side dishes?

I will park close but space for respect, because I’m afraid of something dangerous things might happen!

I don’t mind people camping next to me ! I get it

What model arctic fox camper do you have? Also; what is your fuel economy hauling your camper? Also...one more ?...what size is the fuel tank on your chevy?

I agree/ someone close in the dark night woods

I have heard that people do that to feel safe, the kind that are just starting out or just a once a year vacation ,my self I prefer to be by myself.

We feel safer

We have had that same thing happen to us with other campers setting right next to us when most of the rest of the camping was available. Not sure what it is, but it is annoying to me. I don't want to listen to generators, cell phones, etc when out camping and trying to enjoy some solitude.

Why don't you hardwire your generator with a harness somewhere inside the engine compartment for when you need to remove it?

A desire for safety yet ignoring others' presumable desire for aloneness. I'll let you do the forgiving.

Funny I would try to park as far away as possible from somebody else People seem to do the same in supermarket’s carparks

Medicine bow is absolutely one of my favorite places to camp!! I’d like to know how far you went in??

You need to change out (delete) your trans thermostat. Your trans will love you for it! Lol

I wish you fished once lol

I just did a project for a client in Minneapolis who has a tricked out 4x4 conversion van. Ford E250, I think. He's looking to sell it.

Hi Kenny When you fly your drone, does it ever capture wild animals ??? I look but i never see anything only beautiful countryside. In answering your question , me personally i would park next to you ( for safety) but then i am ony own Great video ❤

WOW

You’re exactly right. My feeling is if people are so scared, stay home. I have really given people hell for invading my privacy. I think they are stupid, selfish and inconsiderate. X I ask why do they think I camp,away from people and what about that makes them think I want a close neighbor? They almost always leave after I lecture them.

Don’t want to b around u either bro or anyone else !

Everyone is different. I’d see if you was a likable person before I camped close. It really looks like the earth is over populated.