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@kbytfs5 ай бұрын
I absolutely love the hunkering down episodes, something about being comfortable in such adverse weather in the van is just awesome.
@cc-sb1is5 ай бұрын
so cozy.. It is reassuring that Simon could get snowed in and survive just fine for quite some time.
@carlthomas49595 ай бұрын
These are the videos I first started watching this channel for
@dallastrujillo75405 ай бұрын
Yeah. It looks so comfortable in the van with that great screw too! I wonder if Rocko gets ants in his pants thou?
@FrankBullitt3905 ай бұрын
Dale Calder has some really good "hunker down in snow storm" vids out in his back yard cabin if you like that stuff
@shandelebroyles10995 ай бұрын
@@dallastrujillo7540wtf are you talking about??? Ant's in his pants???
@wra3official5 ай бұрын
“I’m gonna whip up an afternoon snack”. Foresty proceeds to cook a better meal than I’ve made in months. In a van. During a blizzard.
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
😅 hehe it was a very involved process making that snack
@jenniferruth8124 ай бұрын
Right?! Mmm it looked so delicious.
@contrafax4 ай бұрын
Right? To top it off, on a wood stove. Too Cool!
@brenda55114 ай бұрын
Me: making top ramen…🤷🏻♀️
@garsu12294 ай бұрын
Why is it we do better in small places no wonder the tiny house is popular
@lanietang27965 ай бұрын
You putting the sweater on Rocko, the flaky pot pie, wood fire inside your tidy cozy van during a snowstorm =priceless🙏
@jeanmccallum-xs8rk4 ай бұрын
Putting the sweater on the doggie was lovely.......that dog is happy and loved. Good to see❤
@michaelschabow29113 күн бұрын
Amen!
@jasontroyer44095 ай бұрын
I've enjoyed the channel for several years and continue to be impressed with your cinematic skills and storytelling. Felt like it was time to give a little back. Thank you!
@Jon-jk8vd5 ай бұрын
@@earlytoastnice hunk of cheese
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
Thank you Jason. Happy to hear you're enjoying the channel! Have a great day!
@0230Raveena5 ай бұрын
Very Kind of You!
@vempriex4 ай бұрын
That's a big "dough".
@papayama36785 ай бұрын
Dude, Forest has got to be one of the all-time greats of the youtube van life community. He has one of the most original rigs of anybody out there and he can cook like an absolute champ. Plus...Rocco!
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@kevio68685 ай бұрын
yeah that pie made my stomach growl!
@alan4sure5 ай бұрын
He sews too.👍
@debbywebby72345 ай бұрын
Any chance you could list the Ninja cooker you are using, on your site?
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
@@debbywebby7234 its the Compact model 👍
@DoctorOfSpice5 ай бұрын
Most people would get away from the wilderness and mountains when facing an oncoming snowstorm but Foresty & Rocko see it as an opportunity. Thanks for the video!
@clbbig5 ай бұрын
Not Chad
@pookhahare5 ай бұрын
A well prepared opportunity. Appreciate hearing all the precautions including communications.
@tomdonis43155 ай бұрын
Yea benefit of a home in a van with heat, nothing against foresty forest, love his stuff, but the tards in comments my god
@kellenscott5555 ай бұрын
Check out his older videos, he has been in some crazy low temps before
@candimccann5 ай бұрын
Honestly, the 'surviving a snowstorm' episodes are my absolute favorite because of the slower pace, coziness, cooking, and sleeping Rocko.
@carmenM-ey6qy4 ай бұрын
I agree!
@CornCod14 ай бұрын
I like your dog. He seems like a loyal companion that relishes adventure.
@dampkring1004 ай бұрын
She is a girl doggy.But she sure is loyal and she loves foresty too.
@jackwardrop49945 ай бұрын
Pound for pound this is one of my best subbed channels in the last 5 years.
@pimacanyon62085 ай бұрын
no question. number one on my list of subs by far
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
Thank you, appreciate that 😊
@00CooG005 ай бұрын
For me it’s Foresty and Sampson Boat Company. S tier storytellers.
@NiteTrain3455 ай бұрын
Same
@witteney33345 ай бұрын
My #1, along with Hannah Lee Dugan.
@lorettahiggins37175 ай бұрын
Nothing as good as riding out a snowstorm with a fire, a delicious meal and a furry companion. ❄🔥🐶💙
@JaimeSummers695 ай бұрын
100,000 % 😊
@alan4sure5 ай бұрын
With a girl. Non furry
@viewdrop3494 ай бұрын
@@alan4sure dogs dont talk and they love you unconditionally 😂
@brettandrewclarke4 ай бұрын
Peak hunkering. A cozy fire…. Savoury pie…. Stunning. This was a great one.
@futurefastguy5 ай бұрын
I've been watching for a few years now but I must say this video is my favorite. The food, Rocko and the cinematography is crazy. You should be very proud of your work.
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
Thank you ! Was so much fun making this episode!
@cc-sb1is5 ай бұрын
okay, Rocko's anti-snow fit was hilarious! ..and then her diving for cover. She is so cute and silly
@CC585 ай бұрын
TIP: stake down a tarp on the ground near your side door. After snow pull up two corners and dump all the snow leaving a snow free area for Rocko to use the bathroom and clean your boots.
@goodbonezz12895 ай бұрын
Nice.
@user-ub5zu5yh9e4 ай бұрын
I LOVE LITTLE ROCKO ,HE JUST LOVES WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE. TAKE CARE LOVE FROM NORTH OF IRELAND 🇮🇪
@wps80914 ай бұрын
As a Brit I feel I must congratulate you on your correct pronunciation of Worcestershire sauce! Bravo sir!
@bebopwing15 ай бұрын
Man, every video you find new ways to be creative! I loved the weather radio intro, and hats off to you for flying your drone through the snow!
@kadams58895 ай бұрын
So creative!!
@kwombok5 ай бұрын
the radio intro was so cool!!
@EllEss3315 ай бұрын
That out-take - "Hope I don't have to go Donner Pass on Rocco" too funny
@victoriamaaske74205 ай бұрын
I was immediately worrying about Rocko too.😅.
@thehalfwittedlayabout5 ай бұрын
Everyone runs for cover. The Canadian heads out into the wilderness with his dog to enjoy it. Foresty, you are a legend. Thank you 👍
@ThoseKidsMusic5 ай бұрын
you sir, are a living legend! amazing production quality, food, dog, engineering, planning, patience, everything!
@johnstewart69205 ай бұрын
The Donner pass joke had me dying. Great show as always. Thanks for all you do.
@AleseMarie9195 ай бұрын
It had you dying, but were you eaten afterwards?! 🥲
@stanbyme78745 ай бұрын
Donner Pass on Rocko?! My jaw dropped when you said that. Giggled. Then nervously pondered. Then uncomfortable silence.
@Oilerrocker5 ай бұрын
I was thinking that before he said it. Lol
@jessieb.71885 ай бұрын
I love how he cracked himself up with that joke!
@FrankBullitt3905 ай бұрын
Donner pass? I thought it was the Donner Party that went cannibalistic trying to cross the desert by wagon train. Then the 49'ers did it and when they finally got out the other side said "so long death valley" and the name stuck for the region
@modiggady5 ай бұрын
Rocko on the dashboard is just the best😁 your extra camera angles during a blizzard!! You're a mad man lol.. thank you brotha 🍻😎🍻
@abeautifullife53035 ай бұрын
I agree! FF IS a madman! I love it!
@buffalo41274 ай бұрын
behind the walls of that common white van lay a gourmet kitchen with Chef Rocco and his humble assistant Foresty Forest!
@chrisnelson83985 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos to date. Your opening montage with the weather report on the radio set the tone. The pot pie looked amazing. And the drone footage of the morning after was gorgeous.
@retrogaming86475 ай бұрын
Rocko riding on the dash gets me every time. That's a good dog. These are the videos that make me most envious of the Foresty lifestyle. How peaceful to be out in a snowstorm, cozy in a van with everything you need.
@common-girl5 ай бұрын
Rocko the dashboard dog
@NK-iv1ik5 ай бұрын
I totally relate to this peacefulness of getting locked down by a winter storm, nice and cozy with my dog at my side, all set for a good book and slow meal, pleasantly unplanned time off from work!
@CherrieMcKenzie5 ай бұрын
I really had to laugh as you described each ingredient and Rocko followed you almost saying: "Ah ha... OK... ah ha". But I really fell out laughing when you said "I hope I don't have to get all Donner Pass on Rocko" Run Rocko, RUN!! 🤣😂
@gabrielavergara42595 ай бұрын
Foresty ❤ when you put the little sweater on Rocko it was so sweet 🐕💝 and the pie 🤗😋🤗😋🤗😋 Blessings, joy, love, and more wonderful times✨🙌💖🙏✨
@Lalunabreeze4 ай бұрын
Right, that sweater is darling. Such a cool set up you have. Warm, cozy and lots of comforts. Love it. Rocky needs a snowsuit. Lo
@user-zd8xb4iu7f5 ай бұрын
That van is a beast
@bigb74225 ай бұрын
Snoop Dog wine!! Donner pass joke. Donner pas joke out take!! Unbelievably fantastic camera work and fantastic editing. The best 13 minutes of my day. Thank you FF
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@bigb74225 ай бұрын
@@forestyforest so good I watched it again today and I think that the ending was very Charlie Chaplinesk! Love it.
@skytechbits5 ай бұрын
Yeah loved Snoop Dogg wine making an appearance. That was great.
@VHS_GIS4 ай бұрын
for real... nice camera work man. peace
@joejones88105 ай бұрын
God bless you Foresty. I love you and Rocko. Keep on keeping on Nomad.
@allrightsreserved32375 ай бұрын
That beef pot pie looked incredible!!!!
@canadianmoosebuckaroo5 ай бұрын
That *Mammouth* watering pie looks delicious. 🎶 _Foresty Forest he cooks up a storm, Foresty Forest!_ 🎶
@Rockwolf1035 ай бұрын
Praying you and Ms Rocco will be safe
@christinedarrock84865 ай бұрын
You are the Gordon Ramsey of the van set! Love to watch you cook!
@SanBrunoBeacon5 ай бұрын
You definitely have your act together. I enjoy watching you apply the technology you have assembled to overcome the challenges that you face in varying conditions. And finally, you also have a dog buddy to keep you company.
@KDbbasm5 ай бұрын
Donner Pass on Rocko!......That was "Dog Gone" funny!
@thescaledraven54825 ай бұрын
That was the best looking pie I have ever seen! Rocko is so sweet. Love to you both!
@lindahope9815 ай бұрын
Hope you know how much joy you bring to so many of us who can live this wonderful life thru your eyes.thank you and God bless you
@mk69455 ай бұрын
Good grief! This man has mad cooking skills! I want that pot pie!
@justjackfromsc5 ай бұрын
That meal sure looked gourmet especially in a van. I love driving in snow. Cool video. Thanks.
@derrick19645 ай бұрын
Hilarious ending 😂
@Onemattressatatime3 ай бұрын
Best duo on KZfaq
@adnomo5 ай бұрын
With all of your investments, even back to the mini van days, clearly the best addition of all was Rocko. Excellent choice!
@00CooG005 ай бұрын
Wow what a great video. Such a simple but incredibly well told story. I started watching your channel almost 10 years ago because of the amazing nature photography and watching you become such an incredible storyteller along the way is just such a privilege. Glad to see you doing well and thanks for letting us tag along for all these years.
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
Thank you, have a great night!
@abeautifullife53035 ай бұрын
Ditto! Not 10 years. Only about 2 to 3 but no matter. These experiences he has are epic!
@legojenn5 ай бұрын
I mentioned it before, but it's worth repeating. I'd love it if you published a cook book. I'm a weekend van camper and would love to have some recipes for the road and they'd be great at home, plus it would be unique "merch" to support you, Rocko and the channel.
@00CooG005 ай бұрын
100% this!!!!!! Doooooo eeet!
@justjen41255 ай бұрын
Fantastic idea. He's such a good cook and makes it look easy. I would love to buy that cook book.
@jraohana5375 ай бұрын
Agree! Add a Crockpot section too 😀
@stephanies10475 ай бұрын
He gets most of his recipes from a cookbook that he's mentioned on other episodes.
@angeladawn8055 ай бұрын
He's mentioned a cookbook...if I had anything about me, I'd make a note of each recipe....that being said, there's nothing stopping any of us from taking the time to re-watch old videos, and cataloging our favorite recipes 😊
@DoggoneNitpickers4 ай бұрын
HAPPY VALENTINE YOU DOGGONE DOGGONITS
@Jon-jk8vd4 ай бұрын
This channel needs some Valentine's DOGNUTS 🍩🍩🍩🍩
@brad97455 ай бұрын
2 feet of snow forecast....Foresty let's get into it... that's what makes you one of the best out there
@connieworcester555 ай бұрын
Awesome camera work and editing.! LOL,," hope I don't have to go all Donner pass.".. 🍽🐶
@nicholasvollaro4727Ай бұрын
Love when your Jack Russell jumps back in the van as you open the door lol
@GarethCometa4 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing what no KZfaqr does and , at the end, showing us the process of walking back and forth to get the exterior shots , and the bloopers! Please make that a thing for future videos 🫶
@tumblebugspace5 ай бұрын
Stay warm, Rocko and Foresty Forest! ☮️❤️🐾
@nancyseiler28445 ай бұрын
Wow, you cook better in a van in a snow storm than I do in my home on a best day.
@weewillywanka59044 ай бұрын
That dog is way cool. Man's best friend. Surprised she has been such a trooper with your extreme lifestyle. That breed really wasn't made for these conditions. Fun to watch you 2
@BrennenL5 ай бұрын
Snowstorm vids are my favourite!!!! Not many of them this season for you so far, eh. Wow, 20 inches in 12 HOURS, also wow, drone flying stable as heck in those strong winds. The potpie looks INSANE; master chef, man. Running back to pick up the camera is so funny at the end.
@dd___dc5 ай бұрын
Yea hes is a 1 man show
@angelinaduganNy4 ай бұрын
They have become a recent favorite of mine as well. I have been binge watching Snowstorm videos the past few days....Hunkering down for the Nor'easter hitting New York tomorrow.
@breakit465 ай бұрын
I envy your freedom and life, I’m sure most viewers dream of these adventures but you go do it. I also love your film style you pack so much into seconds and minutes. Your doggy is living the best life too. Awesome to see your stove ripping too. Stay on it, stay safe. Had to mention that pie as well, crispy goodness.
@russblakey5 ай бұрын
That van looks so cool churning it's way through the snow, a real brute, and the fact it's your house is epic. Take care of yourself and Rocko. Russ from the UK 🇬🇧
@nomadicyoutube5 ай бұрын
I typically enjoy watching Foresty & Rocko adventures while eating. This hunkering down episode paired perfectly with my dinner as an atmospheric river dropped a large amount of rain in the Bay Area. However, I just about choked on my food when Foresty dropped the "Hopefully I don't have to go Donner Pass on Rocko" line!
@fastgrizzly5 ай бұрын
I love episodes like this, man.. probably not the most fun to make, but you really make it feel like we're out there with hunkering down with you.
@JustCarolS5 ай бұрын
I love these type of videos where you hunker down and cook. Rocko watching you cook is adorable and hilarious. I have a jack and they are such fun dogs.
@cotter97515 ай бұрын
So impressed with what an excellent storyteller via video you’ve become. The coda at the end (silent film-level running, and the dark humor of Donner party) was absolutely the icing on the episode. Thanks so much for sharing another excellent FF adventure!
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed! 😊
@JustVisiting3 ай бұрын
Rocko is an awesome dog. She’s the perfect hiking partner.
@doylebrockman82254 ай бұрын
Beautiful and functional.
@roastawk5 ай бұрын
At 7:38, the sound of that crust told me that pie was extraordinary!
@kevinblack165 ай бұрын
haha! Had to laugh at your end credits. I was thinking during the episode that you're such a legend for getting all those different shots in during the storm!
@MoonWink13245 ай бұрын
Loved this!!!
@Anoneeemouse4 ай бұрын
I love getting updates on your travels two weeks after you post...thanks KZfaq.
@Jon-jk8vd4 ай бұрын
some people here make first comment almost every episode
@quirkykindalife29485 ай бұрын
Love the outtakes at the end of this one. Donner Pass on Rocko, oh my!
@rauhvelt5 ай бұрын
Another excellent video, your camera work, editing, everything is top notch! Stay safe out there.
@soniadowney74275 ай бұрын
OMG THAT WAS A DYNAMITE MEAL...the landscape is gorgeous
@robsadventures46535 ай бұрын
As allways enjoyed this Forest
@deanspencer55715 ай бұрын
Great videos long time subscriber from back in the mini van days with the OG crockpot , much love from the uk West Yorkshire
@cindi79555 ай бұрын
The out takes were hilarious 🤣 (only because it was you out in that weather retrieving the camera and not me! :-) I'm eating a microwave bag of rice and veggies and you are in the middle of nowhere in a major snowstorm eating a 5🌟meal and filming 5🌟 drone coverage of the mountains! This 'Hunkering Down' Episode was AWESOME! 💥
@abeautifullife53035 ай бұрын
💯
@denisedix42755 ай бұрын
Rocko's face when you added the wine was 100% Gollum when the Hobbits cook the rabbit... "You ruins it, Foresty!!! You ruins it!!!"😂 Honestly, tho... that was a beautiful looking pot pie!!!
@tedubadu25365 ай бұрын
Absolute classic Foresty video
@DanitaReynolds5 ай бұрын
That beef pie looked epic! Think of all the other pies you can make, chicken pot pie, apple pie, Rocko pie… Thank you very much for sharing your adventures. I really appreciate your efforts into making them. And your sense of humor is down right hilarious.
@cotch405 ай бұрын
I love these cozy pie-filled snowy episodes. I just think they should be an hour long!
@eganfo4 ай бұрын
Good job hunkering down. Steve would be impressed. I love how prepared you are for the elements.
@juancarlosyanez2614 ай бұрын
Me encanta lo que hace lo sigo siempre de argentina
@Mathers4205 ай бұрын
I love how unimpressed Rocco is with the storm and how long you are taking with dinner
@cindyann53145 ай бұрын
That little wood stove may be small but she be mighty.
@TheArtisticGardener7775 ай бұрын
Rocko sitting up on the dash enjoying the view❤. That’s right, I’m an adventure dog!😊
@mattdiffey25014 ай бұрын
These are the best type of videos
@doggedout5 ай бұрын
"Yeah, that was pretty funny dad!" - Rocko (licks lips with knowing grin)
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
😅
@richardthomas17435 ай бұрын
Foresty and Rocko! Thanks for taking us along! You better be n ice to Rocko that little Dog is RIPPED!!! 💪👊👊
@dallastrujillo75405 ай бұрын
I can’t believe Foresty still sets up the camera like that while driving IN THAT WEATHER! Damn, anything for great photography! You’re filming is greatly appreciated FORESTY! 🎬🏆🥇👋😃
@heidik-lady81354 ай бұрын
Just another day @ the office. Beautiful footage Rocko is so cute.
@lukerinderknecht29825 ай бұрын
Howdy y'all 🤠
@JoeIsles5 ай бұрын
That meat pie looked so good
@TylerGreenR5 ай бұрын
The shot at 11:02 is another one of those crazy stand out shots of your van - great capture!
@snowwhiteseventrolls5 ай бұрын
Nova Scotia got a Mammoth snowstorm. You're just riding a cozy Van Life. More outro please! 🤣
@cinnamongirl54105 ай бұрын
Fun!! You and Rocko make such a sweet team
@cookiewm5 ай бұрын
Having that stove makes the storm seem so cozy. Your dinner looked great!
@travis.35 ай бұрын
Lol Rocko under the tree😂
@cassiewhite80585 ай бұрын
These are my most favorite videos
@PumpkinVillage5 ай бұрын
That was awesome. Thanks for the video and take care, Al
@forestyforest5 ай бұрын
Thanks Al, hope you're doing good!
@mikemckinley10315 ай бұрын
Very good video thankyou here from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎
@margoburns908527 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you talk to us. I think you could find a spot in the mountains that you could build a very sustainable, comfortable shelter in. You don't need money, just a few reliable tools. I think you would be great at that. Regardless of what you plan to do, I plan to keep watching. ❤
@hellohihowareyouthatsgood4 ай бұрын
This is van life video perfected. The most complete and comfy of all your videos.
@Genius-in-the-Lamp4 ай бұрын
Your BiG Yellow Hat is mustarded.
@Jon-jk8vd4 ай бұрын
@@Genius-in-the-Lampthese comments eat mustard
@snowwhiteseventrolls4 ай бұрын
@@Jon-jk8vd musturd
@JohnHomes-dw9zm5 ай бұрын
Very cool I’ve been missing the classic forestry forest episodes!
@lisajel525 ай бұрын
You sure work hard for all those shots you bring us! Thanks for going the extra mile, we appreciate it. Stay safe and warm!