I've met a lot of people in my life, but I don't think I've ever encountered anyone who seems so at peace. I envy your lifestyle sir

That view you look at daily is priceless. Living life to its fullest. Feeling great and being happy is the plan.

I remember watching this guy about 2 years ago, one of his first videos, saying he’s living in his van and just working trying to save some money. He’s still here, living in his van, absolutely killing it!! That brisket looks incredible! and this guy is cooking this from his van!!! This channel is inspiring to say the least. It just goes to show that you don’t need much to be happy!

Beef Brisket- "I don't need anything else in my life". Well said my friend, well said.....

Foresty is so fucking inspirational. He hikes like a boss and makes it seem like easy peasy. He climbs mountains at the drop of a hat like its akin to going to a bathroom or something. And then to top that he makes more gourmet meals living out a van than most of us pseudo "chefs" make in our fully stocked and loaded kitchens in our homes. FF you are an incredible force my friend. I LOVE watching your videos and wish you nothing but the very best in life. I hope to meet you someday.

"I don't think I need anything else in my life. This is it". Sounds like you've got it figured out, Foresty. Thumbs way up.

A wholesome story of a man in a van, with his crockpot and a couple beers.

Protect this man at all cost

I swear, Foresty eats better than I do....from the back of his van....alone. Well, and the legendary crock pot. Legends.

Anyone else start laughing with his excitement after taking a bite of that sandwich? Looked great...so did the hike by the way. What an adventure!!! Thanks for sharing.

The geology we can see from the mountain top, thanks to you, is amazing.

I made it to my first summit this summer after watching your inspiring videos! Granted it was only 2,000 feet elevation. Thanks for letting us ride along on your amazing adventures!

"They want to make sure that the bears are getting a full meal, not just an appetizer." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHA

A new Foresty video means I have to start cooking before I start watching. These vids always make me hungry. LOL

The fact he does these videos and is in Canada concerned about the United States well being amazes me. Thank You Sir

Wow! To inhabit such a small space and live such an infinitely large life! You are amazing sir!!!

Music: awesome Comment section: full of positivity Easily my favourite channel 👌

OMG that scenery looks surreal! It looks like a landscape painting! Gorgeous!

Foresty Forest "Bob" Ross of the wild and mom van. Bro, I love your videos. I think all of us here in the states thank you for the good wishes and hope our friends and northern neighbors are staying safe and healthy.

You keep making sure the sauce is always saucy and you remain as Foresty as ever and we will do our best to keep you out of the factories! 👍🌲😁 We love your channel-keep up the kindness and good crockpot vibes!

I always throw in a pocketknife, a bit of duct tape and maybe some matches. I never use them but I'm an old guy.

Foresty Forest He lives in a van Had a bad Fossily Plan Is a big Briskety Fan Foresty Forest

As a guy who grills/BBQs alot....this dude did this right! Took the extra time to put the meat on the fire...then thickens his sauce up more. This is amazing!

No one does it better! Foresty, you have this van camping/living business reduced down to a no-nonsense science. As a cyclist, I enjoy your cycling adventures as well...you are a master of combining the two, three actually, you hiking/summits are amazing as well. Thanks for posting.

The way you speak its like you're talking to us while we're right next to you.....also.....DRAGO

he's living the dream

For anyone watching this in Wales (like me), this mountain is AT LEAST twice as high as Snowdon. And he just called it an easy walk... lol. Absolutely stunning scenery! Love the mountains

You bought a smile to my face with that comment after the first bite of that brisket sandwich " i dont need anything else 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

FF you are a freaking artist, a pro, an athlete, a chef, a photographer a videographer a minimalist and obviously so many more things. I really appreciate your humble attitude, life style and staying away from toxic social media (youtube the exception) like instagram and twitter. I would understand if you did leverage Instagram and Twit due to the fact recognition is how you make money with increased exposure bringing more views, sponsors and Patreons etc...which is your job, your source of income, but I give you that much more respect because you don't. Even if you were in the most tricked out rig with 5MM subs, the latest gear sponsors knocking your doors down, I'd still love your channel due to your skills capturing your cooking, climbing, riding, touring content and your personality...economy of words. Keep it going brother. Your occupy a lifestyle niche with few competitors. Edit: and just one more thing, even your out-tro (if that's a word) was stunning, entertaining with great music as your patrons scroll by in front of that Foresty Van Gogh videoscape. Not a dull moment dude. Sometimes I like to multitask when watching vids but never with you. Each frame of content has value and thought in it. Don't change anything!!

8:44, "I don't know if you can tell what brand they are"......LOL, hahahahahahhahaha, your sense of humor is fantastic!

What’s not to like? Jazz, cool editing, art, nature, food and information. GREAT video.

Forest Forest is a national treasure. Parks Canada needs to recognize. I can just imagine them denying him a permit. I wonder how many times "sorry" was used in that conversation...by both parties. :)

The best thing to look forward too on KZfaq. This is art

The only "Van-life" KZfaqr I follow. The adventures, biking, hiking, fishing ( good luck next time) , Crockpot and campfire cookouts... Keep it up, you doing a great job showing the world Canada's natural beauty. Thank you,very much Foresty!

Being trapped in the concrete jungle. Being a part of the rat race, bogged down by life. Showcasing what human life has become: a downward spiral of loneliness; depression; anxiety; stress; debt; indignity; betrayal; jobs that we don't wanna do to buy things we dont need. And the this guy comes in and shows us a different way of living. I'm 27. Turning 28 next January. I'm gonna do this.

These videos inspired me to change my life. I’m going to be 29 years old in two months. I grew up in the city my whole life and I’ve never hiked. I’ve spent the summer getting rid of a lot of my possessions, kept the necessities, and packed the rest. After years of being conditioned to live in such a polluted, materialistic, unnatural environment where we’ve been conditioned to be reliant on needless technology, self-serving short-term hedonistic gratification, and estrogen-infused super market food; I’m legit ready to move up north and live a life being surrounded by nature. I’m looking forward to learning more survival techniques and hopefully taking these kinds of trips.

I saw the notification and thought, "Yay! My friend Foresty Forest is back!". I love the views, the animals, your wit and your cooking skills...that sandwich looked amazing! Thanks for inviting us into your life. :)

Breathtaking sedimentary layers on Mt. Vaux! Love seeing highlights of geological formations in your videos.

Survived the fires and smoke in Oregon, Thankful to live on the west side of the willamette river valley. The fires were close but there were enough natural barriers between us and them that we were able to shelter inside with our filters safely.

I'm a Clydesdale, an overweight and outta shape yet wanna be active adventure seeker ... so I appreciate your enthusiasm to make me want the adventure even more - I've started a fitness routine and hope to be out there soon makin videos and doin' our thing.. Bikin' and Hikin'

Had a bad day today and just saw the notification pop up, now I know I can turn it around

If you said you were in the Andes at the beginning with the music..I would have believed you! That last mountain looked hard, my legs would have been rubber going up..Great looking recipe and I love your reaction while your eating it! Take care ❤️ 🇨🇦

This guy is clearly powered by spirit, otherworldly. His demeanor is so unassuming. He redefines what calmness, persistence, perseverance, and courage can mean. I have witnessed this sort of extraterrestrial presentation before. It was a guy solo running a tough mudder obstacle course years ago who had a birth defect that left him without arms. The beautiful thing is that I always feel like I am there with you. Thank you.

Nothing is as stunning and beautiful as nature. You do lucky to see these places.

You should be working in a top of the line photography, advertising company or, something. You are so damn talented. Cook, climb, drink beer, take pictures, and smillllee. You are amazing. Thank you

"They want to make sure that the bears are getting a full meal". Pretty sure I've heard that once before 😂

You have a great sense of humor, Foresty Forest.

Love the smile on your face when tasting the brisket sandwich. Made me laugh! Great scenery again, Canada is amazing.

Incredible scenery, grizzly bear signs, a "what's in my bag" section - a Foresty Forest video doesn't get much better than this methinks and then you get the Lee and Perrins Worcestershire sauce out! Superb!

here with my cold beer and my edible, love this channel. Hopefully my business takes off and I can leave it be and travel the world. That what I work for. Thank You Foresty

I appreciate you FF...from Oregon

Whilst your is getting fixed, I’m watching reruns. Lovely as always

He’s alive and well!

Foresty Forest!!!!! HE LIVES IN A VAN

You need your own cooking show. It's amazing how you cook those awesome dishes in a compact space. Nothing is impossible😊

How beautiful the world looks from above!

YAY more Foresty Forest! I've been waiting for this!

Welcome back Forest, We missed you, another spectacular video, i hear its starting to cool off...

Eat well FF you deserve it. We love it so much watching you enjoying your meal all the time. What with the cycling & long fast hike to picturesque mountains. You definitely in your elements & well prepared for any inconvenience, bear wise. TQ for taking us along on your journey. The Best KZfaq Channel Right Here Folks.

How is he not sponsored by everyone in the universe who makes everything for outside?

These are the most beautiful shots you've ever gotten on camera. The haze from the smoke really makes those landscapes that much more gorgeous. You're living this photographers landscape dream!

Winter is coming, rain and snow against the windows whilst warm and snug in the van 👌🏼

The views in this video are really beautiful what a good hike

Two of my favourite channels, Sam the cooking guy and foresty forest.

Gotta love those Autumn colors, especially in Banff.

Hi Foresty, haven’t got through the video. But I know I’m going to have a good several minutes.

Slow cooked brisket, coleslaw and a beer. I don't need anything else in my life. This is it. The first page of the Foresty forest bible. Amen.

Foresty is an inspiration. I appreciate see the Good Work.

10k away from 200k, congrats

Great video !! My wife thinks i'm crazy that i was worried about you ! Keep it up Foresty Forest !

your an inspiration my guy, satisfaction found in the simplicity of life in a van doing what you love

I spent 10 years in the British Infantry walking (not by choice) up the hills of wales and Scotland in the pouring rain, and then Moses came and parted the Red Sea and delivered Gortex 😁😁 it was a life altering occurrence!!!! But when it came to wearing out your old faithful boots and getting new ones 😯😯 you would find yourself surrounded by 4 other guys with your feet in a hot bathtub of water. Oh the pain and agony of breaking in combat infantry boots, somehow Gortex never found its way into them. But man did Berghaus make an unbelievable pair of Gortex gaiters with rubber surrounds that you stretched over your boots. You had to sleep with one eye open in fear of someone stealing them from you 😁😁😁 awesome video again Sir !!! My 50,year old knees, hips and back say well done from the flatlands of Alberta!!!!!

The work you go through to get your camera shots is a lot of work! Much respect for doing that. 👍 Your channel is on my top 3 list. Scenery, beer, hiking, drone shots, and cooking can't be beat by many "that I can tell you!" Really good stuff Forest!

Canadians are so thoughtful about their bears! ; )

" I don't need anything in my life... that is it ! " .... love it ! 👍Thank you for your videos ！

Foresty Forest your my favorite Canadian.

These videos are always so comfy. Sucks they're not longer.

Oh thank God I can finally have my weekly hit of dopamine

Those views are postcard material. Truly beautiful

A hike & a brisket? What else is there?? Pure awesomeness! Rock on dude -rock on!

Those were some spectacular views😍 Enjoyed the music with it!

The last time I was this early, you still had a job in a factory! Keep up the awesome videos, Mr. Forest!

I am from the BC interior and miss it desperately, currently a member of the Canadian Army working in Europe and very much appreciate and look forward to every one of your installments.

The music and scenery fit like a glooove!! 🙌

I hope several of the companies that make your hiking gear see this video and sponsor you. I guesstimate .00001 of consumers use the same gear to this extent.

The mountains are no joke, a couple are missing in Jasper. They were hiking Mount Edith Cavell trails. Stay safe out there FF.

Dude, not only do I love living life through your eyes... l can also live in you're crock pot .... all looks so awesome, keep them coming, love what you do for all of us who can't get out ...

I'm really digging these videos that have some cooking and some exploration

I had Brisket Sunday. The thought of using a Crock Pot never crossed my mind, which is sad since I am constantly informing my wife when the Crock Pot makes an appearance on this channel.

Love the music!

That face you made when you took your first bites of the sandwich is the best way to describe pure happiness.

Wow the scenery is so beautiful it looks like a painting doesn’t even look real. Now that’s living your dream. I envy you😃

You should just upload a video montage of you going back to get your camera!

That music... Thought I was inside a Mandarin restaurant.

You should definitely do that Mt. Stevens hike, my fellow viewers and I would love to see that fossil bed. Parks Canada is underestimating the power of Foresty Forest!!

With all that thin air in the high mountains Foresty is in amazing world class type physical shape for sure

Yoooooo i was waiting for that for like , 3 days ! Thanks my dude much love

2:18 Foresty Forest's version of "MOZY ON BACK..." is the average person's "calling in for a rescue chopper." 🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁

Have been waiting all week for your video to post and just into the first 2mins and have to comment on how beautiful your screen shots make my living room look. I pause some frames and just absorb the feeling it gives me, my tv screen is pretty big, so the mountains come thru pretty majestically. Thank you for sharing your life.

Wow that breathtaking view at 2:03 !