Springtime Lakeside SUV Boondocking in my 5th gen 4Runner at Bartlett Reservoir, Arizona

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2 жыл бұрын

It's March and it's heating up out here! Perfect time to check out the desert wildflowers, and chill out by the water. I've got some new warm weather gear to try out, including a tailgate tent and a compact beach grill.
On the menu: shrimp tacos and margaritas, pieiron pizookie with ice cream, and breakfast tacos.
I'll be releasing a more detailed video about the tent, shade, and some other gear in the near future.
THE GEAR
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Napier Sportz Cove 61500 Mid to Full Size SUV Tailgate Shade Awning Tent
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X AUTOHAUX SUV Magnetic Mesh Sunroof Shade
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NTK Pod Poty Portable Pop Up Privacy Shelter
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Coghlan’s Camp Cooker Pie iron
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Stanley Adventure Stainless Steel Shots + 8oz Flask Gift Set
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CAMPINGMOON Stainless Steel Portable Tabletop Charcoal Grill with Carry Bag X-MINI
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iClimb Mini Solo Folding Table
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ECOFLOW RIVER Pro Portable Power Station 720Wh
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@mikemckindles4726 5 ай бұрын

Your ingenuity in camping and cooking never ceases to amaze me.

@BeckyLL 2 ай бұрын

Perseverance, extreme organization, and commitment for a 24 hour trip. Admire your style!

@2sweetcaroline 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely video. You are inspiring me to want to do this type of camping. You are so clever and creative in making a cozy environment. So many great tips on how to make a comfortable experience. I love the Cairns and rock hunting! I especially appreciate that you do some clean up work as well. I find it absolutely unfathomable that people go to beautiful, pristine places and trash them up!

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Right? It's just rude! Hope you find the time to get out there and enjoy yourself. 10/10 do recommend. 😀

@sandyschneider6792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for picking up that trash! Why people think it is easier to carry 8:32 something full and trash the empties later, leaving pollution is beyond me! They do that along the AuSable River all the time leaving messes for the locals!! So rude of people! Love that you care❤️🎉🥳

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

If only everyone left it better than they found it -- what a world we'd live in!

@AlexandChrisyt 11 ай бұрын

My wife and I always camp here. Amazing place when you can get a nice spot. We also have a 4Runner and can get in to the coves right before the entrance to barlett flats when there isn’t any spots on the flats.

@ShoestringMartha 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed it and need to go back. Now that I have camped there once, I have a little more confidence to explore farther down the shoreline -- as far away from people as possible. 😂

@1111atreides 2 жыл бұрын

By yourself? DON'T YOU GET LONELY?!! Yeah, me neither. :-)

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Ain’t solitude grand 🧘

@1111atreides 2 жыл бұрын

@@ShoestringMartha We're a different breed, fo sho.

@conniewaite1371 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you,love your sense of camping.hope to start in my jeep soon.i am 68

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome - good for you!! 👏👏👏

@barbarajeanne8351 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 68 too!

@catalhuyuk7 4 ай бұрын

You almost make me want to check out Arizona. ♥️🇨🇦

@ShoestringMartha 4 ай бұрын

Just don’t come down here in July! 🥵

@scottmcfarland2149 Жыл бұрын

Love your culinary and mixology camping skills!!! Top notch 👍🏻✌🏻

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 👍

@wendywitzig119 2 жыл бұрын

You had me at caramel! Love your vibe, cooking, etc. I totally need to get up there (from Tucson). I removed my rear seats and built a platform last year. Best thing ever! Great for storms chasing, milky way, and kayak adventures. This is definitely on my list, during the week of course. Cheers...

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a sweet setup! I have some kayaking on the agenda for May - can’t wait 🚣‍♀️

@greywolfoutdoors 9 ай бұрын

I'd split before the yahoos get going too! That ice cream maker! I must have!

@ShoestringMartha 9 ай бұрын

It worked - but it was a lot of work 😅🍨

@michaelbruchas6663 Жыл бұрын

Always love your conscientiousness on cleaning up a camp site. Plus your alcoholic choices!

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Leave it better than you found it - amirite? ☺️

@VVilde36 2 жыл бұрын

and bless you for catching some other peoples trash!

@lisamallard 3 ай бұрын

Great video

@kriskabin 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏For picking up other people's mess.

@gearhead-do1xh Жыл бұрын

Great spot. Great to leave it better than you find it. I like to use my fire 🔥 tongs to pick up trash 🏕️👍

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Great idea for keeping the ickies at arm’s length! 👏🏼

@youngheart1065 2 жыл бұрын

No spring time boon-docking yet here in Montana, 4” of snow and 14 degrees. But I’m living vicariously through your video! Throw another shrimp on the bar-b for me!

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Brr!! I’ll be dreaming of big sky country when we hit those triple digits 🥵

@GarrettsTravelNAdventure Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Love the happy hour choice 🍻 cheers.

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Back atcha! 🍻

@yvonnesouto9023 2 жыл бұрын

Your face looking at the camera while your neighbors are chattering away is priceless! That is me all day long lol 😂

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

haha -- ughhhh -- people. 😖

@marizee5615 Жыл бұрын

Happy Hour all the time! LOVE IT! As a solo female camper I appreciate your videos on places that are safe that I hadn't considered. I will have to try out Bartlett Lake. It'd be a great lake to kayak in. 🙂👍 LOVE the music selection for this video as well.

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, and definitely give it a try! There were kayakers there, when I was there, and they seemed to be having a good time.

@vickilgabriel8499 Жыл бұрын

Another fellow quiet camper! I love your videos and ideas. Great job ;)

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Nothing compares to the sounds of nature 🥰

@robinparra2549 Жыл бұрын

I love how..if this doesn't work...let's jerry-rig something better🤗

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

No doubt -- the ability to adapt and be creative is key in the outdoors 😀

@michaelbruchas6663 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!! 🍻

@michaelchaldecott5783 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see a responsible camper- picking up after ourselves isn't hard so it's good to see people keeping the areas clean 👍

@philippeperreault2604 Жыл бұрын

Great setup!

@lovedogsontheloose Жыл бұрын

I’m a new subscriber and really appreciate your videos. Thanks! I’m currently rebuilding the back of my Subaru Forester and may “borrow” your kitchen box ideas. Also, thank you for cleaning up others’ trash. ♥️

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Borrow away and best of luck with your (re)build! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@lovedogsontheloose Жыл бұрын

@@ShoestringMartha Thank you!

@beachgirl3400 Жыл бұрын

New to your channel thanks to caravan Caroline.

@kristiecox7350 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! You make me want to transform my suv right now!

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

doooooo eeeeeeet!

@ChristineD8093 Жыл бұрын

Love your set-up’s…..clean and simple. I was looking into a Napier tent for my Element but don’t want to hinder the moon roof and going to sleep with the stars

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

I get that! I can barely see the stars through the sun roof, if I crane my neck, but I do try 🤩🌌

@charlottewilson4680 Жыл бұрын

wow! love your dinner!

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Tacos are always a wise choice! 🍤🌮😋

@greenlantern1016 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Love it!

@detouringwithdonna 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I so enjoyed it!

@thewanderingway 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous spot! Thanks for this.

@kelliecorum5427 2 жыл бұрын

❤TFS! Love your set up and style.

@robbourne1950 2 жыл бұрын

So wonderful and peaceful. Thanks for sharing.

@ChipChoc00 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video and all of your ideas. I just bought the same tent for my 4Runner, do you still love yours?

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

I do! I haven’t been using it lately, since it’s been cold, but love it the rest of the year. Hope you enjoy yours 😊

@ChipChoc00 Жыл бұрын

@@ShoestringMartha thank you so much for replying and letting me know that you still love it! Yes, I’m pretty excited to use it this spring and summer.☺️

@alfredreese5068 2 жыл бұрын

Nice set up

@nursebabs Жыл бұрын

You are one heck of an imaginative iron cook. I'm going to try the tator tot one

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Taters are so good in there! The trick is to give them enough time to crisp up, so they don't stick. And if they do stick, whacking the pie iron on a rock a few times is usually enough to dislodge them. 😂

@nursebabs Жыл бұрын

@@ShoestringMartha I was just going ask how long on each side. You have esp

@barbarajeanne8351 2 жыл бұрын

So damn peaceful. Sigh...

@ms.gearhead6884 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely video! You have all the comforts of home. I have found 9 inch nails from the hardware store to be the most reliable tent anchors. You can drive them into almost anything. Ming

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Of course, when I read "9 inch nails," I can only think of the band 😂

@ms.gearhead6884 2 жыл бұрын

@@ShoestringMartha I know! Me too!! I wonder how they picked the name... 😆

@LeilanisJourney 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. So glad...enjoyed the video.

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome and thank you!

@nancymcneill872 2 жыл бұрын

The camper gods smiled on me and I just found your channel. Binge-watched every episode. As a boondocking Phoenician solo camper, I've been to many of the same place you've shown but then you spotlighted HipCamp. Brilliant! Can't wait for more content. PS. Best tent pegs at Harbor Freight. And cheap

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard, and thanks for the tip -- another excuse to give HFT more of my money 😂

@jorjastonej 2 жыл бұрын

I’m new to your channel. I really like your set up with the sunshade & restroom. Also love the portable power source so you can electric heat your coffee water. ☕️ All so cozy and liberated. 🌵

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and welcome!

@roadtriplover. 2 жыл бұрын

the breakfast taco is fantastic!! def gonna try that during my next outing. who am I kidding, I’ll try it tonight for supper!! genius set-up, btw.

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

I did it at home first as a “test” - but ended up repeating the “test” daily for at least a week 😄🍳🌮

@JoBiatch 2 жыл бұрын

Please do a review of the trunk tent shade thingy!

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

It will definitely be a big part of my upcoming warm weather gear update video! Short version: a bit of a learning curve and some hacks (namely 18" flexible gear ties to the roof rack) needed for an easier set up, but worth it.

@meganshields8530 2 жыл бұрын

RumChata in caramel ice coffee is a fantastic option if you're ever looking to switch out the tequila.

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

omgggg that sounds dangerous! 😋

@Keri0000- 2 жыл бұрын

You do the thirst quenching up right!!😃. Sure wish there were more places around here(Indiana) to boondock etc. Thank you again for sharing your adventures. Where can I get one of your magnets? Take care out there.

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta stay hydrated! 😂 🍹 My magnets and stickers are over here: www.cafepress.com/grrlscout/17303883 The SUV RVing one I got from Tristan. His shop is here: kamchatkagear.com/products/suv-rving-magnet

@Keri0000- 2 жыл бұрын

@@ShoestringMartha Right?! Great;I’m heading over and grabbing one,thanks.

@maryanna2245 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready for work and I wish I'm heading to a place like that instead. Thanks sharing and taking us with you. Enjoyed this video. Quick question, how do you like that Ecoflow? Researching one for my next adventure.

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

I've taken it on 3 or 4 trips now, and I am a fan - totally adequate for my needs. Enough juice, and re-charges fast. Next trip is a two-nighter, so I'll have to test recharging it on the road. Trying to decide what to add to it -- a solar panel or just a spare battery (which was a selling point when I chose the EcoFlow).

@lindahopson5003 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure in some past video you answered this question, but I'm new and have watched about 6 so far and still want to know... what container are you using to make the ice cream?

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

It's a little metal canister for my shotglasses, inside a french press. It just needs to be something with a tight lid, inside something else, with enough room for ice all around.

@paulas_lens 2 жыл бұрын

"that is not my music" haha - ah, our fellow humans...smh I sure do wish the Four Runner got better gas mileage because your legroom and headroom looks mighty nice. My Crosstrek is not as roomy.

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Bob Marley's greatest hits for a couple hours -- could have been worse I guess -- but I would much rather listen to the rippling water, crickets and frogs whirring, and evening birdsong. For sure it's a thirsty ride. I am lucky that I work from home, so my mileage is just a couple miles to the store, weekly. Camping trips are only once a month, and I keep them under 2 hours away. So the gas budget doesn't hit me too hard.

@cillaloves2fish688 20 күн бұрын

I figure you've probably went over this in another video, but what do you do so your battery doesn't die when you keep the back door open at night?

@ShoestringMartha 20 күн бұрын

The 4Runner has switches on every interior light that I have turned off. There is still a warning light on the dash, but it doesn't draw enough juice to affect the battery much. Some folks do the carabiner trick with the latch, but I haven't had the need.

@youngheart1065 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Great Falls, I was wondering if you could say something about your Ryobi 150 watt power inverter? What do you run on it and for how long? Thanks in advance.

@youngheart1065 2 жыл бұрын

I watched your battery and electric blanket test, all my questions were answered. Thank you!

@mirakowallik4783 Жыл бұрын

What’s the little fire pit called? Love your set up

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s in the description as the CAMPINGMOON portable charcoal grill something or other. Let me know if you don’t see it! 😄

@JoBiatch 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shoestring. I saw at the end of the video you unplugged a power adapter from the side of the Ecoflow. Couldn’t you have simply plug the wire into one of the USB ports on the front of the Exoflow? Using the AC inverter will draw more power from the battery.

@JoBiatch 2 жыл бұрын

And the Costco deal is back. I just picked one up!

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

Just for my laptop! It's a hog and requires AC power. My phone and watch use the USBs.

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

woo! congrats!!

@camerongarcia3128 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get that complicated grill…lol,lol, lol of yours?

@ShoestringMartha Жыл бұрын

lol -- the price I'm willing to pay for space-savings! In my defense, that was my very first time setting it up. It's this grill -- but jiminy cricket have they raised the price! I want to say that I paid around $30 for it. amzn.to/3pq9w1m

@katmogstad1692 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I want to buy the Walmart crash pad but the description at their website tells me it’s only 2” thick. Yours appears to be 4”. What do you believe the true thickness is? Also, what’s inside? Is it a foam pad or a combination foam/fiber fill? Again, the website isn’t revealing this info. Appreciate your channel.

@ShoestringMartha 2 жыл бұрын

It is absolutely larger than described. 4" thick and also wider. I give the specs over in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oblgast4pp6zfpc.html I am not sure what's inside. There's no label, and I threw out the wrapper that it came in. I don't think it's just foam. If I had to guess by feel, I'd wager it's a combo of foam and fiber. Totally a guess though.

@katmogstad1692 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. So glad you responded. ☺️

@VVilde36 2 жыл бұрын

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