"The early-bird, gets the clean bathroom." Foresty Forest.

Good job, until the final summit I thought that was a mountain I could do haha!

I love that even when Foresty is mad he still calls people Ding-dongs.

You have a beautiful soul Foresty, wish their were more people like you in the world!

Your complaints are justified and I appreciate hearing the spirit in your voice when you talk about people leaving their crap and trash in such a beautiful area (or anywhere else for that matter).

"Full Grown Ding-Dongs" I can't wait to call someone that.

He always makes pretty good looking simple meals 😋

I was definitely more excited about the 15 liter diesel tank than the hike.

Happy you checked in on Mike , you’re probably his best friend. Hoping he has a nice warm place this Winter. You take care Foresty.

I still remember the working full time and living in a van in the city video. This channel really kept up and turned into something to be admired

I love your sense of humour, very subtle, kind of a throw away line in the moment. My favorite kind of humour.

So mountain Mike is cozy somewhere with his family during the winter. I'm happy for him if that's the case. Thanks for the update Forest!

I was worried about Sir Foresty, There he is!

I have to say, I was getting 'worried' that he was lost in the mountains...!! And good to see you've stopped buying logs for a fire...... The Ding-Dongs are the curse of this Planet...

I am so envious of this freedom. The more I try to pursue this lifestyle, the more I get out-priced...

By far my favorite channel rn keep up the good work Foresty!

I, like a few other who have already commented, really appreciate your genuine disappointment and disgust towards the grown up ding dongs who treat public lands like their own. While we shouldn’t get bogged down in complaining, sometimes it’s worth shaming the ding dongs… Thanks for these wonderful videos.

This episode had a bit of everything, even Forest oiling up his meat. Stellar video👍

Foresty is a SuperHero !!! Climb mountains , live off the suburbs, rig all of his contraption , and cook, too. And a very intelligent person.

It's completely okay to be excited about whatever you're excited about, sometimes it is a big hunk of plastic sometimes its a colossal mountain!

I'm glad to see you still living that awesome van life. I used to watch your videos a lot a year back, and I have started watching them again. Love from Pakistan ❤️.

"The Early bird gets the clean bathroom" #vanlife

Some ppl see van life as a 'until you get back on your feet' kind of thing but if you do a good job and build it exactly for yourself you do truly have 'everything you need' and all the freedom that most living in and paying for a house to live in don't have. I have free time because I don't need a pile of money coming in just to exist, in a world that has lost its mind over money this is the only sane choice for me.

Loved the campfire-thought I could even smell it! Then realized a neighbor was grilling.

happy to see you still alive ;)

Nice camera work Foresty (sp)

Ar 8:25 mins- "I'm pretty happy with this lifestyle and love my house on wheels. I wouldn't change anything or move into a house, I have everything I could want." 9:20mns- "the early bird gets the clean bathroom". I love your smile and way of life.

Having to shit in a bucket, not being able to stand and stretch, and having to fetch your daily water is definitely living the dream, phoristee.

I've been living in my minivan for 2 weeks now. Absolutely loving it.

7:22 Canadian Tire! Also LOL at the "full grown ding-dongs" that's being way nicer than they deserve Forest. 😂

dont remember enjoying this one last year as much as i do this year. so glad you are not slaving away in a factory, but instead entertaining the hell out of me. stay warm and bear free.

FF, I can’t speak for all your subs but hearing the spirit in your voice about the whip dips that trash our beloved playground. Is not a complaint but a sad truth of the level of ignorance. Blows my mind too ..pack in, pack out. It’s that simple.

Thanks for another great video. Don't worry about complaining about the messy campers. You are 100% right that they are wrong. If that continues too much areas can get shut down. It is already happening in other places. Cheers to Foresty and looking forward to the next video!

If you need a place to do small things on your van, I can lend you my garage, tools and some witty banter for a few hours if you’re ever in a pinch. I’m on the far west side of Calgary towards the mountains. Enjoying the videos, keep up the good work!

Wherever you be, hope you are safe from the storms.

Omg....I woulda loved to see your factory work days...I remember watching u then....

That sunrise was breathtaking! Does my heart good that you care about the planet and check on Mike. You are a great being Foresty Forest! 💕

There’s something romantic about your videos. A sort of intimacy between man and nature. Please don’t ever stop making videos, ✌🏼 from Los Angeles.

I've been watching you for several years now and, my friend, this video is perhaps your best. It transcends video and becomes a perfect example of film-making. The tech-wisdom woven into the life wisdom overlaying the food wisdom all framed by the wilderness wisdom. "You gotta love the Rockies."

Also, I hear you on the more recent issues with agencies closing down areas that were once open to boondock. I used to stay right on hebgen lake near west Yellowstone on the myriad of amazing dispersed camping spots only to find out this last summer that the city has basically banned all dispersed camping around the lake. Probably because they are forcing all the tourists to stay at paid campgrounds.

Thank You Foresty for mentioning the people that show absolutely zero concern for our planet, and participate in littering garbage and feces and could care less to treat our planet as if it's their personal GARBAGE CAN. This planet does not belong to us, it's a loan to us as the CARETAKERS, please take care of our beautiful earth for all of us to share AND RESPECT TOGETHER!!!!!🌲🌲🌳🍀🌺🍁🌾🌲🌳🌷🌱🌼🌍⛅🌞🌝

He returns!

The early bird gets the clean bathroom. These words hold true in my house as well.

For me, having gone "camping" in a tent, and basically, living out of my car, for 5 days is a challenge. It is very impressive, Foresty Forest that you exist for months, in a van. Bravo.

Foresty forest lives in a van love that tune

Can't wait to see your woodstove! Im betting on the Cubic Mini. :)

This really feels like a forest forest classic.

"The early bird gets the clean bathroom" - you are a man of culture and great wisdom I look forward to reading your books one day :)

My tip is have 10 to 14 spots spread over at least two towns if possible and rotate so you are only at one spot once in a two week period.

I absolutely love the fact that you shifted your excitement from something material to having a life experience instead! We can all learn a lesson from you on that one. I find myself doing the same thing and I need to take a page from your book and shift my mode of thinking. Thank you for these gentle reminders of what is so much more important! Safe travels and happy trails.

We have plenty of Ding Dongs in BC here too. The Ding Dongs here burn down cabins, don't bury their poop 5 feet off the trail and leave nature's valley wrappers at the summit.

Preach on, brother! "Its public land, I own this too" means very different things to different people.

Nothing worse than getting the dreaded Knock Knock on the side of your van when trying to simply rest.

"I'm not comfortable eating that much butter in one sitting". LOL

Foresty, Thank You For Everything You Do 😙🌱💕

For sure getting a wood stove in there. Gonna be soo nice warm and cozy all winter.

All my power tools are Ryobi, including a 10” chainsaw. I use 1 6x battery to rotate/run them all. As you noted, us van dwellers are ruining our free camp opportunities with our disrespect of nature. Going on 6 years and still loving it; can’t wait for springtime In Alaska now that border is open. Always enjoy your videos👍

Thanks so much for 'taking us along ' Simon, it's the only way I'll ever see those amazing views! I have that rearview set up in my rig for a couple of months now and I'm impressed, good move to put the rear camera inside. Stay safe out there!!

The happiest people have your philosophy.

These camera angles make me feel like i am watching an undercover documentary

Good to see you again forest

You are just a master at campfire cooking! Total inspiration. #CampIngGoals

There isnt a single person in mainstream media with such an absolute genuine and authentic mountain life, updating once a week all year round. You tube has brought us this and gives individual talent the chance to earn enough to live. Bear grylls is such a fake.

Hopefully you will meet Michael further down the road and we can get an update on how he is.

No matter my mood, a Foresty Forest video always puts a smile on my face. It's really incredible and inspiring to see how far you've come. Can't wait for more adventures... and van life chronicles!

I'm sitting at my desk and once again you magically teleport me thousands of miles away to the Canadian Rockies. I look forward to the times of the week I get to see what Foresty is up to. Thank you for taking us along and providing me with a source of inspiration. It makes me feel good to know you're out there in the van. I hope we cross paths one day

'Freedom just another word for nothing left to lose, cause when you have nothing ain't nothing left to lose'

Another great video. Watch for the scenery, simplicity and all the Forestyisms …keep it up…please…thank you.

I’m impressed with your hiking and cooking ! You have many skills. Love the channel too!

Glad you're are still alive lol! I think that was the biggest gap in content ! I was getting worried.

IS IT ME OR DOES THIS VID HAVE A DIFFERENT SORT OF VIBE FROM THE OTHER FORESTY VIDS?

I am clueless when it comes to mountain climbing, but there can't be many other climbers that have over 100 summits. Foresty has got to be near the top of the list!

One of my fav episodes yet. Cinematography keeps getting better and better. Haha yeah that sucks you can't show the good old days video from when you first started the van life. For those of us fans who have been with you a long time, a collaboration video of you from then till now would be an awesome throwback episode. Oh how far you have come. It was fun seeing you with the crockpot making recipes then progress to the air fryer. Was also an adventure seeing you make improvements on the old van, build up the new van, and continue to make adjustments to it even still to this day. It's really a good way to live vicariously through you and your lifestyle that many of us who live a city life would dream of having! Keep up the great work forest 😎 👍

When you get tired of living in a van, its time to buy a boat and travel the world 👌🏻

You can probably park for a couple days at a time at truck stops. I feel the same way about not needing a house. I have called a semi my home for twenty years.

Candle are nice for warmth and the keep humidity out too.

*emperor's voice* he's still alive

You riding through that stream was an awesome shot!

Thank you for taking us along your journey

Alberta has turned into some kind of authoritarian dystopian nightmare..... but never mind about that that beef taco was awesome I could almost taste it from here..... more awesome photography thanks foresti

Dude. My mother living in Cochrane is going to set up a Toll Booth and pay you to park on her driveway! If I had a nickel every time she dropped your channel and name, I'd be buying a van myself. If you see a 78 year old coming your way with some fresh muffins, etc. you'll know your busted.

Another great video... Something tells me that a wood stove for the van, is in the future. 😁 Good to see you're still out there, kicking life's ass. Stay safe and warm!

I'd like to watch a short video on all the ways you deal with moisture in such a small space

this is the real van life. not some fake crap with a super clean van. great video.

Foresty, I'm surprised you don't attract bears with all that tasty smelling food you cook outdoors.

I don’t think it’s the parking fees they are worried about. It’s more the van lifers growing in numbers that abuse it, leave trash and all the other BS. Cities weren’t built for van dwellers.they also want that property tax money that goes with home ownership.

Hey what's up Forrest I love your show man I'm an African-American guy who lives in New York and I watch this shows and it pretty much puts me to sleep I mean in a good way wish I was there man but be safe going up those mountains

There's an enormous difference between polite people such as you who live a self-contained existence in a vehicle, never causing a disturbance, and the hardened criminal/drug addict/schizophrenics cluttering sidewalks with tent encampments in coastal cities. You are an asset to every community you visit, while the other people I mentioned are definitely not.

7:50 "You will own nothing and be happy" and "you will eat ze bugs"

Can I just say, I appreciate how you're conservative with what you show. (super "stealthy"/awkward spots) Some van life channels push it too far (cooking Taco Bell in a Taco Bell parking lot, "I parked near someone's house for 24 hours! etc). You respect boundaries and don't ruin it for the future, I like it a lot. Also, you didn't complain too much in this video-totally deserved!

Agree on the diesel heater. I started out with the Mr. Buddy and didn't like it much. Like you said, you have to keep windows open and stuff while using it. Plus, you definitely don't want to be running it at night while you sleep. The diesel heater has been awesome. More control over how much heat you get... no worry about fumes... and it's tons safer. It does require a little electricity. Not a big deal though, especially if you have a solar setup or something like that.

The sizzle sound at 18:00 make me happy. I went hiking today too! After work I hiked from Costco parking lot to Costco Food Court for the $1.50 soda/hotdog combo. $1.67 with tax.

Following you from France, you're getting video after video my favorite content creator, it's difficult to find humble and real people on KZfaq. I live in the Alps, and I enjoy so much discovering Canada this way, specially because you show what the rocky mountains are. Don't change. A bientôt !

I bet it's a wood burning stove! I put the Cubic cub mini in my van, it heats it plenty but I wish I went with the bigger one just for the ability to stoke it less and put bigger pieces of wood in... Live and learn. Cheers from Minnesota!

I think you should meet with Chad on living the van life. You are the two very best. Would be great to see you two on a trip together

I loved that early video of yours back in your factory days. It was moving and honest and just well worth seeing. You could already see your inventiveness blossoming. It really is a shame that video has now been lost.

Hi Foresty , I was suffering withdrawals from not watching a new Foresty Forest Video. Glad all is well. Looking forward to the wood stove. Another great video. Stay cool Foresty. 😎🇨🇦

Great content, Thanks for sharing! You're correct about being disappointed by fellow "campers". I Can't wait to see where you go next.

Foresty and brohx, 2 of the most humble people on KZfaq today, need more like these guys.

It’s always a good day when Foresty uploads! Take care and stay safe out there!