My Solo Camping Trip to the Olympic Peninsula | SUV Camper Series

I almost didn't make this trip because the forecast was rainy... to think I would have missed out on these views if I hadn't gone! Have you ever camped in the off season?

“He who risks the weather seldom gets as wet as the stay-at-homer thinks he will”. Vivian Byrd. Those words have come to mean a lot to over time. Applicable to so many things in life.

Your videography is just so beautiful xx

Great setup! Vents are needed in SUVs. In-window channel rainguards (like WeatherTech) allow 1" cracked window nighttime ventilation in winter and summer, preventing rain and calm snow from entering, and prevent others from knowing if your windows are cracked. If bugs are an issue, rolled mosquito screen can be taped from inside with painters tape. Crossflow air is best with kitty corner windows cracked. I've had 3 Subaru Outbacks and a Crostrek, and have submitted to Subaru idea requst to design a roof ventilator, slim line, the size of a computer fan, that could passively run by wind, and/or detect if it needs to intermittently turn on to exhaust humidity for car camping. If they can install a sunroof, then a 4" roof vent seems easy. I've contacted local RV after market installers, who would do it if they had a kit sanctioned by the manufacturer, but didn't want to guarantee the work themselves on miscellaneous after market parts cobbled together, rain damage was too much risk. Also, SUV front passenger seats need to fold flat for quick access to the front seat, it would be a game changer for car camping, and for fitting a 12" wide board or longer into the vehicle for trips to the hardware store. Subaru needs to adopt this fold flat front passenger seat technology for their loyal customers, since Dodge offered it the past 20 years, and Ford offered it 40 years ago in Europe. Roof rack or portable shower head manufacturers should offer a custom clip for attaching Geyser portable shower heads to roof racks as a quick temp setup, that is generic enough to be adaptable to most shower heads, and can be easily taken off the vehicle while driving. Most my gear is also for backpacking 8-13 miles per day, so as you find yourself gravitating towards multiuse equipment, I look forward to your discoveries highlighted in video! For a while I got into kayaking, so I learned to pack light and not have the cargo box on top because the kayak or skis took its place... keeps you versatile and nimble. For 2 people in the back without backpacking, 2-3 good down comforters are cozy warm and a sleeping bag isn't needed, you can stretch out and feel like home. Yes I own 3 sleeping bags (one old rating to -30degF and a bivy) for backpacking or exceedingly cold nights in SUV. Plus I wanted to have back seat foldable useable for a 3rd-4th human to shuttle 2-4 kayakers so couldn't build a more permanent platform like yours. Once we gave a congresswoman a spur of the moment lift for a few miles and we wouldn't have had room if I had your platform in the back blocking the 3rd seat. Have a blast exploring the newest equipment for us, and possibly influencing SUV design! I look forward to your future videos, and I hope they include exploration of newer fabrics similar to dyneema, since we'll see a lot of design changes with newer heat press technology.

I would love to see a video about how you go about safety during these trips? especially as a solo female. Is there anything you use or do in particular ?

Kalaloch is an absolute zoo in the spring and summer. The only time I have ever or will ever camp there is in the off season. It’s the absolute best that time of year. 🥰

The Northwest is just so absolutely stunning. I feel so so pulled to it. <3

We took a trip out to Olympic National Park a few years ago; it’s stunning. We stayed in Port Angeles, stopped by Forks and found the biggest huckleberry bushes I’ve ever seen on a hike! Being from MT, I’m used to short little bushes close to the ground but these were about 4 feet tall, so cool. I love how lush and green the whole area is. Would love to visit that bridge in Vancouver one day, too.

I'm from Washington! And if you try to let the rain dictate your life here you will be stuck inside for 10 months out of the year lol. If anyone wants to see more vlogs about day to day life in Washington im your girl :)

The clouds in that sunset time lapse were so freaking cool

I put automatic start on my van so I could start it while still in bed to warm it up before I get out of bed. Best money spent! Also 12 v heated throw I run off my jackery. It warms for 15 min at a time but I preheat bed before settling in. I just turn it on in the night if needed.

you are seriously inspiring me to explore my home state more. i did a bunch of solo day trips in california where i live after watching a lot of your solo travel videos. you are good at showing people how to make the most out of their life

girl, forget campgrounds this winter. I live near you and I almost never camp in a campground, even if im sleeping in my car. There's so many opportunities for places to camp just on the back roads and forestry roads. You might not get a guaranteed view or a picnic table, but you'll get ultimate privacy and a little more adventure out of it. And I've had some astounding views from places i've wild-camped in a car, you'd be amazed

Giving me twilight vibes

Girl, I just love your videos. I’ve seen this comment dozens of times on videos, but it’s so true. I feel like a lot of us have “grown up” with you and in a crazy way our interests have changed in the same ways. Brings me a lot of joy that I used to love your nail polish videos and that now I love your camping videos 💗

Omg the scenery is beautiful!! 😍 Definitely putting this on my bucket list to visit, thanks for sharing Allison!

Hi! This is one of my favorite places to drive, just about two hours away. The scenery is so peaceful. I’ve never solo camped but this makes me want to try it 💞

Love, love and love! This is totally my kind of experience! The sea, eating outdoors and sleeping to the sound of the rain! Thank you for making us travel! 🙌🏻💚

Lived in Seattle for 3 years, moved out to Asheville, NC to invest in some affordable property a few months ago, and my Husband and I are moving BACK to the Seattle area this March. It's not perfect, by a long shot. But of all the places I've lived (Chicago, Orlando, Dallas, Asheville) I've loved it the most. I totally agree on the weather point. My Husband and I got married the October before Covid hit, so our May Honeymoon trip to Japan was canceled. We planned a mini-moon and rented a place out in Hoodsport, WA to hike the lower level/staircase rapids area of Olympic National Forest. The weather was awful - super heavy rain, chilly, and the park ended up being closed (we also realized too late it wasn't dog friendly). But despite all that, it was my favorite hiking trip we've done. Since it was closed, no one was there on the trail or to monitor who was coming in and out. So we got to let our dog run off-leash the entire time and my husband and I sat on the bridge over the rapids, being pounded on with rain, and it was such an amazing experience. It was like being surrounded by everything and nothing, all at the same time. A memory that will easily be one of my favorites. The rain made the mist fall down from the mountains and it was haunting, mystical, and unlike anything I've ever seen. Very grateful to be moving back to the area :)

This video. So amazing. It just made me relax instantly. I love, love this. Your me time... just going somewhere and camping. With little to no people around. Sleeping in a car. Beautiful environment. Ahhhhhhhh I can just see myself there right now... this video made me so happy. I needed to see this. It made my day better 🥰