Thanks!

That is why more and more people are buying used Toyota hybrids because they can set the climate control to keep the interior temperature at 70F for the whole night, and the engine will kick on now and then as needed, using only around 1 gallon of gasoline for the whole night even in -20F temps.

omg i was the staff member im so glad you liked it!! and i love your videos!! giving you all the support!

I plug a heated mattress pad into a 1500 watt Jackery and sleep nice and toasty in Colorado minus 15 degree weather.

I bought a Cabela's sleeping bag for $179.00. Its rated down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. It's extra big also. I get in that thing and it's snug as a bug in a rug. No fear of cold. The outer layer protects against most of the cold. The inner layer is like a soft flannel shirt. I think the model is the Outfitter XL sleeping bag. Best investment ever.

I use an electric blanket with my power station and that keeps me toasty all night long. I also bought one for a back-up, just in case the first one fails for some reason. They also make the electric blanket that plugs into the cigarette lighter.

Years ago I ended up living out of my Hyundai Tucson with 3 cats, cages, the whole nine yards. I stayed at night at a truck stop, so my schedule was based on the trucker's arrival as I had to squeeze in-between them for the night. I spent some cold nights, no reflectives, jackery, nada. Yeah I froze my toucas off. lol. I would spend the day at the library charging my phone, laptop, while job hunting. I totally relate to what you are saying. No judgement here pal, you do what you have to do. You could say I was doing hard core micro mini rv'ing in my car. I had it all rigged out, so for my budget, I managed. Could I do it again? I can, I would prefer to do this in a van, more room for sure. I think you learn what you can deal with, do without, still be happy. Love your channel.

Let’s push this video to 100 likes, I appreciate you all so much for tuning in and watching my videos. 1K HERE WE COME!!

The airflow over under and around the car is a big factor of pulling heat out of the vehicle. You’ll still feel muted effects of windchill because the heat is being dissipated at a higher rate.

You have such a great personality for doing these videos. 😊 I’ve found that so many people in recovery are some of the most creative (and sensitive). I’m 7 years alcohol free and nearly 3 for weed, and also was a theater kid in high school (also do car camping with my dogs here and there). Congrats on your continued sobriety - I’m rooting for you and I’ll keep watching! 🎭👏🏼💚

I came across your channel and i just want to say thanks. I’m raising a teenage son on my own and lost my mom a few years ago. I struggled with drinking to numb my sorrow, and seeing you get back on track is really inspiring. Thank you again…from Chicago.

Cold weather bites! Love oatmeal before bed! Hot Hands are awesome!😊 Facemasks work fantastic and wool is best!

Hello from Burlington, Vermont! ❤ Recovering people are some of the most creative people I know.

Glad to see you survived. Seems like you went through a very rough night, but we appreciate the content!

I was wondering, as I was freezing my behind off walking the dogs this weekend, if you were going to ride this out and maybe film. I really appreciate that you did, and this video def didn’t disappoint. Your channel and Nomadic Introvert are my two staples now. You are both so positive-I love it. You have great energy. Stay safe and be well, friend 😊💜

Awesome video. I am a new sub. You are doing it right my friend 🤙. One tip I found helpful when I sleep in my jeep is I use a car electric blanket plugged into my Jackery 240. I use it to pre heat my sleeping bag and then turn it off because it does draw a fair bit of power. I then can turn it back on in the night for a little top up of heat. This worked for me in minus 47 Celsius in my wrangler. Keep doing what you are doing 🤙

My son served in Afghanistan in 2010 in a mountainous area, below zero temperatures. I sent him boxes of Hot Hands in several sizes. I asked local hunters before buying Hot Hands and they confirmed before I sent them. They camped out a lot, no fires allowed so they didn’t attract enemy gun fire. Their Marine Corps sleeping bags were not enough or even close. For Christmas, I sent him a gift in late October of a Special Forces sleeping bag ($300+). It looked exactly like his Marine Corps issued sleeping bag so he hid the Marine Corps bag and used the one I sent. It allowed him to use the Hot Hands during the day. Hot Hands definitely work.

You're a really special person. Thank you for your inspiration. Stay warm and safe.

I was born and raised in RI . Just recently moved to Tennessee. 2 years now . I Miss RI

Staying Active Is the best thing you can do goodjob holding urself together bro

Boom. Bren's hit 900 subs! Let's here it for the man! Boom boom! 💥

Nursery heater. Small, powerful and has an automatic shut off button if tipped over.

You're really good at this Bren, I can easily see you go a long ways 😃

I 22:46 love your shorts Bren! 🤣🤣that doesn’t sound quite right but you know what I mean.

I've been in my SUV in weather in the teens. I had a -20F sleeping bag and I found myself setting an alarm on my phone to wake me up every 2 hours. I would start the engine and run the heat for about 5 minutes and then repeated in 2 hours. Not great sleep but I was comfortable. Good luck tonight. Hope you sleep well.

I love the oatmeal. I add chopped walnut or pecans, and dried golden raisin or cranberry’s while the oatmeal is cooking! So yummy with honey added to that!!!❤

Hello. I just found your channel and subbed. On those super windy nights, if you can find a wind break, it will greatly help keep you from becoming an ice cube. If there is a space right beside those big containers in the parking lot, get right next to one. Or if you can find a building you can park right beside for the night. It will make a difference. You will still get cold, but not constantly hit by -30 winds. Stay safe.

Oatmeal, brown sugar, butter, honey, and some milk

Try thermal cooking. Boil water, pour into thermos to preheat it., then empty boiling water, put oats in and add new boiling water, cap it and shake. Wrap in blanket and set on side. In an hour or so, you will have great cooked oat meal. You can do the same and make stew.

I live in my cargo van when I'm over the road expediting. My Chinese diesel heater is a lifesaver.

🙂 Glad this weather came in on year 2. This would have been bad for a newbie in a car. Thanks for the tips and cool to see the cooker is working out for meals.

First time seeing you, and i don't know anything about you, but real wool clothing will keep you warmer than man made material. It's nature's own thermal jacket, keeps you warm even when it gets wet.

Blessings 🙏

Just found your channel. You are a tremendous inspiration. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

Just discovered your channel and i've already watched like 15 videos, i hope it glows up and you start earin a bunch from it! good luck

Excellent Video Bren.....Good to have found your channel man👍......I lived in my small van for a year N a half/two years around five years ago.....Actually considering going back to van living at some point in the future.....all the best Bren.....Keep on Keeping on Fella👍

This sure didn't feel like a long video, informative and entertaining...I just missed not seeing your TMNT friends...Now I'm off to watch and like all of your "shorts"! Take care Bren! 😄

God bless you man , love you content . All the way in belguim

Really enjoy your videos Bren. Thanks for uploading them :)

Hey I really enjoyed watching this! Highly educational!

Your voice is so soothing 😻

👍 YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 🤛

I can't get enough of your videos! Stay safe Brea!❤

I've used Hot Hands in the toes of my shoes for years in cold weather. You just have to make sure your socks aren't so thick they block air circulation in your shoes since a little air exposure is what keeps Hot Hands active.

Thanks for the tip about not putting cold feet in your socks!

Yay you got 5 new followers sin e yesterday 🥳👌 well deserved!

great episode keep up the great content

Great Analysis of the situation ! Fascinating !! I live in Buffalo NY now and we get loads of snow and such and it is a damp cold but I swear it ain't nearly as cold as when I lived in Dorchester, Boston, MA. That winter wind up there with that dry cold. Feels way colder than Buffalo. Granted I visited Chicago, They got the same Damp Buffalo cold but with a lot of wind also. !!! Chicago is probably colder !! Subscribed !! Great Channel !! Very Honest Analysis !!

I really do admire you. God bless you.

Your amazing man. living in Australia we dont get cold like that. Love your content . Thank you.

Just stumbled upon your channel. You are sooooo likeable! Love your video! 😊

Awesome job, really enjoy your thoughts and advice.

Ingenious use of hot hands! In the beanie!

An excellent video well worth your time to make and for us to watch. I appreciate your explanations at the end of the video. I was confident of your abilities the whole time. Russ

you have to find a parking garage to shelter out of the wind. middle of a parking lot is just dumb. I have my doubts sometimes about people saying they live in their car.

Greetings from........ Arizona! 😅 Glad i found your channel. I've never been east coast. You gotta be one tuff cowboy! 👍

This was great content!

I lived on a boat in Pawtuxet Cove between Warwick n Providence (in Cranston) 13 mos thru the winter back in 90&part of 91 very cool to see the area again!!! Plan to buy n convert a van in near future! Love your videos!!! ❤

Love the longer vid Bren.

Great video. Enjoyed the experiment. I learned a great deal. I might increase my warmth with a sleeping bag liner.

You really are an inspiration. Found you today, 25th Feb 24, and started with your oldest video. Need to get to sleep now but looking forward to journey ahead, which you’ve already lived! All the best. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Those mummy sleeping bags are awesome! Have used them myself. Also one of those cups or insulated bags you can plug into the cigarette lighter in the car for cooking is nice too.

❤ You are strong and resilient. Thanks for sharing parts of your life so openly. ❤

Ok.. haven't even watched yet, but so excited this is over 30 mins chillin (literally!!) with my boy! Can't wait to relax, grab a drink and snack and watch!

get two of those mummies bag then you will never be cold

❤please pudge blanket from wool, put it over your sleeping bag when it’s very cold. Use a camping underlay under your mattress, it will isolate the cold from your body.❤

Thank you for your video's

God bless you . I love your positive attitude may you pay your debt soon. 😊

Watching a video of a guy sleeping in his car and I get an ad for a Maserati. Gotta love you tube.

Great content my first time seeing them , you are a talker 😂 keep up the good work.

Sounds good but the wife and I carry an extra carbon and fire detector to resorts and motels. This would be a good idea in case tyou are really tired or sick and run the engine and go into a deep sleep.

You’re so right about warming feet first.😊

This my first time watching your channel. I am hooked! ❤

Hey i enjoyed your video very informative i think it did answer a few wonders i would have doing the nomads lifestyle. Peace

Ok, I live in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. And I CANNOT even comprehend that kind of COLD!!!!!!! Dude, you are a rock star!!

Hot water bottle would also help and retain its heat in an insulated cover

😊 be safe and stay warm

It's all about the sleeping pad. Makes a huge difference. Heat conduction from the body is an enormous drain. Get something with an R value of 6 or better. Something like foam with a reflective space blanket on the bottom to reflect infrared back towards the body.

Keep grinding my friend

Alternative, you could use a hot water bottle gives you warm feed and warm Tee at the end :) in addition to saving money !

this guy is a survivor

I appreciate you! And I like that you trimmed your beard!

Love your vids. I’m in providence. A thought: add the milk first then the water kind of cleans the measuring cup for you after .

I likey!

When you meet your goal for the day have you broken it down to calculate how much you made per hour and accounted for wear and tear on your vehicle (ie. 20 cents/mile…ish)? New subscriber. Thanks for posting. I’m a full-time van dweller in the Northeast as well. This is my third winter in my van. I agree, it’s easier to manage the cold than the hot summers. I use USB handwarmers to keep my fingers warm. Having sleep socks are a must.

Was wondering if you would make it….lol glad to see you weathered to storm 🌬️

Thumbs up buddy, stay safe.

😊Great video

Enjoying your content 👍 ... Bless not good being cold ... 🤍

Thanks!

You could also get a little space heater that runs off the Jackery. It’s a thought.

🙂So cool.

For Winter there ate heated insoles Hot Hands.....lasts about 8 hrs 😊 I am a Hiker and they are fab in Winter. I put one each at my toes in between two socks Put a hot Hands at your low back and hold one at you stomach...helps with mid and lower body

I have the opposite problem.

Go to local Walmart or Home Depot and walk around the store to get your circulation going. Eat foods with protein and fats.. these are tricks backpackers use to warm up before getting into sleeping bags in back country in snow.

Watching from Kazakhstan

I do outpatient hospice nursing, so out in my car all day for work, much like you. In the winter, it seems like no matter what I do, my feet are freezing. One of the VERY few complaints I have about my Outback is the heater on the foot setting just doesn't really hit your feet, just your legs. These days rocking a pair of Bogs, double wool socks, and my feet STILL get cold. It's nuts.

Wow.

Sungaze and sunbathe you wont get cold easily. Make your well informed about sungazing. Also ground your feet often to reap those negstive ions.

Gotta love New Englanders.. Mid winter garb is often T shirt, shorts, and sneakers. 👟 👕🩳 😅