Living Outside of My Car: A Guide to Minimalist Road Trips

TLDRFollow Angie as she shares her tips and tricks for living in her 2016 Toyota Corolla, from sleeping arrangements to storage solutions.

Key insights

🏕️Optimize the use of space in your car by removing the back seat and utilizing storage containers.

🛏️Create a comfortable sleeping area by using a contraption that hangs around the back of the front seats.

🚿Maintain personal hygiene by showering at Planet Fitness or using a solar bag and pop-up tent for privacy.

🍳Cook simple meals on the road using a portable gas burner and minimal cookware.

🗺️Stay organized and prepared by keeping essentials like maps, hiking gear, and emergency supplies in your car.

Q&A

How does Angie sleep comfortably in her car?

Angie removes the back seat and uses a contraption that hangs around the back of the front seats to create a vertical sleeping space.

Where does Angie shower?

Angie primarily showers at Planet Fitness but also uses a solar bag and pop-up tent for showering when there are no facilities available.

What cooking equipment does Angie use?

Angie uses a camper propane tank with a single burner to cook her meals on the road.

How does Angie stay organized?

Angie keeps essentials like maps, hiking gear, and emergency supplies in her car and utilizes storage containers and organizers.

What recommendations does Angie have for road trip music?

Angie is always looking for new music recommendations and has a Spotify playlist listed in the video description for easy access.

Timestamped Summary

00:08Angie introduces herself and her living situation in her 2016 Toyota Corolla.

00:32She explains how she optimized the use of space in her car by removing the back seat and utilizing storage containers.

01:19Angie shows how she created a comfortable sleeping area by using a contraption that hangs around the back of the front seats.

03:23She shares her showering routine, which mainly involves using Planet Fitness facilities, but she also demonstrates the use of a solar bag and pop-up tent for showering when no facilities are available.

04:26Angie demonstrates how she cooks simple meals on the road using a portable gas burner and minimal cookware.

05:57She explains how she stays organized by keeping essentials, such as maps, hiking gear, and emergency supplies, in her car.

08:29Angie discusses her love for road trip music and asks for recommendations, providing a Spotify playlist in the description for easy access and adding music directly.