The rain clouds block the light, creating a dim atmosphere. Today, I'll be car camping by a mountain dam lake.

After passing through the tunnel, I arrive at today's destination. I'm here. Tonight, I'll spend the night in this parking area along the dam lake.

When I turn off the engine, I can hear the rain more clearly. I realized after arriving that this parking area is right next to the train tracks.

It seems like that was the last train of the day. I'll make sure to ventilate the car.

With the window visors on, the rain won't come inside. I encountered some wild monkeys.

They seem to be moving along the train tracks. Maybe they know when the trains stop running. They probably know this area better than I do.

It's becoming the season when the rain feels colder. I'll relax safely inside the car. This video is sponsored by Jackery.

The first Jackery product I bought was the portable power station 708 (on the left). This time, they provided me with the new 600 Plus model, released this year.

It has a capacity of 632Wh and an output of 800W, perfect for a one-night car camping trip.

It uses LiFePO4 batteries, which are safer and have a longer lifespan than traditional types.

The design is also more refined compared to the older model I used. Tonight, I'll use the new product and review my impressions.

It looks like thick rain clouds are forming. The sound of the rain hitting the roof is getting louder.

It's getting dark, so I'll set up the sunshades. Even with the sunshades on, I can still use the ventilation fan.

Let's see what has changed between the old model and the 600 Plus. First, the power output ports have changed significantly.

The new model is more durable than the old one. The charging adapter has also evolved significantly.

The old model had a bulky AC adapter, but the new one has it built into the body, leaving only the cable.

It’s nice that it takes up less storage space. I’ll try using it to play a PC game.

Many recent laptops now need a 100W power supply. The old model’s DC charging maxed out at 60W.

The new model supports up to a 100W power supply. It can also provide 100W through AC, but there is some loss when converting from DC to AC.

Using direct DC output is more efficient for power use. I’ll play a game that requires high PC performance and power.

Monster Hunter World. It's been a while since I played. By the way, a new game will be released in February 2025.

I might do a live stream when the new game is out on this channel. I’m also considering adding campfire segments to the live streams besides gaming.

I played for about an hour. Thanks to the 100W power supply from the portable power station, I could play without worries.

I’m getting hungry, so I'll make dinner. Today, I’ll try something a bit different from my usual menu.

I’m making carbonara with a rice cooker. First, the pasta. Italian viewers might want to skip the next scene.

That was quite a shocking scene. Next, I add the bacon and consommé. Adding some water.

Maybe I need to add a bit more? (estimating) Playing the game used about 10% of the power.

Since the rice cooker needs 350W, I estimate it will go down to around 60%.

The bottom right shows the current power consumption and remaining operation time. After removing the protective seal, the display looks beautiful.

The pasta is now cooked. It might be a bit overcooked... Adding cream and eggs. Finally, I’ll add grated cheese and heat it again.

It's done! It doesn't look great, but it should taste fine. I hope so.

I'll finish it off with black pepper and more cheese. Ta-da! Simple rice cooker carbonara is done.

Itadakimasu! The grated cheese looks delicious. Honestly, it doesn't look great, haha.

But the taste is just like real carbonara. Cooking pasta with a rice cooker—there's more to explore.

The power left is about 60%. Perfect for one-night car camping. Switching to sleep mode.

I'll light a candle and enjoy some relaxation time. I'll read some comments from the last video.

"Nice to see your wife again after so long."  "Why don't you usually camp together?"

Thank you for the comments. The last camping trip was comfortable, and my wife seemed to enjoy it.

I usually travel alone because I don't want to burden her with extreme conditions. Well, good night.

Good morning. The rain stopped overnight. I love the calmness of the morning. I'll make breakfast.

The temperature has dropped, so I'll make a warming breakfast. I'll boil about a cup of water.

Lately, I'm into tomato soup with oatmeal. Just add oatmeal to instant soup with hot water.

It's easy to make and very tasty. You can also add it to other soups to make a risotto-like meal.

Ta-da! Quick, simple, and delicious. Itadakimasu! Jackery is currently running a sale. There's a special coupon for the channel, so check the description if you're interested.

It used about 10% of the power to boil a cup of water. I wonder if the dam has changed after the heavy rain last night.

It’s a bit far, but they are releasing water. Since I can see the riverbed, the lower area seems safe.

The reservoir still seems to have plenty of capacity. It's my first time seeing a dam with a fountain in the reservoir.

How did you find this adventure? Every trip makes me appreciate city life and my wife more. But when I get home, I strangely feel like going on another adventure.

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See you in the next video. Thank you for watching.

Rainy Night Car Camping: Enjoying the Sound of Rain Alone by a Remote Mountain Dam

Rainy Night Car Camping: Enjoying the Sound of Rain Alone by a Remote Mountain Dam

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