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Operation Contingency
United States
Приєднався 2 кві 2018
Excited to start my journey as #OperationContingency. My journey is unique; an 20+ year #AirForce veteran who spent my career as a war planner in contingency operations.
I love the word contingency, it means so much to me. Mainly it means creating a backup plan. So why “contingency” for my name? Well, I’m glad you asked! 😀 I’m new to #overlanding and it seems nothing has gone according to plan so far. I’ve been stuck every time I’ve gone out. I’m learning and I love it. But most of all I’m learning that I always need to have a back up plan, so; Operation Contingency.
Join me on my journey as I inch closer to retirement and my plans to travel this great country. Hopefully you can learn from my mistakes along the way.
Get a free $100 credit for Southern Style OffRoad when you spend $598 or more! Use coupon: REFUU3BRZF8NJ www.southernstyleoffroad.com
I love the word contingency, it means so much to me. Mainly it means creating a backup plan. So why “contingency” for my name? Well, I’m glad you asked! 😀 I’m new to #overlanding and it seems nothing has gone according to plan so far. I’ve been stuck every time I’ve gone out. I’m learning and I love it. But most of all I’m learning that I always need to have a back up plan, so; Operation Contingency.
Join me on my journey as I inch closer to retirement and my plans to travel this great country. Hopefully you can learn from my mistakes along the way.
Get a free $100 credit for Southern Style OffRoad when you spend $598 or more! Use coupon: REFUU3BRZF8NJ www.southernstyleoffroad.com
Patriot Therapy Fall 2021 Virginia Trip--Spearhead Trails (Jawbone and Coal Canton at Jewell Valley)
This was my first trip to the Spearhead Trail System in Virginia. This was an awesome trip and the trails had something for everyone. Super easy, and some fun hilly challenges.
The trip was taken with True Patriot, Inc, a non-profit that focuses on veterans by getting them outside with adventure therapy. I've taken several trips with them and it is always an amazing time. Check them out on social media (FB and IG) as well as their webpage www.truepatriotinc.org/
The trip was taken with True Patriot, Inc, a non-profit that focuses on veterans by getting them outside with adventure therapy. I've taken several trips with them and it is always an amazing time. Check them out on social media (FB and IG) as well as their webpage www.truepatriotinc.org/
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Spent another day exploring the vast Pisgah National Forest. We started near Old Fort, NC and finished up near Mt Mitchell, the highest point east of the mighty Mississippi at 6,684 ft. High for us on the east coast but not much for our West Coast Friends. We hope you enjoy. BTW, drop us a comment of what video you’d like to see next.
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Had an issue for quite some time with not enough power to supply my Dometic Fridge for long periods of time. My friend Ryan was able to devise a solution to help me address this problem. He designed and built a solar panel slide that fits perfectly under my Front Runner roof rack and keeps my fridge with power! It’s out of the way and doesn’t interfere with any other roof rack accessories. If y...
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Is this the best pound for pound, dollar for dollar that money can buy? It certainly has our attention and we’ve loved owning it for the last year. It’s hand built right in North Carolina by a family owned business who stands behind their product. Tag along as I do a brief walk thru of their Kodiak Stealth camper and their website; www.rustictrailteardrops.com
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I needed a mental health day, so I took the day to travel Wilson’s Creek and ending on a new route to Avery County NC. It was a great day that saw some amazing fall foliage and a roaring creek due to recent rains. Oh, did I mention new waterfalls from the rain too?! It was a great day indeed and refreshed my mind and spirits.
Overland Expo East 2019-Vendor walk thru and first day thoughts
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Old NC Hwy 105-Kitsler Memorial Hwy-Offroading
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Black Mountain to Old Fort, North Carolina
Wilsons Creek, Pisgah National Forest, 23 Nov 2018
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Wilsons Creek, Pisgah National Forest, 23 Nov 2018
Offroading in Pisgah National Forest with the Toyota 4 Runner TRD Off Road
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Offroading in Pisgah National Forest with the Toyota 4 Runner TRD Off Road
Like that alot,,,,easy haul...
That's real deal 😊, I'm glad that you shared this video and this facility product. Awesome! 😎. Love it!!
Are you no longer off roadingm
What does it weigh what is the tongue weight
I have been considering buying a rustic trail. I have followed them on Facebook for a good while. I have been in the owners group to read and listen, I have not posted. I have called, and asked the company questions. This morning I politely asked them on a Facebook post if they have considered making a composite version of the Kodiak off-road. They responded with a long post dismissing me as a potential customer simply since I asked a polite question. I asked more direct questions, and said I didn’t appreciate being dismissed as a customer simply bc I asked a polite question. They deleted all of the discussion, and blocked me on Facebook. This is clearly a company who does not deal with at least some customers in a way I want a company I buy from to respond to customers. Buyer beware! And have screen shots of the entire discussion if anyone wants to see them.
Sucks to hear they closed this. We used to hit this up in high school all the time in all sorts of vehicles we shouldn’t have ha.
Doesn't look like this will open again.
Perfect size ,,,thanks
Do you have a map of the route you took. I am look on a map but want to make sure I take the right route
The road has been closed now for a couple years.
People will just start making their own. Out of my price range for sure.
Very nice. So how does the trailer get power!
"Kodiak" camper with no heat??😢
They make them now with heat. But easy to add a propane heater. Plenty of ventilation.
I accidentally went down then had to come back up in a Kia Carnival 6.09.23 thanks Waze for trying to kill my family in the dark after we went to max patch (FA 2250 & 2251) if it’s the same. Sure looks like it. I should be a legend as it was a minivan
What’s the snorkel for, my friend could do that in his Subaru.
More for the dusty conditions I normally drive in than the water that’s for sure. Big difference in the dust.
Why not just buy a 5x8 utility trailer and add a window ?
As of 3/2023 it sits at $20k. Ouch
Isn't that the place Al Bundy and family vacationed one episode?
No bottoms in the cabinets. No heat. Yeah, you get what you pay for.
I live in NC. Is it legal to cover up your tag with the tire?
It is not, I typically move it. There is a place on the rack to move it to.
This is great...especially if you have your own camping gear!
What a difference a Biden makes. The Stealth starts at $20,350.00 here in November 2022.
How did you run the wire into car???? My solar wires are thick af.
Actually taped them up really well and ran them down the windshield where the glass and a pillar meet, where the weatherstripping goes. Zero issues and it sits and fits perfectly.
Love this creek Wilson
These are starting at $20,350 now. You got a deal!
Wow, they are $20,350 now! Doubled in price in 2 years 😲
I know, right? Prices are INSANE.
yeah. they are more than 2x the price now. no thanks.
Mt pilot there Opie
What a difference a year or two makes.
The National Parks Forest service closed down the Old House Gap road last year and probably never open it back up to vehicles again! That's what a Ranger told me when I was there last fall!
12k now, man I got all excited.
Go Air Force, AIM HIGH!
I live on Clarks Chapel Rd in Gamewell and these are my stomping grounds as well. Love fishing on Wilson’s Creek and hitting the trails in my Rubicon. This is truly God’s country. Those 828 roots go deep. Great video and hope to see you out and about.
Crazy in two short years they have doubled in price!
Sadly I've heard it's now closed
Can make my own for $5000
Awesome, I certainly don’t have that skill set but love that I could support a small business.
I’d love one. Cost prohibitive right now. Hopefully they will come down, substantially, in a year. This looks like a 10k option, if its built really well. For sure.
I love how you brought history into the video i never knew we were fighting cherokee indians in 1976 that was 2 years before i was born!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a lovely Z3 you have there!
Did that full size Ram fit on all the Jeep trails? I have one very similar and want to make sure I'm going to fit before I make the trip.
Made it through them all, but a few give it some trail pinstripes.
Looks like a family of mice have been living in your upper cabinets.
Hahaha. It was some non slip padding so things didn’t shift during transit.
@@operationcontingency Well that's good news.
Love the solar set up! I'm a big fan of solar. My 4Runner is hardwired for solar with three 100 watt panels. Your solar set up is one of the best I've seen. Very nice!
Great build! We have the same year TRD Off-Road. Very nice RTT!
Cool trails, cool rigs, love the mud bog!
Thanks so much!
How us the towing with the 4runner? I have a 2020 ORP. I'm wondering on inclines?
I live in the NC mountains. It’s not terrible but you can tell some torque is lacking.
Great video had a great time with yall
Had a blast with you brother. Till next time!
The land was "given" to pay for taxes owed after Vanderbilts death.
I’m wondering what the price tag on this is. Seems to be missing quite a few basic amenities.
90 to Roseboro to Old House Gap. When you turned left the road straight ahead was 90/Edgemont. Hours of dirt roads to ride in that area.
Looking at going out there mon-thurs. Any updates on this road? I know it's a long shot
It’s crazy how all these affordable teardrop videos I’ve seen where they’re 3k or 4 have gone up so much over the course of one year