Three things I never do when I'm out camping & exploring • TruckTalk Ep. 03

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  • Опубліковано 19 гру 2024

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  • @softroadingthewest
    @softroadingthewest  День тому +33

    This video was made under extenuating circumstances with an absolute minimum of gear and no access to my archived files of past footage, so bear with me on the rough production values here. 😆 Thanks for watching!

    • @DrBenWiles
      @DrBenWiles День тому +5

      Regarding family issues: Been there, seen it, done it. Don't try to do too much or you'll fail at everything.

  • @jimfisher2711
    @jimfisher2711 16 годин тому +5

    My prayers are with you while you take care of your family member Donald. I've watched every video that you've ever made on this channel, and I believe your heart is always in the right place. While you obviously rely on the income from the channel, family must always come first, and GOD knows your heart and will provide. So many of us have been with you in spirit on your adventures, and when things get back to normal for you we will all still be here watching your adventures and wishing we could be there with you. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these videos Donald. GOD Bless you.

  • @jeffreypreiss8191
    @jeffreypreiss8191 6 годин тому +1

    Nice video, Donald. Enjoyed the fireside chat feel. I appreciate your view of leaving the found artifacts where you found them. I agree that these treasures belong to the land where they are.
    Hope you and your family can be together for the holidays. Take care of them and yourself.

  • @shitheadal
    @shitheadal 18 годин тому +3

    Thanks!

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +2

      Thank you so much! Your username made me laugh. 🤣 Laughs are much appreciated too.

  • @scottymac5174
    @scottymac5174 17 годин тому +2

    My younger brother and I went through a similar situation with our 91 year old dad back in 2021. Multiple long hospital visits. Wishing you and your family all the best.

    • @scottymac5174
      @scottymac5174 16 годин тому +1

      You have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

  • @mathewgraves1741
    @mathewgraves1741 17 годин тому +1

    Prayers from our family to yours. Been through similar situations with my family. A 3 ring binder for keeping all documents and records and a notebook for daily notes, appointments and contacts was extremely useful and helped keep stress levels down.
    Now time to watch one of your older vids

  • @wvadv
    @wvadv День тому +2

    thank you Donald

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +2

      Thank you so much, greatly appreciated! Happy holidays!

  • @chilidog73
    @chilidog73 5 годин тому +1

    The Detectorists is a wonderful show. I too, was sad when the episodes were cut short. There was a follow up movie that sort of wraps up the series and leaves it a little more finished.

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  Годину тому

      Ooooh I did not know that. I will see if any of my streaming services have it!

  • @KenBexploring
    @KenBexploring 12 годин тому +2

    Enjoyed this fireside chat! Fun to watch clips on the tv behind you as well. Hoping things continue to improve and you can enjoy some holiday spirit. Best wishes.

  • @louiskudlak2256
    @louiskudlak2256 10 годин тому +3

    I know the grind of making utube videos, very tedious and time consuming, merry Christmas to you and your family ❤❤

  • @Iceman-wd1jk
    @Iceman-wd1jk 15 годин тому +2

    Really enjoy your videos. Most likely because I'm from the PNW. Currently live in Scappoose Or from Portland anyways been all over Oregon as a kid and adult recognizing many places you've been. Keep it coming. Been building a 4Runner to get out there. I'm 57yrs old so better hurry up. Like I said thanks for the videos.

  • @prolificnorthwest
    @prolificnorthwest 16 годин тому +2

    If you ever want to go fly fishing here in Oregon, let me know. I’ll happily show you around and we can film it!

  • @daneboro6847
    @daneboro6847 17 годин тому +2

    Prayers a well wishes for your family member in the hospital hope you and your loved ones have a blessed and Merry Christmas regardless🙏

  • @cowelk
    @cowelk 18 годин тому +3

    Well, I just saw episode 3 and I haven't seen 1 or 2 yet. But I definitely will. Your fire place looks comfy. But I am so sad you are there instead of on the road. I pray your family member will get well soon.

  • @derekrice7525
    @derekrice7525 16 годин тому +1

    Leave the places you find as they are - there is no need to disrupt the beauty of it all - just leave it as it is - including the fish and all that is there - just visit, leave no trave, I am just a few miles behind you and I appreciate that you took the time and effort to leave things and the places as you stumbled upon them

  • @elflordsjourneys
    @elflordsjourneys 16 годин тому +1

    Your channel is enjoyable to watch with just the content you show us, no need to add more stuff.Hope it all works out with your family. Merry CHRISTMAS 😊

  • @alanmohn4146
    @alanmohn4146 19 годин тому +1

    I have rewatched a few of your Subaru videos. Your adventures are one of the reasons I bought a Forester.

  • @russellzauner
    @russellzauner 14 годин тому +2

    I feel like I want to do a float down the Santiam River with a big ol fishing magnet so I can maybe find those car keys the kid dropped in there last time we went camping at Fisherman's Bend.

  • @scratchnbell
    @scratchnbell 23 години тому +3

    Take care of your family. We'll be here when You're done! You can't get these moments back

  • @vancamping
    @vancamping 16 годин тому +5

    Watching the tv in the background maybe you could spend more time fishing if you didn’t spend so much time filming that Primal Outdoors guy🤔
    That Primal Outdoor guy

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  16 годин тому +3

      You make an excellent point. I think I'll add that to my list of New Year's resolutions!

  • @johnwalker3263
    @johnwalker3263 18 годин тому +1

    The detectorists was a great show! Merry Christmas Donald and I hope there’s a bright light at the end of this tunnel for you!

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +3

      I was glad to see a number of viewers are familiar with that show and also enjoyed it. We still have a little ways to go but I think we're gonna get there. Thank you!

  • @dalecurrier5631
    @dalecurrier5631 18 годин тому +2

    Merry Christmas, Donald to you and your family

  • @JeffKnarr
    @JeffKnarr День тому +2

    I hope your family gets well soon

  • @johndej
    @johndej 16 годин тому +1

    Don't worry about the production value here. You have my more important things to deal with right now. I had to chuckle about your topics. I carry my fishing poles with me but don't remember the last time I actually used them. I always 'intend' to do it but.... I also have a metal detector that travels with me from time to time. It was a gift from my kids. The only time it was really useful was when a friend dropped some very small parts in the grass. He'd been looking for a while with no luck. So I fired up the detector and found everything quite quickly. I also have a couple of gold pans left over from when my kids were younger and loved to play in the water. One of them did come in handy as a dish washing sink once. I hope things go well for your family member. By the way, since I'm in Salem right near the freeway. If you ever need to stop for a rest, cup of coffee, etc., let me know. You are always welcome here.

  • @EdwardGomillion
    @EdwardGomillion 23 години тому +8

    Hey, rerun some old videos, and we will watch them to keep your algoryrhm up.

  • @Desertkns60
    @Desertkns60 23 години тому +2

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
    May your loved one recover fully and quickly!
    P.S. your channel is perfect just as it is!

  • @jaystewart9947
    @jaystewart9947 День тому +1

    Thanks for sharing Donald. Take care of things there. We’ll be praying for you guys

  • @jeffreysmith4304
    @jeffreysmith4304 День тому +3

    Priority #1 Family !!!
    If you film it, we will Watch

  • @feminazislayer
    @feminazislayer День тому +1

    Sending over prayers from west Texas bud...

  • @ThomasTremmel
    @ThomasTremmel 23 години тому +1

    Have a nice time an a lucky newyear! Greetings from Munich, Bavaria!

  • @OverlandUnderground
    @OverlandUnderground 15 годин тому +4

    This is a great video. It would be better if you had a smoking jacket and pipe while standing under a painting of yourself with a smoking jacket and a pipe.

  • @milesb4231
    @milesb4231 38 хвилин тому

    I bring a magnet stick for the kids. We find trash like arrow heads, nails, screws, wire, bottle caps, etc which I remove to help others. I have also found nice knives and a couple of meteorites.

  • @infiniteindividual1195
    @infiniteindividual1195 5 годин тому +1

    "My name is Lucy, I like to watch Brucey. His humor might be dry but his content is juicy!.."

  • @midnightadventureswa
    @midnightadventureswa День тому +1

    Take care of you dad and we all be here when you can take care of of your self too

  • @IronmanV5
    @IronmanV5 День тому +1

    Speedy recovery for your loved one

  • @MattCookOregon
    @MattCookOregon 20 годин тому +1

    Good stuff. Sometimes you just gotta say no to activities. Too many things to do. But then sometimes ya gotta say yes!

  • @tomas5376
    @tomas5376 19 годин тому +1

    Feliz Navidad 🎄🎄🎄

  • @kyle1758
    @kyle1758 20 годин тому +1

    I live in the valley as well and do pretty much what you do, sans all the filming. Ironically, I even do it in the same truck! I like dirt bikes and dual sporting so that's usually my end goal for the trip. Explore in the truck, find a suitable place to set up base camp, explore the surroundings on my bikes.

  • @metaxaanabeer
    @metaxaanabeer 23 години тому

    "Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints", Dustin Porter of Destination Adventure. Best of the season to you and yours, Donald. "Never complain, always explain", Me.

  • @wylde-lyfe
    @wylde-lyfe 18 годин тому +1

    Totally agree with you. We spend our time on priorities, if we have anything left, we might do extra activities but there's diminishing returns. I tend to focus my outdoorsy travels chasing trout, camping/cooking/eating. If I were filming it all, I'd be wiped out at the end of each day. I don't create UA-cam videos, am retired, don't want to work at anything much beyond the few related activities. I don't always record them, but I do keep up with a few aging friends about my adventures and I take pics of particularly nice places and/or fish caught for their vicarious entertainment. One of my brothers gold prospects, beats himself up working a day digging and sluice boxing. He also fishes, but he can't usually do both effectively in one day.

  • @DanitaReynolds
    @DanitaReynolds 20 годин тому +1

    Yeah, you can only fit so many hobbies in at a time especially when traveling around. It's one thing if you are staying at one location for days and another thing when you are only there for a night. I hope the care your dad is getting in Portland helps. It's tough that you are stuck there during the crazy season. It makes driving around in that city much more challenging.

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +2

      Fortunately I've been able to find lodging very very close by and haven't had to do much driving at all. We've received excellent care up here, I wish they had got him up here sooner. Thanks Danita!

  • @oldsoldier181
    @oldsoldier181 День тому

    The detectorists!!! LOVED that show!!!! I almost bought a metal detector after watching for that lol. Maybe someday I will, who knows. What I DO do though, is take a ham radio and play on that in the evenings.

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +2

      I was curious if any of my viewers would know the show. Glad to hear you loved it too!

    • @oldsoldier181
      @oldsoldier181 7 годин тому

      @@softroadingthewest Very, very obscure show, for sure

  • @TheOffroadCamper
    @TheOffroadCamper 19 годин тому

    Donald, you can always come out to the coast, I’ll adventure camp with you. I make the drive to Portland at least twice a week. All I do lately is sit in the base camp trailer all day, trying to get all the bugs worked out of it; and then get the off-road camper renovated so I can do some longer trips in it as it needs quite a bit of upgrades.

  • @AbMtnGuy
    @AbMtnGuy 15 годин тому

    Wishing you warm and healing outcomes as you advocate for and support your loved ones! Your content is always rock-solid, regardless of the production tools available. All the best for the holiday season and 2025!

  • @donwyates
    @donwyates 17 годин тому +1

    Every time I see a multi camera angle video, it makes me tired just thinking about how much effort went into it. I love photography, and have been shooting for 50 yrs., but I just could not see myself setting up all of those shots. I'm afraid I'd forget to go back for the camera & tripod. 😊

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  16 годин тому +3

      I've never left a camera behind, but one time I did set up a shot on a tripod, then took the camera off to get some handheld detail shots or something, then drove off without the tripod. 😆I did not discover my mistake until it was too late to be worth backtracking for it, and I wasn't even sure exactly where it happened. So either someone found a nice tripod, or perhaps there it remains to this day. 😂

  • @darrylk808
    @darrylk808 23 години тому +3

    It's hard to fish and metal detect with that camera surgically attached to your hand.😁

  • @Fordgt409
    @Fordgt409 День тому

    The Detectorists one of the best series on telivision!. I love that you discovered it and gave it a try and liked it.

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +1

      Heh, when I realized how few total episodes there were, I doled them out very slowly spanning months to make it last longer. 😄

  • @Scotty1963AZUSA
    @Scotty1963AZUSA День тому

    Take care Donald. Best wishes for your loved one.

  • @bajasoobnut
    @bajasoobnut 23 години тому +1

    Donald, you do you for sure as like you said family comes first, I agree with what you say about the 3 topics as it takes time away from other things.
    With all that said, if you need anything, even to talk with over a beer or something, don't hesitate to reach out as we come up to Portland more often than not and also doesn't help that I work up in Milwaukie lol

  • @johndewolfe9411
    @johndewolfe9411 21 годину тому +2

    Continuing good thoughts for you and your family! I'm re-watching your Owhyhee trip with Jason as I type. Question though. Does it help the UA-cam algorithm more for me to re-watch one 1 1/2 hour video, or re-watch four 20-25min videos? Best wishes!

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +1

      Probably the latter, but don't worry about that, I wouldn't watch any series individually if there's a compilation available. That's still a huge help and the compilations are much more enjoyable to watch, with old Jackery segments removed and slightly re-edited for a smooth, cohesive flow. Honestly I'd personally rather people watch the compilations because it's a better experience overall. Thanks John!

  • @NorthologyAdventures
    @NorthologyAdventures 22 години тому +1

    Interesting perspective. Maybe the reason I don't film more on trips is because I am always doing those other things... rockhounding, aurora hunting, etc. BTW, I am headed to a friend's Christmas party weekend in Wisconsin, little do they know but they will be watching Softroadingthewest all weekend long 😄Merry Christmas, Donald.

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +3

      Haha thank you for the ongoing viewing, much appreciated! Enjoy the holidays!

  • @Longrangedisco
    @Longrangedisco День тому

    Hey Donald, wishing you and yours the best of health as you approach Christmas 24. All the best from across the pond 🇬🇧

  • @pala4833
    @pala4833 День тому

    Hang in there buddy. Jenny and I loved The Dectectorists.

  • @bruceyyyyy
    @bruceyyyyy 5 годин тому

    You should fish for gold with the metal detector. Duh.
    I've 'magnet fished' on a kayak before. It's just a strong magnet on a string and we just drug it along the bottom of the river while we travelled down river.
    Got a lot of interesting scrap that weighed the kayak down but we at least cleaned up the river!
    Hope your family the best!

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  Годину тому

      Haha, I always appreciate a Duh comment from bruceyyyyy LOL Happy holidays my friend.

  • @mlarson3860
    @mlarson3860 День тому

    Hopefully things get better soon for you and your family.

  • @TonyO07
    @TonyO07 День тому

    Best of luck with your family. If you find yourself with short time avail in the pdx area I know a couple quiet spots in the woods if you want to do an overnight.

  • @MSchumacherfan
    @MSchumacherfan День тому

    I hope your loved one gets well soon

  • @swidahooverlanding2867
    @swidahooverlanding2867 20 годин тому

    Hang in there! George.

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +2

      Thanks George, bit by bit, I think we're getting there. Enjoy the holidays!

    • @swidahooverlanding2867
      @swidahooverlanding2867 31 хвилина тому

      @@softroadingthewest Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too. Here is to many new trail miles for the New Year for both of us.

  • @cfctech6774
    @cfctech6774 День тому

    Thanks for taking the time to still upload content. One thing I have wondered about outdoor youtubers is now that it is your job, does it take away from the enjoyment of being in these beautiful places? I have heard some say that it does, and others say it doesn't. I could see looking at it one of two ways; trying to focus on getting good shots and filming content that will get the most views, running back and forth to set up and take down the camera can shift your focus from the beauty you're in. While on the other hand, you are earning your living by experiencing these beautiful places! I can say I am rather envious of that as I often find myself saying, "I would get out into nature more if I wasn't so busy and tired from my job". What are your thoughts? Does it take away from the enjoyment at all for you? Happy holidays and wishing safety and good health to you and your loved ones.

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +2

      That's a great question. And no, it doesn't diminish my enjoyment in the least. On the contrary, I think I have more appreciation for beauty and details around me that I might otherwise overlook. If I wasn't filming, I would get bored out there and would need some kind of leisure activity like fishing. Filming is sorta my treasure hunt instead of panning for gold or metal detecting. 😄 It's my work and it's time-consuming, but I also enjoy doing it.

  • @om617yota7
    @om617yota7 20 годин тому +5

    Sounds like you need a vacation when all this is done, go out and take a trip and DON'T film it.

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +4

      Haha, I think it would drive me bonkers to be out somewhere beautiful and not have a camera in hand. 🤣 It's work, it's my job, but it's work I genuinely enjoy. But yeah very eager to get out somewhere and seriously decompress.

  • @shitheadal
    @shitheadal 18 годин тому

    Take care of your family business, I have not even watched any of your Subaru content YET, So that will be something for me to do until you can get back to new content

  • @feminazislayer
    @feminazislayer 23 години тому +1

    Metal detection? Panning for gold?
    Naww man, that sounds like work when your trying to relax...if that's your hobby then yeah go for it...but when I'm bugging out for a weekend, last thing i want to do is more work. Its enough work just camping...

  • @sagebrushbob2321
    @sagebrushbob2321 День тому +1

    Question number 4: "Why don't you have a diesel heater? You should have a diesel heater. It's a dry heat!"....Uhh... wait a minute. Didn't you just...? 🤣
    Seriously, go ahead and take care of your personal life. That takes priority. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @scottymac5174
    @scottymac5174 17 годин тому +1

    Maybe you can say cinema photography is your hobby?

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  16 годин тому +3

      Yes! That is exactly what I should have said. It's my work, but it IS also my leisure activity when I'm out exploring & camping. I truly enjoy it. It IS a treasure hunt of sorts, with my treasure being getting the perfect shots of what I see out there. 🙂

    • @scottymac5174
      @scottymac5174 16 годин тому +1

      @@softroadingthewest You already have a Hobby.

    • @scottymac5174
      @scottymac5174 16 годин тому +1

      @@softroadingthewest We have a good friend.
      Joe. Joe has more camera gear than any normal person. When we go camping, he just packs up and dissapears for 20+ hours.Doing his Do. Hahaha!

    • @scottymac5174
      @scottymac5174 15 годин тому +1

      You do it because you like doing it. It's not a job..And we Like You doing it.

  • @TACTICALNOMAD
    @TACTICALNOMAD 23 години тому +1

    @softroadingthewest, Donald, I know exactly what you are going thru. I am caring for my ailing, 81 y.o. Mom right now, and have been for the last 9 months. I wish she was back healthy, but unfortunately that is only a nice dream, as I love my Mom and all of the sacrifices she made while raising me as a single mom, I wish she could go on forever.
    I hope the person you are caring for heals quickly and soon.
    Truck Talk is a really good format, and I enjoy watching these videos. Maybe turn it into 'The Truck Talk Podcast?' Where you can do solo videos, like this one, and have guests like Jason, Edward Shin, etc., podcasts are a very popular way to learn more about the YT Overlanders/Off-Roaders we watch.

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +1

      I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I think we've been in this maybe 9 weeks total and even that seems like an eternity. I wish you strength and peace as you navigate your journey.
      I love the idea of guest appearances!

    • @TACTICALNOMAD
      @TACTICALNOMAD 18 годин тому

      @@softroadingthewest, Thank you!

  • @oregonbackroadadventures4089
    @oregonbackroadadventures4089 17 годин тому +1

    We're you at st Vincent hospital on Wednesday. I saw a guy that could be your twin

  • @YouTubeTyler
    @YouTubeTyler День тому +1

    I thought I saw your rig in se Portland off Sandy last week. I thought, NAH, but now I think I might have been right. Best wishes for your family member. 🤞⚕️🍀

    • @softroadingthewest
      @softroadingthewest  18 годин тому +2

      Haha, well, I haven't been out that direction at all, and I haven't even been driving...just walking between my AirBnB and the hospital. Sounds like I must have a twin up here somewhere!

    • @YouTubeTyler
      @YouTubeTyler 35 хвилин тому

      @softroadingthewest Must be some pretenders out there trying to steal some of that SRtW mojo. 😜

  • @Realtor_eliot_portland
    @Realtor_eliot_portland 23 години тому

    Happy Holidays man, sorry about the rough times. Give me a shout if I can help out in any way.

  • @K4VTE1818
    @K4VTE1818 23 години тому

    Curious how many followers you have

    • @garyjennyfrost9485
      @garyjennyfrost9485 21 годину тому +1

      it's up next to his channel name (for all content providers. ) currently it shows 82.3k subscribed. Hope this helps.

    • @K4VTE1818
      @K4VTE1818 20 годин тому +1

      @garyjennyfrost9485
      Thanks.

  • @thewiredfox2691
    @thewiredfox2691 17 годин тому +1

    Dude! No! You can't film Truck Talk while not in a truck!!!
    [Friendly banter]