As a former Upper, a CB and a candle in a coffee can are a lifesaver if you’re caught in a blizzard. A little bit of survival training also helps. Great video
we had just a killer trip off-roading in the snow in northern Michigan and it turned out to be a great video for our channel! I think I enjoy snow off-roading more than any other season!
The way I understand it with shackles is this: Use steel shackles to connect to rated bumber connection points. Use soft shackles when connecting rope to rope, or connecting to anything that isn't equivalent to a rated connection point. The steel shackles and rated connection points have far higher ratings than ropes and straps. You mentioned a concern of a steel shackle breaking. Ain't going to happen. The rope, or connection point can break though, sending the shackle flying. As long as the shackle is connected to a rated connection point, the failure will happen at the rope/strap. The huge no-no with steel shackles is using them to connect ropes or connecting them to a non-rated point. If the not rated point fails, the shackle becomes a missle. Never connect a tree saver to a rope with a steel shackle. If connecting a snatch block to a tree saver with a steel cable Winch, hide!
Throw in a whistle. Something analog that doesn't require electronics or reception to work. Simple $1.50 whistle might save your life so keep it around your neck. Make sure your kids carry one too if you go four wheeling in the snow. They may only be 50 yards away but if they see a bear or mountain lion and you can't see them that whistle might save them. Make sure it's plastic so it doesn't freeze to your skin.
If you are alone out in the snow and you have to dig yourself out, throw that shovel away. Get the end of a roof rake or a concrete rake like thing LOL it's kind of like a rake but it doesn't have the tines. You can dig the entire underside of your vehicle out in minutes without any effort, just stick it under your vehicle and drag the snow out.
@@TrailBuilt lived in Racine snow wheeled all over Hayward and north towards border. Hunted grand view. Really miss the area not the salt on roads that destroyed so many of my vehicles even my 79 scout it was awesome off road came with poss traction diffs front and rear
So...where can one find 'bages' and 'magenets'? (long 'a') lol JK, great video. Might look for those RC trak boards. They look pretty gnarly, good traction. Pretty much only do snow wheeling in Colorado. Was out just this weekend in a couple feet of fresh. Highly recommend it once you have some solo experience. Tho going with others can allow a bit more freedom to choose to do the sketchy stuff. Oh and also take at least one nights worth of clothes and a spare layer or two even if it's just a day run. It only takes one mistaken line and you could be stranded for hours digging/winching out.
good video but you are woefully unprepared for an overnight in cold temps. a couple hand warmers, some emergency blankets and a thin pair of gloves and hat arent going to cut it. i would strongly suggest anyone who wants to go snow wheeling first go winter camping in the temps you are considering going wheeling in and see how it is.
@@TrailBuilt i realize i came off a bit hostile, thanks for the comment. i think everyone should carry a spare pair of good winter boots. some of my favorites are hoffman felt pacs and military surplus mukluks with hoffman felt liners instead of the included ones. these come with a double pair of felt insoles and ive personally worn them in -20f weather and been totally comfortable. carhartt Yukon bibs and jackets are nice if its pretty cold, but i also get by with their regular bibs and coats with wool sweaters and long underwear to layer. the nice thing about the yukon stuff is its more water repellent. important not to go too warm in one garment ime especially if your on the move, super easy to overheat and sweat a bunch. layers are always better than one super warm coat etc. if you can afford it, wool is the best for layering, with a down outer layer for extreme cold and gore tex. i usually haunt thrift stores for 100% wool sweaters, the commando sweaters are my favorite because they have less bulk, are form fitting and are better for layering a big problem in any winter situation but especially ones that arent extreme cold is having snow melt on you and getting wet. this happens a ton especially if your crawling around getting your vehicle dug out etc. i really like the surplus gore tex ecwcs parka and trousers for this, get them big enough to throw over your biggest clothing combination and they can really keep the snow melt from soaking in, they are very affordable for the quality. also us surplus n4b flyers / arctic mitts are the best ive found, they have a long gauntlet and come with a nice wool liner, super warm and durable. i usually combine these with ergodyne proflex 7401 gloves, have the mittens on a teather around your neck and slip them off when you need to use your hands for something. next would be probably the most important items, if you need to sleep in winter temps you need a winter tent (the lightfighter ones are pretty good, but there are lots of good options) or hammock with an underquilt system and a bag rated for the temps you plan on encountering. the us military 3 bag system is pretty good for medium cold, but its gotta be a down bag for below zero. also a good pad is essential. snowshoes, poles and a sled for your gear are also important if you end up needing to hike out.
@@TrailBuilt Yes it is a bummer This year we got like 8 inches in October and that was the most snow that I had seen in my life and it hasn't snowed or rained since
going up to Wisconsin next week!!! where is a good place to find off road trails? also where did you buy that book from? ill be in the superior Ashland, Bayfield Area. I am from small town in Cable WI
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As a former Upper, a CB and a candle in a coffee can are a lifesaver if you’re caught in a blizzard. A little bit of survival training also helps. Great video
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Great job on this video Josh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really great that you had most of the supplies there with you to show us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Diesel! Appreciate the support! 🤘🏼😎💪🏻
we had just a killer trip off-roading in the snow in northern Michigan and it turned out to be a great video for our channel! I think I enjoy snow off-roading more than any other season!
The way I understand it with shackles is this: Use steel shackles to connect to rated bumber connection points. Use soft shackles when connecting rope to rope, or connecting to anything that isn't equivalent to a rated connection point. The steel shackles and rated connection points have far higher ratings than ropes and straps. You mentioned a concern of a steel shackle breaking. Ain't going to happen. The rope, or connection point can break though, sending the shackle flying. As long as the shackle is connected to a rated connection point, the failure will happen at the rope/strap. The huge no-no with steel shackles is using them to connect ropes or connecting them to a non-rated point. If the not rated point fails, the shackle becomes a missle. Never connect a tree saver to a rope with a steel shackle. If connecting a snatch block to a tree saver with a steel cable Winch, hide!
Throw in a whistle. Something analog that doesn't require electronics or reception to work. Simple $1.50 whistle might save your life so keep it around your neck. Make sure your kids carry one too if you go four wheeling in the snow. They may only be 50 yards away but if they see a bear or mountain lion and you can't see them that whistle might save them. Make sure it's plastic so it doesn't freeze to your skin.
Awesome! I still need a high-lift jack to finish out my kit.
If you are alone out in the snow and you have to dig yourself out, throw that shovel away. Get the end of a roof rake or a concrete rake like thing LOL it's kind of like a rake but it doesn't have the tines. You can dig the entire underside of your vehicle out in minutes without any effort, just stick it under your vehicle and drag the snow out.
You can image search the word concrete placer. I have a old aluminum roof rake head that I added a wooden shovel handle to.
Thanks, Gave me a few Ideas of things I am missing and may want to add to my gear.
Great video born and raised in Wisconsin I believe me and my buddies were the first snow wheelers . Before all the new lockers and great tires ect 😁
Lets Go! 💪 Where in Wisconsin?
@@TrailBuilt lived in Racine snow wheeled all over Hayward and north towards border. Hunted grand view. Really miss the area not the salt on roads that destroyed so many of my vehicles even my 79 scout it was awesome off road came with poss traction diffs front and rear
So...where can one find 'bages' and 'magenets'? (long 'a') lol
JK, great video.
Might look for those RC trak boards. They look pretty gnarly, good traction.
Pretty much only do snow wheeling in Colorado. Was out just this weekend in a couple feet of fresh. Highly recommend it once you have some solo experience.
Tho going with others can allow a bit more freedom to choose to do the sketchy stuff.
Oh and also take at least one nights worth of clothes and a spare layer or two even if it's just a day run. It only takes one mistaken line and you could be stranded for hours digging/winching out.
I’m in the video.. white Cherokee 🤙🏽💯
All that gear and no mention of dedicated winter tires. best method is to not get stuck in the first place
Protein bars, nuts, MRE'S or some other food substance is a good companion for your water.
good video but you are woefully unprepared for an overnight in cold temps. a couple hand warmers, some emergency blankets and a thin pair of gloves and hat arent going to cut it. i would strongly suggest anyone who wants to go snow wheeling first go winter camping in the temps you are considering going wheeling in and see how it is.
Thanks for the tips!
@@TrailBuilt i realize i came off a bit hostile, thanks for the comment. i think everyone should carry a spare pair of good winter boots. some of my favorites are hoffman felt pacs and military surplus mukluks with hoffman felt liners instead of the included ones. these come with a double pair of felt insoles and ive personally worn them in -20f weather and been totally comfortable.
carhartt Yukon bibs and jackets are nice if its pretty cold, but i also get by with their regular bibs and coats with wool sweaters and long underwear to layer. the nice thing about the yukon stuff is its more water repellent. important not to go too warm in one garment ime especially if your on the move, super easy to overheat and sweat a bunch. layers are always better than one super warm coat etc. if you can afford it, wool is the best for layering, with a down outer layer for extreme cold and gore tex. i usually haunt thrift stores for 100% wool sweaters, the commando sweaters are my favorite because they have less bulk, are form fitting and are better for layering
a big problem in any winter situation but especially ones that arent extreme cold is having snow melt on you and getting wet. this happens a ton especially if your crawling around getting your vehicle dug out etc. i really like the surplus gore tex ecwcs parka and trousers for this, get them big enough to throw over your biggest clothing combination and they can really keep the snow melt from soaking in, they are very affordable for the quality.
also us surplus n4b flyers / arctic mitts are the best ive found, they have a long gauntlet and come with a nice wool liner, super warm and durable. i usually combine these with ergodyne proflex 7401 gloves, have the mittens on a teather around your neck and slip them off when you need to use your hands for something.
next would be probably the most important items, if you need to sleep in winter temps you need a winter tent (the lightfighter ones are pretty good, but there are lots of good options) or hammock with an underquilt system and a bag rated for the temps you plan on encountering. the us military 3 bag system is pretty good for medium cold, but its gotta be a down bag for below zero. also a good pad is essential.
snowshoes, poles and a sled for your gear are also important if you end up needing to hike out.
I'd love to go snow wheelin', if we'd ever get snow.......
@Dillon Bishop typically it snows, this year we've only had one snow and we didn't even get to 2in, and then it melted off the next day or two...
Agree 100%!! Can't wait to get way more snow than what we've had so far!! 😎🤘
@Dillon Bishop That's a bummer!
@@TrailBuilt Yes it is a bummer
This year we got like 8 inches in October and that was the most snow that I had seen in my life and it hasn't snowed or rained since
0 snow in my neck of the woods. Normally it would be about 2 feet deep.
I avoid snow whenever possible
lots of good info
Snow Tires? Winch? Lockers? Cb? Extra gloves and socks? Duct tape? Snow tires? Rachet straps?
All great choices and things we definitely include.
The Rough Country traction boards looks very sturdy that's the first I've seen of theirs.
Real solid board! Highly recommend!
Awesome video. Did you get the battery starter at a store like auto zone or online and how much did that run you if you don't mind me asking?
going up to Wisconsin next week!!! where is a good place to find off road trails? also where did you buy that book from? ill be in the superior Ashland, Bayfield Area. I am from small town in Cable WI
Not a ton of designated off-road trails - better to find some old logging trails! Shoot us a message on Instagram and we can try and help ya out
@@TrailBuilt copy will do!
#1 Snow tyres
#2 Deep snow tyres
#3 Studded tyres
#4 AWD / 4x4
#5 Dont Spin the wheels unless you're moving foward
#6 Don't be an idiot like this guy and forget your snow tyres.
Does Shaun know you used some of his videos in your video?
Probably not
But they did credit him
Didn’t credit 4lowbc
Those small black shovels are useless
If you don’t room for a larger one they are invaluable. Not everybody has a pickup or room.
Dont forget fresh underwear.. oh and buddies right light is out