Epic Solo Adventure in My Bronco: Overlanding Washington BDR Section 1
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2023
- The Washington BDR is on every overlanders list in the Pacific Northwest. With me having been doing this for a few years now and still not having tackled it, I felt it was finally time to take it on. I did this trip solo in my Bronco. It took me 6 days and over 600 miles of off-roading in my Bronco to compete
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I prefer to wheel and overland alone with just my dog. You showed me that it's ok. Thanks for the great video.
It’s not for everyone, but there is something freeing about it, isn’t there?
I wish I had the fortitude to wheel solo with my dog.. I guess one reads the news and becomes paranoid. Aweful feeling. Amazing video
@@jammy93981 I left out my dog and my gun. I understand your delema for sure Jammy. It's not unreasonable.
Yeah it can be a little rough. Try and ease yourself in to it though if you want. Maybe start at a campground not too far, then one that’s a bit more off the beaten path. National forest have campgrounds that are considered dispersed but they are established. That might be something to look in to
I prefer that as well
Great video. Thanks for taking us along.
Idk what your background is but one thing I love about your videos is you do an excellent job with the photography of all of the different elements of the environment the trees plants and water. Keep up the great work and look forward to part 2.
Thanks so much! My background is definitely not related to film making lol but I just love videography and photography so much. If I’m not filming or editing I’m learning about it
Love this! Camt wait for the next ....
Great looking series, can’t wait to see part 2. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
Really beautifuly crafted video, great pacing, super entertaining. Love your videos!
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Thanks for the great video
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Another great video. I loved it and really love that section of our country!
Woohoo!!! I'm excited
been watching you for awhile now and your videos are top notch my friend. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! I’ll definitely keep at it!
Awesome video. We appreciate your down to earth approach with no sappy emotional baggage
Peter
This feels pointed lol glad you liked it though!
Great job.
we also like road trips but to do it in wilderness it is another level hahah, well done!😎
Thanks!
Wow,wow❤
Great video
Thank you!
Wow, that looks amazing. I envy your trips !
Thank you! Wait til you see the rest of the series lol!
@@OFFTHEGRIND can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't Wait!
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Man, last Halloween my grandson, and son in law did this trip, all in all we were 630 miles, it was the trip of a lifetime. Thanks for the great video
Sounds awesome! And yeah definitely a trip of a lifetime. I would imagine this brought back some memories
Rad episode brother 🤙🏼 next time I’ll be there.
You better be! Thanks man
Great footage. Well done! 👍
Thanks my man! This was a hard one to shoot not gonna lie
@@OFFTHEGRIND Man it's always tough. I only wish I had the talent you have putting together clear content. Keep up the good work! 😀
Afternoon buddy!!
Did leg one this summer, from Carson to Packwood, was a good trip. Looking forward to leg 2 next year.
Well you can get a better look at what section two has in store next week! It’s a pretty rough and slow going section, but the views are immense!
Amazing. Anything you don’t have ?! Always pulling something different out. Lol.
You’ve got a great setup. The video is great. Better than watching TV.
Hahaha thanks so much! I try and keep it interesting for me, but also for you all!
A nice little detour on the beginning of section 1 is to go by Panther Creek Falls, then loop around to the ice caves and then join back up with section 1
Nice, I really need to get down to section 1, I did section 2 for the second time a few weeks ago back when it was really bad with smoke from the fires, the first time there was still a lot of snow on the ground and I didn't have my winch yet so I didn't push it all the way to Bethel Ridge that time but the second time I went all the way to Nile before turning home in Puyallup.
exellent production man!
Washington is my home state. I am currently building my v8 4 runner for overlanding. Just finished my front winch bumper and back with swing out. Doing diode dynamic lighting and just need a roof tent/awning. Going to do this trail for sure!
I enjoyed the part you put in about cleaning up your dishes with a biodegradable soap and gave the name of a product to use. I'm learning a lot from you. I really enjoy your content man. I hope to start my own adventures soon.
Oh thanks! I wasn’t sure if anyone would get anything from including that but I’m glad someone did!! Start small and push the limits a little each time. You’ll learn a lot that way
Dude! Jealous you made it to the border. We did this last month. Got stopped short of the border due to road closure and the fires at the border. Looking forward to seeing your trip unfold.
I was nervous that it wasn’t gonna happen honestly. I knew there was one right on the border but they Al were able to control it before my trip
Ahh man… I miss some good slo-mo b roll. Your shots of the creek along with that slow push with the drive so good brother. Plus dang, the colors were also so nice.
Thanks so much man!! I don’t use slomo enough honestly. I need to up my game lol
Peter made it like staple a few years back. But for hiking overlanding most don’t. Shoot, if you watch my videos of Colorado trails I used soooo much slo mo b-roll. I think Justin is the last Utah overlander who still uses it because Peter is his camera hero, lol (with good reason). Like a weird dying, or unused style that can really make a scene even more majestic. At least, again looking through my hiking videos, I think so 😁
Espetacular, parabéns pelo trabalho
Thank you so much!
Just found your channel, Jonny Taco Outdoors sent me your way. Great video and such a beautiful area!
Thanks so much man! I hope you enjoy the rest of my stuff!
@@OFFTHEGRIND I’m going to check out your backlog after I finish work hopefully tonight if not tomorrow!
I love your videos. The scenery is beautiful and your editing is skilled. But I would be happy with less dramatic BGM and more subtle music, or even silence
I try to do a mixture of both. It’s very difficult if not impossible to make a video that pleases everyone. I make what I like and would watch in hopes that the people that also like that will find me. I do appreciate the feedback though. I too like the silence at times and will try and do that a little more
I have to agree with Dawn. Your earlier videos had some epic nature sounds and very cool silent moments. Nature provided its own soundtrack. The whole “snap machine” and grand orchestrals leading to a climax does nothing for me. I’m fact, tbh, it’s starting to become distracting. To the point where you’re no longer my go-to for overlanding films. This is harsh, for sure. But you are correct-these are your films and your dreams. You should make them the way you want and everyone can adjust or bounce. I respect you for making something. Just not working for me anymore. I wish you the best. Keep chasing the dream. Be well.
@mxpatriate I personally never want to create the same video over and o we again. My film making will continue to evolve and change as I learn more about this craft. I will also say I’m the happiest in my personal life then I have been in a long time and I think my editing style reflects that mood. Sorry my style no longer aligns with what you’re looking for but thanks for watching
Great video...I'm grew up in the PNW area and want to do this trail...I wanna go check'm out!
Audi action Derek Jake Chris Persad café is real cool with Isaac is really cool DVR
At some point I would love to see all the camera gear you use, or used for this trip. You used so so SO many different shots from hood, dash, mirror, side of bronco to then a crazy amount of angles with the drone. Plus I always wonder the thought it takes to set up a tripod shot, then go back to the rig and drive through to get the shot.
I’ve had an uptick of people interested in my thoughts of starting a UA-cam channel and all that’s associated with it. I may look in to doing a video covering all that
It prolly won’t get many great views, due to audience who are here to watch the adventure and spectacle, but the other 10 or 20 % of us who also do this type of videos and want to do more, look and sound better… dude it’s a welcome thing❤️
Hey bro, you check out backwoods brewing company in Carson? great beers My dude! Should be some ice caverns around that area also. Found it when I did the Pacific Crest Overland Route; another great route that's highly slept on. Nice waffle top ha-ha, you have your tan beanie too? nice little shot there I barely caught it, had to re wind lol.
Not gonna lie man, I’m not a beer guy. Can we still be friends? Lol
Haha I love my waffle gear man! But no, no beanie anymore. My beanies were take hazy green or black when I was in though
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Excellent quality video! I'm seriously considering a very similar Beonco build to replace my AT4. I also do very similar solo adventures every year, so i know exactly what you're feeling when you're out there standing next to that creek. F'n epic!
Thank you so much! That’s an awesome compliment! You should definitely get a bronco though! Best vehicle I’ve ever owned
Awesomd video! May I ask what drone you use?
Thanks! I use a DJI mini 3 pro
That's a nice water jug! Where did you get it?
It was an amazing purchase actually. Just searched for 5 gallon water jugs
Great work again. Just like the Idaho trip. The link for the Morrflate isn't working...
Oh that’s frustrating. I’ll look in to that.
How’d you see this video though? It isn’t public yet? Lol
Edit: I tried the link. It’s working for me so make sure the spacing isn’t all weird. Only thing I can think of. Also, I’m glad you liked it lol
Well
Done 😊😊 looking forward for part too
I wish I saw this video before I bought my tire inflater! How are you liking the new tires? I was looking at the Falken Wildpeak AT3W since they are good in the snow and I take my Bronco into the mountains to snowboard.
Dude the AT3Ws are an incredible tire. Probably the best more well rounded tire out there. If you’re in icy or packed snow then they are the way to go. If you’re wheeling in deep powder, my buddies who snow wheel swear by mud terrains. The R/T 01s aren’t MTs but a hybrid so I really wanted to try them out
@@OFFTHEGRIND Thanks for the tips!
Do you drive and fly the drone at the same time?
I see a lot of people having the ignik fire can, how do you like it? I just bought the lava box.
I really like it actually! It pumps out the heat and is really efficient. The 5 lb tank last a few trips. My Outland bowl with a 20 lb tank lasted a weekend lol
you think a rav 4 hybrid w/ AWD, 8.1 inches of ground clearance, and stock michelin all season tires will be fine for WBDR section 1? really wanting to visit it!
Yes absolutely! Section one is the friendliest section of the BDR for sure. Just be sure you’re paying attention to snow levels as we get in to winter
What did you mean by ‘widow maker” along the creek?
Widow makers are large branches or just full on dead trees that, if they were to fall, could make your spouse a widow/widower. There were multiple dead trees at that campsite that made me uncomfortable, so that’s why I decided to find something else
What time of year did you do this?
This was late August/early September
Do you have a team that shoot for you or what?? The quality is insane !
Haha thanks! No, just me out there
Been following for a while now! keep them content coming! @@OFFTHEGRIND
What happens if you order a shot of First Call at last call in a pub?
Technically I think that resets the clock
@@OFFTHEGRIND very scientific
How are the RTs working out?
They are an excellent tire and I’ve been extremely impressed. But holy shit man, they are rough.
@@OFFTHEGRINDoof that's good to know. I may end up steering clear. Looking at the toyo RT trails now. Hoping they are a touch closer to AT than the Wildpeak RTs
Is that the Broncbuster Busterbrace I see?
It is. They have since been removed. I’m gonna make a dedicated video on this but there has been some misinformation I feel like on the whole tie rod issue
Interesting… I’m close to buying some for mine. I would love to hear your quick opinion.
Do I spend 400 as a just in case. Or do I do it right and replace the whole tie rod. Or do I just leave it.
I have a 23 Black diamond with Sasquatch.
@@OFFTHEGRIND I also wonder if it’s just like the Catch Can that everyone is saying you must buy.
@@SAZQACH ultimately it is designed to be the weak point. That will break prior to your full steering rack. Both will leave you on the trail, but the tie rods are far easier to replace. I wrote an article on trail bronco with more detail about it.
It’s an expensive route, but I’m about to do a steering rack end cap and replacement tie rods. In my opinion, you either do that or leave it stock. I don’t think the braces are a good option after learning more about ot
@@OFFTHEGRIND I like that route. What company are you choosing to go with? I would be interested. Thanks for the time. Love the videos. Keep ‘em coming!
Hello, I am looking to provide a Compressor mounting system for your bronco that would fit the air compressor you have. Would you be willing to receive it and let me know your thoughts?
Hey JD. Your mount looks awesome, but I am not interested in mounting my compressor anywhere. I personally like the flexibility of having it free. Thanks!
Why are still on 35s , no suspension upgrade, no winch etc.. Is it another contract? Like with justin?
It’s just not really needed with the bronco. That said, I am working on getting a suspension upgrade and potentially 37s because once weight is added the rear sinks so much. But for the most part I just haven’t seen the need. No contract though. I can do whatever I want! Lol
@@OFFTHEGRIND yup.. You can do whatever you want😃. Seriously you're right. It's your car. However can't wait to see you bronco on 37s. Take care, bro.
Man, I really want to do this, but how are you not constantly sweating your fuel usage. That's all I can think about while watching this.
The longest section is about 120 miles and there are gas station between each section so unless you do a ton of exploring in one section
what is the altitude at the highest peak?
The highest elevation on the main route is around 4700 ft. You can get up a bit higher if you explore the area a bit. Maybe 5500 I think?
@@OFFTHEGRIND no issues with altitude sickness yeah? I forget i get that... pretty badly.
@@grim_ghost141 I think you should be okay. From the research I’ve done in that, seems like 7500ft plus is where it gets bad although everyone is different. I got altitude sickness when I was in Idaho which was 7500-10000 feet for a few days. But 6000 feet doesn’t bother me
Where are you pooping on a week long trip like this?
On the BDR there are quite a few campgrounds with pit toilets to do your business. If not, you’re digging a hole lol
6:36- On a scale of 1 to YES, how mad do you get when you review footage and notice that your autofocus unintentionally locked onto something in the foreground? 😭
Hahaha yeah it pisses me off
The trusty Waffle Top
Lol it’s never failed me
I just recently found your channel, and while the adventures are fun, you spend wayyyyy too much time talking about gear. It makes all the videos feel like an ad.
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