4x4 Tracker Off-Road Tent Camping Arizona White Mountains With Cats
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My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” in a 24ft 2002 Ford Bigfoot Class C and tow either a 2014 lifted Smart Car named “Tater Tot” or my 2012 Harley Softail Slim named “Black Betty” in a 6x10 trailer. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
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A litter box sharing a tent with you is absolutely disgusting. And yes I've owened cats.
What a nice new style of video ! I don't think I have ever seen you tent camp before ! But I have not been watching since you started so maybe you have done it before i duno. this is gonna be fun and new.
Please purchase a folding shovel/entrenching tool for future tent camping trips. In other words: Dig a hole, do your business, back fill the hole before you leave your camp site. Even a gardening trowel is better than nothing.
Funny, I was just getting ready to post the same. I will add, that you can also put it in a dissolving bag and take it home to bury.
@@19Photographer76 Back when I was younger, I backpacked a lot and found some really disgusting spots that other hikers/campers had simply walked away from without a thought. Being a country boy, I learned to carry a shovel on the tractor and at least one roll of TP when mowing/harvesting/plowing the "back forty". The Army simply reinforced that knowledge by issuing me an entrenching tool. When The Lovely Bride and I go on long trips that include primitive tent camping an entrenching tool goes with us.
Thanks! It's on my list now.
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What a great setup. We love that you do your own thing that makes you happy and brings joy! ❤️
Wild turkey feathers 🪶
I'm glad to see you got to go camping 🏕
No bugs in Arizona? Leaving the tent unzipped gives me anxiety.
Enjoyed this adventure in the great outdoors with the kitties. I laughed because I have the same Coleman 2 burner stove and tea pot. Good combo. I am amazed at how well you have accomodated the kitties for camping. Enjoyed. 😊
Have a happy memorial day..even if im not..im stuck here in Assisted living ,am 73 with heart failure
there’s still time to turn things around. cut the carbs, drink more water, sleep on your right side (less pressure on the heart) and NO caffeine and if the dr approves, take a baby asp (81 mg) a day. i think this will help no matter your stage of heart trouble. I read your comment and it moved me. im sorry to hear this.
Good video. The tracker looks like a great vehicle to have. I grew up near there. Friends & I used to camp every weekend. Arizona is the best camping & hiking state. Just got back to Texas. Wife & I were looking for a house in Show Low. Cannot wait to get back!
I've been here for many years and just can't figure out why you don't just let the cats run around ? They're not going far. They'll roam and explore the area but you got the food. They will come back when hungry. They have claws and can out maneuver any other animal out there. For God sakes They're CATS. I let mine come and go as they wish thru an open window. Never had an issue. Now I will say, at Night, it's different cause of the owls. They will try .
Because they are in woods eagles & falcons wolves & larger cats will attack & kill donestic easily
Good thing there’s no cops out there with those pinecones falling!
If you know you know
lol, i get it! the acorn falling and the officer shot. yup, i saw that video.
Eric. I hope you added a small shovel to your gear. That's a priority for tent camping in the wild.
Consider the name "Tanya Tracker "....
I wasn't going to say anything because everyone is full of advice 🙄 so how about a word of caution from some experience? Kids... don't ever pick up bird feathers. Bird mites are a thing and are HORRIFYING to be infested with. Who knew right? 😭 (My friend Tawny went through an infestation and it was humiliating for her and absolutely HORRIBLE). I never pick them up, even the pretty ones.
The comments are almost as good as the video Funny stuff You go Eric!
Now you need a Brooklyn Mattress
I 've had an Ozark Trails instant tent for 10 years and love it over my other tents. Mine is a 6-person tent and I love that it has plenty of room for a cot, Adirondack chair, table, and all my gear. Be aware the seams will leak during a rainstorm so you may want to get some seam sealer for all the seams and waterproof spray for the rainfly despite the tent saying water resistant. I waterproofed mine after waking up in a puddle and it's still good all these years later. I also use a heavy-duty tarp underneath the tent to prevent damage to the floor and keep mud off the bottom of the tent. Extra tie-outs with real heavy duty tent stakes are also a good idea if you camp in windy areas. My tent took a good tumble in thunderstorm a few years ago, but I still have it because the extra stakes kept it from blowing away. FYI in my experience you will also want to carry a flat head screwdriver and paper clip with your tent gear to pry out the pop-out thingy in the tent legs as they sometimes get stuck in the tent leg or the spring goes sideways. Enjoy your new tent. Would love to see more tent camping videos!
Reading comments about doing your business in the woods reminds me of a book that I bought called “how to poop in the woods,” Or maybe it was “shit in the woods. “ Anyway, it said dig a hole, but not too deep, because the microbes that break down the organic matter are in the upper surface. The book also had a lot of hilarious stories of various mishaps. I think everybody loves a good poopy story.
You need to check out a aftermarket flip down table that attaches to your swing out door. Turkey feathers
looks like hawk feathers maybe? the hubby and i enjoyed your night of camping. we were shocked how much came out of that car, to set up camp. thats pretty cool!
Quite the bargain! The spot looks so clean and peaceful. Opie and Tara are good traveling companions, thankfully.
but failed as bedwarmers.
Under 50 degrees you're definitely going to want one or two fleece blankets plus a comforter. Keep an eye out for a used sleeping bag, i found one for free and use it as a comforter. Great video
Nice Tracker ! I have a 94 white geo Tracker.. but mine is for firewood runs.
Hi Eric - you should try to share your famous chicken drumsticks NOT COOKED !!! and your kitties will love you even more!
Love the Tracker Eric! I'm glad you got to go camping!
Your Car 🚗 Looks very very very Cool 😎 Eric.
Where did you get the cat tent? Can you reply with a link?
I don't provide links on this channel anymore. As soon as they sell out or change links, I get BOMBARDED with hate for not updated all the links on my 1,400 videos daily... I give you the info so you can find the best price. Check Amazon for the cat tent. Search for: "Pawtenda Catio Outdoor Cat Enclosure, 3-Layer Outdoor Cat Tent for Indoor Cats"
The feathers are from a bald bird. 😊
Lol😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Watched a lot of your videos, this one is really good!! This camping adventure looks like a lot of fun!! Eric looks really relaxed in this one.
They could be Turkey feathers.
I'd say Partridge.
Loving the videos, keep it up and ignore all the hate you get for some reason
The kitties went camping! Too cute!
Very nice campground. No one is around!
That looks like a hawk feather but I’ve never been to Arizona so it may be something else, but from my experience it’s a hawk feather🪶
I found that if I’m sleeping on an air mattress, I will put a wool blanket or two underneath me while I sleep and it helps with the air mattress leaching cold up from the ground.
It’s like a layer of insulation to help Keep you warmer even if you’re using a sleeping bag, it’s just something I learned from camping in tents over the last 20 years
Being prior military I had access to military wool blankets but if you go to a surplus store that sells that kind of stuff you can usually pick them up fairly cheap and they make absolutely beautiful insulation to sleep on top of
Even with your regular bedding, if you’re the type that likes to put sheets on your bed, put them under your sheets. It will help from sliding around and keeping your bedding on you…..I guarantee you, you’ll stay warmer.
Another thing I learned was that if you can find a flannel duvet cover, you can use it like an envelope to hold several blankets inside of and make it as thick and heavy as you want and like. Makes a cozy AF sleeping situation and afterwards you really don’t have to worry about EVERYTHING getting dirty…. Just the flannel duvet cover…. And it all Folds /rolls everything up nicely ( like a bedroll )….
Glad you’re enjoying your alternative plans for your summer time!!
100% need that insulation between body and mattress to contain your body heat on cold nights. 👍🏼
Good video. I sleep better in cooler or cold weather. You have bacon and eggs for breakfast??
Oh, no! Are those the Roadrunner's feathers?! Looks like Wile E. Coyote finally got him.
I like all your videos, but i have really been loving the last few ones ! keep the summer fun coming !!!! woooohhoooooo. :{}
Let the cats run around. My goodness always having them locked in is ridiculous. It’s reallya mental illness
Hawks are ever present
Coyotes and wild dogs and camper's dogs they let loose are too risky to just let roam free.
Good for your community. Hopefully it keeps growing. Tfs 🌺🌺
Meow meow Tara and Opie. Tent camping is a different way to enjoy nature. So relaxing. Have fun Eric be safe.
It's not gnats it's pronounced nats
you know a GMRS radio instead of a cb radio could use that antenna location and give you much more use with other campers with GMRS AND FRS walky-talkies.
"Lions, tigers, and bears, ohh my!" Don't forget about bears with food and scraps
Hey Eric the camping life is the best
I like the fact there are no grounds to dispose of with instant coffee.
This tickles my camping fever. I just need to find a big enough tent. I love that you brought the babies with you. Thanks for sharing.
No kidding
I really like your campsite setup. For me, I'd have my kayak on the roof of the Tracker because I usually camp near lakes and streams. I'll bet the cats enjoy having a change of environment every now and then.
Since your Tracker has a trailer hitch you would benefit having one of those extension baskets/trunks attached to it. Just saying, LOL
What up Eric! Always nice to get a new video! I used to be an Eagle Scout and did a lot of camping and one of the best things you can do if you have room is bring a rake and clear the area where you put your tent! It really helps if you are just sleeping on the ground with a pad! You might could even find a small folding one to fit in the tracker! Glad to see you and the cats had a good time camping!
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle!
@@Glenn_AE6YTfellow Eagle here too, came to say the same!
And PS- I thought same thing when I saw him setting up his tent too, gotta clear the ground first 😄
You have property perfect for camping 🏕 and your wonder out when strangers could be and since it's outdoors and not on the water I would stay on your property. Just saying.
I cant believe i never picked up until this video that you name your cats after characters from Son of Anarchy. Love it.
Great camp set up. Only I'd sure want to keep the tracker closer to camp. I know you did it so it could be by the solar panels. We always feel sad that you don't have a friend to share in the camping. I guess we are a couple and enjoy each other's company so much. 😉
Is Arizona bear country? I dunno anything about Arizona pretty sure there's black bears I dunno
Down here in GA we do not bring T.P on camping trips!!! We just run ower asses across the ground!!!!
Just went camping with while eating my lunch in my car. Now I'm heading home. Thanks!😊
Good old fashioned camping! Love it!
Love those insta-tents! Game changer for solo tent campers! Ive had the same brand for years and it still works well.
The kitty condo how awesome is that
Looks like so much fun. Give them babies hugs for me. ✌️😁
🦆⛵️🎸 I have been watching you for 7 years seen most of your videos you show that my family tried hard but the Land was depressed… This cheers me up.
Glad you're able to relax out in the woods..... beautiful location
As I recall from prior videos.. Jax was declawed.. right?
You need to have a trowel or shovel to go along with that TP!!
Dude I was very skeptical of the OLD geo tracker but I like it now great pick and have fun camping
Like the change of pace for the channel hope your having fun I can't wait to get my car ready for some car camping maybe even some stealth camping🤔. Enjoy your day sir..
Glad to see you kept the food in the car. I have a family member hunt a bear near there last year.
I think it would be a great idea to close up the Tracker so you have battery power to start the vehicle when you want to leave.
Looks like a fun camping experience otherwise.
You mean with the doors open? I just turn the dome light off so it doesn't stay on when doors are open. :)
Eric how many more times can you say tracker in 10 min lol . I take it you love the tracker
a cheap trail cam to see what critters come out at night would be cool. . I look forward to seeing the future homesteading.
hey Eric that feather is from a Ruffed Grouse in case you wanted to update your peeps.
This sure is a perfect time out for you Eric. It is a time out that will be envied by many. Be happy.forever.
I used to tent camp with my kids decades ago. Too old to even try it now, just thinking about all the packing and work makes me tired now. 😆 Love the fuzzy butts and your humor. Thank you Eric.
Sure hope you got a baseball bat. Some kind of protection.
Hey Eric, I live in Colombia and those trackers are still everywhere here. I actually own a Chevy samurai because Chevy had the contract for awhile. It will last forever if you take care of them. They go where a lot of 4x4s can’t. They are used on coffee farms here because tractors can’t go that steep on mountains
Look like you are using the Tracker the good way, You look happy. Cheer!
No worries about the kitties and mountain lions?
Erik, It's all about the experience... Good for you and the Kitties. Fun, GM
Beautiful camping! Nothing better when well equipped. Next time you bring extra warm clothes and blankets. Those air beds seem to make it feel even colder than sleeping on the ground on foam pads.
back to the basics. Love it!!
My tent is the same design. My Mom was amazed how fast I set the tent solo
Eric, look into a G0 Joe its for cups with no electric.
Me and my friend use to go to an off roading event every year just north east of lacrosse wi. And would do better then all the big trucks. Also my 90s pathfinder. Nothing like a locking diff. I miss the trackers all the time
Good morning Eric Tara and Opie nice to see you going camping with your sweet furbabies 😊 we love going camping 🏕 too . Thats a nice place to be 😊 nice and quiet 😊 Give Tara and Opie a hug 🤗 stay safe out there camping 🏕. Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend enjoy 😉 Your Friends Gerry and Pat from Amarillo Texas 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺😻😻😻
Also, walked past a store in St. Joseph Mi called…..,,FUZZY BUTZ!!! I’m surprised to say that Tara and Opie immediately popped into my head!!! And then you😂
Oh that's a dead bird man lol
Ryan Hall Ya'll has still been busy, had a huge, crazy medusa tornado yesterday in Oklahoma, and more even worse ones are predicted for Saturday, then three more tornado risk days next week... can I come up there and stay with you for awhile ? LOLOL j/k.. I wish I could escape like you did but im stuck.
Hi Eric and cats😊
Livable Lu is advisable thanks
What's that vehicle called again??🤔
Geo Tracker
My house gets cold in the mornings well I guess most of the day, it can be as low as 4.C, and later its warmer outside. Its nearly winter here now, although it has been up to nearly 20 but the overnights -3 which is cold for this time of the year. Normally thats the coldest mid winter overnight temp. The dirt looks similar to way up north in Northern territory.
Absolutely love watching
A common accessory in the Jeep community is a table that attaches to the rear swing out door. It folds flat against the door for storage, and flips down for use. It’s very thin, wasting no space when stowed.
Great idea making lemonade out of lemons! 🍋 You should do a tour of your property perimeter too and more trips like this. Have a fabulous weekend Eric😊
Next time you’ll have to bring one of your RC trucks. That place looks like a sweet spot to run RC.
The tracker opens up new adventures. Looks like you guys had fun. You need one of those single cup pour over so you can have a good cup of coffee. Fun episode 🙏🏼❤️🤙🏼
Awesome camp tent and place see yah Eric an Tara an Opie hugs always ❤❤❤
Eric, Tara and Opie thank you for sharing this video it was awesome. Safe camping to all
Hawk/Falcon feathers
For me, it ain’t campin unless I forget something 🤦🏻♂️😂