Exploring New Trails and Campsites in the Ouachita National Forest
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- I had an awesome time exploring the Ouachita National Forest finding new trails and campsites in my Gladiator Rubicon.
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What will keep me coming back to a UA-cam channel once I have found it, is the quality of the filming and editing and the personality of the creators. As regards to what I am looking for in a channel like yours, I can just watch your videos all day for the stunning scenery. I don’t expect you to share locations, your videos do enough by giving me the inspiration to get out there and create my own adventures
Hey Matt and Cara, gonna be hard to keep this short... BUT what we enjoy watching (and rewatching) for both you two and Brad and Regena from TrailRecon is your quality of video, your multi camera angles, your NOT being (as I call) an I, me, my type of videographer. Plus you both use music to accent your adventures instead of senseless rambling. We learn so much as newbies from both Ozark Overland Adventures and TrailRecon that I feel confident as we prepare for a summer's worth of adventures. Our only problem is we live in the Northeast and we don't have the remarkably huge areas you do! We're hoping to make some trips out your way based on the stunning beauty of everywhere you go. So our thanks to you and Cara for providing an opportunity to watch the beauty and fun of your adventures.
Very well said.
I enjoy just watching the scenery you all show, personality really helps out, but it's content for me. I enjoy your channel because it doesn't turn into a cooking show! Thanks for sharing what you see!
Awesome, thank you!
The pleasure of living an adventurous life vicariously through your videos. So, thank you for enabling my enjoyment.
I'm still new to the offroading/overlanding lifestyle. Sometimes, I just travel your routes and your xampsites. Sometimes, I just take a trail and mark spots I stumble across. I don't really have formula on campspots.
I really enjoy watching different channels for the differences. The different personalities, the different types of vehicles, the different locations, the different priorities, the different gear, and the different perspectives they all have. I think having a broader perspective makes you more well-rounded and gives you ideas and thought processes that you didn't know before.
Replying to your question of what do we look for in videos.... First is the personality. Someone who sounds like they are having a conversation with the viewer. Next is variety of content. I like that you do some rugged, technical videos and some casual scenic ones. You do solo trips and then trips with your friends. A variety of vehicles is cool. I like videos that show what a Jeep, Toyota, Chevy, Landrover, etc. can do. And as someone learning how to get into overlanding, the gear videos are really helpful. You do an awesome job, which is why I keep coming back.
Going out with my kids, I def. try and research the areas we are going into to determine camping locations. Being stationed in the North East right now, I am finding very little public/dispersed camping options so will probably be mostly staying in paid spots this summer/fall but I do have a few areas I've found through Google that we will go do some day trips to first to determine the camping feasibility. I would say most of the people I watch on UA-cam are because A. Location B. Content delivery. I think ultimately I enjoy conversation while filming as opposed to narration....I mean of course Lifestyle Overland being the exception ☺
Matt, first off thank you for all the adventures you take us along! Its awesome to see the places that you go! One day I will get down to the Ozarks, it looks amazing. Being a fellow UA-camr and Overlander, I go visit other channels, like Ozark Overland Adventures, for many of the reasons. Some of them you mentioned, but seeing what others are doing, and what adventures they are on. I love watching the adventures of others because most of the time its places I have yet to go. I also watch other channels to see the filming techniques that are used. Like you said everyone has their own style and its nice to see them in action. I, like you, do not like voice over in the background, I'd rather talk to everyone on the trail. One of my biggest things I like to take away from watching other channels is seeing how it has progressed from when it began to where its at now! Its so awesome to see how people have grown overtime with their channel!!
When I am on the trails, if its a longer adventure I typically plot out potential campsites that would be good. Then investigate them when I get there. Otherwise I do wing because you never know what epic places you are going to find out on the adventure. Some good, some no so good. But no matter what its always an adventure!! Hope to meet you out on the trail one day!!
-Zach
Your channel popped up from me watching the story till now. What I like about the episodes is that you have a very unique way of showing overlanding. I like the long format better than the short 30 minute video. And you also show some hardcore wheeling with the Gladiator. It's not just camping. Oh and to film it very well. Thanks for the content.
Oh... Good idea using the bluetooth thermometer... I got a similar set for use at home to watch fridge and freezer temps, but was looking at adding them to my camping gear as well. IMO they are great to have in a spot that will not be affected by sunlight or your heater (I am concerned the RTT will radiate enough heat to throw them off a few degrees, likewise I fear inside the vehicle cab would not necessarily work.) In the tent so you know the temp where you will be sleeping (I am thinking of sewing a small pouch of making a 3d printer file that will attach to the tent frame, but your hardshell you should be able to tape it in, though it will likely register higher than actual temp if you are in the sun). Also IMO practically vital to toss one in the cooler or fridge. I will also find a way to hang one from the ridge line in my hammock when I am camping with it. (I need to get additional sensors as I rebuild my camping gear)
I watch you because of the jeeps and you live here in Conway
Been using those govee devices for my cigar humidor for years now. Solid stuff
I like that it's not overly-produced. Not too much music, smooth talking, blah. Yours is real like Camping with Steve with a little music and just talking while exploring. It's how I'd make my own show if I did. Giving advice, but asking questions, learning while doing, just sharing what you're seeing. Good stuff.
Bro in all honesty I started watching you because of you hair lol it’s weird but you were able to keep me involved in your videos and I have different reasons for watching everyone else’s I started watching trail recon because of Marcos cooking and it’s not his channel lol I’m weird but y’all are my movie stars I don’t watch much tv and it’s because I can’t interact with the people on the screen and they’re acting this is just life and y’all have a cool life
I am from the St Louis area and new to off-roading and over landing. So I enjoy seeing the trails and learning their location along with the rigs. I am slowly modifying my 4 runner and hope to join some group rides this year. Watching these videos helps me learn what modifications are the most important for what trails I want to run. I enjoy your videos and the different topics you cover.
Same here except with a wrangler. I cant wait to go explore the Mark Twain national forest and get to camping. It does kinda suck there's not a lot of super cool explorable areas around the lou but at least there's quite a few all within a 3-4hr drive
Also from STL and found OOA channel trying to scout locations nearby. Building out a Tacoma TRD Pro and going to check out Mark Twain NF today to scout potential camp locations.
I feel like am there with you on your journeys. The effort u put into your filming and narrating really pays off.
Awesome! Thank you!
Stock JT Max Tow towing a Cruiser Hitch 17BHS travel trailer doing some off the beaten track camping, tent camping other times. Like your channel and format. Looking for places to see along the way.
Matt, your genuine curiosity, care for nature and your family and maintaining a realistic rig and outlook on adventure is what keeps me coming back…keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Hit the nail on the head "realistic rig" uses what works and not what's popular. Please don't go V8 Matt 😅
The Avengers flashback is comedy gold.
I'm not able to get out in the wild that often anymore. You take us along on your adventures and I am very grateful. Thank you!
The things I look for and what brought me to you was several reasons. First sully lol, second your personality and your content. You keep budget friendly in mind on most things and you give honest reviews. One big thing is the you are so involved with your fans and patrons. You are the same guy on film as you are on Facebook. It shocked me how fast you respond and interact with your people even as busy as you guys are. I look for this in other creators
Wow, thank you!
To answer your question, it is multifactorial: (1) getting ideas about how to build an overland rig; (2) equipment reviews; (3) trip planning, cooking, camp set-up; and (4) inspiration to just get out there and do it. I have learned so much from watching several channels, and each one is unique in their approach. But my main reason for watching is just seeing what adventures there are to be had. Cheers! Oh, and to see other women getting after it on the trails… priceless.
The reason I watch your channel is because of the quality of the work you do. Quality shows in how long you drive past your cameras in b-roll footage, drone shots, music that matches the tone of subject. Not every scene is heavy metal or beat boxes. I enjoy your personality. Trail Recon is another good example. Also, a turn off is channels hocking products that have nothing to do with the subject. You never do that. I enjoy the dynamic between you and your wife and even if she seems to want you to fall of a cliff or roll down a mountain, I think she loves you. Best part is Goose. LOL!
No ads in this video. Thanks! Did you need to get a permit to film there, or do they not require it?
No permits needed in national forests.
That was a nice camp site!! Love your style and want to do this in the near future and you're an inspiration!
Brother I am just now getting started. So I watched you as one of the first. I like your attitude, and general personality. I like the fact that you include your wife. Looking forward to possibly running into you somewhere
I appreciate that
Has to be the hair. Like a ball sunshine on a Sunday morning. Might be the cooking. Idk, it's just a great video. One with nature.
😂😂 Thanks.
Have no experience with these, but for condensation might try 12v dehumidifier.
We use one in our camper in MO all summer. It helps.
Another great video from my favorite UA-cam channel.
Wow, thanks!
I’ve been xploring the Ouachita National Forest a lot, haven’t made it to the northern part yet. I was going to head up again this time I’m home but had an unfortunate accident that has now sparked my Titan swap on my frontier. Maybe next time and definitely when I head to MOORE
Hi Matt, I really enjoyed this video. The reason I continue to follow your channel and others is the personality, the passion for what they do, the integrity, the feeling of sharing the adventure with the creator. Eg. At the Moore Expo or venturing somewhere unplanned. Some creator’s make you feel like your actually there. The quality of the video and editing. Everyone brings something to the table when creators share there content. I for one do appreciate knowledge and experiences that are shared. Thank you 😊
You may have to test the theory. But with how thin tents are my theory is that they don't provide any real insulation value so venting it doesn't necessarily make it colder. Unless it's a four season. But feels colder when venting because of the breeze moving through.
What do I look for in videos.. The personality is key.. You and your wife make me laugh. I don't care what kind of vehicle you drive, what gear you have, when your wheeling. I enjoy watching you explore when your by yourself or with your wife. I love the multi vehicles you take with you and the comaraderie of it. You take me to places that I will never get to see, in a part of the country I don't reside in. I love your random talk. I have found it quite interesting.. thank you.
When I watch an OL video, it is because of the creator, content, location/scenery, seeing new areas, ability to keep me engaged. Good work!
Personally Bandaid and I watch personality first and foremost. I guess we answer that question for ourselves by asking are these folk’s people we would want to spend time around and share time with out on a trail. Next would be videography and the locations followed by rigs/gear then the reviews and how 2’s. Every UA-camr creates their vids their own way and every facet always changing except what type of individual they are that always shows through and rarely changes.
Why do I watch the overlanding channels I watch? MOSTLY? To see places I've never been OR to get ideas for where to go. I have only recently discovered an assortment of folks overlanding / offroading in OK/AR/TN areas, which is much closer to home for me than NM/AZ/UT/CO. So, it's cool to see that you all have found plenty of places to go and see. I am USUALLY not much on gear, rig builds, and stuff like that. What keeps me coming back? Good content, engaging people, seemingly GOOD people, and folks who aren't ALWAYS trying to sell me something... I get enough of that on regular TV! :) Keep doing what you do! :)
Great question at the end of this video! I love the travel aspect. My dream has been to drive to Alaska and so my first exposure to UA-cam was finding trips to that state from a couple of creators. Then I found Lifestyle Overland and my world changed. Not only did they document their first trip to Alaska but also the idea of overlanding. They also opened my eyes to how drones could change the story from great to EXTRAORDINARY!! the editing and storytelling just spoke to me. More discovery into overlanding with Epic Family Road Trip and your channel along with a few others, introduced me to the benefits of a larger Jeep. I had a TJ for about 15 years and loved it. A little small but I liked the aspect of retreating to my dad's property and its tight trails. The opening stream footage on my channel is from my site on his land. The trail is too tight for post-TJ jeeps. I liked that quality but realized the limitations, even with a trailer to carry more gear. Anyway, to answer your question, the locations are what turn me on to a channel followed by the personality of the creator, then their rig/equipment. If I can learn a new recipe or two, then bonus! Thank you for being you. I like your style as much as Shaun and TSTN. Different but enjoyable. Can't wait to see your future adventures!
Getting a truck for overlanding and I'm now conflicted. I love the gladiator, but I can't afford one. I was thinking of an older Ram 2500 Power Wagon, but the way you talk, it won't fit in the Ozark NF which would be my main place for exploring. I'm not against buying an older Tacoma, but I'm not thrilled to put a lot of money into it just to go off-roading; regearing, lift, suspension, upgrading front axles. Not to mention the diffs explode after awhile. 🤔
What reasoning do I use when selecting what channels I follow??? wait... was I supposed to apply logic to my selections??? seriously, while my selected channels all over the place. of the many I follow, the ones I watch most often are you and a few others who I especially like some aspect. I largely like your style of editing, but also your "stage personality" and more importantly I feel we have very similar values when it comes to trail use. I follow other channels because they do some interesting DIY, and others specifically because they drive and build their Tacomas (since I am a Tacoma owner myself, I find occasional inspiration for more plans, or I find about a toyota specific part I am interested in.) a couple other channels I follow because I am insanely jealous of their "playground" and I spend time there via proxy until such a time as I get to go there myself oh and Marco I watch just for the food :) (Seriously I am a foodie. So do I love when Brad travels with Marco as Marco is an amazing cook, and as a foodie, he inspires me to plan new menu items when I camp. I just wish I had the budget for the serious chuckwagon setup with fridge/freezer, slideouts, etc.
I DO like that you are not a sponsor driven channel... you have FAR too much money in that jeep, but it makes you happy... more importantly you are also not afraid to say "this is over price gear" or "you really don't need this". Honestly I am so sick of people who pretend you are not an overlander if you do not have a prinso rack and a $3000+ RTT. There are far more of us who have to manage the budget just to get a winch than there are of folks who can dump $150,000 on all the big name brand gear, plus whatever they spent on their truck.
I love that you are promoting "tread lightly" ideals even if you do not promote the .org itself... I see far too many jeep (and a few other non jeep) channels who laugh, holler and chear as people driving with them absolutely tear up trails. I recently saw a jeep who was on a very muddy hill climb. They couldn't make it, so they spun their tires til their 40" milestars where axle deep, then they winched themselves up spinning their wheels the whole way cutting a differential deep trail that is no longer passable by anyone who does not have 44" tires. Meanwhile their friends where yelling "yeah smoke-em". another channel bragged about cutting a new bypass for an obstacle they failed to pass (I was not nice in the comments over that one). I appreciate how you made a vehicle just to rant over the cut tree incident, and your response to the comments only solidified my respect for you. So I respect and appreciate your ecominded approach to your channel.
And then there is the part of me who really appreciates how you invite audience engagement without coming across like you are begging for algorithm boosts. I see a lot of channels who practically beg. You have what appears to be a natural style of "professional level production" that amusingly is at opposite ends of the spectrum with your casual vlogging style that you use in videos like this. You somehow manage to pull off both styles very well. This both impresses me and makes me jealous as I practically have to resort to the silent recording and voice over approach when I am working on videos for a planned future channel. (To be started when I am happy with my videography and editing quality.)
What I like best about your videos is "all of the above"!! LOL! I like the mix of everything! Your Overlanding and camping videos are second to none. Love your gear reviews and the fact that you do not only review high end gear! You review a great assortment of low, mid and high end gear! Great quality of videos too! You and Brad are my favorites! Great personalities and very thorough, well planned and thought out trips, reviews, adventures, etc!! On the flip side there is a younger couple from Utah that do alot of bragging about their high end vehicles, they like to brag about their Hemi swaps constantly! Cant stand that! So far you've sold be on the Moon Shade, Jetboil Genesis and Bibene CN505! Great stuff! Abolutely love the Moon shade!!!!
Personality is probably the most important, if you views and personality melds with the creator that makes it that much more enjoyable. Videography is also important, always enjoy the multiple angles and they way you splice those together in a scene. Being from MO I'm kind of biased on location, the Midwest has a lot more to offer than some realize, rocks are boring, hills, trees, streams, water crossings, and those random gems are what make exploring the Ozarks grand. And by Ozarks I mean from IL, MO, and down to AR.
Hey Matt, have you ever looked around the Oklahoma side of the Ouachitas? Some good places around Broken bow and Talimena scenic drive
I think what initially attracts me to a youtube channel is much different than what keeps me tuned in. In the overlanding space, I initially look for areas I want to explore and the type of vehicle I like. This gives me ideas of where to go and what I can do with my vehicle modification wise. While I don't own a Jeep anymore (3rd Gen Tacoma owner), I still love them and would like to own another someday. This is just kind of my way of 'enjoying' both so to speak.
Beyond that, since I don't get to go out very often I like videos I can live vicariously through. I really love the big group trips through the Ozarks or other neat areas out West.
Seeing what people do to public lands kind of makes me happy that sharing locations is being discouraged. You know the location is out there.. and it's general location... so why not enjoy the fun of finding it yourself?
I tend to find a place to sleep for the night at the end of each day and generally have very little in the way of a plan. I'm always solo, so sitting alone in camp is a waste of time for me. The exception to a plan is if I'm going to stay in a fee area.
Knowing where someone else camped and aiming for that location would remove some of the adventure for me, so following someone else's plan is not attractive.
I'm not brand specific on videos and we have a 2021 FX4 Ranger, a Gen1 Sequoia and a Jeep WJ. I watch for quality content that is entertaining and informative (such as this one) unless I am specifically looking for some sort of How-to video. What I won't watch is an video with loud hip-hop style music, language such as GDs and F-bombs or anyone intentionally harming the forest through fast driving, illegal access, litter, etc.
On the subject of being a patreon, I am not and probably never will be. I'm retired and would rather spend my money for me to go in the woods, not someone else. While I understand that this extra money helps to support the various channels, the successful ones seems to have nicer rigs, gear and destinations than I do, so I guess they're doing fine without me. On the other hand, I certainly have an appreciation for the many hours of hard work put into the creation of this content and show that appreciation through watching, liking and commenting.
I didn't know about the interactive Visitor map and use only GAIA, so thanks for that. Maybe you should have a tip jar.
SUBSCRIBED I have a little plot of land in Mena Arkansas!! Don't live there though live out of state!!
I enjoy watching the different locations, scenery, Jeeps and listening to the creator talk, whether it be narrated or live. As far as the guy that wants everything for free, he obviously doesn't understand business. With that said I understand you are in this as a business this is how you make a living. I think it would be nice from time to time to offer some of the GPS tracks, small segment, trails only, no campsites, no way points, (that's half the fun finding those on your own). Sort of like businesses offer free things from time to time. Two thing this can accomplish, 1. You encourage people to get out so with this little crumb it give someone a place to start. 2. They get that little crumb and it forces them to adventure on their own and find their own trails. It's just a little nudge. I watch a lot of the same channels you do Lifestyle Overland, Venture4wd, Trial Recon, Venture2roam just to list a few. I enjoy watching them all for different reason. Keep doing what your are doing, I look forward every week to watching your new episode. Thank you for doing what you do.
All the above. Locations, rigs, personalities and the effort you put into videography. Not upset about sharing the campsites etc… You do share them and use them as a tool to get patreon subscribers. Fair trade considering all you do to find, film and mark them. Will be a patreon subscriber when I get time to start getting out and exploring. Hopefully within the next year. Thanks for the great content!
Great video! I have my GAIA maps up on my desk top and I am tracking the route as you are driving it. We are going up yo Branson next month and plan to overland our way home with the Broncos. This may end up on day 3 enroute back to Louisiana. Gotta do 2 days in the ONF first.
So I used to be part of a group that camped in state parks regularly. One of our annual events in held around Halloween and temps do drop to freezing each year. We used plastic drop cloth to close off the screen windows to keep the rain out and the heat in. My first outing for this event, one of the locals who was attending told me not to seal the cabin, but rather leave an opening in the top 4-6 inches of the windows, as 4-8 people in this 12x16 (basically a screened shed as it was uninsulated and had 3 foot tall screen all the way around) would generate enough moisture to form drips inside. after a couple years I started choosing an unpopular cabin (it was on the path to the restroom, so you would hear the restroom door slam shut from time to time. I would typically use a piece of artificial fur to cover my bunk mattress and enclose it with bed sheets leaving only the exterior wall exposed. I have a 40deg sleeping bag and would throw another piece of cloth (automotive upholstery cloth) over the top... a few hours in, I was often hot, despite that 6" gap in the plastic and being the only one in that 12x16 cabin. A small air gap and adequate insulation is all that is really needed to keep the moisture under control.
On the other hand if you leave a large gap in multiple windows and have a lightweight blanket and bed sheets, you will likely be cold. :)
That said I DO have the advantage of being my own furnace. I have always generated a good bit of body heat. Even when I lived in the midwest, with proper insulation I could comfortably camp in several feet of snow, though I no longer have proper equipment to do so, and being in Tennessee I rarely see more than 2 inches of snow per year.
I do regularly camp in the bed of my truck, especially when I go hunting in Middle Tennessee. In years past (before I got my Tacoma, that meant building a tent frame in the bed (often by draping a blue tarp over my canoe.) I had gotten in the habit of using my buddy heater (yes propane creates condensation and consumes O2) I would leave an air gap at the tailgate, and I slept comfortably with a minimum of condensation. Now I have a bed cap, so I am enclosed. I will still use the buddy heater (though I would like to put together a diesel heater like yours), but to provide adequate ventilation I will crack open the side windows. I also have a 3d printer file for a window vent for a jeep wrangler that I intend to modify when I can get a diesel heater to make vent panels for my bed cap side window, the rear slider, and a back seat window that will have both the louvered vents and the 3" connector port from the original file. I plan to do similar with a fan vent for the bed side window using a couple computer case fans that can plug into the trucks 12v system. If I modify the files adequately, I believe I should be able to make panels that allow for me to include slide vents to tune my ventilation.
Since my truck is used for work and play, I will have a contractor rack going on as soon as it is in the budget instead of the "official must have if you are a real overlander" prinsu style. As such normal RTTs do not work so well. So I designed a custom RTT I can build and use, BUT I also designed it so it will adapt to a 3" connector for a diesel heater. while I was at it I made some sketches for ways to modify different roof top tents I know of for easy use with a diesel heater. I blame you really... You got me interested in using a diesel heater instead of my old buddy heater and vented windows :P
Regarding your campsite inquiry - my wife and I disagree on going prepared and knowing where campsites are or at least knowing there will be some. She wants to know. I am ok with just taking off and trusting we will find something. It’s a pretty safe bet that if we are in a National Forest we will find a backwoods site. To me it adds to the adventure of it all. While I honor you for doing it your way and posting sites for others to use, I will never look at anyone’s GPS data before I leave on a trip. I go to seek out just like you are doing on this trip. I don’t want to follow someone else’s route. I love to make my own. And even if a 1000 people have driven down a dirt path that I may be on, if I “found” it on my own then that’s everything. That is adventure. Seeking and discovering.
I agree with you, You don't HAVE to share your location. As for why I watch, for education and product reviews. The biggest reason I subscribe to a channel is the personality of the creator.
I've been watching your channel for a while now. Probably a little more than 6 months. Just recently became a patron. The concept of overlanding has always been attractive. I find your channel rather appealing it also helps that you are closer to me than most others. On 500 miles to the north. Not much over landing being done in the great state of Iowa.
I love enlightened equipment. I have the zero degree and 30 degree for backpacking. I used the zero degree on my last thru hike and it was great down to 16 degrees. As far as condensation kinda out of luck. I’ve never been able to completely get rid of it but I minimize with vents in my tent but I’m using a ground tent I don’t have a RTT.
I watch and have ultimately subscribed because of the genuine person you are. Your content is relaxing and enjoyable to watch AND mostly because one day soon I see myself in a Jeep exploring the beautiful outdoors.
How do you wash your rig with all that stuff. That’d make an interesting video. You have batteries and so much stuff
Matt, it's the style in how the videos are presented, personality and types of adventure that lure me to the different channels. I like to watch you, Brad, Kevin, Jason (swell runner) and Chris every week but I hate it when you tell the location of where you are for the world to know. Particularly when you come to my state. I am from your neck of the woods originally, but now live in the NW. Brad and Regina where here last year and I challenged them about telling everyone what part of our state they were in. So please, keep the location's a secret, but please keep sharing the adventures!
I don’t think you need to share the locations. I like the way your videos flow and respect the time and effort you put filming them. From the drone shots to the ground cameras (which I know you have to go back and pick up.) also helps I live in Central Arkansas and have seen and know a lot of the locations you hit. Also cool to see you active at Rigs and Coffee etc. I run a full size Tundra so your videos really help me out when trying to decide routes and or need a work around like on the Ozark Adventure Trail. Keep up the good work 👍
I can see his frustration, when he/she thinks you get paid off of views. So one could feel entitled to a location which can also be bad. If everyone shows to that location and mistreat it.
But as to why i come back, quality, vehicles used, information/education. Variety.
Matt, Your videos are very relaxing as I listen and watch from my office. Makes me wish I was in my JT doing the same. Your style is down to earth. I dropped Trail Recon all together because it caters to the highest priced products.
Tough call on what draws you to a YT channel. Definitely a combo of things but the person themself is probably the bigger reason I would keep watching their content or subscribe. I don't think for me that means style cause obviously I subscribe to different people and I don't think they have the same style very much. Topic would be second biggest because there are many people I subscribe to but only a few I watch everything they put out, some people only put out videos here and there that I want to watch.
So you ask what brings me to a channel. For me it's a lot of things. With your channel it's several things. First of course you wheel in my back yard. I've grown up on the western side of this state and I work on a lot of the roads you run in both the Ozarks and the Ouachitas. I love the scenery. I see the areas you run and on weekends take the family to those places. Also I really like your style of shooting. The way you shoot. You don't just stick a GoPro on the dash and say here ya go. You shoot it like a movie. And the star of the show is mother nature. Love your content brotha. By the way you should really check out the Oklahoma side of the Ouachitas.
I have watched every video you put out as well as trail recon. I watch because you and your wife tell a story with your adventures and all the places you go are amazing. I love the in depth explanations you give on your builds and products you use, not only that, you are concerned about your reputation that you give very honest reviews and will not recommend a product to your viewers if you don't know if it works. I love your channel. I don't feel like you owe anyone your waypoints, they are places you have explored and found on your own. If I want to go to places like that it should be on me to explore and find them like you did. Thank you for your videos. Thank your wife for her great views and videos, it's fantastic to see more women are getting out there and give goose a belly rub for me. Thanks and keep up the fantastic work you do.
I enjoy your channel because I live in Oklahoma and love learning about places to explore, especially in Arkansas since it's nearby.
Not far from me. I'm in Mansfield only 20 miles north of Waldron and a not far from the Poteau Mountain Ridge.
I have a nice 1987 gold color mini van with faux wood siding on it! I’m into mini vans but I watch this channel for a change of pace ! 😂 take care Brother .
Did this “completed” adventure map ever become available? If so where can it be accessed?
Hey Matt. What keeps me watching is seeing creaters doing the things I wish i was doing / will be doing at some point. The solo truck camping aremy favs because i have the gear to do that. Just not time. That somehow seems to elude me. But when creaters get out hike fish catch and cooks and include that keeps me interested. So i would say content with personality more than location gets my subscription
How to reduce tent condensation
The amount of condensation you experience is a tent is a function the humidity in the air around you and the moist air you expel from your lungs when you exhale. In order to reduce the amount of condensation that forms in your tent at night, you should:
Ventilate your tent by rolling back the rain fly or leaving the vestibule door open so humid air and moist exhalations from your breath can escape.
Remove wet clothes or shoes from your tent at night. Dry them outside or put them inside a stuff sack to reduce nighttime humidity.
Cook and boil water outside your tent to avoid increasing the interior humidity level.
Avoid camping near streams, lakes, ponds, or in wet or marshy areas where the humidity is higher. Yes, it’s nice to camp next to a water source, but you’re asking for tent condensation when you do it.
Avoid setting up your tent at a low point in the landscape where cold air pools at night. If your tent’s walls and fly are warmer, you’ll have less condensation.
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I find my camp sites very much like you do. Having someone give me the locations before is like having the answers to the clues before you go into an escape room. I like to find them on my own. The creator has a lot to do with the video's that I prefer. It's kind like chosing a freind, either you enjoy spending time with someone or you don't. Not a fan of the voice over video, it seems disconnected and dry.
Matt, you may want to try a product called Damprid for your condensation issue. It could possibly help a lot. I don’t know if it will totally eliminate the issue but it should reduce it significantly.
I watched more learning about areas. I'm kind of tired of seeing videos about truck build as interested, but most of them a sale pitch.
Interested in to compare a similar products like kitchen wear , not tents too many of them, showers and toilets and curtains, tires, see more power solutions like running an electric stow.
About the condensation inside the tent,I sometimes use a big thick towel strung to the top of the tent, and in the morning take it out to dry. I’m thinking about using that special high absorbant sponge mat if it might work !!! 🤔🤔🤔
Absolutely going to New places and exploring is the way to go and your the best I've seen doing it thanks.
Seeing the beautiful landscape, seeing everyone's rig and how they use it and the personality helps to continue to watch, mainly to see if anyone comes to my part of the country in northern Cali
For people that haven't been to an area use the locations to find a good camp...it is very appreciated.
Maybe some desiccant in a breathable pouch hung up in the tent 🤷🏼♂️
For condensation I bring a shamwow towel and wipe it down. Only way to control moisture while camping in the Washington rain.
Thanks for another good one Matt. I have marked the blocked water crossing on my maps.
I drive a Tacoma. Been subscribed to your channel for three years. Brads too. That should tell you
Condensation un a tent : not perfect but does help, I use a UCO candle lantern hanging from the ceiling.
The best thing to avoid tent condensation is ventilation, which of course is not winter friendly, but it’s essential.
What you talking about around 42 minutes I'ma it's a bit of both with me
Hey Matt have you ever thought of have someone full time with you when go trail riding
One sleeping person adds half a pint of water to the air overnight, and at twice that rate when active during the day.
I knew those shirts were tight on the arms because of the super human strength
Hang a stocking with rice in it in the middle, will soak up the condensation
You should make a Video about your Drone and how useful it is…
Personality and Content! And That’s Why I watch your Videos!! 👍🏻
I appreciate that!
Hi Matt !!! Great video!!! For your condensation problem you can fix it with UCO candel !! I use it spring and fall!!!
Thank you for your Nice video !!
Cool, thanks! I'll look into that.
Hi Matt, I'm mostly drown to both your videos and Shaun's over everyone else's. Brad on the other hand not so much mostly due to the terrain, I'm originally a desert guy but now in Michigan. I do like their reviews but it's such deep pocket stuff. Love your stuff to see the terrain, the capabilities of your build and your personality. You give best of both adventure and gear reviews. Shaun is where this Jeep/Overlanding addiction started for me and the inspiration for me to grab a camera and share. I am camera shy and like the narration that Shaun's does but he has grown over the years. The inspiration you have given me is to step out of my comfort zone, don't be afraid or care what people think, and enjoy life and being outdoors. I have spent a lot of money on my JL and learned from my mistakes but watching your build has provided me with the knowledge and goals to build my Gladiator. Thanks for everything you do and you guys don't owe anyone anything. They watch the content for free. They gain knowledge, entertainment, self motivation, and the ability to see beautiful areas for FREE. Hope to actually get to meet you at KOAR, my confidence wasn't there last year and choose to go to Drummond Island with friends instead. This year is different.
I wish you had given us a link to that CLIQ Lounge chair, so I could have saved a few minutes looking for a link to a chair I'll never purchase for $220.
If your tent was insulated, just a half inch of carpet foam with mylar emergency blankets laminated to both sides, keeping the foam from absorbing water and reflecting all the IR + UV, there will be zero condensation. Yes, I was also shocked how much water condensed on the ceiling of my truck topper, dripping down onto me and my sleeping bag overnight, but 1/2" of polystyrene laminated to the fiberglass stopped that.
I'm so sorry I didn't spoon feed you and you had to use Google. Just how do you expect to attach insulation like that to the fabric of a roof top tent?
I began watching your channel because of the Jeep, creator, locations, and such. I’m getting closer to retirement and want to explore North America and do things I couldn’t do as much of while working. My only regret is I wish I got into Jeeping/camping/overlanding while I was in high school instead of hot rodding. It is so much fun and I really love my Jeep. Will be buying my third one in a couple weeks. Enjoy!
That is awesome!
Dear Sir
Thank you for your work, I subscribe and look forward to your creative output. I am not a professional forum regular. Like Chancy Gardner in Being There “I like to watch.”
You posed several questions that perked my interest and would love to pontificate around a campfire where the exchange could have more depth so I’ll limit myself to one narrow point you made. Regarding the criticism of Trailrcon for no longer sharing locations. I’m in the opposite camp. An argument can be made for not sharing that kind of information at-all. I suspect you yourself have weighed the pros and cons of this repeatedly. I relate it to the experiences of the early mountain men. Those that lived long enough had to witness the destruction of the thing they loved the most, some even having to act as guides for the pilgrims wagon trains. There is a western literature classic that explores this theme, you might really enjoy it. Check out The Big Sky by A.B. Guthrie.
Please don’t interpret this as a criticism. Though I have been camping and exploring long before we used anything other than curiosity, gas station paper maps and compasses I too scout videos for location inspiration.
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Thanks!! I completely agree. I wasn't criticizing TrailRecon. Others were.
Been following for awhile. This morning when your new video popped up my husband and I said” We really like Matt and Cara, let’s support them more.” So we went to Patreon. Hopefully we’ll meet you at an expo or some get together when our time permits. Hello from Missouri!
Thank you so much!!! I just saw the email come through. You rock!!!
I come back to channels because the creator keeps it fresh and interesting, and their passion for what they are doing is evident. Great work Mr. Matt.
About sharing locations, why would you share a specific location on the internet? We have seen what happens when good spots get popular and it’s never good. In the hunting world it’s called spot burning and those creators never share the location to prevent it. You are showing really cool areas and putting a lot of work in so you can enjoy and share it. If I need to find that location, I’ll put the work in to find it too! You’re completely right to do what you do how you do it. Keep it up.
Thank so much!!
I like watching you guys first of all I like how you get irritated at people who leave trash, and stupid comments, we watch because we love Arkansas and being from Missouri we are not very far away and have already planned to do some of the Ozark overland adventure trail here in a couple months...we also love just overlanding so we watch for all the different places you guys go for our future trips....keep on keeping on!
Oh and I like that you are the same in person as in your videos, we met and talked a little at Moores last year
A lot of it is personality. Love you both for it. =) Fun loving and care free.
The other a lot of it, is just to get inspiration to get out and try stuff.
And I've probably learned most of "how to do it" from your videos. So there's that too.
You do good! =)
Thanks!!!
Sooo awesome epik cool beautiful treil 🤘🤘
I think that's the main place you would lose me in my Cherokee Trailhawk. I couldn't follow you through some of those deep water crossings. I don't think I would even want to do it if I had a snorkel.
With the lift , I'm "officially" good for about 22 inches of water.