Great additional point ! No trace and also pick up others trash when you can to make it a better place for the next person. Great comment and worthy of a whole stand-alone video.
I enjoy that you tell us all the details along the way and keep me interested, not just expecting me to watch a dull empty video about slowly driving a truck through the woods like so many overlanding videos do. As a motorcyclist, going slow is just too hard to watch all by itself!! Oh yeah....I REALLY LOVE YOUR "NO" LIST,....I have the SAME philosophy!
Some great tips in there, always nice seeing the remote backcountry in the states... A lot of people think it's a concrete jungle over there, but there is some amazing beautiful scenery.
Great info! Love the rigs and seeing your adventures! love the no campgrounds one myself, I hate being in a cramped campsite. Much better to find a nice spot with less people, usually they are the best too!
Big thanks for the comment! Your channel is great. Love how you guys are always out of the car hiking up a mountain. I just watched the Caribou Mountain one.
I really enjoyed this clip, this is the sort of no destination driving we enjoy so much ... see a new track, venture down it and see where it leads you .... that’s what makes it an adventure 😉👍 getting out to lock the hubs in, love it !!! great stuff 🇦🇺
We have to stick to day trips but go about the same way you do. Hope your thumb was okay! That ax is a beast and could sever multiple digits. We always bring all the trash home we find. Just wished more people followed suite. Well put together and fun to follow along videos AND you do no divulge exact spots. Well done!
So many interesting shots and details in this video footage. The food looks amazing. You guys eat well when you're out there! The 5 No's is spot on. Great points to think about no matter the experience level. Excellent video. Gonna share with my buddy.
I love to travel this way...pick a state and drive, then look at gaia GPS for fire roads, then start random exploring... The best campsites seem to materialize out of nowhere and I see and make memories I could have never planned to be any better. Love the content and couldn't agree more.
I’m glad you mentioned that “expeditions” are different. Im busy planing a solo trip to Kunene (Namibia) one of the most remote areas of Africa. Up and down dry river beds looking for the last free roaming desert elephants while keeping an eye open for lions & leopards ( campings going to be interesting 🤔)
Yes, expeditions are a whole different level and require detailed and careful planning. Your upcoming Kunene expedition sounds fascinating. I hope you post some videos on UA-cam. I would definitely love to see some footage of that trip!
Sorry guys, no videos from me, I leave that up to the professionals. If you want to see the area search YT for Puros, Koakaland, Palmwag, Sesfontein or Brandberg. The whole of Namibia has about 2.5 million residents and this is the least populated area of the country. My main aim is to see the desert elephants and rhino that live in the dry river beds. I would highly recommend, to anyone who has the time, flying to Windhoek and renting a 4x4 for a few months and travelling Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe & South Africa.
I recognized Mt Washington in your opening shot. I frequently off road around the Bend area. I have a second generation Sequoia so I appreciate you guys clearing trail as I am an old guy out there alone and limited in my capability at this time. Wish there were some older overland groups in the Bend area as I am not a rock crawler. Anyway, thanks for the work you guys do.
Yes, that was Mt. Washington! It is one of my favorites in the Cascade Range. We had a few exciting climbs on it years ago. I love the idea of an older overland group in Bend!
I was wondering how you knew it's called "caving" and not "spelunking"...then you showed old photos of caving. Nice. As the old adage goes, cavers rescue spelunkers. Anyway, y'all have such a fun life. Amazing adventures, as brothers, with friends. Y'all's adventures and videos are inspiring!
That brought back some memories. When we use to cave a lot, we'd call the new guy in the group "Spelunker." I think I might try that on my brother in one of our next movies ha ha! Big thanks for the comment!
Enjoyed this video! I made a couple 4Runner friends on my last trip to Ouray.. with no particular destination in mind.. we completed Ophir, engineer, last dollar and corkscrew pass
@@OverlandPNW for sure, that was early June we attempted to summit yankee boy basin unfortunately it was impassable and turned super sketchy.. a lot were still impassable from snow.. been reminiscing on the 2 week journey a lot lately. Looking forward to returning 2023.. also going to moab as well
Another very enjoyable video. I love your philosophy. Nice rigs all round. I have a 2020 like Sam's truck but a Sport. I wanted an Off-Road for the MTS, CC, and E-Locker. Unfortunately Toyota Canada doesn't sell them here. I'm in BC and great to hear you were able to do some exploring here. I had a Brand new 1992 Toyota Truck with the Extra-Cab V6 4X4 5spd. My Wife and I explored everywhere with that truck before kids. Owned for 14 enjoyable years. Towed a small 12' Travel trailer and even did the Alaska Highway! If you ever get back to BC I'd recommend the seasonal Hurley Pass north of Whistler to Goldbridge & Bralorne. Also, the loop around Harrison lake, just to name a few.
Yes, we love wheeling in BC! We did Whipsaw a few years back. Thanks for the trail suggestions! I'll look into them as we want to get back to BC at some point in the next few years!
Many thanks! Hey your Cooper Comes Home video was so awesome! I had a Yellow Lab and he was one of the best dogs ever. We are now thinking about getting a puppy soon.
Great vibe! I'm still laughing at how polished and cleaned that stove is. What the holy heck? Let's just say it was brand new and leave it at that, hopefully... 😁
Nice video! I have spent many happy days just wandering on forest roads. Most of that has been done in two wheel drive pickups. Now I am retired I am planning to purchase a Tacoma double cab TRD Offroad truck to expand my opportunities. I appreciate your approach and the fact you are a little older than most of the offroaders on UA-cam.
Thanks! You will love the Tacoma. The choice between Tacoma and 4Runner was hands down one of the hardest for me. Glad to here from another off-roader that is a little older...good to know I'm not the only one ha ha! Cheers!
@@OverlandPNW I currently have a Tacoma two wheel drive access cab. I like it a lot but its capabilities are somewhat limited. I had a 96 Dodge 1500 four wheel drive for six years, but I prefer the midsize trucks. Although I don't have much experience as an offroader and don't plan to do any serious rock crawling or anything like that, I am a lifelong outdoorsman and look forward to having a reliable, capable vehicle to pursue my activities.
Thanks! Yeah, there is something really satisfying about just randomly exploring. And, Tacoma is the perfect truck to do that in! Cheers and all the best for 2022!
There are some great trails in that area. My only comment would be that some of the spur roads were so overgrown that the amount of pin striping on my vehicle hurt my soul ha ha! But there are plenty of open trails and the scenery is amazing.
It was a fun trip for sure but one of these days I need to leave the steaks behind and do a legit catch and cook. I think I will start calling that a Cascade Backcountry Dinner!
@@OverlandPNW I'd love to see a catch n cook in central Oregon! It's so different from the jungle here in NW Washington. Cascade Backcountry dinners seems fitting.. I do eat a lot of things from the forest!
wow....that is so impressive, and looks real calming. i am guessing that the air is so clean too. i would love to do this some day in the future. :) i am sure at times it can be a bit scary....wild Animals roaming around....after all, you are in Their land....but it sure does look fun to do. :)
Always looks like a lot of fun. Not sure my 94 pickup could make some of those trails. Plus I'd most likely be going at it alone. Thanks for the video brother
Do yall have a video on your navigation equipment? I love the idea of no destination, but would love to see how you navigate back out and what you rely on.
Hi! We do not have a video on navigation but the navigation systems we use are Gaia GPS, OnX, and Avenza. Of the three, I mostly use Gaia. If I just want to drop a quick pin, I will use OnX. Cheers!
You guys are living the life! Are you all single? I'm just thinking about how I explain to my wife that I'm going to be gone for a couple of days driving around in the woods.
It wouldn't be an Overland Pacific Northwest video without some getting stuck! Lol!! Love the 5 no's. Great set of rules. Stream looked pretty muddy.... Any fish? Great video once again!
Another great adventure and handy tips to make it a success👌. For someone like me that like to have structured and planned outings especially when on a time frame, I find it quite interesting that you don't plan your 4x4 trips as such to make the most of your adventures. Great video as always👍. Have a great weekend!
I completely understand that point of view and when it comes to longer trips, we do put a fair amount of planning into them. The logistics and safety associated with a longer trip require that. Thanks so much for the comment!
I went beach driving in my 03 expedition. Exploring the trails I got a lot pinstripes. Wife was not too happy with me when I got home haha. We were trying to find a good fishing spot.
Big thanks for the comment! There was one other person that usually joins us that could not make it. He drives a 4Runner. Having one more Yota in the line would have been quite the sight!
Awesome! That matches the definition of adventures for us exactly after years of trails. Maybe lift a tire directly next time to get the truck up and on a rock directly? Fun times to use that arb lift that way though...no hurry no stress. 👍
Thanks! Yes, lifting the tire itself would have been best. I unfortunately did not have my high-lift jack wheel lifter strap with me at the time. I know that there are other ways to do it but guess it was just easier in the moment to toss the top clamp-clevis directly into the receiver. Oh well. Cheers and best wishes for 2022!
The no destination trips are always the best! I love the smell of manzanita after a good rain but it is the worst for driving haha. I agree with all of the "No's" haha! Fantastic narration and video!
This was a great video and if by following your 5 not to do things, one can be sure that one will have a fantastic adventure. I really like your campsite next to the river.🙂👍
Your upcoming trip sounds epic! We've done some expedition style trips as well and those longer, more remote trips definitely take some careful, thorough, detailed planning! On those trips, the hardest part for me is to take what I need but not end up taking way too much.
Awesome vids, I have a very similar set up 4Runner I did a video on, love seeing you guys get out and about. Man it would be awesome to have a couple brothers like you. Hit me up if you ever get out to Colorado and wanna hit the Rockies. 🤙🏼
Thanks! I checked out your 4Runner on your channel. Legit build! Great overlanding boot vid too! I subbed so will keep up on what you post. Yes, the family overlanding crew we have is great. We have another family member that just bought a Tacoma but he lives in New Mexico. Cheers!
Great video, I hope you had air quality meters going into those caves. Unfortunately I knew a guy that didn’t bring a meter into a deep tunnel project I worked on and he didn’t make it out.
Subbed to you guys! Loved the cave. I don't know if i have the guts to go into a random cave like that though. Too superstitious / afraid of wildlife 🤣 My goal is to get my 1998 third gen 4runner to do stuff like this. Do you guys have a lift on your 4runners? Do you recommend investing more in a winch and recovery gear than a lift? I was thinkin of just putting stock suspension with 32 inch tires, skid plates buying an offroad bumper with a winch and traction boards. So cool how your winch retracts into the bumper like that. Very awesome machines you got there. Inspiring me to get out there and enjoy nature.
Thanks for the sub! Suspension/tires and recovery gear are definitely the two things to start with. You absolutely do not have to wait to have a kitted rig to get out there! How you approach the build depends on (1) how extreme is the terrain you plan on tackling, and (2) will you be with someone else that has a winch. You can do a lot on 32" tires. I'm now on 34s on a 3" lift but I started my 4Runner build with 32s. The first two things I did on my 4Runner build were: (1) 2 1/2" lift and 32" tires, and (2) winch and bumper. We like to try trails that have obstacles that are difficult for an overlanding build. So, a winch is an absolute must have for us. However, you can get to some really amazing places on flat forest services roads. If you plan on driving just flat forest service roads for a while, then at least take a hand-operated "come along winch" and some other recovery items. Some suggestions would be traction boards, shovel, tow strap, tree saver, winch extension strap, kinetic rope, some soft shackles, etc. Extra food & water, a small medial kit and away you go! Those third gens are amazing! Post some videos of your adventures. I'd love to watch them!
@@OverlandPNW Oh, it's cool to be watched on another continent. To your health bro. You have a cool movement, I understand your brother rides with you.I like your nature and attitude towards it.
Great content. One of the best “overlanding” videos I’ve seen. I don’t want to disrespect the content with a gear question 🤣 BUT what receiver mounted tire carrier is that on the white 4Runner?
Thanks for the nice comment! We love to talk about gear so all gear questions are welcome! That tire carrier is on my brother's rig. He is Aired-Down Overland. We will get an answer to you about the manufacture's name.
@@aired-downoverland9239 thank you! I’m debating skipping a tire carrier and putting that money towards a rear bumper. I don’t like the looks of a rear bumper and the added weight but I saw you crack your factory bumper so I know a steel bumper has its benefits.
Wow. Thanks! Great points and great video. Being from Bend I found myself trying to figure out the area you were in. ;-). I am a lowly Land Cruiser guy so a bit more careful when it comes to pinstripes! And not knowing people who go out I am often on my own. On top of that I don't have a winch installed. So I am a bit more cautious. But I really like your 5 "No's". Maybe I will run into you on the trailer sometime! If you see a white Land Cruiser HE (bronze wheels) with an aftermarket roof rack and MaxTrax on top plus other stuff be sure to say "Hi". Oh, and I would love to know where one of you three picked up that "half width" cargo basket on your roof rack. I am looking for something like to put on my roof rack when needed.
Big thanks for watching! There were definitely a lot of pinstripe casualties on that trip! Yes, this video was filmed very close to Bend. We started our route close to Sisters and worked our way south. The half-width cargo basket is on my brother's rig. It is an old Rhino Rack basket. He is not sure if they are made anymore. You can get more info from him on his UA-cam channel. It is called Aired Down Overland.
Nicely done video, I like seeing your rigs and how you have them set up, your camp site and your use of the chainsaw. I live in California, soon to ban the sale of chainsaws, so I might just get one before the ban. How do you like the STIHL chainsaw? Very enjoyable video and beautiful scenery, tks for sharing! One quick observation, you all had KO2s on your Toyota's; which I was pleased to see. I just put KO2s my 2019 on my 4Runner and I had considered the Falken Wildpeaks, glad that I had choose the KO2s great for the So California desert. Happy trails, Semper Fi
Thanks! STIHL chainsaws have been a great brand for me. I've owned several. I seem to buy a smaller one each time. The one in the video is an MS250 with an 18" bar which has handled every situation we've come across. One guy in our group carries a smaller STIHL and another just bought a battery powered Dewalt chainsaw. It surprised me. It actually does a great job. I'll stick with the gas because I like the power and we have had some big blow downs to tackle. At least one person in our group has a chainsaw on every trip we do and we have to use them a lot. So, good idea to get one! The K02s are a great tire. I am looking for a new set of K02s now. I'm going up to a 34" tire and the K02s in that size are backordered with no available date. Not sure what I will do. Happy trails to you as well and yes we have one veteran in our group. Thanks for your service!
Thanks! You know, I never asked my brother about the X. I thought he was just show boating ha ha! He is very good with a chainsaw. So, now I am curious too and will ask him. Cheers!
One of these days, we will have to do an open event and invite anyone who wants to go. It has come up now and then but we have never gotten it off the launch pad. It would be a fun way to meet people.
At my work colleagues also go out on some recreational adventures. We also have a no-work-talk philosophy ... except of course if work-talk is about something funny or positive ... which there always is. So the bottom-line is ... commit to no negative talk and that includes politics. That always end negatively.
How is overlanding different from the dispersed camping we've been doing since before the word overlanding was invented? Or is it simply a more specific word, with a venn diagram of 'overlanding' and 'camping', and they do overlap?
I'm not an expert in the etymology and definition but I believe the term "overlanding" originated in Australia as a word to describe the herding or transporting of livestock across great distances. Overlanding later become associated travel, exploration, and expedition in 4WD vehicles. Overlanding means different things to different people and in some sense it seems to be becoming a catch-all phrase. So, there is definitely overlap but I am not aware of a Venn diagram. There are a variety of definitions on-line if you are interested in researching it further. Cheers!
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6th thing. No Trace - in the era of covid, this is a good reminder for newer folks. I love your philosophy.
Great additional point ! No trace and also pick up others trash when you can to make it a better place for the next person. Great comment and worthy of a whole stand-alone video.
@@OverlandPNW Yup, leave it better than you found it as they say.
@@OverlandPNW Leave it better than you found it! Like you vids! Keep em coming!
I enjoy that you tell us all the details along the way and keep me interested, not just expecting me to watch a dull empty video about slowly driving a truck through the woods like so many overlanding videos do. As a motorcyclist, going slow is just too hard to watch all by itself!! Oh yeah....I REALLY LOVE YOUR "NO" LIST,....I have the SAME philosophy!
Thanks! As a former motorcyclist, I know exactly where you are coming from! Cheers and best wishes for 2022!
I felt those pin stripes in my soul. Lol. Great video.
Totally agree! I feel every pin strip in my soul too !
Great video! Love this approach, I find myself doing a bit of both, but honestly the most fun is when we don’t know where we’re going.
Thanks! Your Updated-Tour-of-the-Land-Cruiser video was great.The new awning is legit!
Some great tips in there, always nice seeing the remote backcountry in the states... A lot of people think it's a concrete jungle over there, but there is some amazing beautiful scenery.
Thanks for taking time to comment!
Great info! Love the rigs and seeing your adventures! love the no campgrounds one myself, I hate being in a cramped campsite. Much better to find a nice spot with less people, usually they are the best too!
Big thanks for the comment! Your channel is great. Love how you guys are always out of the car hiking up a mountain. I just watched the Caribou Mountain one.
I was watching the thumbnail and I clicked on the video just to say that opening is perfect. 👍💯
Thanks! Very nice of you to say!
Great NO list.I love the trips where we end up far off the planned route. All discovery and exploration.
Thanks! I couldn't agree more about discovery and exploration!
I really enjoyed this clip, this is the sort of no destination driving we enjoy so much ... see a new track, venture down it and see where it leads you .... that’s what makes it an adventure 😉👍 getting out to lock the hubs in, love it !!! great stuff 🇦🇺
No destination trips have become our favorites. Big thanks for the comment!
@@OverlandPNW yep, they’re the best ones 😉
Looks sick, and yes no direction in offroading is key.... just drive, best way I like to go.
Big thanks for the comment!
Started following you little bit ago and got to this video and know exactly were you were. Been there and through the area since i was a child.
We have to stick to day trips but go about the same way you do. Hope your thumb was okay! That ax is a beast and could sever multiple digits. We always bring all the trash home we find. Just wished more people followed suite. Well put together and fun to follow along videos AND you do no divulge exact spots. Well done!
Thanks! There really is something fun about just spontaneous exploration. The trail always seems to lead to good places and fun times!
@@OverlandPNW totally agreed!
So many interesting shots and details in this video footage. The food looks amazing. You guys eat well when you're out there! The 5 No's is spot on. Great points to think about no matter the experience level. Excellent video. Gonna share with my buddy.
Big thanks. Always appreciate your feedback!
Love that…”the process of discovery is the adventure!” It’s amazing what you come across! Great list friends!!!
We agree! Awesome expo video you did !
@@OverlandPNW TY!
I love to travel this way...pick a state and drive, then look at gaia GPS for fire roads, then start random exploring...
The best campsites seem to materialize out of nowhere and I see and make memories I could have never planned to be any better.
Love the content and couldn't agree more.
I couldn't have said it better! Yes, the best campsites seem to materialize out of nowhere! Cheers and best wishes for 2022!
I’m glad you mentioned that “expeditions” are different. Im busy planing a solo trip to Kunene (Namibia) one of the most remote areas of Africa. Up and down dry river beds looking for the last free roaming desert elephants while keeping an eye open for lions & leopards ( campings going to be interesting 🤔)
Wow Mark, will you he sharing your adventure on UA-cam with us? Best from The Netherlands
Yes, expeditions are a whole different level and require detailed and careful planning. Your upcoming Kunene expedition sounds fascinating. I hope you post some videos on UA-cam. I would definitely love to see some footage of that trip!
Sorry guys, no videos from me, I leave that up to the professionals. If you want to see the area search YT for Puros, Koakaland, Palmwag, Sesfontein or Brandberg. The whole of Namibia has about 2.5 million residents and this is the least populated area of the country. My main aim is to see the desert elephants and rhino that live in the dry river beds. I would highly recommend, to anyone who has the time, flying to Windhoek and renting a 4x4 for a few months and travelling Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe & South Africa.
I recognized Mt Washington in your opening shot. I frequently off road around the Bend area. I have a second generation Sequoia so I appreciate you guys clearing trail as I am an old guy out there alone and limited in my capability at this time. Wish there were some older overland groups in the Bend area as I am not a rock crawler. Anyway, thanks for the work you guys do.
Yes, that was Mt. Washington! It is one of my favorites in the Cascade Range. We had a few exciting climbs on it years ago. I love the idea of an older overland group in Bend!
@@OverlandPNW Yes, that would be great! Been watching more of your videos. Actually, I love my Sequoia, but I am leaning towards a 4runner.
I was wondering how you knew it's called "caving" and not "spelunking"...then you showed old photos of caving. Nice. As the old adage goes, cavers rescue spelunkers. Anyway, y'all have such a fun life. Amazing adventures, as brothers, with friends. Y'all's adventures and videos are inspiring!
That brought back some memories. When we use to cave a lot, we'd call the new guy in the group "Spelunker." I think I might try that on my brother in one of our next movies ha ha! Big thanks for the comment!
Enjoyed this video! I made a couple 4Runner friends on my last trip to Ouray.. with no particular destination in mind.. we completed Ophir, engineer, last dollar and corkscrew pass
Thanks! I just watched your Ophir Pass video. Those snow walls were crazy. Awesome views! That must have been a trip to remember!
@@OverlandPNW for sure, that was early June we attempted to summit yankee boy basin unfortunately it was impassable and turned super sketchy.. a lot were still impassable from snow.. been reminiscing on the 2 week journey a lot lately. Looking forward to returning 2023.. also going to moab as well
Another very enjoyable video. I love your philosophy. Nice rigs all round. I have a 2020 like Sam's truck but a Sport. I wanted an Off-Road for the MTS, CC, and E-Locker. Unfortunately Toyota Canada doesn't sell them here. I'm in BC and great to hear you were able to do some exploring here. I had a Brand new 1992 Toyota Truck with the Extra-Cab V6 4X4 5spd. My Wife and I explored everywhere with that truck before kids. Owned for 14 enjoyable years. Towed a small 12' Travel trailer and even did the Alaska Highway! If you ever get back to BC I'd recommend the seasonal Hurley Pass north of Whistler to Goldbridge & Bralorne. Also, the loop around Harrison lake, just to name a few.
Yes, we love wheeling in BC! We did Whipsaw a few years back. Thanks for the trail suggestions! I'll look into them as we want to get back to BC at some point in the next few years!
How many times can I click that thumbs up? Not enough! Thanks for sharing these videos!
Many thanks! Hey your Cooper Comes Home video was so awesome! I had a Yellow Lab and he was one of the best dogs ever. We are now thinking about getting a puppy soon.
Great tips , definitely live in the moment and enjoy where you are and what’s around you . Awesome video with some great locations,
Thanks! Your Firman Generator video was great!
On point yet again! Perfect formula for incredible adventure and memories. Thanks for all the thought and time you put into your videos.
Thanks so much!
Great vibe! I'm still laughing at how polished and cleaned that stove is. What the holy heck? Let's just say it was brand new and leave it at that, hopefully... 😁
Thanks! Yes, that was a new stove. Mine on the other hand looks like it needs an industrial degreaser ha ha! Thanks! Cheers and best wishes for 2022!
Nice video! I have spent many happy days just wandering on forest roads. Most of that has been done in two wheel drive pickups. Now I am retired I am planning to purchase a Tacoma double cab TRD Offroad truck to expand my opportunities. I appreciate your approach and the fact you are a little older than most of the offroaders on UA-cam.
Thanks! You will love the Tacoma. The choice between Tacoma and 4Runner was hands down one of the hardest for me. Glad to here from another off-roader that is a little older...good to know I'm not the only one ha ha! Cheers!
@@OverlandPNW I currently have a Tacoma two wheel drive access cab. I like it a lot but its capabilities are somewhat limited. I had a 96 Dodge 1500 four wheel drive for six years, but I prefer the midsize trucks. Although I don't have much experience as an offroader and don't plan to do any serious rock crawling or anything like that, I am a lifelong outdoorsman and look forward to having a reliable, capable vehicle to pursue my activities.
Dang, that winch is strong! That cave was something else! Great campsite. I like that bottle opener! 🤘
Ha ha thanks! Congrats on your 1K!
Twisted Jake and your channel are my go to for 4R motivation- luv that part of the state
Big thanks for the kind words !
Love the 5 No’s! I need to try no destination as I spend way too much time planning. Just load up an go!
Thanks! Sometimes it is just nice to be spontaneous.
Dang, I wish I had friends like you all. I can’t wait to get my Tacoma out on trails like this.
Thanks! Yeah, there is something really satisfying about just randomly exploring. And, Tacoma is the perfect truck to do that in! Cheers and all the best for 2022!
I will need to make my way down from Vancouver WA to 3 finger jack an sister area. Thanks for sharing.
There are some great trails in that area. My only comment would be that some of the spur roads were so overgrown that the amount of pin striping on my vehicle hurt my soul ha ha! But there are plenty of open trails and the scenery is amazing.
I can't believe how aligned our thinking is. Great video mate. You are spot on, on so many levels.
Much appreciated!
Great points and reminders! Thank you for the video. Hope to see you out there!
Thanks! Your Hole in the Wall and Mendocino National Forest videos were great!
@@OverlandPNW thanks!
Man those are my kinda "no's"!!! Great video and beautiful area as usual!
It was a fun trip for sure but one of these days I need to leave the steaks behind and do a legit catch and cook. I think I will start calling that a Cascade Backcountry Dinner!
@@OverlandPNW I'd love to see a catch n cook in central Oregon! It's so different from the jungle here in NW Washington. Cascade Backcountry dinners seems fitting.. I do eat a lot of things from the forest!
I manage to follow some of those rules. I need to work on "no destination" but I have totally mastered "no work". Great video!
Awesome ! For me, the "no work" rule is probably the most important one!
Now, that is the kind of camping trail rides that I like to do. I wish that you guys were in AZ so that I could tag along with you.
Thanks! Arizona has some seriously fun off-roading. Wish we could go that way but its not in the cards for now.
wow....that is so impressive, and looks real calming. i am guessing that the air is so clean too. i would love to do this some day in the future. :)
i am sure at times it can be a bit scary....wild Animals roaming around....after all, you are in Their land....but it sure does look fun to do. :)
Thanks! We did have a bear in camp once but other than that, we have not been bothered by animals. Thanks for the comment!
Great list of "No's" man! It's a great perspective and a good mentality to have!
Big thanks for the comment ! It is all about the fun and I think the list of "NO's" help keep you in that frame of mind.
Amazing trip and heading nowhere is quite fun ! Great video and it was nice see you all going !
Have a great weekend
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Thank you! I enjoyed your video of the walk and fire by the water!
@@OverlandPNW Welcome and thanks for coming over our channel …which I wasn’t expecting! 😉👍
Always looks like a lot of fun. Not sure my 94 pickup could make some of those trails. Plus I'd most likely be going at it alone. Thanks for the video brother
As always, big thanks for the support !
Do yall have a video on your navigation equipment? I love the idea of no destination, but would love to see how you navigate back out and what you rely on.
Hi! We do not have a video on navigation but the navigation systems we use are Gaia GPS, OnX, and Avenza. Of the three, I mostly use Gaia. If I just want to drop a quick pin, I will use OnX. Cheers!
Great video once again and I agree it's about the journey not the destination. The exploration option makes the trips more exciting. Thank you.
Well said! Your latest dune video was great !
Great tips mate, I love your style. I cant wait for lockdowns in Australia to be over so I can get back out there. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Steve
Thanks Steve! I'm sure the lockdowns have been difficult to deal with when you want to get out!
You guys are living the life! Are you all single? I'm just thinking about how I explain to my wife that I'm going to be gone for a couple of days driving around in the woods.
We are. Some how it just seems to work out ha ha!
It wouldn't be an Overland Pacific Northwest video without some getting stuck! Lol!! Love the 5 no's. Great set of rules. Stream looked pretty muddy.... Any fish? Great video once again!
So true about getting stuck lol !
That jack looks pretty slick!
It's a game changer. Hopefully, the price will come down soon.
Another great adventure and handy tips to make it a success👌. For someone like me that like to have structured and planned outings especially when on a time frame, I find it quite interesting that you don't plan your 4x4 trips as such to make the most of your adventures. Great video as always👍. Have a great weekend!
I completely understand that point of view and when it comes to longer trips, we do put a fair amount of planning into them. The logistics and safety associated with a longer trip require that. Thanks so much for the comment!
I went beach driving in my 03 expedition. Exploring the trails I got a lot pinstripes. Wife was not too happy with me when I got home haha. We were trying to find a good fishing spot.
Sometime you have to make sacrifices to find good fishing spots ha ha! Cheers and best wishes for 2022!
Thanks for sharing this fantastic video 😊👍
So nice of you! I enjoyed your last video about going to honey baked ham!
Great Content! Loved watching those yotas navigate the trails. Those camping spots were beautiful.
Big thanks for the comment! There was one other person that usually joins us that could not make it. He drives a 4Runner. Having one more Yota in the line would have been quite the sight!
Awesome! That matches the definition of adventures for us exactly after years of trails. Maybe lift a tire directly next time to get the truck up and on a rock directly? Fun times to use that arb lift that way though...no hurry no stress. 👍
Thanks! Yes, lifting the tire itself would have been best. I unfortunately did not have my high-lift jack wheel lifter strap with me at the time. I know that there are other ways to do it but guess it was just easier in the moment to toss the top clamp-clevis directly into the receiver. Oh well. Cheers and best wishes for 2022!
Thanks for posting this video. Looks like fun.
Amazing. Thanks for the tips.
Big thanks for the comment! Cheers!
Very nice, keep having fun and stay safe gents.
Big thanks for the comment! Cheers!
Great video! The campsite (and the barbeque) by the river was excellent:) Also good job getting the truck unstuck.
Thanks! When I watch your videos it makes me think I need to take a kayak on one of my trips!
AWESOME RUN AND VERY NICE FOOTAGE GUYS! KEEP UP THE GREAT WHEELING 👍 🇺🇲🗽🇺🇲
THE VERMONTER
Thanks! Will do!
The no destination trips are always the best! I love the smell of manzanita after a good rain but it is the worst for driving haha. I agree with all of the "No's" haha! Fantastic narration and video!
So true about Manzanita on both counts! Big thanks for the comment!
Awesome video! Beautiful scenery!
Thank you very much!
This was a great video and if by following your 5 not to do things, one can be sure that one will have a fantastic adventure. I really like your campsite next to the river.🙂👍
Thanks! Your video of Lake Allgunnen in Småland was amazing!
@@OverlandPNW Thank you
I don't overland / 4x4, but I did enjoy this video! Nice pacing, great videography and scenes, and some awesome rigs as well. Great Job!
Wow big thanks for the nice compliment!
That's a great way to plan trips. I've got a major trip planned for next year and it's six months in the planning Thanks for the video
Your upcoming trip sounds epic! We've done some expedition style trips as well and those longer, more remote trips definitely take some careful, thorough, detailed planning! On those trips, the hardest part for me is to take what I need but not end up taking way too much.
Don't plan too much,
...it could ruin the Adventure!!
Top video mate. Very useful info and stunning scenery in some of the shots. Cheers Ryan
Big thanks and great review you did on the Crashpad Swag!
ohh wao that so cool. you guys meet with twistedjake love his contents and rig tha
He seemed like a great guy and his photography skills are amazing!
Great video. Thanks very much for sharing 🤙🏾
Thanks! Cheers and best wishes for 2022!
Looked like a fantastic trip..
It was a fun trip for sure but after your last video now I want to have a 50-day, dry-aged ribeye on every trip!!
@@OverlandPNW If you’ve never had one and you like a good ribeye I don’t think you’ll be disappointed
I need to do more trail runs like this..
Thanks! Nicely done on your DIY camping shower! I just watched the video and gave it a big thumbs up!
Awesome vids, I have a very similar set up 4Runner I did a video on, love seeing you guys get out and about. Man it would be awesome to have a couple brothers like you. Hit me up if you ever get out to Colorado and wanna hit the Rockies. 🤙🏼
Thanks! I checked out your 4Runner on your channel. Legit build! Great overlanding boot vid too! I subbed so will keep up on what you post. Yes, the family overlanding crew we have is great. We have another family member that just bought a Tacoma but he lives in New Mexico. Cheers!
What an adventure love it!!
Thanks. And awesome Ned Rig video you did!
Great video, I hope you had air quality meters going into those caves. Unfortunately I knew a guy that didn’t bring a meter into a deep tunnel project I worked on and he didn’t make it out.
Sorry to hear that. That's a great tip about having air quality meters. Thanks for posting it.
Really cool video👍👍👍👍 ciao from italy ❤️🇮🇹❤️🖤👍❤️🇮🇹❤️
Ciao and thank you! Italy is amazing and from your videos, it looks like you are seeing a lot of the country!
Awesome rigs!! Great video!! Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I really liked your Nordhoff Peak Tower video. What a great place to camp with amazing views!
@@OverlandPNW I know right! It is a amazing place.
Another great video guys! Keep up the work!
Thanks! Loved your Black Hills Jeep Jamboree video!
Subbed to you guys! Loved the cave. I don't know if i have the guts to go into a random cave like that though. Too superstitious / afraid of wildlife 🤣
My goal is to get my 1998 third gen 4runner to do stuff like this. Do you guys have a lift on your 4runners? Do you recommend investing more in a winch and recovery gear than a lift? I was thinkin of just putting stock suspension with 32 inch tires, skid plates buying an offroad bumper with a winch and traction boards. So cool how your winch retracts into the bumper like that. Very awesome machines you got there. Inspiring me to get out there and enjoy nature.
Thanks for the sub! Suspension/tires and recovery gear are definitely the two things to start with. You absolutely do not have to wait to have a kitted rig to get out there! How you approach the build depends on (1) how extreme is the terrain you plan on tackling, and (2) will you be with someone else that has a winch. You can do a lot on 32" tires. I'm now on 34s on a 3" lift but I started my 4Runner build with 32s. The first two things I did on my 4Runner build were: (1) 2 1/2" lift and 32" tires, and (2) winch and bumper. We like to try trails that have obstacles that are difficult for an overlanding build. So, a winch is an absolute must have for us. However, you can get to some really amazing places on flat forest services roads. If you plan on driving just flat forest service roads for a while, then at least take a hand-operated "come along winch" and some other recovery items. Some suggestions would be traction boards, shovel, tow strap, tree saver, winch extension strap, kinetic rope, some soft shackles, etc. Extra food & water, a small medial kit and away you go! Those third gens are amazing! Post some videos of your adventures. I'd love to watch them!
Nice flight suits while caving!
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Hello. Great trip. Interesting cave
Thanks! I remember your video of the cave with ice formations in the Susaninsky forest.
@@OverlandPNW Oh, it's cool to be watched on another continent. To your health bro. You have a cool movement, I understand your brother rides with you.I like your nature and attitude towards it.
Great content. One of the best “overlanding” videos I’ve seen. I don’t want to disrespect the content with a gear question 🤣 BUT what receiver mounted tire carrier is that on the white 4Runner?
Thanks for the nice comment! We love to talk about gear so all gear questions are welcome! That tire carrier is on my brother's rig. He is Aired-Down Overland. We will get an answer to you about the manufacture's name.
@@OverlandPNW you guys real use your equipment. A video on that swing out actually being used would be awesome! *hint....😀
JJ, that’s a RIGd receiver mount on my 4Runner. It has the tire carrier and a Frontrunner fold down table. It’s rock solid, zero complaints.
@@aired-downoverland9239 thank you! I’m debating skipping a tire carrier and putting that money towards a rear bumper. I don’t like the looks of a rear bumper and the added weight but I saw you crack your factory bumper so I know a steel bumper has its benefits.
Nice trip and nice video!
Thanks! Great job on your James Baroud RTT video. Loved that a deer came right into camp!
Wow. Thanks! Great points and great video. Being from Bend I found myself trying to figure out the area you were in. ;-). I am a lowly Land Cruiser guy so a bit more careful when it comes to pinstripes! And not knowing people who go out I am often on my own. On top of that I don't have a winch installed. So I am a bit more cautious. But I really like your 5 "No's". Maybe I will run into you on the trailer sometime! If you see a white Land Cruiser HE (bronze wheels) with an aftermarket roof rack and MaxTrax on top plus other stuff be sure to say "Hi". Oh, and I would love to know where one of you three picked up that "half width" cargo basket on your roof rack. I am looking for something like to put on my roof rack when needed.
Big thanks for watching! There were definitely a lot of pinstripe casualties on that trip! Yes, this video was filmed very close to Bend. We started our route close to Sisters and worked our way south. The half-width cargo basket is on my brother's rig. It is an old Rhino Rack basket. He is not sure if they are made anymore. You can get more info from him on his UA-cam channel. It is called Aired Down Overland.
Oh and yes...definitely wave us down and say Hi if you see us on the trails. That would be awesome. I'd love to see your Land Cruiser.
I need friends like you guys, you f#$%^ rock!
Thanks man!
Nicely done video, I like seeing your rigs and how you have them set up, your camp site and your use of the chainsaw. I live in California, soon to ban the sale of chainsaws, so I might just get one before the ban. How do you like the STIHL chainsaw? Very enjoyable video and beautiful scenery, tks for sharing! One quick observation, you all had KO2s on your Toyota's; which I was pleased to see. I just put KO2s my 2019 on my 4Runner and I had considered the Falken Wildpeaks, glad that I had choose the KO2s great for the So California desert. Happy trails, Semper Fi
Thanks! STIHL chainsaws have been a great brand for me. I've owned several. I seem to buy a smaller one each time. The one in the video is an MS250 with an 18" bar which has handled every situation we've come across. One guy in our group carries a smaller STIHL and another just bought a battery powered Dewalt chainsaw. It surprised me. It actually does a great job. I'll stick with the gas because I like the power and we have had some big blow downs to tackle. At least one person in our group has a chainsaw on every trip we do and we have to use them a lot. So, good idea to get one! The K02s are a great tire. I am looking for a new set of K02s now. I'm going up to a 34" tire and the K02s in that size are backordered with no available date. Not sure what I will do. Happy trails to you as well and yes we have one veteran in our group. Thanks for your service!
@@OverlandPNW thank for your thorough and complete reply.
is there a video showing what all you have mounted on the back and how it's mounted?
I have not done a video yet showing all the things mounted on the back and how it is mounted. We definitely need to do a walk-around video sometime!
Hey! An outfit that covers their winch line! 👍
Wow...very few people notice that! Thanks! I think the same thing when I see it in other videos. Cheers!
@@OverlandPNW
Safety matters! 👍
nice trip your car full option and high power overlanding
Thanks! I liked your camping video!
Excellent info as always 👊🏻
Big thanks and your video on tire pressure was great !
Very nice 👍🏼 - subscribed!
Big thanks for the sub!
Hello from Tigard Oregon
Hello back! Your driving on the beach video was legit!
Very nice vid but all I kept thinking was look at all the dead pines😣
Yes, some of that area and nearby areas have been devastated by forest fires the past years.
Love your channel really cool content man! At 11:30 your brother made an x on the of cut, any reason for that? Just curious. Thanks
Thanks! You know, I never asked my brother about the X. I thought he was just show boating ha ha! He is very good with a chainsaw. So, now I am curious too and will ask him. Cheers!
nice video mate 👍
Big thanks for the comment!
I really wanna go overlanding with you all... I hope you wouldn't mind some random stranger to tag along lol.
One of these days, we will have to do an open event and invite anyone who wants to go. It has come up now and then but we have never gotten it off the launch pad. It would be a fun way to meet people.
Deschutes Nat forest is awesome
It is one of my favorite places! cheers!
This is awesome thank you
Big thanks for taking time to comment!
Nice video, great content! New subscriber.
Big thanks for the sub!
Great video thank you
Thanks for the comment!
At my work colleagues also go out on some recreational adventures. We also have a no-work-talk philosophy ... except of course if work-talk is about something funny or positive ... which there always is. So the bottom-line is ... commit to no negative talk and that includes politics. That always end negatively.
I totally agree!
How is overlanding different from the dispersed camping we've been doing since before the word overlanding was invented? Or is it simply a more specific word, with a venn diagram of 'overlanding' and 'camping', and they do overlap?
I'm not an expert in the etymology and definition but I believe the term "overlanding" originated in Australia as a word to describe the herding or transporting of livestock across great distances. Overlanding later become associated travel, exploration, and expedition in 4WD vehicles. Overlanding means different things to different people and in some sense it seems to be becoming a catch-all phrase. So, there is definitely overlap but I am not aware of a Venn diagram. There are a variety of definitions on-line if you are interested in researching it further. Cheers!
Good advice!
Thanks! Cheers and best wishes for 2022!
@@OverlandPNW Likewise! :)
That is what i prefer. Going to where nobody goes. I dont like trails full of day hikers or loaded camp grounds
100% agree!
nice 4runner
Thanks man!
Damn I love these vids!!!
Big thanks for that nice comment!
Awesome!
Thanks and have a good one at the AWD Fest !