First, she is a natural for this Chanel. Two this Chanel is always been about family and off road so having ms.trailrecon here is just going to make this Chanel way better
I can totally relate to the idea of re-discovering each other. My husband and I have been married for 27 years and all of our camping trips were with our girls. Now we go out and it’s just the two of us and we enjoy each other‘s company so much! There is a complete shift when we are alone versus when we go out with other people also.
That's so funny about the Oldsmobile Cutless. My dad was the same way. We had a car repair shop and owned lots of cars but when I turned 16 my dad bought me a 72 Olds Cutless Supreme. Hated it at first but looking back I have so many fond memories with that car.
Regina... don't remember what year your Jeep is, but it might be that you have auto up. Apologies if this doesn't work. Start with the window up. Hold the button for down until it hits bottom. Keep the button down for 3 seconds. Then, hold the button up till it reach's the top and continue to hold it for 3 seconds. If this is a function that your Jeep has, you'll get both your auto down and auto up back. :-)
hi - an Auto engineer here - the reason why you have to keep hold of the windows on the close is safety - when your kid starts screaming, because their fingers are in the window shut, you'll let go of the switch!
Totally understand, but it's interesting that my husband's newer Ram truck does have the auto-up feature. And since my kids are 25, 22, and 22...if they get their fingers stuck in the windows of my two-door Jeep, we have bigger problems than the switch! 😂
My wife and I have always off roaded since the 80s when we where stationed at Ft. Bliss. After our children grew up and went out on their own we gravitated towards motorcycles, in 2014 we ended up fostering two girls we latter adopted. Now we are back with 2 Jeeps "overlanding " has been a great experience and your channel has helped with many things we have decided to do. Glad ya'll are able to be together overlanding can't wait to watch videos of your adventures.
Brad and Regina I know your not the first couple doing a UA-cam Jeep/Offroad channel. But you’re definitely doing it right, there’s a great balance that comes through.
Trailrecon with Brad has been awesome. TrailRecon with Regina is out of the park. Thank you for sharing. My bride to be now has someone to relate to more in the videos we watch together.
Thank you! It was definitely a tough decision for me, but at the end of the day, when a dream comes knocking at your door, you just have to answer it. 😊
Great video thank you and Brad for your time. WeAre traveling to Monterey Bay for two week visit then back to watch more of your videos in Idaho were winter is coming
Hahaaa. My favourite part: It was car and camping and it becomes „Overlanding“. Same like „Vanlife“. 20 Years ago it was holidays with the VW Bus. Yes, todays „Adventures“ and „Expeditions“ were called holidays at these times, even if we done it in a 4x4 on gravel roads :-D
Love your channel, My wife and I were just at our first Overland East Expo. Would have been great to meet you guys. Thank you two for your SERVICE. We are huge supporters. We do a hike somewhere in the U.S. every year in honor of her brother who was killed in Iraq, and now were are looking into overlanding. Our goal is to visit every state. Her brother loved the outdoors. Maybe one day well run into you guys.
Awesome video! I really liked hearing about your service. As an old Marine here I was also camp fallujah in 03. Camp Pendleton I Mef. Thank you Master Chief
Thank you guys for this, your wife is so right coming from a current Active Army NCO, she said you’re home more and more relaxed. I can’t wait to retire, I’m 17 years in and even though military life sucks at times. That pension at 20 years and having disability pay helps ensure you can stay at home if you want to. If I retire at 20 years I’ll be 37, still young and I can finally go overlanding anywhere I want.
You and your wife are fun to watch in your coffee talks. I am a Marine 1967-1975 Semper Fi. WO2 helicopter pilot! My first Jeep was a 1947 Willis, now drive a 1983 CJ8 scrambler ! 👍❤️👍
Hey Brad and Regina, so good to see you guys together as you continue to grow Trail Recon!!! When Regina said reading and baking, Beverly and I looked at each other because those are the two things that Beverly enjoys doing the most. Its now starting to get cooler and she just said the other night hey babe it's almost flannel sheets and baking time again!!! LOL We love camping together and traveling and being adventurous. She is my life partner and I am blessed that she loves to do all the same things that I like to do. I think that's why we click!!! going on 26 years and looking forward to another 26 years with her... Regina we have had the pleasure of running into Brad a couple of times, we hope to run into you guys at an event or just on a trail so we can finally meet you.... Continued success to both of you and Beverly and I think your doing an awesome job for the channel and I feel that you will inspire more women to get out and try overlanding!! Till then God bless you both and the family and may he keep you all Safe and Healthy
Loving the Yellowstone T shirt Brad, Stayed there as part of a 3000 mile road trip in 1992 with my wife Catherine, such fabulous scenery and wild life.
I just want to say that i think it is great that the you two are doing the trips and videos together!! The love and mutual respect between the two of you is refreshing. I always look forward to your new videos and hope to one day get to see some of the amazing places you have been off-roading. Please stay safe and thank you for taking us along on your adventures!!!
We have a Corgie/Beagle mix that is 15 years old. Still healthy but has arthritis and is extremely bow legged. He is now on maintenance and is taking "Galliprant". He is now comfortable and runs around the house. :-)
Regina ... love it... my first vehicle was a 73 oldsmobile cutlass baby blue.. 350 4barrell. It was a beast but man when I stepped on the gas ... love that you guys get to travlen and enjoy this time together! Hard work pays off!
It’s really great to see a really nice and normal couple that have found balance in life and their obvious Love for one another. Well Done and Cheers to You Both!
First thanks Master Chief for your service, you two are a power couple and I love that Regina will be a part of the channel. My brother in law and sister in law are both retired Chiefs from the Navy and theirs and your sacrifice, humility should not go unnoticed. They both were stationed in San Diego I wonder it your paths have crossed over the years?
Have you ever created a checklist of items in your first aid kit? Given your background and your experience overlanding, that would be a great thing to see.
Outstanding!!!❣️I’m so glad to see Regina formally become the other half of TRAILRECON! I have followed you since the beginning and I look forward to what you have in mind for the future! Thank you both for your service.❤️👍🤓🇺🇸
Absolutely my favorite video. My wife and I just went on our first overland trip in our new Jeep. It was amazing to be able to share this with my love of my life. Our kids think we are crazy, but like you said, life is short and you live once, Enjoy it why you can. You two are a true inspiration and look forward to your future videos. 😊
You two are awesome thanks for this video, I hope I run into you at a grocery store ha, you two are truly inspiring thank you for your service from a fellow vet keep up the amazing work.
“If Covid taught us anything it’s to spend more time together” probably not quite the correct quote but right on the money. My wife and I are retiring next spring, I’ll be 63 and my wife 61. We are not overlanders here in the UK but plan on road trips for sure. I camp but my wife doesn’t. I love your Jeep’s, though I can’t really justify having one. Love your channel.
I'm with you Regina! I don't understand why cars don't have full automatic up windows!!! When you put a window down you might only want it down a bit, but usually when you put it up you want it all the way up!
We did enjoy it and we spent a few days being tourist in DC. I've actually never been to Norfolk, so actually I wouldn't mind a quick drive around the base next time we are up that way.
Brad and Regina, I spent 12 years in the marines with tanks. My favorite duty station was the Combat Center at 29 Palms as Im a desert rat at heart, served in desert shield/storm. I have been a 4 wheeler for many years and spent a lot of time in the Death Valley/ Panamints mountain range. I run a 1955 M38A1 that was also a vet from the combat center. Every where I go , I tow a 1952 M100 trailer. We like you , run trails that last for days and always camped on the trail and break camp in the morning and hit it again, now known as overlanding. I am basically a camp cookie and love to cook in the woods, by trade im a mechanic, My question is with all the time you spend on the trail wheeling and camping, my best piece of cooking gear is my 12” cast iron Dutch oven. I prepare meals in it, bake cobbler in it, cakes in it, I have made coffee cake in it to go with the morning cup of Joe. Why don’t you use one? One pot meals make for easier prep, and serving, and certainly less clean up. I was really surprised with all of the videos I have watched of yours that I have never seen anyone use one. You and Marco make some fantastic meals on the trail. I think the Dutch oven could simplify your prep and cooking.. I also know that everything I have cooked in the Dutch oven has been enjoyed by all. They also have aluminum Dutch ovens now if you are concerned with weight. Great videos, keep up the great work chief.
I actually do own both a cast iron dutch oven and skillet...since I haven't been in very many videos, they just haven't made an appearance...yet. Stand by! 😁
Such a great video, Regina, you are awesome! Brad has always been so humble, now having Regina on board, we get to hear these great stories of their past and further realize why we all like the guy so much. To both of you, thank you for the videos, and thank you for your service. TeamRecon!
I really like how you reiterate a few times to just get out and start exploring. Builds are for people that know what they want to be doing. Go figure that out along the way with your family, people or tribe. Happy Trails!
Thanks for answering! I hope it wasn’t taken the wrong way like it was a rash decision. Brad going from 26 years in the Navy to, in 2 years, making a living doing something that’s possibly still new territory in some aspects, I thought it might have been the subject of a family pow wow.😁 We have those from time to time with our ventures. The retirement is a great backup though and I’m sure that takes a lot of pressure off to go have fun. You’ve earned it. Thanks for your service.
It definitely wasn't taken the wrong way and your question was an opportunity to expand on this subject because it's one Brad gets a lot. When it came to going all in, full time, Brad and I discussed at length and the security of his military retirement/benefits was a big factor in our decision. Thank you for the question and for watching! 😁
I was visiting Quantico and my son in the Marine when this was all taking place and I didn’t know this was going on or I would’ve drove from California to there and come visit you guys. But I found out after I was there. How ever I got to see the Marine shooting team shoot plus I got to shoot some to! Great video guys keep it up!
The shooting team is awesome! Occasionally, a Navy corpsman gets to be on the team and one of the guys who worked for Brad a while back was on the team and he loved the experience.
I am a Guide in Yellowstone National Park. If you make it there again, give me a shout. I would be more than happy to give you a tour and show you some of the off the beaten path things to see.
Great to see both of your answering some great questions and getting some “origins” story with it! I’ve got a 72 Nova I restored that’s 10yr older then me but love it Brad! Oh and of course my Jeep! Keep up the great content!
Seeing such a dedicated veteran spouse support her man like she does…so refreshing. Hats off to the relationship and dedication you clearly provide the other. You two make a great team. 26 years with deployments definitely tests the limits. From one vet to a couple others, thank you for what you’ve done to support the ranks. May you continually be blessed. See you on the trail. Scouts Out!
One thing I do to deal with the miles is leave the rig at airports and fly home and back. Make one trip two trips. I have a few rigs like you and have outfitted my van to park well at airports for weeks or even months at a time. It is anywhere from $70-$150 a month to store. I have parked at ParkDIA in Denver and off site storage at salt lake.
Anza was my first overlanding trip too! took my 17 Ram Rebel. ended up wrecking it at devils drop off. came back later that year in a 2020 gladiator and it handled everything amazing. since then I've been to New Mexico, Arizona all over California, currently going all over the east coast like Rausch creek, AOAA & Peters mill. I have to say you and lite brite have been my biggest inspirations for going out there and getting it since I got out of the Marine corps also for buying my gladiator in the first place! I can only hope to do HALF the adventures you guys have been on!
Anza Borrego got me too!! My two kids and I slept with our backs against the tent wall holding it up, the tent was tied down to the Jeep and dirt. The wind was so bad that it snapped one of the poles (metal) and ripped a side of the tent wall. Just flattened the tent. Throughout out the night, we made some emergency repairs till we just accepted the loss. Kids have PTSD and I am still looking for a good wind-resistant tent. We still want to go back, we threw away the torn and broken tent at the visitor center trash can. Pack in pack out! The Stars were amazing!!!
Brad and Regina, loved this vid. I retired 6 years ago and my wife and I made a promise to visit every National Park in the contiguous US, Spoiler Alert, there’s a LOT of them 🤪. 19 down so far and we are just about to get into some overlanding and combine that with our existing goal. Your video content has helped me terrifically and now my wife has someone she can relate to in Regina, every time the discussion of camping comes up my wife always starts with the “yeah, but what about the toilet?”. I’ll definitely be looking up your videos on that topic! Thanks for everything you’re doing and thank you both for your service to our country.
We have a cassette toilet in the four wheel camper and another that's portable that we use with a privacy tent when we take the trailer. You definitely need to get one for your wife! It has made a huge difference in my enjoyment of overlanding. 😁
It was a super quick stop as we basically drove through on our way to Virginia, but my mom was born and raised there so we had to stop in Point Pleasant. It's a beautiful state! 😊
A lot of responses below indicate it might be a safety feature. But, my kids are all grown up so I'd love to have the convenience of auto-up windows. 😁
@@regenakowitz haha well I studied Car Design it’s more of a cost thing but I would pay the extra $$ for auto up as well. I should complain since I have auto down on both windows of my 500 Abarth ;-).
Always fun hangin' in the garage and hearing the stories behind the questions or watching you work on the jeep(s). Can't wait for the next "one Take" or adventure video to be released. Until next time...... Travel Safe.
We love the channel, my wife is much more amenable to the "Jeep" life because of you both. Miss the wrap, but totally understand... thanks, have learned a lot from you.
Thank you! What I love about this lifestyle is that we get to go to some breathtakingly beautiful places that not a lot of people get to see...because they can't get to them without an off-road vehicle. When we were in Washington state, we camped on the side of a mountain with Mount Rainier off in the distance and it was so peaceful and soul-soothing. I hope she grows to love it! 😁
It’s cool that you get to enjoy what you really worked hard for. That’s inspirational and thank You for your service and I’m sure you are grateful for your mutual support.
Brad definitely deserves to enjoy this time in his life. Like so many people who made a career out of the military during the past few decades, he spent a lot of time deployed and away from family. He's worked hard all his life and I love that he has stumbled on this UA-cam thing and gets to live the dream now. 😊
I do the van living nomad life and love it. After retiring 34 years ago from the Air Force I wanted to do the "Jeep thing" but life changed my direction. At 74 the Jeep adventures are exciting for me to watch. So, going to camp at our national and state parks keep me happy and anxious for my next visit. Your channel is so enjoyable. I totally agree with that the camaraderie aspect in the military is awesome. Our hospital members were like one huge family, enjoying outings together, tending to or at least offering help, and many of us even camped weekends together with everyone contributing to the events. I, too, married a beautiful woman who also was on active duty. You made an awesome choice yourself, Brad, but it's more like it went both ways. Wonderful couple with great personalities!
Good to see you again Brad at OE East, perhaps next time I’ll have an opportunity to meet Regena. Keep up the awesome work, and congratulations to the both of you on being able to enjoy your adventures together again.
Having Regina on here has made watching the channel so much better with the wife as she relates so much to Regina. Don't get me wrong, all previous content awesome but is nice to have wife's perspective more relatable to my wife.
First, she is a natural for this Chanel. Two this Chanel is always been about family and off road so having ms.trailrecon here is just going to make this Chanel way better
Brad: brining Regina onboard officially takes a great channel and kicks it up to the next level. Congrats to you both!
Thank you so much!😊
I can totally relate to the idea of re-discovering each other. My husband and I have been married for 27 years and all of our camping trips were with our girls. Now we go out and it’s just the two of us and we enjoy each other‘s company so much! There is a complete shift when we are alone versus when we go out with other people also.
Congratulations on being married for 27 years! And thank you for watching. 😊
I'm glad folks like you are out there, living the dream.
Thank you, we are blessed to be able to do this together.
It's definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which is what helped convince me to finally quite my day job. 😊
So glad you guys are doing this together. Is a real blessing to see your wife on board. God bless you both.
Thank you very much!
Personally I LOVE this. So nice to see both of you doing what you love and sharing that with all of us. Props!!! Keep it up brother!
Thank you both for your years of service to our great country.
Also served aboard the Horne (DLG 30 then) back in the early 70's.
Might be one of your best coffee one-takes so far!
Thank you!😁
Loving the Couple Coffee take with the red in the background. Is a subtle touch.
That's so funny about the Oldsmobile Cutless. My dad was the same way. We had a car repair shop and owned lots of cars but when I turned 16 my dad bought me a 72 Olds Cutless Supreme. Hated it at first but looking back I have so many fond memories with that car.
I'm not sure that I ever grew to love it, but I do have some great memories. 😁
Regina... don't remember what year your Jeep is, but it might be that you have auto up. Apologies if this doesn't work.
Start with the window up. Hold the button for down until it hits bottom. Keep the button down for 3 seconds. Then, hold the button up till it reach's the top and continue to hold it for 3 seconds.
If this is a function that your Jeep has, you'll get both your auto down and auto up back. :-)
hi - an Auto engineer here - the reason why you have to keep hold of the windows on the close is safety - when your kid starts screaming, because their fingers are in the window shut, you'll let go of the switch!
Totally understand, but it's interesting that my husband's newer Ram truck does have the auto-up feature. And since my kids are 25, 22, and 22...if they get their fingers stuck in the windows of my two-door Jeep, we have bigger problems than the switch! 😂
Brad - You've inspired me! Love the fact that your wife is involved! We just completed our first 80 mile off-road adventure! Loved it!
My wife and I have always off roaded since the 80s when we where stationed at Ft. Bliss. After our children grew up and went out on their own we gravitated towards motorcycles, in 2014 we ended up fostering two girls we latter adopted. Now we are back with 2 Jeeps "overlanding " has been a great experience and your channel has helped with many things we have decided to do. Glad ya'll are able to be together overlanding can't wait to watch videos of your adventures.
That's awesome that you decided to become parents again after becoming empty nesters! And thank you and your wife for your service!
Thank you so much for your insightful comments on over landing
Brad and Regina I know your not the first couple doing a UA-cam Jeep/Offroad channel. But you’re definitely doing it right, there’s a great balance that comes through.
Thank you so much! 😊
I served 4yrs in the Corps and now my daughter has joined the Navy and going into A school right now to become a corpsman
Thank you for your service and best wishes to your daughter! 😁
Trailrecon with Brad has been awesome. TrailRecon with Regina is out of the park. Thank you for sharing. My bride to be now has someone to relate to more in the videos we watch together.
Between Regena and an ESS nose popping up to say hi you nailed this one.
I'm pretty sure it was Rocket who stole the show (even with just his nose) in this one! 😁
My best part of the video is when Regina explained how life is short and cease the moment and decided to be part of the TrailRecon.👍👍
Thank you! It was definitely a tough decision for me, but at the end of the day, when a dream comes knocking at your door, you just have to answer it. 😊
Wow! Your wife is a natural in front of the camera!
Thank you for the kind words! 😊
@@regenakowitz you’re welcome! 🙂
Great video thank you and Brad for your time. WeAre traveling to Monterey Bay for two week visit then back to watch more of your videos in Idaho were winter is coming
Thanks for opening the book for us. I really appreciate your videos.
very fun .... enjoyed the coffee time
Nice work Master Chief! Hope to see you on the trail sometime.
You have to visit ponderosa pine in McCall Idaho.
Hahaaa. My favourite part: It was car and camping and it becomes „Overlanding“. Same like „Vanlife“. 20 Years ago it was holidays with the VW Bus. Yes, todays „Adventures“ and „Expeditions“ were called holidays at these times, even if we done it in a 4x4 on gravel roads :-D
Great one take. Hope to meet you all one day soon.
Our Dachshunds name is Rocket as well, what a great name!
It's the best name! 😁
Love your channel, My wife and I were just at our first Overland East Expo. Would have been great to meet you guys. Thank you two for your SERVICE. We are huge supporters. We do a hike somewhere in the U.S. every year in honor of her brother who was killed in Iraq, and now were are looking into overlanding. Our goal is to visit every state. Her brother loved the outdoors. Maybe one day well run into you guys.
I'm so sorry for your loss and I love how you are honoring the memory of your wife's brother. ❤️
glad to see your wife on board
Thank you! 😊
Awesome video! I really liked hearing about your service. As an old Marine here I was also camp fallujah in 03. Camp Pendleton I Mef. Thank you Master Chief
Thank you for your service! Our son is now a corpsman and he's currently stationed at Camp Pendleton, 1MARDIV. ❤️💙
Regina was a corpsman too? Both of you are Vets! Somehow I keep getting more impressed with you all. I have so much respect for you and your family.
Thank you! I served for six years but when we had our first son, we realized that one active duty parent was plenty. 😊
@@regenakowitz I am sorry for misspelling your name. I never saw it written before now.
@@tetelestai1919 No worries! I'm completely used to it at this point in my life! 😊
Thanks for the back stories. Cool to get to know you both a bit and learn how you got into overlanding!
Thank you guys for this, your wife is so right coming from a current Active Army NCO, she said you’re home more and more relaxed. I can’t wait to retire, I’m 17 years in and even though military life sucks at times. That pension at 20 years and having disability pay helps ensure you can stay at home if you want to. If I retire at 20 years I’ll be 37, still young and I can finally go overlanding anywhere I want.
Thank you for your service and for watching! I wish you the best when you retire and many, many years of overlanding whenever the mood strikes! 😁
Thank you for your service to our country!
I’m a first year Nurse and I love my Jeep Islander you guys are dope I hope I can do something similar to this one day
You and your wife are fun to watch in your coffee talks. I am a Marine 1967-1975 Semper Fi. WO2 helicopter pilot! My first Jeep was a 1947 Willis, now drive a 1983 CJ8 scrambler ! 👍❤️👍
Thank you for your service! As a family of Navy corpsmen (one of our boys is now a corpsman), we love our Marines! 😊
Hey Brad and Regina, so good to see you guys together as you continue to grow Trail Recon!!! When Regina said reading and baking, Beverly and I looked at each other because those are the two things that Beverly enjoys doing the most. Its now starting to get cooler and she just said the other night hey babe it's almost flannel sheets and baking time again!!! LOL We love camping together and traveling and being adventurous. She is my life partner and I am blessed that she loves to do all the same things that I like to do. I think that's why we click!!! going on 26 years and looking forward to another 26 years with her... Regina we have had the pleasure of running into Brad a couple of times, we hope to run into you guys at an event or just on a trail so we can finally meet you.... Continued success to both of you and Beverly and I think your doing an awesome job for the channel and I feel that you will inspire more women to get out and try overlanding!! Till then God bless you both and the family and may he keep you all Safe and Healthy
As the saying goes, great minds think alike! Thank you for watching. 😊
Loving the Yellowstone T shirt Brad, Stayed there as part of a 3000 mile road trip in 1992 with my wife Catherine, such fabulous scenery and wild life.
Congrats to you both and thank you for your service to this great country.
I just want to say that i think it is great that the you two are doing the trips and videos together!! The love and mutual respect between the two of you is refreshing. I always look forward to your new videos and hope to one day get to see some of the amazing places you have been off-roading. Please stay safe and thank you for taking us along on your adventures!!!
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you're enjoying the content! 😊
I love your Springer Spaniel! I’ve had several in my life and they are my favorite fog!
He's the absolute best dog ever! 🐶❤️
Brad, your wife is beautiful and so down to earth. You are a very lucky man.
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Thanks for sharing. Love all your videos! Epic!!
We have a Corgie/Beagle mix that is 15 years old. Still healthy but has arthritis and is extremely bow legged. He is now on maintenance and is taking "Galliprant". He is now comfortable and runs around the house. :-)
Regina ... love it... my first vehicle was a 73 oldsmobile cutlass baby blue.. 350 4barrell. It was a beast but man when I stepped on the gas ... love that you guys get to travlen and enjoy this time together! Hard work pays off!
Thank you! And yes, the Oldsmobile was a beast! 😂
It’s really great to see a really nice and normal couple that have found balance in life and their obvious Love for one another. Well Done and Cheers to You Both!
Life is all about balance! Thank you!
@@TrailRecon My Pleasure
First thanks Master Chief for your service, you two are a power couple and I love that Regina will be a part of the channel. My brother in law and sister in law are both retired Chiefs from the Navy and theirs and your sacrifice, humility should not go unnoticed. They both were stationed in San Diego I wonder it your paths have crossed over the years?
Have you ever created a checklist of items in your first aid kit? Given your background and your experience overlanding, that would be a great thing to see.
Outstanding!!!❣️I’m so glad to see Regina formally become the other half of TRAILRECON! I have followed you since the beginning and I look forward to what you have in mind for the future! Thank you both for your service.❤️👍🤓🇺🇸
Thank you! 😊
The JK is the best rig for sure :)
You both are very happy and easy to watch
Thank you! 😁
Absolutely my favorite video. My wife and I just went on our first overland trip in our new Jeep. It was amazing to be able to share this with my love of my life. Our kids think we are crazy, but like you said, life is short and you live once, Enjoy it why you can. You two are a true inspiration and look forward to your future videos. 😊
I think it's a requirement for kids to think their parents are crazy! 😉 Enjoy your adventures! 😁
You two are awesome thanks for this video, I hope I run into you at a grocery store ha, you two are truly inspiring thank you for your service from a fellow vet keep up the amazing work.
“If Covid taught us anything it’s to spend more time together” probably not quite the correct quote but right on the money. My wife and I are retiring next spring, I’ll be 63 and my wife 61. We are not overlanders here in the UK but plan on road trips for sure. I camp but my wife doesn’t. I love your Jeep’s, though I can’t really justify having one. Love your channel.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement and I hope you have fun on your adventures, even without a Jeep! 😁
Absolutely loved this video.
I'm with you Regina! I don't understand why cars don't have full automatic up windows!!! When you put a window down you might only want it down a bit, but usually when you put it up you want it all the way up!
Cut your finger off. You'd need a pressure sensor in it and if failed it may strangle someone's dog.
Regina is a great addition to your videos. Really enjoy her insights on camping/ overlanding. What a fantastic adventure you two are on !
Thank you! It's not just a job, it's an adventure! Oh wait...that was the Navy! 😂
Glad you enjoyed you time in my beloved Commonwealth. You should have visited NAVSTA Norfolk.
We did enjoy it and we spent a few days being tourist in DC. I've actually never been to Norfolk, so actually I wouldn't mind a quick drive around the base next time we are up that way.
I've got friends in the area and I would love to go back and visit!
Brad and Regina,
I spent 12 years in the marines with tanks. My favorite duty station was the Combat Center at 29 Palms as Im a desert rat at heart, served in desert shield/storm.
I have been a 4 wheeler for many years and spent a lot of time in the Death Valley/ Panamints mountain range. I run a 1955 M38A1 that was also a vet from the combat center. Every where I go , I tow a 1952 M100 trailer.
We like you , run trails that last for days and always camped on the trail and break camp in the morning and hit it again, now known as overlanding.
I am basically a camp cookie and love to cook in the woods, by trade im a mechanic,
My question is with all the time you spend on the trail wheeling and camping, my best piece of cooking gear is my 12” cast iron Dutch oven. I prepare meals in it, bake cobbler in it, cakes in it, I have made coffee cake in it to go with the morning cup of Joe. Why don’t you use one? One pot meals make for easier prep, and serving, and certainly less clean up.
I was really surprised with all of the videos I have watched of yours that I have never seen anyone use one.
You and Marco make some fantastic meals on the trail. I think the Dutch oven could simplify your prep and cooking.. I also know that everything I have cooked in the Dutch oven has been enjoyed by all.
They also have aluminum Dutch ovens now if you are concerned with weight.
Great videos, keep up the great work chief.
I actually do own both a cast iron dutch oven and skillet...since I haven't been in very many videos, they just haven't made an appearance...yet. Stand by! 😁
Such a great video, Regina, you are awesome! Brad has always been so humble, now having Regina on board, we get to hear these great stories of their past and further realize why we all like the guy so much. To both of you, thank you for the videos, and thank you for your service. TeamRecon!
Thank you so much for the kind words! TeamRecon...I love it! 😁
Your channel is very inspirational. I do see a Suron in the back do you plan on doing a video on it and do you ever take it with you overlanding?
Across the street from where I live is a farm with Scottish Highlander cows. They are the best!
That's awesome! We only met Caleb and three of his boys but they were great!
I really like how you reiterate a few times to just get out and start exploring. Builds are for people that know what they want to be doing. Go figure that out along the way with your family, people or tribe. Happy Trails!
This channel just keeps getting better 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Brad and Regina, an incredible couple to meet at Overland Expo East.
It was really great meeting you both too and I'm glad we were able to chat for a while. Thank you both for your service and enjoy your adventures! 😁
You guys have an awesome life style. I can only aspire to such a cool endeavor and I enjoy your videos immensely, so keep up the good work!
We are blessed and thankful that we can share our experience with you. Thank you!
Thanks for answering! I hope it wasn’t taken the wrong way like it was a rash decision.
Brad going from 26 years in the Navy to, in 2 years, making a living doing something that’s possibly still new territory in some aspects, I thought it might have been the subject of a family pow wow.😁 We have those from time to time with our ventures. The retirement is a great backup though and I’m sure that takes a lot of pressure off to go have fun. You’ve earned it. Thanks for your service.
It definitely wasn't taken the wrong way and your question was an opportunity to expand on this subject because it's one Brad gets a lot. When it came to going all in, full time, Brad and I discussed at length and the security of his military retirement/benefits was a big factor in our decision. Thank you for the question and for watching! 😁
I was visiting Quantico and my son in the Marine when this was all taking place and I didn’t know this was going on or I would’ve drove from California to there and come visit you guys. But I found out after I was there. How ever I got to see the Marine shooting team shoot plus I got to shoot some to! Great video guys keep it up!
The shooting team is awesome! Occasionally, a Navy corpsman gets to be on the team and one of the guys who worked for Brad a while back was on the team and he loved the experience.
I am a Guide in Yellowstone National Park. If you make it there again, give me a shout. I would be more than happy to give you a tour and show you some of the off the beaten path things to see.
Yes, please!!! 😁
We all appreciate the effort that you put it producing the videos. Thanks for your service. Semper Fi
He does work hard and it's nice to know it doesn't go unnoticed. 😊
Great to see both of your answering some great questions and getting some “origins” story with it! I’ve got a 72 Nova I restored that’s 10yr older then me but love it Brad! Oh and of course my Jeep! Keep up the great content!
Brad glad to see Regina on the Utube with you, and have shown this to my wife, she may get on board with me and start traveling. Thank you
I hope she does! 😁🤞
Seeing such a dedicated veteran spouse support her man like she does…so refreshing. Hats off to the relationship and dedication you clearly provide the other. You two make a great team. 26 years with deployments definitely tests the limits. From one vet to a couple others, thank you for what you’ve done to support the ranks. May you continually be blessed. See you on the trail. Scouts Out!
Thank you! It definitely wasn't easy, but often the most worthwhile and rewarding things in life are those that require hard work and dedication. 😁
One thing I do to deal with the miles is leave the rig at airports and fly home and back. Make one trip two trips.
I have a few rigs like you and have outfitted my van to park well at airports for weeks or even months at a time.
It is anywhere from $70-$150 a month to store. I have parked at ParkDIA in Denver and off site storage at salt lake.
You guys are such a class act. Great to see a couple whose relationship is co-equal in every way.
Thank you! It's all about being friends and respecting each other as humans. 😁
Anza was my first overlanding trip too! took my 17 Ram Rebel. ended up wrecking it at devils drop off. came back later that year in a 2020 gladiator and it handled everything amazing. since then I've been to New Mexico, Arizona all over California, currently going all over the east coast like Rausch creek, AOAA & Peters mill. I have to say you and lite brite have been my biggest inspirations for going out there and getting it since I got out of the Marine corps also for buying my gladiator in the first place! I can only hope to do HALF the adventures you guys have been on!
Anza Borrego got me too!! My two kids and I slept with our backs against the tent wall holding it up, the tent was tied down to the Jeep and dirt. The wind was so bad that it snapped one of the poles (metal) and ripped a side of the tent wall. Just flattened the tent. Throughout out the night, we made some emergency repairs till we just accepted the loss. Kids have PTSD and I am still looking for a good wind-resistant tent. We still want to go back, we threw away the torn and broken tent at the visitor center trash can. Pack in pack out! The Stars were amazing!!!
Loved it! You guys are a class act and Brad thank you for your service.
Semper Fi Brad, Thank you and Regina for your service!! This has been one of the best videos I have seen on your channel ! Thank you!!!
Thank you!
Thank YOU! 😁
Brad and Regina, loved this vid. I retired 6 years ago and my wife and I made a promise to visit every National Park in the contiguous US, Spoiler Alert, there’s a LOT of them 🤪. 19 down so far and we are just about to get into some overlanding and combine that with our existing goal. Your video content has helped me terrifically and now my wife has someone she can relate to in Regina, every time the discussion of camping comes up my wife always starts with the “yeah, but what about the toilet?”. I’ll definitely be looking up your videos on that topic! Thanks for everything you’re doing and thank you both for your service to our country.
We have a cassette toilet in the four wheel camper and another that's portable that we use with a privacy tent when we take the trailer. You definitely need to get one for your wife! It has made a huge difference in my enjoyment of overlanding. 😁
Hope you enjoyed West Virginia !
It was a super quick stop as we basically drove through on our way to Virginia, but my mom was born and raised there so we had to stop in Point Pleasant. It's a beautiful state! 😊
Such a great video. I'm Navy and that adds to my appreciation. Thanks for letting us get to know you better.
Thank you and thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service and for watching! 😁
I love to hear what your wife's thought are about the city of San Francisco back when she lived there to now.
San Francisco has always been a fun city to visit, but I not really a city person so I've never wanted to live there.
Regina I hear you on that auto only down and not up too feature.
A lot of responses below indicate it might be a safety feature. But, my kids are all grown up so I'd love to have the convenience of auto-up windows. 😁
@@regenakowitz haha well I studied Car Design it’s more of a cost thing but I would pay the extra $$ for auto up as well. I should complain since I have auto down on both windows of my 500 Abarth ;-).
@@LemironStarling I can believe that too! I did have auto up and down on my Armada. 😂
@@regenakowitz see we got spoiled by other cars lol
So I must have missed it before, but 26:43 I found out Regina quit her job , congratulations !!
Thank you! It's an exciting change! 😁
Always fun hangin' in the garage and hearing the stories behind the questions or watching you work on the jeep(s). Can't wait for the next "one Take" or adventure video to be released. Until next time...... Travel Safe.
There is a module that you can add to your Wrangler and it will make the windows go up with one touch as well. I'll have to find the name.
We love the channel, my wife is much more amenable to the "Jeep" life because of you both. Miss the wrap, but totally understand... thanks, have learned a lot from you.
Thank you! What I love about this lifestyle is that we get to go to some breathtakingly beautiful places that not a lot of people get to see...because they can't get to them without an off-road vehicle. When we were in Washington state, we camped on the side of a mountain with Mount Rainier off in the distance and it was so peaceful and soul-soothing. I hope she grows to love it! 😁
@@regenakowitz Thanks! She's definitely coming around! And I agree, I love to go where few can or do...
Ive noticed those a-pillar lights up there. What beam pattern did you go with?
It’s cool that you get to enjoy what you really worked hard for. That’s inspirational and thank You for your service and I’m sure you are grateful for your mutual support.
Brad definitely deserves to enjoy this time in his life. Like so many people who made a career out of the military during the past few decades, he spent a lot of time deployed and away from family. He's worked hard all his life and I love that he has stumbled on this UA-cam thing and gets to live the dream now. 😊
WAY TO GO BRAD & REGINA!!! Love the Trailrecon vids.
From an AF vet a little older.
THANK YOU BOTH 👍
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
I do the van living nomad life and love it. After retiring 34 years ago from the Air Force I wanted to do the "Jeep thing" but life changed my direction. At 74 the Jeep adventures are exciting for me to watch. So, going to camp at our national and state parks keep me happy and anxious for my next visit. Your channel is so enjoyable. I totally agree with that the camaraderie aspect in the military is awesome. Our hospital members were like one huge family, enjoying outings together, tending to or at least offering help, and many of us even camped weekends together with everyone contributing to the events. I, too, married a beautiful woman who also was on active duty. You made an awesome choice yourself, Brad, but it's more like it went both ways. Wonderful couple with great personalities!
Thank you so much for watching, and thank you and your wife for your service! 💙
Thank you!!! God bless you and all that you do
Thank you!
Good to see you again Brad at OE East, perhaps next time I’ll have an opportunity to meet Regena. Keep up the awesome work, and congratulations to the both of you on being able to enjoy your adventures together again.
Having Regina on here has made watching the channel so much better with the wife as she relates so much to Regina. Don't get me wrong, all previous content awesome but is nice to have wife's perspective more relatable to my wife.
Glad you and your wife are enjoying the content together! Thank you!
Awww, thank you! 😊 Overlanding and enjoying nature isn't just for the guys. 😉
What an awesome video. Great insight
Thank you for watching! 😊
That is great that you'll are getting to spend time together.
Great video! A couple that has lived through so much change, kids, carreers, 17 Jeeps (LOL) and an accidental UA-cam job. Well done!
Thank you so much!
Thank you! 😁