I love when two of my favorite UA-camrs colab and make amazing videos. Because of my work schedule, I can only get out a few time a year. Your videos really help me mentally escape even if only for a short while. Thank you!
I REALLY ENJOY THESE ADVENTURES!!! THE WAY YOU FILM THESE, IT IS ALMOST LIKE I AM RIGHT THERE!!! THE DRONE SHOTS ADD ANOTHER DIMENSION TO THE ENJOYMENT!!! I HAVE BEEN THROUGH NEW MEXICO SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NOT OFF-ROAD!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS ADVENTURE!!!!!! I USED TO HAVE A DODGE POWER WAGON WHEN I LIVED IN THE HIGH DESERT OF CALIFORNIA AND I WENT OFF-ROAD QUITE OFTEN!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY, AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Looks like a balmy Spring day here in Ontario! 🇨🇦 Great video and the lemon blueberry breakfast cake looked awesome! Definitely going to add one of those pans to our kit
Haha at the wheel lift early in the video. I think my 4Runner probably would have been close to rolling on something like that. I can just imagine my driver's rear about three or four feet in the air.
Hearing you say that 40 degrees is really cold made me laugh, I was born and raised in San Diego and spent my first 62 years living in that area and yeah back then I thought 40 was very cold but after living in Washington for almost 4 years I consider 30 to be cold but 40 isn't too bad.
Here in the Northeast this time of year, 40° is t-shirt and shorts weather haha. Reality though, it's that awkward temperature where if you're outside doing physical activity, it's tough to dress because it's chilly when you first leave the house, but then you quickly heat up.
Just back from a 9k mile trip around the country in our 100 Series Land Cruiser, the entire time discussing overlanding upgrades. I've been leaning towards a trailer so we could use it with multiple vehicles. One night we were walking past a really nice trailer, and I say to my girl Sunny, "We need something exactly like this". I hear the car door open and turn around to tell the owner what a nice trailer I think he has, and it was you and Regina. So glad you guys decided to escape that night, the girls made the right choice. Our ride into Carlsbad through Guadalupe and Pine Springs was treacherous with that crazy storm on our tail. The next morning, we drove to the caverns in 30+mph winds, and northbound rt180/62 was closed due to a flipped semi.
Small world! We love the trailer and it definitely makes life on the trail more comfortable. The weather was crazy and we were there to enjoy ourselves, not be miserable. I did enough of that when I was active duty. Thanks for watching and stay safe out there!
There is a highway with a tunnel between Cloudcroft NM and Alamogordo NM with amazing views and even a waterfall if you’re willing to take a steep hike near the tunnel. The terrain goes from desert to forest in the matter of miles, and you can also see the white sands monument from there too. Highly recommend
What an interesting adventure. Locked gates, rougher than expected trail, and SNOW!! I sure hope there is more to this to see. Until next time... Travel safe.
Your a great story teller, good voice, food was awesome, me personally I don't like to drive for hours, like to get to camp with hours to spare before dark, thanks for sharing 👍🏿
I watched Matt & Cara’s video last nice and obviously it’s the same trail etc. you added a nice addition to what Matt left out. Great video. I live in Las Cruses and can’t wait for Matt’s part 2 and I assume you will also have additional footage coming soon.
spectacular video...as someone who just found Matts channel within the last week, its awesome to see you guys out together....awesome job as always! Looking forward to many more vids to come.
I knew from the git-go you wouldn't stay. Why would you? The weather is getting worse by the minute. It's only going to be worse in the morning. Had you stayed and become stuck in there, now L.E. would need to risk peril getting you outta there on the taxpayers dime. It just doesn't make sense. Not to mention those California License Plates make you a target for tons of jokes from the locals. We all know how welcome Californians are around the country. You did the right thing by cutting your losses and moving on. --------> Colorado Native
Welcome to New Mexico, where the private land owners go above and beyond and Really LOVE blocking access to public lands. Aside from that hugely annoying issue, I still love living and exploring here. Fun fact: 75% of all roads in NM are unpaved. If you ever want to come over to the Gila for some more rugged exploring, hmu.
@@SMsPRTyCRw07 Nah, I'm not looking for confrontation, and I definitely don't enjoy getting shot at. I had enough of that in the military. I just try to find a way to ask nicely or find another way around, and carry lots of extra gas.
You both husband and wife. you guys are such a great example.what is the secret off your great bonding can you share your testimony sometimes in your UA-cam
Trail recon team, I’m amazed of the new way of the footage that are in this new episodes (my guess is that you guys have a drone or a extra cameraman that it’s behind all the trips!) cheers! Love the content all the time
Desert stream channels reveal the potential energy of the runoff by the size of the gravel in beds of the channels (not just desert either, really). The larger the gravel or cobbles remaining the more powerful the stream is in full spate. It's something I always think about when the weather is iffy and I'm crossing dry channels. Locked gates are something that has become much more common than when I was a kid. People have come to often ignore the old time courtesies and etiquette that gathered around gates and using roads that are technically private. At the same time there are ranchers that increasingly are irritated with "foreigners" leaving gates opening, panicking livestock, and basically ignoring common courtesy.
Another great video! During the footage with NOAA weather update and the low fuel concern I was thinking it would be cool to see if you use your HAM or GMRS in these situations to either listen or call out to locals for guidance or do you solely rely on GAIA or your mapping apps?
Thanks! The weather audio was from my GMRS radio. I use several mapping tools, but have been using mostly my Garmin Tread recently, just trying it out.
I lived in Carlsbad for almost 20 years and spent many happy times exploring the Guadalupe Mountains and Lincoln national forest. Years ago, you could get a firewood permit for $5 a cord to cut your own pinon or juniper.
Would this trip have been doable in the Ram? Would it have been more comfortable? And last question, do you prefer the camper trailer of the slide-in more? Thanks!
The Ram has moved on to a new home, but it could have navigated these trails, just some of the areas in the trees might have been tight. We prefer the trail, just more adaptive to our style.
@@TrailRecon oh no :( sad to hear the Ram is gone! Thats what brought me to your channel. Everything is great, but I enjoyed the Ram info most! Thanks!
Two of my favorites out in the back country of New Mexico having what Ill just call a interesting adventure. I've been meaning to explore that area myself. Thanks for taking us along in your Video....😇
Seriously LOVE New Mexico! Being in the Texas panhandle, NM is a main stay for our camping and exploring. Actually would love to retire over there. A word about the cold weather, there is an old Norwegian saying... "There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad cloths!". You dress properly and it doesn't matter what mother nature throws at you. This coming from people that sail the north sea in the winter and don't think twice about it. ;-)
The problem that you had with your propane hose is probably due to the tiny ball check valve in the end that connects to the stove inlet pipe getting stuck. I had the same problem in one of my hoses. I was able to unseat the valve with a little pushing persuasion.
the hose from my ignik tank has clogged several times. It seems to accumulate ice inside it for some reason. After it thaws out it seems to work fine for a bit. Must be some sort of design flaw.
We were up there right after that storm, going up to Dark Canyon Lookout. We opted to camp lower in a sheltered area and were fine. But up top, over 7000 feet, 60 mph winds and snow still on the ground made our hiking a little challenging. This was followed by freezing fog the next days and the road to Carlsbad Caverns being closed because of black ice. Great area for exploring off road, though. 4Runner TRD pro for us.
Love ❤️ your videos..I've 🤔 almost got my wife talked into it ? But, When it comes to bad weather, Like you guys, I'll let her make the decisions . Even though it's not like us men would be worried about anything ? Thanks for sharing, it was a great sense of experience and a good reason to have a wife along ? Thanks again, enjoy life, have fun and be safe.
Llevo años viendo tus videos sin hablar ingle, y gracias que por fin alguien invento la pista de doblaje español gracias, llevo años diciendo porque no existía algo así traducido, gracias, por fin os entiendo que alegría, poner todos los vídeos con pista doblaje
I spent a spring break near Queen nearly thirty years ago. 4 university friends in a mid 80's Jeep Wagoneer. Some near misadventure with a pinhole in the fuel tank it but got us to the highway. Then a resourceful guy came along with a tank patch kit and a big truck. Diesel but gave us a tow to a gas station. Like a bouncy glider plane tow but I quickly learned to use the brake and keep the tow line taught. I hope I've payed that kindness forward in life...I'll keep trying either way.
Hey guys... Loved this episode. Well done Regena on your driving, especially towing the X3. Wow that weather sure came in hard. Loved that camp spot you found up against the cliff face...
Thank you! I've driven that trailer (and our previous ones) quite a lot...someone has to while Brad runs around filming! 😂 I just need to work on my backing up skills! I'm great at going forward...just not so much at going backward!
Mixed BLM and private property is also an issue here in Eastern and South Eastern Oregon. More than once I have had to dead head back up to 50 miles due to a posted gate only 1/2 mile from the highway. Wish the BLM would identify roads on private lands that are not open to the public. I do want to respect the property owners property rights. All of us need to respect private property to reduce the risk of more posted roads.
A message for the wife's, I don't think 🤔 Those husband's could've handled the situation in deep snow either 🤔 Well, time for a hotel ? Lol with the husband's
Hey guys love your stuff all the way from Australia. I also have a Patriot X3. I was wondering what size the fuel holders are on the front box of the camper? Also did you have to upgrade the gas struts to support them?
That is exactly how I distribute dressing onto salad when I make one for myself. Allows you to use less dressing but get better coverage. Throw it all in a Tupperware or similar and shake the heck out of it.
I'm very curious, is it legal to lock gates like that on public land? I understand that they can lease land for grazing etc. But I thought it was still public use, which to me still means public.
Looking at the JL towing the trailer down some of the steps Brad, it looks like you're almost bottoming out (or at least very close to the flare. I think under load with the trailer, you probably lose a few inches. Considered air springs for trailer duty?
This was the winter that just kept giving. While you guys were a bit south of my home turf up in Colorado, I was out in Brads home turf checking out So-Cal and Anza-Borrego. Same thing......"endure or escape"? Wind-rain-sleet-inland hurricane conditions-snow-more rain-lots of cold...... Sure, a few good days here and there and its always an adventure and good to be out, but it was relentlessly "not nice". Borrego Springs got hammered while I was in the north area of the park which also got nailed with wind. The springs was without power for over a day. I even hiked the adventure route to the Goat Canyon Trestle and got hammered up at elevation. Still fun. Everywhere I went for a month wandering, mother nature was showing the upper hand. Insane rain from Quartzsite to Phoenix, a foot of snow in Sedona, 35 inches in Flagstaff, crazy winds across the Navajo Reservation, freezing in Valley of the Gods, nasty in Moab...... But like you noted, it was winter and I knew that & expected some non-optimal conditions here and there. After 32 days of it.......escaped back to home base for a break. Ready for summer now..... I'll hit that southern NM area this summer/fall being a quick 6-8 hours down for me. Be Well! Keep on keepin on !
Thank you! We were okay with the cold and prepared for it. But the wind was ridiculous and there's nothing you can do about it, and we don't do this to be miserable.
Oh maaaaaan! Just as the challenge gets interesting you guys leave. A little disappointed. I would absolutely have stayed. It's a challenge that I go out there for. You have to be willing to take what nature gives. I've stayed through Monsoonal rains with 60 mph winds, having to fold up everything and shelter inside the truck for 7 hours. Then deal with flooded terrain. But you're still cool. Lol.
Monsoonal rains with 60 mph winds, I'd be packing up and heading out! I've endured some relentless camping conditions in the past, but this trip was something we wanted to enjoy. I'm sure it would have made for great video to not get any sleep in the winds and freeze our tails off, but you don't always have to endure the extremes.
New Mexico is the MOST underrated state in the Union IMO, the topography, the weather is awesome......been here for one your and absolutely love it. As always, Brad puts out incredibly great quality content and watchable from start to finish. Cheers.
I find it a little.... well.... soft to bring a heater camping. I'm from Florida and not used to cold weather. I'm also in my 60s and not as tough as I once was. But I've recently camped in 20 degree nights and never considered a heater. Zip up in a -20 degree sleeping bag and you're warm. Start a fire in the evening and when you get up and you're warm. If you want heat, and all the comforts stay home!
Another incredible video, thank you.. As always, I love Regena's (one day I will get the spelling right) perspective/input. I have been watching your channel for a couple of years, so I have a question: Which engine do you recommend? You have probably wheeled them all. So if you were going to build a new Jeep… what would you pick??? What do you think about the new anniversary editions?
Thank you! I think the 3.6 is tried and trued and probably the best all around option, but really depends on your need... 392 is just pure fun, but not as practical. The New Anniversary Editions seem nice, but I was hoping for an interior facelift.
T-R , so enjoy most of your content so now your in a Jeep w/T ... what happened to the RAM? I feel so out-classed as I cant afford all the gear and swapping out vehicles, in fact, ive been working on a Ram for three years sitting under cover havent driven, upfitting cool stuff as I can afford. I am also 100% unable so everything is tuff to do, often hire a day labor guy to help.
I like how you and Regina keep making videos but your sons also getting out there on their own keeps this channel interesting!! Great vid , looks so fun
Do you all make GPX GPS files for us to download and look at your actual route? If not you should it would be a big help! Thanks I would have loved to know your exact route of travel, including the GPS locations of the locked gates. Thanks…
Not sure if you've ever camped in 40+ mph winds, but there is no sleeping to be had on nights like that. We were prepared for the cold, but not much you can do about the wind. We were there to enjoy ourselves, not be miserable.
I love when two of my favorite UA-camrs colab and make amazing videos. Because of my work schedule, I can only get out a few time a year. Your videos really help me mentally escape even if only for a short while. Thank you!
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed our adventure and hopefully you can get out yourself soon!
I’m so happy 😅
Love it when you all are together!! Thanks for sharing..
Loved the calibration of both channels! Watched both to completion, great job!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That looked so good! Regena is an awesome cook!
Thank you so much! 😊
I REALLY ENJOY THESE ADVENTURES!!! THE WAY YOU FILM THESE, IT IS ALMOST LIKE I AM RIGHT THERE!!! THE DRONE SHOTS ADD ANOTHER DIMENSION TO THE ENJOYMENT!!! I HAVE BEEN THROUGH NEW MEXICO SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NOT OFF-ROAD!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS ADVENTURE!!!!!! I USED TO HAVE A DODGE POWER WAGON WHEN I LIVED IN THE HIGH DESERT OF CALIFORNIA AND I WENT OFF-ROAD QUITE OFTEN!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY, AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!
The wives ... “we don’t think you can y’all can handle it”. 😂. That’s a classic line if I’ve ever heard one.
Thanks for taking us along on your beautiful adventures! ❄️😎
Another great video Brad, havent heard much about the power wagon, yall still have it? When's the next adventure with that bad boy?
The Power Wagon has gone to a new home. It was a great truck, but I just wasn't using it enough to justify keeping it around.
Looks like a balmy Spring day here in Ontario! 🇨🇦
Great video and the lemon blueberry breakfast cake looked awesome! Definitely going to add one of those pans to our kit
Thank you! And the pan is called an Omnia Stovetop Oven. Regena loves hers! trailrecon.com/Omnia_c_430.html
I would definitely sleep in that cave, especially with some inclement weather!
Haha at the wheel lift early in the video. I think my 4Runner probably would have been close to rolling on something like that. I can just imagine my driver's rear about three or four feet in the air.
Can you create a playlist of Regina’s recipes? Or a tutorial on the Omnia? Please and thank you.
Regena has posted some of her recipes on our blog. trailrecon.com/blog.asp
Hearing you say that 40 degrees is really cold made me laugh, I was born and raised in San Diego and spent my first 62 years living in that area and yeah back then I thought 40 was very cold but after living in Washington for almost 4 years I consider 30 to be cold but 40 isn't too bad.
Here in the Northeast this time of year, 40° is t-shirt and shorts weather haha. Reality though, it's that awkward temperature where if you're outside doing physical activity, it's tough to dress because it's chilly when you first leave the house, but then you quickly heat up.
There’s gotta be a part 2!!!
Part 2 is on my channel next Friday.
I don’t think we’re in San Diego anymore, Toto!
Wow i have a good Sunday morning at watching your video. Any link on Bed-Z Sheet? I am not able to finding it. Thanks
I just updated the video description with links, but here it is: beddys.com/
@@regenakowitz Thanks so much
Yeah, I can't imagine how much more fuel you use in that beast compared to other engines.
Hi Brad, great video!Could you please tell me what navigation screen Regina is using?
I was using the Garmin Tread.
@@TrailRecon Thanks for that Brad! Any chance of getting your thoughts on the tread?
I plan on doing a review after I've spent a little more time with it.
Man, I love your videos! Your attitude toward unexpected challenges is great. Its all an adventure, right? Lol Thanks for taking us along.
Challenges are what make a trip an adventure!
Just back from a 9k mile trip around the country in our 100 Series Land Cruiser, the entire time discussing overlanding upgrades. I've been leaning towards a trailer so we could use it with multiple vehicles. One night we were walking past a really nice trailer, and I say to my girl Sunny, "We need something exactly like this". I hear the car door open and turn around to tell the owner what a nice trailer I think he has, and it was you and Regina. So glad you guys decided to escape that night, the girls made the right choice. Our ride into Carlsbad through Guadalupe and Pine Springs was treacherous with that crazy storm on our tail. The next morning, we drove to the caverns in 30+mph winds, and northbound rt180/62 was closed due to a flipped semi.
Small world! We love the trailer and it definitely makes life on the trail more comfortable. The weather was crazy and we were there to enjoy ourselves, not be miserable. I did enough of that when I was active duty. Thanks for watching and stay safe out there!
There is a highway with a tunnel between Cloudcroft NM and Alamogordo NM with amazing views and even a waterfall if you’re willing to take a steep hike near the tunnel. The terrain goes from desert to forest in the matter of miles, and you can also see the white sands monument from there too. Highly recommend
Bicycled across the country a few years ago. Cloudcroft NM was my favorite place on the trip.
Great video with real people doing real things without breaking axels, tearing off fenders and having a great time enjoying our wonderful country.
What an interesting adventure. Locked gates, rougher than expected trail, and SNOW!! I sure hope there is more to this to see. Until next time... Travel safe.
Your a great story teller, good voice, food was awesome, me personally I don't like to drive for hours, like to get to camp with hours to spare before dark, thanks for sharing 👍🏿
Great video! I loved the sound editing on this one - the ambient sounds while interviewing, the radio weather report, music, etc. was all well done
I watched Matt & Cara’s video last nice and obviously it’s the same trail etc. you added a nice addition to what Matt left out. Great video. I live in Las Cruses and can’t wait for Matt’s part 2 and I assume you will also have additional footage coming soon.
Wow - what an adventure! Thanks for taking us along with you 🙏
You & Matt are my 2 fave UA-camr’s - can’t wait to see the rest of this trip!
spectacular video...as someone who just found Matts channel within the last week, its awesome to see you guys out together....awesome job as always! Looking forward to many more vids to come.
I knew from the git-go you wouldn't stay. Why would you? The weather is getting worse by the minute. It's only going to be worse in the morning. Had you stayed and become stuck in there, now L.E. would need to risk peril getting you outta there on the taxpayers dime. It just doesn't make sense. Not to mention those California License Plates make you a target for tons of jokes from the locals. We all know how welcome Californians are around the country. You did the right thing by cutting your losses and moving on. --------> Colorado Native
Hey Brad, do you have a link to that blanket/sheet combo? I think you called it a bedsy but I’m having trouble finding it. Thanks!
Yes please!!
It's called a Beddy's. They aren't cheap but they are worth every penny. Ours has kept us super warm and cozy on some pretty cold nights. beddys.com/
@@denisehitt-vy3bm Here you go: beddys.com/. Not cheap, but worth it if you hate being cold. They also make it super easy to "make" your bed. ☺
@@regenakowitz Thanks! It looks awesome and will be great in our X1.
Welcome to New Mexico, where the private land owners go above and beyond and Really LOVE blocking access to public lands. Aside from that hugely annoying issue, I still love living and exploring here. Fun fact: 75% of all roads in NM are unpaved. If you ever want to come over to the Gila for some more rugged exploring, hmu.
Landowners Locks Cut them off!
@@SMsPRTyCRw07 Nah, I'm not looking for confrontation, and I definitely don't enjoy getting shot at. I had enough of that in the military. I just try to find a way to ask nicely or find another way around, and carry lots of extra gas.
You both husband and wife. you guys are such a great example.what is the secret off your great bonding can you share your testimony sometimes in your UA-cam
Jackery Explorer 1000 with a 5x7 electric blanket on low and you will both be loving it. Are we really roughing it?
Traveling the land of Billy the Kid. Wise choice to have the ladies make the decision.
My backyard! And yeah, you got just a taste of our insane bipolar weather. I’m really glad you made it around here!
Love that camp with the caves, great video and you need to be flexible in your plans when mother nature throws a curve ball at you
Gee mate I have a 12v electric blanket it uses not much power and sits about 21dc and their about 25$aud to buy
It was great to watch your video right after Matt's. Looks like a great time! Jealous! You should make a Idaho and western Montana trip.
We had a blast! Regena and I went to Idaho and Montana last year, but I wouldn't mind going back. ua-cam.com/video/HDZTP-C7wbg/v-deo.html.
Trail recon team, I’m amazed of the new way of the footage that are in this new episodes (my guess is that you guys have a drone or a extra cameraman that it’s behind all the trips!) cheers! Love the content all the time
No extra camera man, it's still just me. But Matt was nice enough to share some of his drone footage with me.
Desert stream channels reveal the potential energy of the runoff by the size of the gravel in beds of the channels (not just desert either, really). The larger the gravel or cobbles remaining the more powerful the stream is in full spate. It's something I always think about when the weather is iffy and I'm crossing dry channels. Locked gates are something that has become much more common than when I was a kid. People have come to often ignore the old time courtesies and etiquette that gathered around gates and using roads that are technically private. At the same time there are ranchers that increasingly are irritated with "foreigners" leaving gates opening, panicking livestock, and basically ignoring common courtesy.
They like goose more. 😂
First the boys trip and now this. I wish I was part of your family! Lol
Another great video! During the footage with NOAA weather update and the low fuel concern I was thinking it would be cool to see if you use your HAM or GMRS in these situations to either listen or call out to locals for guidance or do you solely rely on GAIA or your mapping apps?
Thanks! The weather audio was from my GMRS radio. I use several mapping tools, but have been using mostly my Garmin Tread recently, just trying it out.
Brad, have you considered getting a second fuel tank installed? If so which model would you choose?
As soon as someone builds one for the 392 that doesn't dramatically affect ground clearance, I'm all in!
Loved the video, brought back memories of exploring that area when I was at Fort Bliss 😁
Your gear is close to 200k give or take what more do you need…? Love the videos ❤
You guys are awesome!!! Love everything about the video. Favorite part, making time to explore the areas that your at.
I lived in Carlsbad for almost 20 years and spent many happy times exploring the Guadalupe Mountains and Lincoln national forest. Years ago, you could get a firewood permit for $5 a cord to cut your own pinon or juniper.
Would this trip have been doable in the Ram? Would it have been more comfortable? And last question, do you prefer the camper trailer of the slide-in more? Thanks!
The Ram has moved on to a new home, but it could have navigated these trails, just some of the areas in the trees might have been tight. We prefer the trail, just more adaptive to our style.
@@TrailRecon oh no :( sad to hear the Ram is gone! Thats what brought me to your channel. Everything is great, but I enjoyed the Ram info most! Thanks!
Loved this video/beautiful country and it’s a good thing you had your wives along/loved the ending!
Wow!! I live in Artesia, NM. JUST about 40 miles north of Carlsbad!!! Would have great to meet you all!!
Funniest part was @24:14 "I'm back here"😂😂
Brad didn't even realize I'd done that until we were home and he was editing the video! 😂
@@regenakowitz haha
I still can't believe how capable the trailer is, seems to handle the terrain very good!
It's crazy good! Love it!
Two of my favorites out in the back country of New Mexico having what Ill just call a interesting adventure. I've been meaning to explore that area myself. Thanks for taking us along in your Video....😇
Thanks!!
Seriously LOVE New Mexico! Being in the Texas panhandle, NM is a main stay for our camping and exploring. Actually would love to retire over there. A word about the cold weather, there is an old Norwegian saying... "There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad cloths!". You dress properly and it doesn't matter what mother nature throws at you. This coming from people that sail the north sea in the winter and don't think twice about it. ;-)
Great video as always. I have 392 also but what is your MPG with X3 in the back? I am thinking of getting one mysellf. Thanks.
The problem that you had with your propane hose is probably due to the tiny ball check valve in the end that connects to the stove inlet pipe getting stuck. I had the same problem in one of my hoses. I was able to unseat the valve with a little pushing persuasion.
This went from “TrailRecon” to “The Story Till Now”
Regina is an absolute beast! I love the way you two work it through. Wishing you all the best ! 😊
Thank you! 😊
My Home State. Thanks for visiting, and the Lincoln National Forest Birthplace of Smokey Bear.
Great story telling.
BTW, San Diego is under Blizzard Warnings today, you may actually be warmer in New Mexico :)
What a fun adventure. I love some regular snow and light rain. When my wife goes it’s a whole different story.
the hose from my ignik tank has clogged several times. It seems to accumulate ice inside it for some reason. After it thaws out it seems to work fine for a bit. Must be some sort of design flaw.
We were up there right after that storm, going up to Dark Canyon Lookout. We opted to camp lower in a sheltered area and were fine. But up top, over 7000 feet, 60 mph winds and snow still on the ground made our hiking a little challenging. This was followed by freezing fog the next days and the road to Carlsbad Caverns being closed because of black ice. Great area for exploring off road, though. 4Runner TRD pro for us.
Love ❤️ your videos..I've 🤔 almost got my wife talked into it ? But, When it comes to bad weather, Like you guys, I'll let her make the decisions . Even though it's not like us men would be worried about anything ?
Thanks for sharing, it was a great sense of experience and a good reason to have a wife along ? Thanks again, enjoy life, have fun and be safe.
Llevo años viendo tus videos sin hablar ingle, y gracias que por fin alguien invento la pista de doblaje español gracias, llevo años diciendo porque no existía algo así traducido, gracias, por fin os entiendo que alegría, poner todos los vídeos con pista doblaje
I spent a spring break near Queen nearly thirty years ago. 4 university friends in a mid 80's Jeep Wagoneer. Some near misadventure with a pinhole in the fuel tank it but got us to the highway. Then a resourceful guy came along with a tank patch kit and a big truck. Diesel but gave us a tow to a gas station. Like a bouncy glider plane tow but I quickly learned to use the brake and keep the tow line taught. I hope I've payed that kindness forward in life...I'll keep trying either way.
More like “The toughest decision my **WIFE** has ever had to make”. Lol
Love all your content, and Matt’s.
Hey guys...
Loved this episode. Well done Regena on your driving, especially towing the X3. Wow that weather sure came in hard. Loved that camp spot you found up against the cliff face...
Thank you! I've driven that trailer (and our previous ones) quite a lot...someone has to while Brad runs around filming! 😂 I just need to work on my backing up skills! I'm great at going forward...just not so much at going backward!
Mixed BLM and private property is also an issue here in Eastern and South Eastern Oregon. More than once I have had to dead head back up to 50 miles due to a posted gate only 1/2 mile from the highway. Wish the BLM would identify roads on private lands that are not open to the public. I do want to respect the property owners property rights. All of us need to respect private property to reduce the risk of more posted roads.
A message for the wife's, I don't think 🤔 Those husband's could've handled the situation in deep snow either 🤔 Well, time for a hotel ? Lol with the husband's
I love your videos and even better teamed up with Matt. I noticed you switched from your BFG MT to the KO2s. What made you switch. Pavement noise?
Hey guys love your stuff all the way from Australia. I also have a Patriot X3. I was wondering what size the fuel holders are on the front box of the camper? Also did you have to upgrade the gas struts to support them?
That is exactly how I distribute dressing onto salad when I make one for myself. Allows you to use less dressing but get better coverage. Throw it all in a Tupperware or similar and shake the heck out of it.
I'm very curious, is it legal to lock gates like that on public land? I understand that they can lease land for grazing etc. But I thought it was still public use, which to me still means public.
Great video Brad! It’s weird seeing Matt wearing boots for a change!!
It was weird wearing them. LOLOL
You bring salad for your group meal on a camping trip with my friends that’s a great way to never get invited again 😅 and yes, I’m just joking around
Hi Brad, Quick question you had All Terrain tires on for the trip to NM? Why did you switch from the Mud KM#3s tires?
Looking at the JL towing the trailer down some of the steps Brad, it looks like you're almost bottoming out (or at least very close to the flare. I think under load with the trailer, you probably lose a few inches.
Considered air springs for trailer duty?
i was thinking the something
You all are in jeeps so we understand why you had to escape, we would’ve done the same thing in a jeep. Next time get a Tacoma.
I have a best almost like that... it is awesome!!! And it can take really any battery with USB-type power out... love it.
This was the winter that just kept giving. While you guys were a bit south of my home turf up in Colorado, I was out in Brads home turf checking out So-Cal and Anza-Borrego. Same thing......"endure or escape"?
Wind-rain-sleet-inland hurricane conditions-snow-more rain-lots of cold...... Sure, a few good days here and there and its always an adventure and good to be out, but it was relentlessly "not nice". Borrego Springs got hammered while I was in the north area of the park which also got nailed with wind. The springs was without power for over a day. I even hiked the adventure route to the Goat Canyon Trestle and got hammered up at elevation. Still fun.
Everywhere I went for a month wandering, mother nature was showing the upper hand. Insane rain from Quartzsite to Phoenix, a foot of snow in Sedona, 35 inches in Flagstaff, crazy winds across the Navajo Reservation, freezing in Valley of the Gods, nasty in Moab...... But like you noted, it was winter and I knew that & expected some non-optimal conditions here and there. After 32 days of it.......escaped back to home base for a break. Ready for summer now.....
I'll hit that southern NM area this summer/fall being a quick 6-8 hours down for me.
Be Well! Keep on keepin on !
Thank you! We were okay with the cold and prepared for it. But the wind was ridiculous and there's nothing you can do about it, and we don't do this to be miserable.
I love it when Regina is along for the ride. She is adorable and funny.
Thank you so much! 🤗
Oh maaaaaan! Just as the challenge gets interesting you guys leave. A little disappointed. I would absolutely have stayed. It's a challenge that I go out there for. You have to be willing to take what nature gives. I've stayed through Monsoonal rains with 60 mph winds, having to fold up everything and shelter inside the truck for 7 hours. Then deal with flooded terrain.
But you're still cool. Lol.
Monsoonal rains with 60 mph winds, I'd be packing up and heading out! I've endured some relentless camping conditions in the past, but this trip was something we wanted to enjoy. I'm sure it would have made for great video to not get any sleep in the winds and freeze our tails off, but you don't always have to endure the extremes.
@@TrailRecon
I hear ya.
But I had to rib you about it. Hahaha.
I have some questions on the Beddys, what size is your matress and how does it fit? I have a 4 inch matress in my teardrop I might use this for.
New Mexico is the MOST underrated state in the Union IMO, the topography, the weather is awesome......been here for one your and absolutely love it. As always, Brad puts out incredibly great quality content and watchable from start to finish. Cheers.
Thank you!
They probably want to keep it a secret.
@@jeffk464 We do
Just the fact taking a Jeep that far off road i🎉n those conditions is amazing. We typically don’t see them back there with us. Signed Toyota
Hard to believe that with everything that trailer has, it doesn't have a good diesel heater? Great video! And ya.. link for the blanket/sheet set!
I find it a little.... well.... soft to bring a heater camping. I'm from Florida and not used to cold weather. I'm also in my 60s and not as tough as I once was. But I've recently camped in 20 degree nights and never considered a heater. Zip up in a -20 degree sleeping bag and you're warm.
Start a fire in the evening and when you get up and you're warm.
If you want heat, and all the comforts stay home!
Fyi- if you don't like snow, don't come up here to alaska during the winter!
You drove right by our ranch and went down our fence line.
That's really cool!!!
What was the difference in fuel consumption between the two rigs?
Another incredible video, thank you.. As always, I love Regena's (one day I will get the spelling right) perspective/input. I have been watching your channel for a couple of years, so I have a question: Which engine do you recommend? You have probably wheeled them all. So if you were going to build a new Jeep… what would you pick??? What do you think about the new anniversary editions?
Thank you! I think the 3.6 is tried and trued and probably the best all around option, but really depends on your need... 392 is just pure fun, but not as practical. The New Anniversary Editions seem nice, but I was hoping for an interior facelift.
T-R , so enjoy most of your content so now your in a Jeep w/T ... what happened to the RAM? I feel so out-classed as I cant afford all the gear and swapping out vehicles, in fact, ive been working on a Ram for three years sitting under cover havent driven, upfitting cool stuff as I can afford. I am also 100% unable so everything is tuff to do, often hire a day labor guy to help.
The Power Wagon has moved on to a new home. I wasn't using it often enough to justify hanging on to it.
When did you switch from the KM3s to KO2s?
I like how you and Regina keep making videos but your sons also getting out there on their own keeps this channel interesting!! Great vid , looks so fun
Thank you! We're hoping our boys can help us out so we can take an "off camera" vacation one day! 😂
I REALLY want a percolator like that!! Do you have a link for it?
Do you disable the airbags because if it went off those GPS's are going to be in your face?
Do you all make GPX GPS files for us to download and look at your actual route? If not you should it would be a big help! Thanks I would have loved to know your exact route of travel, including the GPS locations of the locked gates. Thanks…
Sorry, I don't. I'll often include the coordinates to the trailhead but I've always believed part of the adventure is finding your path.
Your wife cracked me up with the I'm back here. replayed it several times
Lol just so I’m clear, a tent, long underwear, a butane heater, down blanket, down jackets, a heavy comforter, etc. and ya’ll had to bail?! Man…
Not sure if you've ever camped in 40+ mph winds, but there is no sleeping to be had on nights like that. We were prepared for the cold, but not much you can do about the wind. We were there to enjoy ourselves, not be miserable.