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Auxbeam 360 Pro 9 In Round Offroad Driving Light review — Mega lumens on a minimum budget
We've been wanting a set of large round lights to complete our bumper setup for awhile now. So when Auxbeam reached out to have us test their 360 Pro 9in off-road driving lights we jumped on the opportunity... and have to say, we've been very impressed! These lights offer high quality construction and huge output at a fraction of the cost of the big name brands in the space. If you are interested in buying a set please consider clicking through our affiliate link below and save 15% buy using discount code WED15
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Ecoflow 800w Alternator Charger + Delta 2 bundle Truck Camper Install & Review
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Ecoflow Black Friday deals: Alternator Charger and Delta 2 bundle shrsl.com/4rghg Ecoflow Alternator Charger and Delta 2 Max bundle shrsl.com/4rhha Buying through our affiliate links supports our content by funding gear purchases for future reviews and covering gas for our trip videos. We only link to products that we believe in and are committed to transparent reviews. We are not sponsored by ...
You won't believe this is Oregon! Steens Mountain truck camping with our baby for the first time
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Steens Mountain is one of our favorite locations in all of Oregon, and we hope you can see why! This rugged and exotic landscape is physically and metaphorically a long ways off from the green rain forests of Western Oregon. The distance from any major population center means that it is rarely crowded, and the perfect place to find some peace on a long weekend trip. In this video we camp in an ...
Lowa Renegade Mid GTX Women's Boot Review
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In this video Tessa provides her initial impressions of the Lowa Renegad Mid GTX Women's hiking boots. If you like what you see you can purchase these boots at REI here: alnk.to/2uHqfGJ at the time of publishing this video they are deeply discounted! Tessa's reaction to the Lowa Renegades is perfect proof that hiking boot choice is incredibly personal. Dylan previously tried out the men's versi...
Ultimate Tailgate Seal Installation - Stop dust from coming into your truck camper, cap or topper!
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Anyone with a truck top, wedge or shell camper knows that dust incursion through the tailgate is one of the biggest issues when driving off-pavement. While the campers themselves can be well sealed, tailgates are typically designed with large gaps that let a lot of dust through. Fortunately there are several products out there that can help to mitigate this problem! In this video we install the...
Hanwag Banks GTX Review - Excellent waterproof hiking boots from a lesser known German brand
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The hunt for the perfect hiking boot continues with the Banks GTX from Hanwag. This boot matches quality construction and excellent waterproofing with a bit of a cool factor. Hanwag is a German company that has been making exceptional hiking and outdoor footwear for well over 100 years. This video gives our initial impressions, we'll report back after a full season of use. Let us know if you ha...
Oru Designs Tenfold Wedge Camper and OTB Truck Bed Buildout buildout walk tour
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Thumbnail Photo Cred: Wildcard Overland @WildcardOverland Oru Designs USA is well known for their Bruin Hard-Walled Truck Top Camper, but not nearly as many people have heard of their Tenfold Wedge Camper. This product offers many of Oru's best features (like a 4 inch memory foam mattress and the ability to keep your bedding in place with the tent closed) in a more traditional tent style form f...
Rigs, Gear & Campers of Overland Expo PNW 2024 - Toyota fans will not be happy about this video
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We spent three days at Overland Expo PNW 2024 checking out the latest rigs, gear and campers that the industry has to offer. This video is a long one so we've provided chapter links below for your convenience: 01:23 New Rigs 26:10 Overland and camping gear 35:40 Off-road Trailers and Mega Campers We'd love to hear your thoughts on the newest Toyota lineup and their unusually low payloads! If th...
All New Bruin XL Pop-Up Truck Camper From Oru Designs USA - Walk-around at Overland Expo PNW 2024
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With our Toyota Tundra featured in Oru's booth at Overland Expo PNW this year we got a sneak peak of their all new Bruin XL pop-up truck camper. This model takes their already successful hybrid hard walled Bruin camper concept and expands it to offer an exceptional amount of interior living space. We have to admit that we were skeptical at first... but this camper surprised us. Watch the video ...
Our new truck top camper is here! Oru Designs Bruin Pro installed at Over The Boundary in Bend, OR
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After spending a year with our first Oru Designs USA Bruin Pop-up Truck Top Camper we got the opportunity to upgrade to a new model with some major feature upgrades and significant design improvements. The installation took place at Over The Boundary Fabrication, Oru's new dealer in Bend, OR. As much as we enjoyed our last trip to Oru's HQ in Southern California it was much more convenient to p...
How to keep Camping and exploring While Pregnant - A Guide for future Moms, and Dads
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So you're an adventurous couple and you just got a positive pregnancy test. What now? Having a baby on the way can bring a whole new set of challenges and considerations to your outdoor lifestyle. That said with the right attitude and some adjustments to your adventure planning you can totally keep getting out there well into your pregnancy!
We sold our Oru Designs pop-up truck camper and started a family - May 2024 channel update
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We're back on TH-cam after missing for months, but we had a good reason! Meet our daughter May, the latest addition to our adventure team. She has kept us busy over the last couple months, but now that we're getting this parenting thing figured out we're ready to start exploring again. On top of that we also sold our Oru Designs Camper! Well, kind of... you'll have to watch the video to find ou...
FJÄLLRÄVEN SKOGSÖ PADDED JACKET - One Year Review - New favorite jacket for overlanding and camping
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This jacket has rapidly become an all time favorite for a wide variety of fall, spring, and winter conditions. It has been especially great for driving trips and hanging around camp where a traditional hiking style layering system can become cumbersome. If you are interested in buying this jacket for yourself please consider using our affiliate link through Fjallraven: alnk.to/a44reMC or REI: b...
Christmas Valley Sand Dunes & Cowboy Dinner Tree adventure - Overlanding with our Oru Truck Camper
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Editor's note: Looks like our upload had a few glitches in the 2nd half of the video starting at 10:17 . We uploaded a fixed file as an unlisted and ad free video that you can watch here: th-cam.com/video/8XVbGRD6LX4/w-d-xo.html sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for watching! After a relaxed summer camping in familiar places Tessa planned a birthday trip for Dylan that would get us back to...
We went spelunking in one of Oregon's longest lava tubes - Derrick Cave
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It was late August and Central Oregon's fire season was in full swing. With air quality being questionable we swapped our plans for a guy's backpacking trip in the mountains to a Central Oregon high desert adventure. We did some spelunking in the Derrick Cave Lava Tube, met some cows, and camped on top of a mountain in gloriously clean air. Please note that we do not share actual locations ofte...
DIY Build Plans for our Pop-Up Truck Camper - Oru Designs Hard Wall Truck Camper
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DIY Build Plans for our Pop-Up Truck Camper - Oru Designs Hard Wall Truck Camper
Summer truck camping adventure stories and big news to share!
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Summer truck camping adventure stories and big news to share!
Game Changing Pop-Up Truck Top Camper With Folding Hard Walls - Oru Designs USA Camper Walk-Around
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Game Changing Pop-Up Truck Top Camper With Folding Hard Walls - Oru Designs USA Camper Walk-Around
Alabama Hills camping in our new hard walled pop-up camper - This is an overlanding game changer!
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Alabama Hills camping in our new hard walled pop-up camper - This is an overlanding game changer!
Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route Guide Part II - RideBDR ORBDR Section by section walkthrough
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Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route Guide Part II - RideBDR ORBDR Section by section walkthrough
Winter camping guy's trip in the Ochoco Mountains | Central Oregon overlanding in the snow
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Winter camping guy's trip in the Ochoco Mountains | Central Oregon overlanding in the snow
Hiking Boot Showdown | Keen Durand II Mid Waterproof Vs Lowa Renegade GTX Mid comparison review
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Hiking Boot Showdown | Keen Durand II Mid Waterproof Vs Lowa Renegade GTX Mid comparison review
How to get started with Snowshoeing | A beginner's guide to our favorite winter sport
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How to get started with Snowshoeing | A beginner's guide to our favorite winter sport
We had to call for help | A Casey LaDelle Track Jeep recovery video prequel
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We had to call for help | A Casey LaDelle Track Jeep recovery video prequel
Maxtrax Vs Budget Traction Boards | Is it worth spending more on the real thing?
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Maxtrax Vs Budget Traction Boards | Is it worth spending more on the real thing?
Outdoor Research Flurry Sensor Gloves Review | The Coziest Winter Gloves
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Outdoor Research Flurry Sensor Gloves Review | The Coziest Winter Gloves
Winter camping in The Central Oregon Cascades | new diesel heater and epic mountain drone footage
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Winter camping in The Central Oregon Cascades | new diesel heater and epic mountain drone footage
10 Essentials for off-roading in deep snow | Gear you need for winter driving
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10 Essentials for off-roading in deep snow | Gear you need for winter driving
Ocoopa Electric Hand Warmer Review
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Ocoopa Electric Hand Warmer Review
Fjallraven Nuuk Parka Review - Men's & Women's
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Fjallraven Nuuk Parka Review - Men's & Women's

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  • @lmalesci
    @lmalesci 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Greetings from the province of Pontassieve in Florence, Italy. I see many people when they drive out of town on dirt roads in the presence of mud, and you see that they drive off-road equipped not with mud tires, but also with road and off-road tires! One question: what tires are most often used in your area for driving on rough terrain with mud and snow? Do you use M+S off-road tires or M+S off-road tires?

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hello! We have been to Tuscany several times and love it. We always buy All-Terrain tires from respected manufacturers. I am not sure which brands are available in Italy. Something like the Goodyear Duratrac or Bfg Ko2/Ko3 would be a good choice. The M+S rating unfortunately does not mean much these days. We have a Tesla sedan with road tires that are M+S rated but would never take off road. I hope that helps!

  • @beardseye692
    @beardseye692 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey! Great review! Did you end up applying the Greenland wax and, if so, how did the jacket perform in the rain afterward?

  • @lolimiy
    @lolimiy 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for informative video! Any tips on snowshoeing with a dog? TIA

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      For sure! Our Golden Retriever stays home for any hikes with more than like 8in of snow because it collects in his fur and he basically becomes a snowball. For shorter haired dogs we’d recommend booties if they tolerate them. If not there is this stuff called Musher’s secret that you can apply to their paws to keep snow from building up. Depending on the breed some form of jacket that protects their underside from the snow wouldn’t hurt either!

  • @WilliamQuisno
    @WilliamQuisno 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You li e in that area you need a good snow shovel, a grain shovel works best, with that you can dig out of all snow, with the winch get turned around and go back!!

  • @miketorre16
    @miketorre16 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nice review

  • @cynthialeech2507
    @cynthialeech2507 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Seems reasonable priced for what it does.

  • @aliensstolemybeer5362
    @aliensstolemybeer5362 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The zip is an absolute nightmare to try and zip up, any hints would be appreciated.

  • @lisahoffman8367
    @lisahoffman8367 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What was your price and weight?

  • @thetravelbubble
    @thetravelbubble 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like your mystery ranch pack! I have one and it is the most comfortable pack I have.

  • @Henry-e7x4d
    @Henry-e7x4d 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Vielen Dank!

  • @hurtinalbertan3844
    @hurtinalbertan3844 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    good video, the escaper buddy's are good cheap boards, better than some other cheap ones but there are some obvious benefits to the more expensive name brand boards. I had a set on my old rig and they saved me quite a few times. They also are 50% off right now (at least on amazon in canada), so I just ordered 2 sets for $200. Not too shabby to have 4 decent boards for almost half the price of one set of maxtrax here in canada ($350). I'd also take 4 of the cheaper boards over 2 name brand boards any day of the week

  • @Richardi-s3w
    @Richardi-s3w 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good vid thanks, what size fuse to you install.

  • @RandyBB-yz1kq
    @RandyBB-yz1kq 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have been wearing these boots since 2004 and am on my third pair, with a new pair on stand-by. I wear the soles off them while the uppers are still in good shape applying regular maintenance. For the price of them it doesn’t pay to resole as opposed to purchase new on sale. I’m 70 years old and have been backpacking and hiking for most of those years…..and still going with two new hips. I have other brand name boots, but these are by far my favourite boots in respect to value versus weight and performance. They just fit my feet like no others.

  • @richardgovea7837
    @richardgovea7837 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Idk what sole the lowa used from vibram but vibram does make specific outsoles for ice! From what I understand it might wear out faster from non icey conditions just due to the compound they use. So idk if it would be a viable all year use

  • @donnazukowski
    @donnazukowski 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video!

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Really appreciate that 😊

  • @Potatopotatopotatoespotatotato
    @Potatopotatopotatoespotatotato 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Subscribed.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Should have more Oru content out soon!

  • @DennisThofvesson
    @DennisThofvesson 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Totaly agree with your views. I bought one a few months ago and have been using it constantly since then. Also good that you press the fact that this jacket isn't water proof. It's an issue I have with many of the reviews that I've seen that complain abot G-1000 jackets not holding out rain like proper rain jacket. It's not suposed to.

  • @CharlieBooker00
    @CharlieBooker00 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i am from Scandinavia so a good thing for me is that i can go to Germany and try on boots Hanwag makes wide models but to be honest they are not really wide but they make something called a straight fit extra they are even wider than the wide models they dont make all models in straight fit extra but the Banks GTX come in straight fit extra. Lowa makes wide models to and they are some of the widest european boots .... if you are a person who have to wide feet for all of those (keen are not wide either) well US boot are generally wider than european ones the widest on the market being Kenetrek and they still have ok heels

  • @ritas6972
    @ritas6972 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Congratulations! She is beautiful!

  • @bobodonnell
    @bobodonnell 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you know the measurements of the acrylic tent windows?

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sorry I don't have exact measurements handy and won't be popping the top open to check anytime soon. If I had to guess, probably somewhere in the ballpark of 10-12in tall by 14-18in wide. They aren't huge, but big enough to serve the purpose of letting you see what is going on out to the sides.

  • @PainterD54
    @PainterD54 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can seal off your tailgate with rubber gasket material on both sides and a tailgate seal that connects the tailgate with the bed so there are no gaps for dust or dirt to enter the box.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the tip! We actually did install a tailgate seal kit and made a video about it. Works great so far! th-cam.com/video/WIIVdqzcnV0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_t0fkg-yKwBcU7lr

  • @thomasreilly4156
    @thomasreilly4156 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice review. I will look at these when I'm ready to add our lights.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! You can use discount code WED15 for an additional 15% off.

  • @hefnhef1
    @hefnhef1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Currently doing camper research and narrowed it down to Topo Toppers and Ovrlnd but Oru looks interesting. Alabama Hills is great, but too horribly crowded for my taste.

  • @doctomahawk1993
    @doctomahawk1993 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent content, you answered all my questions. You made a great promo for the sport.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! Happy snowshoeing 😊

  • @Jay-tr3px
    @Jay-tr3px หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does any one mind that even though they say its a Swedish brand, but they are made in asia (Vietnam)? And they charge you premium for it?

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you know of any Fjallraven competitors who manufacture in Europe or the U.S.?

    • @Jay-tr3px
      @Jay-tr3px หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Western-Wild Yes. Filson, Manifattura Ceccarelli, Hanks leather goods, Graf and co. And many more!!

    • @USNvet1980
      @USNvet1980 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe Filson is now made in Asia now😩

    • @paganphil100
      @paganphil100 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @Jay-tr3px: I don't care WHERE they're made but I do care HOW they're made (their quality)......that's why they are my favourite brand for outdoor wear.

    • @Jay-tr3px
      @Jay-tr3px 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@paganphil100 Okay. They are not bad. But look up parajumpers now. They have huge sail.

  • @prod.hackyy_
    @prod.hackyy_ หลายเดือนก่อน

    The tip on doing a shorter hike with lower elevation is really important. I just went on my first snowshoe hike and it was brutal 😂

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild หลายเดือนก่อน

      We've all been there haha!

  • @kersonperez1003
    @kersonperez1003 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is not a fully hard sided camper

  • @michaelpoczynek
    @michaelpoczynek หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am sold. Thanks for making this video. Have a great day! 😀

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @hwilfley
    @hwilfley หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the model in the thumbnail?

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s the CampChef Explorer 2 burner, same as the title. You can buy it through the link in the description.

  • @peterpayne2219
    @peterpayne2219 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As an American who's lived in Japan for 35+ years, it's shocking that you don't take your shoes off to step up and into the bed. But great video!

  • @nealamesbury7953
    @nealamesbury7953 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dogs bed ?

  • @2-4outdooradventure53
    @2-4outdooradventure53 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Smelling or seeing a fog coming out of your AC will be a heater core leak inside your dash, I had to replace mine in my F150.

  • @BeeChan_
    @BeeChan_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome review! Just purchased this as well + spare battery set up. I have the same truck, any pointers when running the wires ? Thanks!

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right on! And for sure, big one being that the provided wire is just long enough to go from the driver's side front corner of the truck bed to the battery. Drilling through the plastic plug has worked out well, if I was to do that again I would put a little rubber gasket around the hole before running the cable, then use some form of silicon water proofing to fill the gap between the cable and the hole. To get the cable up to the engine bay follow the brake line most of the way since Toyota obviously put that in a safe spot. You can follow the line up through the driver wheel well into the engine bay!

    • @BeeChan_
      @BeeChan_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ Appreciate it!

  • @CD_-ur2lk
    @CD_-ur2lk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am on my 2nd pair of Keen Durand 2s and I have to say that I never had any issues with waterproofing. I wore them every day at work for 8 months and all the way till the end, I could walk in water and not have wet feet. When I retired them, the soles were worn through the grey section of the sole. The reason I stopped wearing them was that one of the eyelets came off and the stitching was coming apart on the inside of the boot right by the ball of the foot.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to hear you had a better experience with them! This last set was probably purchased around 2021 and run hard into 2024. Maybe they have improved the liner? Or my specific use case wore the liner out earlier. Either way would love to go back to Keen someday, so I'll be tracking on reviews like yours.

  • @Jeepjt2020
    @Jeepjt2020 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought the alternator charger with the delta 2 max and have had it installed for about a month. It has unfortunately let me down on every trip. The alternator charger disconnects from my phone and requires WiFi to reconnect. As soon as it disconnects from my phone it is basically useless as there is no way to turn it on. I have had to leave my camp in search of internet just to reset it. I have sent messages to Ecoflow and was told that it does in fact require internet and that I should use the personal hotspot on my phone… that doesn’t work when off grid. Sorry to leave such a harsh sounding comment on your video. My intention is to share my experience so people know what they are getting, not to talk trash. I love Ecoflow products and hope they make changes to this potentially game changing piece of tech.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hear ya, lots of hit or miss experiences with Ecoflow products in general. People tend to either have no issues, or end up in a customer service nightmare. That's strange about the charger not turning on. Ours powers up automatically once it is connected to the Delta 2. There is also a manual power switch hidden on the data port. Did that not work for you? In any case thank you for sharing your experience! We have only had one issue so far. If more problems occur we will provide an update, and yank the links if we can no longer recommend the product.

    • @Jeepjt2020
      @Jeepjt2020 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ thank you for your response. It’s not that the unit won’t turn on, it powers on just fine. It actually disconnects from the app on my phone. It will be connected and working fine one second and then it isn’t. Once it disconnects from the app you have to have WiFi to reconnect. I can turn my vehicle on and the green light will show but the app is completely greyed out. I can still access my delta 2 max on the app however it won’t recognize the alternator charger once it has lost connection. I am still in the process of working with Ecoflow so I hope everyone reading this understands that I am just sharing my experience. This is in no way a bad review as there is always things to figure out with new products. If things get resolved I will definitely update my experience. Thanks again

    • @vinceparker2888
      @vinceparker2888 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wish it just needed bluetooth, Wonder if the engine needs to be running to draw from the tow vehicle or if there's a cutoff voltage. I would like to install a 100 ah battery to draw from.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ agreed, it can connect to the app with just Bluetooth but updates require WiFi. And yes you can set a voltage cutoff manually (believe we have it at 13.5v), so at least in theory you would be able to run it off of another battery by dropping the cutoff below 12v.

  • @toddshook1765
    @toddshook1765 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank for showing set up. Looking into different systems; either batteries, inverter, panels, etc… Maybe all in one battery pack.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      DIY power setups are great if you like tinkering or want to do something more custom for your application. They used to be cheaper than turnkey power stations, but not so much any more. We went with the turnkey option mainly to save time, and to have a battery that can easily move from the truck to the house for emergency backup.

  • @RichardSwift
    @RichardSwift 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I agree with you on the firmware, it is the first thing I did when testing it. Good review, thanks!

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! And yes, clearly a must do first step with any Ecoflow product.

  • @shelley131
    @shelley131 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. I'm an ecoflow fan and had been considering the alternator charger for emergency backup and an extra redundancy. On your trip did you take any solar panels, just in case something happened or did you feel pretty comfortable trusting only the alternator charger?

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! No solar on that trip. Our backup plan was to charge using a trailer plug to 12v cable that I custom made and ran into the bed through the tailgate gap. That would have charged very slowly, but still better than nothing. We also stayed in hotels/Airbnbs every couple nights since this was our first long trip with a baby. Worse case we could have dragged the battery and the fridge into the hotel to run on AC. Hope that helps!

  • @johndej
    @johndej 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the great review! I have two 100 watt solar panels on my canopy and a large storage battery that has been kept fully charged by the panels. In addition, I have a large power inverter to run 120 volt devices when needed. It works, but I probably should have gone with the Ecoflow type system instead. I'm looking at adding a fridge/freezer unit at some point too so I may switch. I was particularly interested in the way you ran the power cable. I know those plastic plugs can pop out as well. I need to run a small cord from the cab to the canopy space for a rear view camera. At the moment, it's just going through the sliding windows but that's been a pain. I haven't been able to find a port through the cab wall yet unfortunately. I don't want to drill, but that my be my ultimate solution. But seeing the way you ran that cable under the cab gives me some ideas for using a firewall wire port instead. Thanks again!

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We considered a DIY power system, but needed a solution in a hurry after our Goal Zero didn’t cut it on our Steens Trip. The choice is a toss up these days, especially if you can get a deal on a power station. Yes sounds like running the wiring back out through the firewall grommet would be the cleanest solution. For more details on running wires under the vehicle search for U-Haul’s trailer wiring installation guide.

    • @johndej
      @johndej 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Western-Wild Thanks for that tip!

  • @Woodsman1956
    @Woodsman1956 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm surprised, my Durand ll have been dry. No problem yet. Very pleased with my first Keen boots.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s possible that they made improvements to the liner (hope they did!) or the waterproofing will give out over time (hope not). Would love to see Keen improve and eventually return to them. Super comfortable boots.

  • @corndogsaregood-ko3zd
    @corndogsaregood-ko3zd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for the great video, it helps to see someone actually stuck and need traction boards, saw a video of someone just doing it in a little puddle and it just was not a fair test

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! We worked hard to provide a "real world test" in a controlled environment. Have had plenty of success using these in real recoveries as well!

    • @corndogsaregood-ko3zd
      @corndogsaregood-ko3zd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Western-Wild yeah i saw someone say that it wasnt a real test on his video and he said he didnt wanna get his car stuck, like if your selling a product and your to scared to use your own product then how can i trust it lol

  • @RunPoncho
    @RunPoncho 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video guys. Getting ready to do the ORBDR in a full size F-150 and gathering as much info as I can before heading out next summer. How was it in a full size truck? Anything besides the typical pinstriping to be concerned about?

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! Pinstriping is the biggest issue in a full size, with the back half of section 3, through section 5 being the worst. I would recommend avoiding the optional portions of section 5 and staying clear of Cache Mountain, unless you have a budget for a new paint job! Tire puncturing rocks can also be a concern in sections 1 and 2!

    • @RunPoncho
      @RunPoncho 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Western-Wild Thanks! I'm looking forward to doing it. Did the WABDR last year it was a blast.

    • @RunPoncho
      @RunPoncho 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Western-Wild Hey one other quick question...I'm going with someone who isn't very fond of shelf roads (i guess who is really haha) are there many on this route? I heard section 7 had some and I know about Cache Mountain but what about the sections? Thanks!

  • @badeston
    @badeston 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly, after a couple of years of wearing a Fjallraven Vidda Pro I can say that every technical jacket with a membrane is far superior for outdoor use if rain can be present, with less weight and similar cost. It's important to note that this kind of fabric, EVEN with the wax applied, is everything but waterproof. It provides some water resistance, but you can't really expect to stay dry even in moderate rain for more than 5-10 minutes. I still like the Fjallraven for camping around the fire and stuff, but only in mild weather. Getting soaked when you are out there is an abolute nightmare and really ruins your experience.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For sure, we tried to make it clear that this is not a great hiking jacket, and that it is only water resistant, not water proof. If you need to stay dry Gortex is the only way to go in our experience. This jacket is best for use around town or around a campfire, and it's perfect for that! Just did some fall camping over the weekend and it was the only outer layer that I used.

  • @katreniaclark
    @katreniaclark 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just watched this for the first time on your channel after watching a Casey video. I have been watching Casey for 2 years now. Question, is your winch wire cable or rope? If it is cable then yes, hood up or some sort of overlay.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! Yes it's synthetic, so the hood up was probably unnecessary.

  • @FeelTheOutdoor
    @FeelTheOutdoor 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice review! I have the same jacket and really like it in the swiss winter. Instead of waxing it (which is very time consuming) I use Nikwax Cotton Proof. All though it's not quite as waterproof as the wax it still does a good job in moderate rain.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Interesting tip on the Nikwax! We'll look into that.

  • @CraigMorton321
    @CraigMorton321 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it possible for a single person to sleep east/west without extending the bed?

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not in the standard Bruin, it has a north/south queen bed that requires the extension panel to use. They do have an XL model that allows east/west sleeping. We covered that in another video a few months back if you'd like to check it out!

  • @niquenique5276
    @niquenique5276 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to start dispersed camping with my 2 year old but how do you find safe campsites that prohibit hunting ?

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honestly in our experience hunters haven't been that big of a deal. Seasons are limited in most places, and hunters try to get further away from roads to find game. You can always wear bright colors and camp in sites that are more exposed to avoid being mistaken for animals. If we do hear gunshots (not at all uncommon in the woods, and not generally a cause for concern) we make noise, up to the point of honking the horn, to alert the hunters to our presence.

  • @toddshook1765
    @toddshook1765 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stunning Mountain Views. Really is a destination place. Glad trip turned out good and learned more about what needed for travel. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @gordonchen9533
    @gordonchen9533 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Of all the Skogso reviews, this was the most helpful. Like you, I live in the PNW and was curious how it fares with our rainy weather. And this video demonstrates its water resistance and its limit, and I'm impressed. 30 min in that rain before water begins to seep in is enough for what than I need it for.

    • @Western-Wild
      @Western-Wild 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really appreciate the feedback! Agreed, if there is going to be an extended downpour it's best to head to cover or grab something with a Gortex shell, but for most day to day applications the Skogso gets the job done with a little rain or snow! This has absolutely been my go-to jacket from 30-50 degrees -Dylan

  • @clutch747
    @clutch747 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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