Very amusing the advice of, “Don’t go off grid”. I’m officially old fart now. We’ve been doing this since long before cell phones. For us it was, bring your boots if we have to walk out of here.
Some really popular places are totally off the grid. Established campgrounds in places like southern Big Sur. No electricity except for Diesel Generators. It's HWY 1..
19:30 I luv the cold…. In the winter I’m known to open windows to where I can see my breath in my home. I remember in recruit training winter time how most were miserable but I was comfortable except a few times where my toes were numb from wet boots…..
One of my best trips ever.. Solo. Drove from Santa Cruz county CA up to Rome, OR. Two years ago. Right around now, late Sept. Drove into the Three Forks recreation area. It had just rained in the morning. Afternoon when I got there was sunny. One single set of fresh tire tracks leading in. F It. I went for it. All the way into the Springs. Spent three days camping in there. Never saw another vehicle/person until I came back out on the pavement. Mid Sept. Something that I spent a lot of time, researching, preparing to do.
Regarding the first aid training, I took the 2 day Wilderness First Aid class put on by NOLS about a year ago. It’s available through REI (where I signed up), and perhaps directly through NOLS as well. Absolutely worth every penny! Good stuff Will!
Great video. I liked the cinch sacks for the night/morning. I think that might be a way to help keep our tent slightly more organized. A cool piece of kit I've added is a grabber reach tool. It turns picking up trash into a reasonable activity for kids. Turn them loose with the grabber tools and the waterfront/camp is clean in no time and the worry about sharps/grosses goes down significantly. The one thing I didn't hear in the planning is 'have a plan for the bathroom'. There are way too many surface poopers in our woods. I'd like to believe it comes from a lack of planning... when you go in the woods have a plan for "going" in the woods.
Awesome points...I love that idea on how to make it fun for the kids. I did a whole bathroom video that I forgot to mention in this video...I'll be sure to cover that in my next vid.
You touched on a first aid class. NITB (North Idaho TrailBlazers), which is the local club I belong to here, set up Search and Rescue classes for the members, which actually had first aid classes and got everyone certified. I'm pretty sure mine us expired now, but learning S&R with first aid was an amazing experience!
Ya, it totally changed my confidence level. I took mine pre-covid from REI (when they were still giving classes). I'd like to go deeper and get certified too.
@Venture2Roam being in N. Idaho, we get hikers go missing often. Some counties will fully fund the classes for volunteers. We set up a club only class, and it included first aid.
Enjoyed this. A nice informative video to mix in with the adventure films… experienced adventurers get a gentle reminder along with a few fresh morsels and new folks can soak up lots of info for the first time.
Thank you so much. Your comment describes exactly what I was going for in making this video. There are basically topics I wish I had watched, or watched more of when I was starting out...and even though I'm experienced now, I still find myself watching stuff like this to look for new things I haven't considered yet.
@@Venture2Roam hey Will, turns out I have a week in early to mid November to do a road trip with my kiddo from Calgary, Alberta - anything reasonable in Idaho that time of year, or is it too dicey weather-wise and maybe better to just push it down to Utah? Just some adventuring and mild exploring. Nothing crazy.
Subscribed. Thanks, Will! I’m a noob to overlanding and just learning to do more with less-coming from glamping around Idaho, Utah, and Oregon in a 36’ trailer with all the comforts of home. I’m excited to experiences overlanding.
Heading for a solo trip this weekend for the first time. This video came right on time. Updated my To do list and needs. Thank you!!! Leavitt Lake, here I come
Thanks Will for another great video. I got share it with my wife’s friends. They don’t bring anything Camping not even a screwdriver kit. Worry about food and shelter. It’s hard for me to camp with people like that that are not prepared. I think you awesome video. good information Don and Donna
I gotta tell you Will, I wanted you hate you because I felt like you were exposing all the best sites in Idaho, thus ruining them forever. lol But your content is just too damn good, so I've ended my boycott and I'm a faithful subscriber now. lol For something to share with the folks...I camp a lot in the Owyhees and like Will said, the wind speed is measured by a chain on a pole. To stake down my ground tent, I use long lag screws and fender washers as tent stakes. I use my portable drill to screw the lag screws into the ground and I have yet to experience wind strong enough in the Owyhees to pull them out of the ground. Just don't forget to pack your drill and keep your battery charged.
This was so cool to read. Zero judgement for your reasons to boycott, but I will say that I've never publicly shared a camping spot, not even to my Patreon subscribers, and I've never posted coords to anything..with the exception of my new Oregon Overlanding Route, which I created specifically to be shared (like a BDR, but for full sized vehicles) - but still no camping spots shared on that. I'm not being defensive, just sharing my approach...and I'm grateful you decided to subscribe! GREAT Tip on staking down your tent...I've never done that, but I bet it brings you a lot of peace of mind knowing your tent is so anchored. Is it hard to get those things back out when you're packing up camp?
@@Venture2Roam You simply set your drill for reverse and they zip out as easy as they zipped in. Give it a try in your backyard, find the longest lag screw you can find and screw it into the ground and back out. But don't forget to use a fender washer when you're using them to stake down the tent.
I’ve been vehicle based camping since as long as I can remember starting with boats and cars eventually a camper van. For weekend or extended weekend trips we always packed a little bit each day the week before we left. My parents were self-employed, so we could leave early and stop and get our groceries on the way out of town. But having a camper van allowed us to pretty much always have it packed and ready to go. As an adult I was doing this with my hatchback cars and later SUVs.
My adventure buddy stays in the trailer at an RV park, while I go out adventuring on the weekends. This allows her to have the flush toilets and hot and cold. Conventional showers whenever she wants. Having the exploring the Oregon coast for the last 20 years, I already know a number of Boondocking locations and I don’t mind not having flush toilets and hot and cold showers.
Thanks Will for the good advice. My first aid kit is lacking. HA! As a newbie, I got some good tips with this video. Question; Can you recommend some good Jeep mechanics here in the Treasure Valley, who really specialize in the off-road components and mods? Who does the mechanic work on your rigs? Keep that great content coming. Thanks.
Yes. K Suspension. Take your Jeep to Raffi, he's excellent. He does everything from installs to fixes...and he's the only one in the Treasure Valley I let touch my Jeeps. www.ksuspensionfab.com/service.html#/
Great info! We’re collecting gear to get into camping and my thought was to start by going to a reservable spot not too far from home. I want it to be fun for my wife and that means having some sort of toilet nearby, even if it’s a well toilet, she can use. 😂 I’ll do the more remote stuff with other guys until she’s ready to rough it a little more.
You're thinking about it the right way IMO. Start small and build on what you enjoy most. You can overland from campground to campground (to make sure there are toilets). Having your partner share in it with you is the best...totally worth making a few "compromises" from time to time.
All sounds great especially stressing don’t buy a shelter that can’t handle 30-40knot winds. Tipis are great and kids really like them. There are ultralight one’s that can deal with high winds and set up quick in high winds. Hell a
Weeks ago, Utah officials filed a Supreme Court action, requesting that all Federal Lands in the state (BMM, FS) be turned over to the state. (National Parks & Nat. Wildlife Refugee spots excepted, National Monuments are in question under the legal action.) For 10 years (& before) we have been going to the Maze in the spring and Needles (in Canyonlands) in the fall. We were in Devils Kitchen 2 weeks ago. That travel route is semi-difficult and challenging - lift, tires, engine power, driving are all factors. Maze travel not as intense. Mountain and desert travel, otherwise, is either semi challenging or moderate. We always plan (option) that if we broke down, we could hike out.
I really like your videos, they are always very informative and educational, but I need to let a little rant out this tim… Nothing personal, but anyway… It must be nice to have a quality of money that gives you the luxury of throwing away a pair of shoes just because they got dirty with mud... but it's a waste, a lack of appreciation for money itself that I can't understand... because no, no matter how dirty it was, it's certain that you could clean it, if you really wanted to (or mainly, if you really needed those shoes) 🤷🏻♂️
I can see how the way in which I said that would give you that impression...and I don't take it personal at all. I don't think I have a lack of appreciation for money at all, but you're right, I wouldn't get rid of a pair of shoes (I actually donated them) if I really needed them. I over simplified my reasons for getting rid of them...but having them completely ruined by the mud didn't help...and I did wash them...I washed them a few times, but when I was done I didn't want them anymore because they were ruined. In any case, I can see how the way I said that on camera may have come across to you.
@@Venture2Roam I'm glad to see your response and I understand how easy it is for us to not fully understand the context of the situation and what (and how) something was said. And I'm particularly happy that you took the time to respond to someone you don't even know and who might not even care about my comment. That really makes me like your content even more. Keep being that guy! 🤘
Well crap. I live in south Mississippi. Public land with places to camp are nearly nonexistent. As far as I have found anyway. Being a weekend warrior, because I own a business and days off are few and far between, in this part of the country is virtually impossible it seems.
I'm sure Mississippi is great, but it stinks you don't have more access to public lands. I'm making a follow up to this, which will focus on how to do this for a week long (or longer) trip. Hopefully that will help you plan for those times when you can take more than a few days off. Much respect to you for being a business owner.
I apologize for the confusion. I’m referring to the situation when you’ve parked your vehicle for the entire weekend during your camping trip. Do you use the jack points underneath the vehicle or the tow hitch to lift it slightly and reduce the stress on your suspension from the added weight of the rack system, rooftop tent, and family in the tent?
@@sleepyboiradio9834shouldn’t be any stress as long as you stay below payload capacity…. I have a RTT plus other items, roof rack, bed rack, 270 awning, cooler, kitchen, drawers etc.etc… and it’s still below my payload of 1530 pounds. Not jacking up…. I have used mantras boards to help level out my truck.
Very amusing the advice of, “Don’t go off grid”. I’m officially old fart now. We’ve been doing this since long before cell phones. For us it was, bring your boots if we have to walk out of here.
That was me as kid too. But I can’t put that in a video 😂.
Some really popular places are totally off the grid. Established campgrounds in places like southern Big Sur. No electricity except for Diesel Generators. It's HWY 1..
Unless you have Star Link.
19:30 I luv the cold…. In the winter I’m known to open windows to where I can see my breath in my home. I remember in recruit training winter time how most were miserable but I was comfortable except a few times where my toes were numb from wet boots…..
I’m a cold weather guy too…maybe not as much as you, but I do enjoy getting outside in the winter.
Great video and info! Just getting into overlanding and this was very helpful!
God bless Idaho!
So glad to hear it!
One of my best trips ever.. Solo. Drove from Santa Cruz county CA up to Rome, OR. Two years ago. Right around now, late Sept. Drove into the Three Forks recreation area. It had just rained in the morning. Afternoon when I got there was sunny. One single set of fresh tire tracks leading in. F It. I went for it. All the way into the Springs. Spent three days camping in there. Never saw another vehicle/person until I came back out on the pavement. Mid Sept. Something that I spent a lot of time, researching, preparing to do.
This is great advice! Well done.
Thanks Matt! Been loving your shorts lately.
Regarding the first aid training, I took the 2 day Wilderness First Aid class put on by NOLS about a year ago. It’s available through REI (where I signed up), and perhaps directly through NOLS as well. Absolutely worth every penny! Good stuff Will!
Great tip...that's a really good class to take: www.idrescuetraining.com/nolswildmed
Great video. I liked the cinch sacks for the night/morning. I think that might be a way to help keep our tent slightly more organized. A cool piece of kit I've added is a grabber reach tool. It turns picking up trash into a reasonable activity for kids. Turn them loose with the grabber tools and the waterfront/camp is clean in no time and the worry about sharps/grosses goes down significantly. The one thing I didn't hear in the planning is 'have a plan for the bathroom'. There are way too many surface poopers in our woods. I'd like to believe it comes from a lack of planning... when you go in the woods have a plan for "going" in the woods.
Awesome points...I love that idea on how to make it fun for the kids. I did a whole bathroom video that I forgot to mention in this video...I'll be sure to cover that in my next vid.
I get excited about every new video you drop. You’re killin it!
That's so awesome to hear. Thank you!
You touched on a first aid class. NITB (North Idaho TrailBlazers), which is the local club I belong to here, set up Search and Rescue classes for the members, which actually had first aid classes and got everyone certified. I'm pretty sure mine us expired now, but learning S&R with first aid was an amazing experience!
Ya, it totally changed my confidence level. I took mine pre-covid from REI (when they were still giving classes). I'd like to go deeper and get certified too.
@Venture2Roam being in N. Idaho, we get hikers go missing often. Some counties will fully fund the classes for volunteers. We set up a club only class, and it included first aid.
Enjoyed this. A nice informative video to mix in with the adventure films… experienced adventurers get a gentle reminder along with a few fresh morsels and new folks can soak up lots of info for the first time.
Thank you so much. Your comment describes exactly what I was going for in making this video. There are basically topics I wish I had watched, or watched more of when I was starting out...and even though I'm experienced now, I still find myself watching stuff like this to look for new things I haven't considered yet.
@@Venture2Roam hey Will, turns out I have a week in early to mid November to do a road trip with my kiddo from Calgary, Alberta - anything reasonable in Idaho that time of year, or is it too dicey weather-wise and maybe better to just push it down to Utah? Just some adventuring and mild exploring. Nothing crazy.
Subscribed. Thanks, Will! I’m a noob to overlanding and just learning to do more with less-coming from glamping around Idaho, Utah, and Oregon in a 36’ trailer with all the comforts of home. I’m excited to experiences overlanding.
Awesome, thank you! You’re no stranger to getting out there then…just a bit different set up/approach. You’re gonna love it.
Heading for a solo trip this weekend for the first time. This video came right on time. Updated my To do list and needs. Thank you!!! Leavitt Lake, here I come
Hope you have a blast.
Perfect timing for my BDR trip this coming weekend. Thanks for the tips
Hope you have a blast!
Great video, Will. There are so many things to consider when going out and you covered them very well.
Thank you...I forgot to mention a fire extinguisher though...it was right there in my notes too...sigh.
Great video Will, thanks for sharing these quick tips.
You're very welcome. Thanks for giving it a watch and comment!
Hi Will, awesome video. Thank you for sharing! 😊
👍🙌🙏
Great stuff as usual!! Thank you 🙏
Thank you!
Great video, Looking forward to the next 1 👏
Awesome. Working on the next one now.
Great stuff here for the beginner...and the not so beginners! Great stuff!
Thanks Ian!
Thanks Will for another great video. I got share it with my wife’s friends. They don’t bring anything Camping not even a screwdriver kit. Worry about food and shelter. It’s hard for me to camp with people like that that are not prepared. I think you awesome video. good information Don and Donna
Thanks you two. I hope they watch it and start bringing a few things!
I gotta tell you Will, I wanted you hate you because I felt like you were exposing all the best sites in Idaho, thus ruining them forever. lol But your content is just too damn good, so I've ended my boycott and I'm a faithful subscriber now. lol For something to share with the folks...I camp a lot in the Owyhees and like Will said, the wind speed is measured by a chain on a pole. To stake down my ground tent, I use long lag screws and fender washers as tent stakes. I use my portable drill to screw the lag screws into the ground and I have yet to experience wind strong enough in the Owyhees to pull them out of the ground. Just don't forget to pack your drill and keep your battery charged.
This was so cool to read. Zero judgement for your reasons to boycott, but I will say that I've never publicly shared a camping spot, not even to my Patreon subscribers, and I've never posted coords to anything..with the exception of my new Oregon Overlanding Route, which I created specifically to be shared (like a BDR, but for full sized vehicles) - but still no camping spots shared on that. I'm not being defensive, just sharing my approach...and I'm grateful you decided to subscribe! GREAT Tip on staking down your tent...I've never done that, but I bet it brings you a lot of peace of mind knowing your tent is so anchored. Is it hard to get those things back out when you're packing up camp?
Great idea. How do you remove the stakes pry bar or hammer?
Love the Owyheesbut often windy, I will have to try the drill idea.
Thank you
@@Venture2Roam You simply set your drill for reverse and they zip out as easy as they zipped in. Give it a try in your backyard, find the longest lag screw you can find and screw it into the ground and back out. But don't forget to use a fender washer when you're using them to stake down the tent.
Great stuff Will! Really solid advice here
Thanks Kevin!
Nice video Will! Sound advise.
I’ve been vehicle based camping since as long as I can remember starting with boats and cars eventually a camper van. For weekend or extended weekend trips we always packed a little bit each day the week before we left. My parents were self-employed, so we could leave early and stop and get our groceries on the way out of town. But having a camper van allowed us to pretty much always have it packed and ready to go. As an adult I was doing this with my hatchback cars and later SUVs.
My adventure buddy stays in the trailer at an RV park, while I go out adventuring on the weekends. This allows her to have the flush toilets and hot and cold. Conventional showers whenever she wants. Having the exploring the Oregon coast for the last 20 years, I already know a number of Boondocking locations and I don’t mind not having flush toilets and hot and cold showers.
Great perspective, thanks for sharing.
It so important to find those compromises in order to be out with the people you love the most.
The time split advice is solid
Super information, Will!
Thank you!
Oh, very excited about this!
👍👍👍
Vehicle Prep!!! Great job!
Thank you!
Thanks Will for the good advice. My first aid kit is lacking. HA!
As a newbie, I got some good tips with this video.
Question; Can you recommend some good Jeep mechanics here in the Treasure Valley, who really specialize in the off-road components and mods?
Who does the mechanic work on your rigs?
Keep that great content coming.
Thanks.
Yes. K Suspension. Take your Jeep to Raffi, he's excellent. He does everything from installs to fixes...and he's the only one in the Treasure Valley I let touch my Jeeps. www.ksuspensionfab.com/service.html#/
Best way to stay warm in your bed if it is a proper bed is nekid, but the beanie is a must 💯.
Excellent advice
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! We’re collecting gear to get into camping and my thought was to start by going to a reservable spot not too far from home. I want it to be fun for my wife and that means having some sort of toilet nearby, even if it’s a well toilet, she can use. 😂 I’ll do the more remote stuff with other guys until she’s ready to rough it a little more.
You're thinking about it the right way IMO. Start small and build on what you enjoy most. You can overland from campground to campground (to make sure there are toilets). Having your partner share in it with you is the best...totally worth making a few "compromises" from time to time.
Great stuff dude!
Thanks bruh!
Thanks for the video I’m taking some aggressive notes here
Right on. Hope it helps you get out there!
All sounds great especially stressing don’t buy a shelter that can’t handle 30-40knot winds.
Tipis are great and kids really like them. There are ultralight one’s that can deal with high winds and set up quick in high winds.
Hell a
Great comment.
Very good video 👍 👍😃
Thanks!
lol thank you for asking me to subscribe. I had no idea I wasn’t! I watch many of your videos from my TH-cam algorithm apparently haha
I’m always hesitant to do that in videos, but in this case, I’m really happy I did. Thanks for subscribing!
@@Venture2RoamI think putting at the end of the video like you did is nice…
Pro tip here, winches can be great chair recovery devices. 😅
😂😂
Great video.
Weeks ago, Utah officials filed a Supreme Court action, requesting that all Federal Lands in the state (BMM, FS) be turned over to the state. (National Parks & Nat. Wildlife Refugee spots excepted, National Monuments are in question under the legal action.)
For 10 years (& before) we have been going to the Maze in the spring and Needles (in Canyonlands) in the fall. We were in Devils Kitchen 2 weeks ago. That travel route is semi-difficult and challenging - lift, tires, engine power, driving are all factors. Maze travel not as intense. Mountain and desert travel, otherwise, is either semi challenging or moderate. We always plan (option) that if we broke down, we could hike out.
High RF sleeping mat, down sleeping bag, and a Beenie are legit…
Fantastic!!!
Thank you!
They sell valve stem repair kits too...
Shoot, I was looking forward to that Dispersed Camping medal... :(
Great episode, by the way.
I'll still give you a medal :)
I just tried watching your new video( 9/29/24) it's says not available your country. I live in the US.🤷
There’s a copywrite claim on it unfortunately. I’ll get it cleared asap.
good one, dude
Thanks!
you made this for me.....
Lol. Hope it was helpful.
How do you plug that hole again 😂?
😂😂😂😂
Solo is OK as long as you are prepared.
There’s an overlanding card? Where’s mine?
😂 You know what...I should make one and start handing them out instead of ducks on the Jeeps.
I really like your videos, they are always very informative and educational, but I need to let a little rant out this tim… Nothing personal, but anyway…
It must be nice to have a quality of money that gives you the luxury of throwing away a pair of shoes just because they got dirty with mud... but it's a waste, a lack of appreciation for money itself that I can't understand... because no, no matter how dirty it was, it's certain that you could clean it, if you really wanted to (or mainly, if you really needed those shoes) 🤷🏻♂️
I can see how the way in which I said that would give you that impression...and I don't take it personal at all. I don't think I have a lack of appreciation for money at all, but you're right, I wouldn't get rid of a pair of shoes (I actually donated them) if I really needed them. I over simplified my reasons for getting rid of them...but having them completely ruined by the mud didn't help...and I did wash them...I washed them a few times, but when I was done I didn't want them anymore because they were ruined. In any case, I can see how the way I said that on camera may have come across to you.
@@Venture2Roam I'm glad to see your response and I understand how easy it is for us to not fully understand the context of the situation and what (and how) something was said. And I'm particularly happy that you took the time to respond to someone you don't even know and who might not even care about my comment. That really makes me like your content even more. Keep being that guy! 🤘
Very disappointed with your apparel selection, no button up shirts and no flannel. What gives? Dude, awesome video.
😂😂😂. Maybe I’ll make an Overland Fashion video lol.
Well crap. I live in south Mississippi. Public land with places to camp are nearly nonexistent. As far as I have found anyway. Being a weekend warrior, because I own a business and days off are few and far between, in this part of the country is virtually impossible it seems.
I'm sure Mississippi is great, but it stinks you don't have more access to public lands. I'm making a follow up to this, which will focus on how to do this for a week long (or longer) trip. Hopefully that will help you plan for those times when you can take more than a few days off. Much respect to you for being a business owner.
@@Venture2Roam born and raised here, just never found anything to take me away from home. Sure would like to get out your way to camp though.
Has anyone ever heard of jacking up your vehicle to take weight off your suspension when you have a rooftop tent or just to stabilize your vehicle?
What do mean by jacking it up?
I apologize for the confusion. I’m referring to the situation when you’ve parked your vehicle for the entire weekend during your camping trip. Do you use the jack points underneath the vehicle or the tow hitch to lift it slightly and reduce the stress on your suspension from the added weight of the rack system, rooftop tent, and family in the tent?
@@sleepyboiradio9834shouldn’t be any stress as long as you stay below payload capacity…. I have a RTT plus other items, roof rack, bed rack, 270 awning, cooler, kitchen, drawers etc.etc… and it’s still below my payload of 1530 pounds. Not jacking up…. I have used mantras boards to help level out my truck.
@@sleepyboiradio9834 I’ve never done that, but maybe others who read these comments will jump in on this question.
12:33 was that a rat? Real question, was he on the menu?
OMG I had to do a triple take on that. No that was the top of the head of the cook...who was back there making our burgers.
😢🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
Trusty vehicle? Laughs in 2004 F150….
😂😂
This video was great! Super good topic idea! Thanks for sharing