Hiking the Valley of the Rainforest Giants - Douglas Fir, Cedar & More!
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My name is Eric and I travel with my cat, “Jax” in a 2012 Coachmen Mirada 32BH Class A Motorhome on a Ford Super Duty truck chassis. (V10 Triton) We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010. I travel with a 2009 Honda CMX 250 on the back of my RV on a Titan Ramp 600lb carrier. Bike goes 78mph and gets 70mpg. Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
Gear: (UPDATED 2019)*
*Video: Panasonic Lumix G95
*Main Vlog Lens: 12-60mm Kit lens (100% manual focus)
*Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2 (For B-Roll)
*Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
*GoPro 7 Black for water/action shots & Timewarps, Timelapses, & Starlapses
*GoPro Hero 6 Silver with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 4 Black for driving shots out the front window.
Time Lapses: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
Editing Laptop: 2019 16” MacBook Pro 2.4GHz 8-Core i9 ~ 64GB Ram ~ 2TB SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Mavic Air Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on roof.
Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 5 = 500 amp hours.
Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited Business Plan & Verizon Unlimited Cell Personal Line
Music: / audiolibrary & www.epdiemicsound.com
Jax is a MaineCoon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. Born April 21st 2010.
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I want to thank you for being our first subscriber, my nephew and myself are both disabled vets and we are getting ready for some major road trips and adventures all over the West coast. Watching your videos and others I understand this isn't easy and allot of other youtubers recommend to ignore the negative comments. I really appreciate you as a subscriber were working on gathering equipment and a computer as well as a good working cell phone with cameras. Once we get the equipment we can start uploading content which I'm sure everyone will appreciate. From time to time I will be addressing Veteran Suicides as we have 22 vets commit suicide every day. Thank you again I really appreciate you and I have family in illinois. We're located near yosimittee national park and were about to embark on some gold mining that might be of epic discoveries. If not epic exciting treasure hunts.
Looking forward to the gold mining! And your adventures!
Jeezus, I almost crapped my Depends when Jax first walked across in front of the dash...thought it was a big ole bear that was crossing the road {sigh}. I’m too old for this, Eric, lol. Hugs to Jax...all is forgiven.
I did too! Freaked me out!
Lol!!!
Sasquatch -- oh, that's just Jax!
Hilarious Cat Lady!!!!
Hahaha now I'll have to watch it again cause I think I missed that. Probably would've watched it again anyway, though cause this is my grandson's favorite channel on TH-cam
My dad was stationed at Bremerton back in the early 60’s while his ship was being updated. Mom was able to get an apartment there. My sister and I were staying with my grandma in Michigan. We were able to come out and visit for a week. We went thru the rain forest and national park. Being from Michigan we were totally amazed by how amazing the scenery was. Later as an adult I ended moving to Oregon and thru the years have visited all the fantastic places in the Pacific Northwest.
The bird with the song that swirls up is called a Swainson's Thrush. One of my favorite summer birds!
Loved this and love that forest! Your childlike enthusiasm is contagious.
Can't believe you were in Quinault and we missed you. You should have come down South shore Road instead of North Shore! Several places where you could get down to the lake. Where you turned around, you could have continued to the left and ended up at a boat launch.... not sure how many logs are there right now, so you might have had a tight squeeze to turn around. One of the best views of the lake, though. Glad you liked our area.
Eric, I've only been watching your vids for a few weeks now. Man! the north woods is good for you! You've been saying that you can't take heat, need to get north, finally there and your happiness button has been activated for sure! It's so fun to see how the north woods has refreshed you. I'm the same way except it's more Minnesota woods for me. Same difference, as some like to say. There's just something about the air in the north that makes me happy. I live in Ozarks now, but I think I'm going to have to move back north soon. Beautiful here, too, but just not the same air. Happy for you guy! Safe travels! Love the videos!
50 degrees WOW its 111 degrees in Texas today wish i was there !!!!!
@@purselmer5931 must have not been born here, cause us real Texans have adapted
The red berry plant with the huge leaves is called “Devils Club”.
That's what we call it in Alaska too.
Fell through that a few times here to. Grew up on the peninsula
Startled me when Jax walked past the dash cam , LOL . We have stayed at Quinault lodge in the late 80s , talk about quiet and peaceful . No phones or TVs in the rooms , both available in the lobby . Love camping and driving all around the olympics , especially after roasting in eastern Washington .
I will really miss Splash Mountain 😢
You always find the most beautiful places to camp.
OMG! Jacks scared the 💩 out of me when he walked across you RV dash board. FUNNY....😄
Love WA Rain Forest!
It's, MARAVILLOSA! 🌲💃🌲
🌼 Gorgeous trees, river, parks, and Jax! Congratulations on keeping your weight down and living a happy life!
Safe travels to Jax and you!
That class B you waved at may have been the ones with the chairs on the site. I have that problem at first come places. I want to stay for a couple days but want to go out during the day. What do you do? I don't have a second mode of transportation so that I can leave the RV to save my spot.
Pitch a small tent, no problem, just saying
Such a pretty place! So green and fresh looking. Thanks for sharing.
@8:13, right where you pulled over used to be a trail Leading to the world's Largest western red cedar tree, called the quinault big cedar. The tree fell over due to old age several years ago. The street sign indicating the tree was also removed.
Love rain forests! They are so beautiful.
If ya pass through Sequim stop by the Walmart!! I really need your autograph! I’m the garden center cashier & a big fan!!
That enchanted forest ride along was pretty cool. It's kind of Disney like in a way. I was waiting for Robin Hood to come riding by..😀
Nice high energy, and a pleasure to watch. Thanks for taking us along, Eric. Love seeing Jax, man! Be safe.
Love those trees and all the green!
Stay safe and congratulations on maintaining a healthy weight. You inspired me and I’m slowly making progress 💗✌🏽
Douglas fir, a long way to climb to put your Christmas ornaments on!
Beautiful!
So beautiful!
Beautiful forest! I wish we could have met your dad and brother and your mother.
Beautiful area, just love how lush it is.
Love seeing the Rain forest. That Doug Fir was awesome!!
Beautiful views!! Be safe!
You are in my neck of the woods. I saw you leaving yesterday on 101 through West Olympia. Be Safe.
Those trees are beautiful.
That rain forest is awesome. I studied in college in Kirkland WA. My bio agriculture professor took about 20 of us to the rain forest. He showed us how to turn Nevada into a rainforest. Anyways that place is amazing.
I'm only halfway through the video so maybe you turned around but you're on the wrong side of the lake. If you take the South Shore Rd. to Quinault Lodge there's three or four campgrounds right on the lake, there's another huge tree behind the salmon house restaurant and several beautiful waterfalls. You can drive all the way around the lake although about 10 miles of it is gravel.
Great Thank you
Awesome video! I love Washington's rain forests. That was a really giant tree you found. You look so happy in this video. I think visiting your home state has been good for you. Illinois is hot and humid currently. Enjoy the cooler weather while you can. Jax is an awesome cat! I wish I could meet you guys, but I'm stuck in central IL. Stay safe and hug the kitty. 🐱♥️🐱
Beautiful!!! Be safe, happy trails!!! Peace and Love ❤️
Do more videos like this! Nature is what I love most in your vids!
Love the scenery, it’s so beautiful. Love the “new attitude” you did used to get miffed at things. My outlook now is “life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It keeps me tolerant of my circumstances.....so to speak. Happy trails Eric. Hugs from sunny Arizona 😎
The things we used to get bent about in our youth always seem insane as we get older and a big waste of effort!
I miss living in the Pacific northwest. Used to live in Kitsap county. Saw the Olympics through my kitchen window. Loved driving up the 101. Beautiful drive.
Beautiful! Washington state is amazing, when you leave the city! You should hike the Ozette Trail Loop up by Neah Bay! The loop is 9 miles. You can camp on the beach, there are no vehicles allowed, and you can have a fire. You do need bear-proof (raccoon proof) containers. Great hike! I did it with my cousin in 1993! Have some amazing photos at sunset with the rock pinnacles offshore. Amazing place! You have to carry in water / beverages though!
Love Lake Quanault, good thing you didn't drive the loop, the north side turns into a one lane gravel road, very problematic for a class a. Left mine in Hoquaim. Lot of fantastic trails there. Thanks for the memories.
That's beautiful 😍 thank you for sharing your story with us 🇺🇸 😊 😀 ❤ ♥ 💜 🇺🇸
Wow what beautiful scenery. That tree was spectacular. Thank you for sharing your awesome video. ❤️🦋
Yes what a wonderful life Eric
Great video. I love the rain forest. I hope I get to visit there one day.
Hopefully Jason & Candis know they will have to disconnect their truck on Hwy 1 between Monterey & SLO as there is a length limit of 40' max since they reopened the highway after the last great rock slide a couple years ago.
Beautiful area. Great video.
Bob white quail..the bird is called
It looks amazing there!
Do you take advantage of the walmart 10lbs frozen chicken breast pack? With an instanpot easy to go from frozen to ready to eat in 30 minutes with any type of sauces you want or even something like salsa if you wanted to do more of a texmex shredded chicken. The fun one is when you mix it with a vacuum sealer you can create large meals once a week and have a simple from frozen boil in bag setup to have healthy meals as easy as store bought microwave ones.
Wow, so flippin gorgeous!
Beautiful! I love all the trees. I agree, I will also miss Splash Mountain. I'm sure WDW will do something wonderful!
Perfect video. Loved the ride and the camp tours.
Lol! Jax's scared me when went across the dash!🤣
This is SO good
sekiu is the most amazing little fishing spot ... the rv park is way neat ... the sea critters hang out on the boat docks ... be safe out there n have a ball doing it ...
Oh my gosh!!!! So beautiful. Thanks Eric being stuck mostly in side your sharing means so much.
Beautiful scenery. 👍
Beautiful area. I want to go to Washington state, some day.
Love the video..beautiful scenery
The quinault lake shoreline is more accessible from the south side road. I have driven the entire Loop road. The world's Largest Sitka spruce tree is Located on the south side road in an area called rain forest village.
Thanks for info
I have been sharing these videos with my friend that used to have a Class A & traveled in that area. She is loving it. Beautiful area, but I can't live in a rainy area.
Gorgeous scenery. We've the same taste in sites... water, cool temps and remote.
You look great, happy and healthy...that's one's greatest gifts!!
Safe travels! ❤😊
Perhaps parks that have a "no reserve" clause, should create a "plan of action" against those who disregard known restrictions. Like... state that those who leave personal items at a site, and leave, can retrieve said items at the check-in or wherever is central. That would take the onus off anyone who may want to use the unoccupied site.
Beautiful, thanks
🙋I pray all is well with you. Give Jax hugs. Be safe Have a bless day.💐
Love that big kitty!!!!
Great video, thanks Eric🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
Pretty place. Beautiful, Big trees😊Jax giving you the stink eye, not taking him out😁love waterways flowing, so relaxing👍💕
That van that just went in at the end of your video they might be the ones with the camp chairs at that empty spot
I love the old trees so magnificent! Thanks Eric
What a beautiful place! I cannot believe the size of all those ferns everywhere. Amazing footage !
Good Afternoon Eric! 😊 So gorgeous there!!! I wish!
Awesome park. Love the Douglass fir. Jax is so cute
Wow we got to get to the n/w love to see the rainforest in my lifetime. Still trying to sell my sticks& bricks and get put on the road . Its been a long and trying process but got to get out of the city . keep going you inspire me to keep going for the freedom of travel. Stay safe !! Safe travels and scratch that Jax !!
I too in procèss of selling my sticks and bricks. Almost had it sold....buyer had family emergency come up.sooooo.. I want to start my Nomad life so bad!!!! Urgh
Thanks for the fantastic tour
Beautiful Scenery !
Have you been on the road which goes around My Rainer?
There is a national park in the South East side of the mountain.
It's called Ohanapecosh.
It has Cedar trees which are 800 to 1000 years old.
The large Douglas Fir in this video looks kinda thin compared to those Cedar trees.
Check it out....
Such beautiful country!
This is almost like an Old Forrest in Sweden, but they are not so Many to be Find in our Country !
We have resently Seen all old Forrest been Sold out to Large Company´s then they are Gone !!
I am glad you didn't get poked by the thorns from the Devil's Club. It only takes once to know not to mess with it again.
It's so nice to be able to escape all the other stuff going on in the world by watching these videos. Thank you! I love trees too so seeing that tree was such a treat. I forgot what else I was going to say but that's ok it must not have been that important.
Swainson's Thrush is the bird, also look out for the Varied Thrush that lives in the same range, very beautiful bird.
cool video. love these camping vids.
Beautiful forests! It looked almost prehistoric there. This area of the country is on my long list of places to visit someday. Jeebus, I nearly joined my maker when Jax crossed the dashboard!! I thought he was a giant creature crossing the road 🐘🐆🦖🦕 phew 😅
Just picked up internet. Look forward to testing it out
Sequoia national Forest is a wonder of nature. The trees are indescribable.
"Largest Known Western Red Cedar" Just off the highway near Ruby Beach.
Thanks for taking us along Eric love seeing all the beautiful places you go 🧢🧢🧢👕👕👕🐶🐶🐶
This area is gorgeous thanks for sharing Eric
Wow, so beautiful there bro, amazing!
Really beautiful there. 😊
Aww I enjoyed it but was kinda hoping you'd end with showing how your setting up for the night with the furnace and all
But I really enjoyed the ride with you
Blessings from Grandma C
Growing up my mom taught me that the giant leaf plant is devils club. Of course I never checked that but it seems legit. When they get really big, that one is medium size, I have seen the stalks have spikes over two inches long. Supposedly if you get stuck by them it burns like fire for a long while.
Thank you for the video. I agree with you, $45 that is a bit much. Of course I'm used to paying zero. I Boondock 99% of the time. It is a beautiful place I will give it that.
I got to ride on Mr Toads Wild ride here in florida right before they tore in down 20 or so yrs ago lol.
You n jax be well n safe 🤘🏻
that is the Quinault rain forest
Before your video starts playing after the intro music, a lovey bar of Hershey chocolate pops up in front of my screen and unwraps to reveal that mouthwatering chocolate. Makes me crave it so!😋
Sequoia and Kings Canyon.
Hi Eric how are you and Jax. What beautiful Trees. Can't believe how big that tree is. Its 100 here in Amarillo Texas hot hot. Give Jax a hug. Stay safe God bless 🐶🐶🐶🐶🧢🧢👕👕👕
Oh and it's right on the Ho river