First Time Solo Overlanding Trip: Mendocino National Forest on Halloween, Serenity and Good Eats 4K

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  • @ggg4runner
    @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A Solo-MellOverlanding journey
    Thanks for watching! See more here th-cam.com/play/PLmzj4XGk6kUgT54Wolz0uKM7PE8rZe-6j.html

  • @xRB26DETTx
    @xRB26DETTx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video man! Love your content!! Keep it up and keep inspiring!

  • @papatravels61
    @papatravels61 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing better than a solo trip. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone needs some alone time now and again.

  • @virginiacruiser.7989
    @virginiacruiser.7989 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the good work.

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for joining the journey!

  • @svakula123
    @svakula123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. I will say one thing, you eat well while camping.

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! I try to cook and eat well but there are certainly times when I roll into camp after dark and end up eating a freeze-dried meal or instant ramen.

  • @808orion
    @808orion ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok. I had to pause the video and content on the umbrella. Kudos. Simple and effective. I'll be doing this on my next outing with rain.

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure beats going number 2 in the rain 😂 plus just faster/easier than a tarp or something like that. Thank you for watching!

  • @crazynotme7606
    @crazynotme7606 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good videos bro.. I'll pass your channel around to my homies.. Keep them videos coming 👍

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👊🏼 appreciate you! Happy Holidays!

  • @mikeshuck2760
    @mikeshuck2760 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the content. You eat really good.

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I sure try to. Thanks for watching!

  • @vanillaswirl87
    @vanillaswirl87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the cutting board!

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thanks. Junior high wood shop 😂

  • @cflexx740
    @cflexx740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DOPE CONTENT KEEP IT UP 👊

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @HoustonBrownPhotography
    @HoustonBrownPhotography ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No audio: happens to us all. Still good stuff.

  • @OnDirtOutdoors
    @OnDirtOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great videos! Really liking the vibe here!
    Ps invest in your personal gear. Fixed blade, pocket folder etc. never have to use a chef knife again if so lol

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yeah, have a bunch of EDC knives but I just don't like doing food prep with them. I just won't forget the veg peeler again 😅 Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @ATeacozyIsASometimes
    @ATeacozyIsASometimes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow beautiful spot! Thanks for sharing. Your meals look awesome. We sort of half-prep our food to make camp cooking go a bit faster - ex. marinade meat, pre-chop some veg, wrap stuff in foil so it’s all ready to pop on the fire, etc. 😋

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My wife likes to pre-prep too

    • @ATeacozyIsASometimes
      @ATeacozyIsASometimes ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggg4runner It’s good for when you go hiking for too long and come back famished - haha 😅

  • @kevinleon9126
    @kevinleon9126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice pans! What are they? Im in the middle of looking for new one to camp.? Nice set up on the rig dude🤙

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those are GSI pans. Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @kevinleon9126
      @kevinleon9126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggg4runner thank you! Happy turkey day 👌🤟

  • @TrumanSparx
    @TrumanSparx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video dude! I'm traditionally a backcountry canoe camper but because of recent issues with my mobility I'm getting set up for overlanding. Your content as well as some others is giving me some great ideas. Thanks so much for sharing!

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for taking the time to comment. Best wishes to your overlanding adventure endeavors and happy trails!

  • @nwsareaver
    @nwsareaver ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Roger! I just discovered your channel last night, and have been going through the videos you've posted. I dig it.
    I know you're new, and are building up your channel/rig/etc. Keep it up. I'm about to do my first solo trip here in a few weeks. Gotta test out the diesel heater, and see how well it works in the cold, Idaho winters. ;)

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and commenting! Let me know how that diesel heater works out for you and which one it is if you get a chance? Happy trails!

  • @michaeljamarck7253
    @michaeljamarck7253 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! What table are you using, it looks sturdy.

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      copy/pasted from reply to someone else...
      Mine is from REI but this one is the same thing for $40 less on Amazon amzn.to/3S6FWM7
      Thanks for watching!

  • @OncruiseKontrol
    @OncruiseKontrol ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really kool vid bro! Where were you at in Mendocino.? I’d like to check it one day. Thx

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Check the GPS coordinates in the description. Thanks for watching!

  • @daveb3855
    @daveb3855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME content. What frying pans are you using and what’s the diameter? I can’t find anything bigger than 8”.

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      GSI Bugaboo Fry Pans amzn.to/3C3owcm
      www.amazon.com/shop/ggg4runner lists all the stuff (plus alternatives) I use that you can get from Amazon
      check out my gear video th-cam.com/video/_0CjmnfbtjA/w-d-xo.html
      Thanks for watching!

  • @offroadexcitement0211
    @offroadexcitement0211 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man, just stumbled across your channel. Love your content. You kept saying in the other video that when you started your videos sucked. Well I'm wondering if this is one of your 1st because it doesn't suck. I just started my channel and hopefully I'll get better. Anyway, Love your content and your details. You have a new subscriber! Won't miss any future videos and I'm going back to watch your others. Your GAIA videos are EXCELLENT! See you on the dirt. 🤙

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I took down the older videos temporarily. Appreciate you watching and subbing! Best of luck your channel and happy trails!

  • @JoaquinBridges
    @JoaquinBridges ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! What camping table a re you using?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! I got that one from REI but I no longer buy stuff from them because I learned that they support organizations who are against off-roading and completely close trails. This one on Amazon appears to be the exact same thing for $40 less than the REI one amzn.to/3S6FWM7

  • @805gregg
    @805gregg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have to simplify buy already cut garlic, you don't need a whole cheese package for a couple of days and get instant coffee, will save a lot of time and claan up

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I get that. Those are my Mountain House Meals days. But, sometimes it's just nice when I have ample time to enjoy the process and the great outdoors is my kitchen. Also, I'm definitely not a coffee snob but I just say no to instant coffee.

  • @jimroblyer19
    @jimroblyer19 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Do you have directions from San Fran?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Use whatever mapping app and plug in Elk Mountain Rd in Upper Lake CA. After that you need a good offline off road map like GAIA GPS or onX Offroad.

  • @ebbiketrip2497
    @ebbiketrip2497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is awesome! Reminds me of my first solo experiences building out my Xterra. Nice rig brutha! I just subscribed. Do you have a link to the solar panel you have on your hood?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for subbing and watching!
      www.lensunsolar.com/Hood-Solar-Panel
      Happy Holidays!

    • @ebbiketrip2497
      @ebbiketrip2497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggg4runner thanks for the link!

  • @AE-zj6oc
    @AE-zj6oc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Roger,
    I’m new at Overlanding and have been upgrading my Jeep. I have been to Big Ben Texas and it’s awesome. My question is how has your hood Solar been doing and do you recommend it?
    Eddie
    San Antonio, Tx.

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching! The hood solar has been flawless. I use it for the vehicle starter battery because the camp lighting that is mounted on my rig is powered off the starter battery. As long as there's sun I don't sweat about running the camp lighting for hours. If you decide to get one, please consider using my affiliate link www.lensunsolar.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=87_84_88&tracking=1zYaskyQYsnm3aFn4aQB3GpToYdgn0AzL3gaOBVoVGGbFRPSRClOIlwBMOUMuDg0

    • @AE-zj6oc
      @AE-zj6oc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is awesome, thank you for sharing that information with me. I will definitely use the link you shared. Hope to see you on the trail.
      Thanks again

  • @BoiseG
    @BoiseG 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of table are you using with your camp stove? Can I buy it on Amazon?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      amzn.to/3KVTXcz (affiliate link)

  • @christianrodriguez7478
    @christianrodriguez7478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That flat panel you have on the hood is a solar panel?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes sir, by Lensun Solar www.lensunsolar.com/

  • @568843daw
    @568843daw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can tell that the USFS has got problems in this National forests when the burned and dead trees have NOT been removed properly. Dead and burned trees are not only dangerous hazards, that City folk don’t recognize, but these trees attract beetles that will destroy healthy trees. Yes, this is true! Instead of having the forest logged, which is now impossible in California because the “Tree Huggers” have managed to destroy that industry, the Mendocino Forest Manager(USFS) has not even made an effort to do even a minor cleanup. The only action they have taken is to put up warning signs. How lovely.

  • @mikezuerlein6564
    @mikezuerlein6564 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your content. You listed coordinates for 2 campsites and the rock/view where you didn’t camp. The GPS for the view was the same as first campsite. Just curious where that rock and view are. Do you have a different grid for that?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My bad, updated coordinates for that 3rd site in the description. Thank you for watching!

  • @stevebratten6592
    @stevebratten6592 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video is very crisp! Is that a solar panel on the hood? How is it doing?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, 80w on the hood for trickle charging the AGM vehicle battery. 2x100w on the rooftop tent for a Bluetti AC200MAX. The hood one is great, will pretty much never try to start a dead battery unless there's just no sun at all for many days straight. I'll most likely talk about all that stuff in the gear video coming up soon.

    • @stevebratten6592
      @stevebratten6592 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggg4runner looks like material for another episode 👍

  • @backyardvoyages
    @backyardvoyages ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool video, Roger! I haven’t seen everything on your channel yet but two quick questions: where did you get your Smokey the Bear hat and which table is that you use for your stove?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The hat is from Etsy and the table is www.rei.com/product/159024/mountain-summit-gear-heavy-duty-roll-top-table-large
      Thank you for watching!

    • @backyardvoyages
      @backyardvoyages ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggg4runnerawesome! Great video! My brother and I watched a few last night and the other one with your friend John, where you guys were talking about the wind and how it kept you up but he didn’t notice, oh man that took us out with your camera shots hahaha

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@backyardvoyages Thanks for watching more! Happy New Year!

  • @KDNels
    @KDNels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your overall butter use might not be healthy, but damn it looks tasty.

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😅 just when camping or else yeah that'd be real bad. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @minica3456
    @minica3456 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coffee setup?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      I talk about that here th-cam.com/video/_0CjmnfbtjA/w-d-xo.html (13:17) and links are in the video description

  • @joshallen9358
    @joshallen9358 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does the GGG stand for in your channel?

  • @fpartidafpartida
    @fpartidafpartida ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why are you not boozing while cooking? Pasta and wine is an obvious choice. Breakfast mimosas. Or if you decide to skip breakfast, then coffee ☕️ and Cinnamon Baileys with vanilla vodka is a great way to start your morning 🌄. After dinner bourbon keeps the bears away (or at least you don't mind as much when they start gnying on you).

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't drink. No one wants to see me turn red like a cooked 🦞 and then I just wanna lay down and sleep.

    • @fpartidafpartida
      @fpartidafpartida ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggg4runner Fish and campers looked awesome 👌 (a little white wine would enhance the flavor...alcohol would burn off 😄).

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      I did actually put some white wine in that 😃

  • @JohnGrit
    @JohnGrit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you just butter your bacon???😄

  • @steelontarget
    @steelontarget ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16:28 was that your buddy pissing in the bushes?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      I was solo that trip. Did you see Sasquatch and I missed it?

    • @steelontarget
      @steelontarget ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggg4runner messing with ya 😆

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn, thought I finally caught that guy 😂

  • @james_the_darklord
    @james_the_darklord ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will you be cooking Asian cuisine next time?

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does instant Ramen count? 😆

    • @james_the_darklord
      @james_the_darklord ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggg4runner no but Wok cooking is really fast right? 😁

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think my stove has nearly enough output for wok cooking so I'll just keep making a mess of other cuisines lol

    • @james_the_darklord
      @james_the_darklord ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ggg4runner ah you need to upgrade your stove then 😜

    • @ggg4runner
      @ggg4runner  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@james_the_darklord 🤣