Just got home from work, and despite being 1 AM, I had to watch! Awesome video. You're living the dream out there, brother! Those views are priceless, especially if you get to call the outdoors your office!
Oh man! I hope that the soothing parts of the video lulled you to sleep 💤 well..! AHHAHAHA I’ll start a new channel called ‘Bedtime Stories with TrailNewbie’! AHAHHA Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃 Hope you’re doing awesome buddy!
Just wanted to say hello... again. We met a few months ago at Murray Family Farms in Barstow, and I've been watching your content ever since. Keep the shiny side up, hope to see you on the trails sometime.
Right on! Yes!! I remember talking with you there! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 so awesome and thank you for reaching out! I hope you are off to a great start to the new year! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Greg, always find time to give your video's a watch. Appreciate your time and effort, even without your star cameraman in this video. 🙂Totally agree, Starlink is BEST for staying connected. It has worked flawlessly for me in some pretty remote spots. Rock on from Michigan!
Thanks so much for always being a faithful viewer and subscriber! I really appreciate it more than you know. Indeed, my son is really an excellent camera guy - - but sometimes I’ve got to get out there and chase down cameras myself! AHHAHA. And re: starlink. I consider it now a necessity for safety and overall connectivity if something goes wrong at camp … or in the world around me. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Love your channel, the more minimalist approach is very interesting to me, so many people out there literally in a competition to see who can build the highest heaviest rig possible 😂
AHAHAH, ya I know what you mean. My rig has come along way from what was fairly minimalist to where it is today. It’s still pretty lightweight overall and I try to keep the overall gear footprint down a bit. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Agree 100% on the disaster prep. We’ve seen two major disasters in the last 6 months in the US. And Starlink came to the rescue both times for so many! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
It is cold, but that view is worth it! 😄 It was a great trip - - I’ll definitely be ‘working remote’ more in 2025! Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Ya, I count those blessings every day - I can get to 6,000 feet in about 45 minutes from where we call home in Fresno (area). It’s incredible! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Also, for those that haven't met you... this is an incredibly nice guy. I came up to him as a stranger who's had Jeeps since the 80's and wanted to check out his pop-up camper top, ended up talking with him for more than half an hour. Friendly, funny and very generous with his time and knowledge. As a guy who doesn't generally like people that much, I was very glad I decided to shoot the sh*t with him.
Ahhh man, you’re too kind! 🙏🏼👊🏼 It was my pleasure! I love the chance to talk to awesome folks like you who share the same love of Jeeps and travel! Cheers my friend! 💯😊
Thanks so much! Yes, Swamp Lake trail is AWESOME! I need to do a video of it this summer!! 💯 Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Yes, that Bald Mountain OHV is such an incredible area! So many places to camp - - and the Bald Mountain Loop is a SERIOUS trail!! Some real technical stuff on the northeast part of the loop. So amazing! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@ Yes, my wife and I did the loop counter-clockwise last November. It took us 5 hours and even using OnX, we got off-track a couple of times! Serious trail for sure!
Good video! Something about being in the snow covered woods gives right amount of beauty and solitude to recharge the spirit. That Starlink is becoming more and more attractive. It would have been handy last June when my son and Iwere camping in the Gunnison National Forest near Taylor Reservoir.
Ya, I can’t say enough how important having a Starlink really is. For me, we need Food, Water, Shelter, Clothes … and … now internet! With what we’ve seen in LA this last week, being prepared for a disaster is key and internet is becoming an integral part of preparedness. Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@TrailNewbie we made base camp for three days at the Gunnison National Forest camp. We spent a little time hikingthat last day and saw smoke over the mountains quite a ways to our NE. We had plans to set camp the next day about 70 miles NE at Twin Lakes. We stopped at a trading station for fuel and asked the attendant about the smoke (we had very little to no cell or internet accesd). He advised us of the large forest fire at Twin Lakes. We planned to take the back roads through the mountains and forests to that destination. Had we done so, it would have delivered us right in the thick of the fire. A StarLink would have given us valuable information. We got lucky.
Great video!! Been looking at getting that starlink system. Also 🤣 genx cheese wiz on triskets! Also really like your tailgate table, may get one of those, laser engrave is awesome! Keep wheelin my friend!
Hahahah! Ya buddy! The easy cheese + triscuit combo is 🔥 and - highly recommend that table. Made by Outback Adventure Products. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Thanks so much! Oh nice!! You’re local here in Central Ca? Love the Patriot Camper!!! Jealous!! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
I had to order that CO detector and temp gauge! Too bad you couldn’t make it to the spot you wanted. I’d like to see it in the snow. You still ended up in a great location!
Right on, ya that CO detector is great. And, it’s magnetic on its back as well which is really handy! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
AHAHAH, ya, I know what you mean Mike! I’m viewing a Starlink mini now as a necessity. While the cost of initial purchase is something to overcome, the monthly Roam plan is only $50 which is close to some Inreach plans by Garmin. There’s something to compare there in terms of cost. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Ya, the Fresno area does not get the love/respect it deserves. What I love best is the ability to be at 6,000 feet in the snow in 45 mins! Living in Clovis currently, but am always up in the mountains on the weekends! 👏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼💯 Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Great question! I’m not entirely sure as my buddy Kevin from Rhino Offroad got it made for me. But, I think there are a lot of people out there with laser engravers that can do work on wood. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Yes, this year is coming up pretty dry! It did just snow up there early this morning, but not major. But geeeesh, was there ever a lightning ⚡️ storm ⛈️ it was incredible! I wish I was filming it!! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Nice setup & and an inspiring video to get outdoors even in snow and stay connected to nature ❤ If you could share the contact for the diesel heater & mini mount setup please 🙏
Hi 👋 Thank you so much! Indeed, it is always awesome to get out in the snow. I love it! 💯 Regarding the diesel heater and mini mount, can you email me at trailnewbie@yahoo.com? I can provide you with all of that info there. That’s the easiest way! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Just started my channel, and came across yours. Can I ask what kind of video equipment you use if you don’t already have a video about it? Snow adventuring is the best! Great content!
Great question!! Well, I actually only use my iPhone 14 PRO MAX to film and edit, and I use a DJI Mavic Air 2 for my drone work. For editing I use the iMovie app on my phone. That’s it..! That’s all someone needs to build a channel. Later, as your channel grows - - perhaps you want to graduate into more specific camera equipment and editing software, but for me - - - this is working well..! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@@TrailNewbie thank you for the response! It’s nice to see a high quality channel using just the basics, definitely encouraging! I’m just using an iPhone 14 and just received a used GoPro 7. Have been using CapCut to learn the editing on laptop.
Yooo for your table and drawer setup, have you tried modifying the rear door so hinges open outward more? Maybe a light disconnect or longer wires etc. just a thought
That’s a great point! I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll see how it goes for now with the drawer hitting the table - - if it gets too bad, I’ll definitely look into your suggestion here. It’s a great idea! Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
how much taller is your ursa minor compared to your stock hard top? I only have 8 inches to spare if I want to be able to park it in the garage. Love your outdoor desk! has to get you alot of comments when you video conference with people.
Great question. The additional height of the Ursa Minor vs a normal JL hard top is about 10 inches. Mine fits in my garage, but … barely!! If you need me to measure exactly the height of the top, from where it attaches to the Jeep, let me know. Happy to send you those measurements here. Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
HAHAAH, yep. You’re actually totally correct. What I didn’t show in that snow wheeling part is that there was a bit of a drop off to the passenger side. I was worried about hitting that spot with some speed (at night, and solo). I would have done it in the day light. But couldn’t risk it that evening. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Just got home from work, and despite being 1 AM, I had to watch! Awesome video. You're living the dream out there, brother! Those views are priceless, especially if you get to call the outdoors your office!
Oh man! I hope that the soothing parts of the video lulled you to sleep 💤 well..! AHHAHAHA I’ll start a new channel called ‘Bedtime Stories with TrailNewbie’! AHAHHA Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃 Hope you’re doing awesome buddy!
Just wanted to say hello... again. We met a few months ago at Murray Family Farms in Barstow, and I've been watching your content ever since. Keep the shiny side up, hope to see you on the trails sometime.
Right on! Yes!! I remember talking with you there! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 so awesome and thank you for reaching out! I hope you are off to a great start to the new year! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Greg, always find time to give your video's a watch. Appreciate your time and effort, even without your star cameraman in this video. 🙂Totally agree, Starlink is BEST for staying connected. It has worked flawlessly for me in some pretty remote spots. Rock on from Michigan!
Thanks so much for always being a faithful viewer and subscriber! I really appreciate it more than you know. Indeed, my son is really an excellent camera guy - - but sometimes I’ve got to get out there and chase down cameras myself! AHHAHA. And re: starlink. I consider it now a necessity for safety and overall connectivity if something goes wrong at camp … or in the world around me. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Nice setup!
Thank you so much! I really love it - - the setup has been so good to me! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Love your channel, the more minimalist approach is very interesting to me, so many people out there literally in a competition to see who can build the highest heaviest rig possible 😂
AHAHAH, ya I know what you mean. My rig has come along way from what was fairly minimalist to where it is today. It’s still pretty lightweight overall and I try to keep the overall gear footprint down a bit. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Plus one to all the points you make. Not so much "work" for me but phone calls to a worried wife and disaster preparedness. Can't be beat!
Agree 100% on the disaster prep. We’ve seen two major disasters in the last 6 months in the US. And Starlink came to the rescue both times for so many! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Eating breakfast, drinking coffee with a beautiful view. Fantastic! Too bad the snow is cold.
It is cold, but that view is worth it! 😄 It was a great trip - - I’ll definitely be ‘working remote’ more in 2025! Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Way better than a day in the office!
Ahhhhhhh, yes indeed! 😀 just don’t judge my strict diet of easy cheese, triscuits and oatmeal. 😅
Great video!! Lucky you live so close. No snow for our local mountains here in Socal
Ya, I count those blessings every day - I can get to 6,000 feet in about 45 minutes from where we call home in Fresno (area). It’s incredible! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Also, for those that haven't met you... this is an incredibly nice guy. I came up to him as a stranger who's had Jeeps since the 80's and wanted to check out his pop-up camper top, ended up talking with him for more than half an hour. Friendly, funny and very generous with his time and knowledge. As a guy who doesn't generally like people that much, I was very glad I decided to shoot the sh*t with him.
Ahhh man, you’re too kind! 🙏🏼👊🏼 It was my pleasure! I love the chance to talk to awesome folks like you who share the same love of Jeeps and travel! Cheers my friend! 💯😊
Nice setup. That is a great area, i have fond memories of Swamp Lake trail. I have not been there in years. Nice rig and a great video.
Thanks so much! Yes, Swamp Lake trail is AWESOME! I need to do a video of it this summer!! 💯 Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@TrailNewbie IMO Swamp is underrated, I enjoyed it more than the Rubicon
Great video! One of my all-time fav OHV trails.
Yes, that Bald Mountain OHV is such an incredible area! So many places to camp - - and the Bald Mountain Loop is a SERIOUS trail!! Some real technical stuff on the northeast part of the loop. So amazing! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@ Yes, my wife and I did the loop counter-clockwise last November. It took us 5 hours and even using OnX, we got off-track a couple of times! Serious trail for sure!
Good video! Something about being in the snow covered woods gives right amount of beauty and solitude to recharge the spirit. That Starlink is becoming more and more attractive. It would have been handy last June when my son and Iwere camping in the Gunnison National Forest near Taylor Reservoir.
Ya, I can’t say enough how important having a Starlink really is. For me, we need Food, Water, Shelter, Clothes … and … now internet! With what we’ve seen in LA this last week, being prepared for a disaster is key and internet is becoming an integral part of preparedness. Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@TrailNewbie we made base camp for three days at the Gunnison National Forest camp. We spent a little time hikingthat last day and saw smoke over the mountains quite a ways to our NE. We had plans to set camp the next day about 70 miles NE at Twin Lakes. We stopped at a trading station for fuel and asked the attendant about the smoke (we had very little to no cell or internet accesd). He advised us of the large forest fire at Twin Lakes. We planned to take the back roads through the mountains and forests to that destination. Had we done so, it would have delivered us right in the thick of the fire. A StarLink would have given us valuable information. We got lucky.
Great video!! Been looking at getting that starlink system. Also 🤣 genx cheese wiz on triskets! Also really like your tailgate table, may get one of those, laser engrave is awesome! Keep wheelin my friend!
Hahahah! Ya buddy! The easy cheese + triscuit combo is 🔥 and - highly recommend that table. Made by Outback Adventure Products. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Enjoy your channel, bald mountain is our testing ground for new mods. Recently bought a patriot camper. Maybe see on the trail one day
Thanks so much! Oh nice!! You’re local here in Central Ca? Love the Patriot Camper!!! Jealous!! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@@TrailNewbieyeah Fresno. Only have a few nights in the trailer but the pipe dream is to show my kids every drivable state.
I had to order that CO detector and temp gauge! Too bad you couldn’t make it to the spot you wanted. I’d like to see it in the snow. You still ended up in a great location!
Right on, ya that CO detector is great. And, it’s magnetic on its back as well which is really handy! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Nice video Greg! Been debating getting a Starlink mini for some time, I already have so much crap with me what's one more piece of gear right???
AHAHAH, ya, I know what you mean Mike! I’m viewing a Starlink mini now as a necessity. While the cost of initial purchase is something to overcome, the monthly Roam plan is only $50 which is close to some Inreach plans by Garmin. There’s something to compare there in terms of cost. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
I miss that area more and more grew up in the Fresno area. Who knows I might move back . Anyways thanks for a great video been curious about starlink
Ya, the Fresno area does not get the love/respect it deserves. What I love best is the ability to be at 6,000 feet in the snow in 45 mins! Living in Clovis currently, but am always up in the mountains on the weekends! 👏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼💯 Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@TrailNewbie where did you get your tailgate cutting board design done at?? Looks really cool!
Great question! I’m not entirely sure as my buddy Kevin from Rhino Offroad got it made for me. But, I think there are a lot of people out there with laser engravers that can do work on wood. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Sierra Cement!
Very little of it this year. I havent had to use 4x4 once this year on my commute.
Yes, this year is coming up pretty dry! It did just snow up there early this morning, but not major. But geeeesh, was there ever a lightning ⚡️ storm ⛈️ it was incredible! I wish I was filming it!! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Nice setup & and an inspiring video to get outdoors even in snow and stay connected to nature ❤
If you could share the contact for the diesel heater & mini mount setup please 🙏
Hi 👋 Thank you so much! Indeed, it is always awesome to get out in the snow. I love it! 💯 Regarding the diesel heater and mini mount, can you email me at trailnewbie@yahoo.com? I can provide you with all of that info there. That’s the easiest way! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Just started my channel, and came across yours. Can I ask what kind of video equipment you use if you don’t already have a video about it? Snow adventuring is the best! Great content!
Great question!! Well, I actually only use my iPhone 14 PRO MAX to film and edit, and I use a DJI Mavic Air 2 for my drone work. For editing I use the iMovie app on my phone. That’s it..! That’s all someone needs to build a channel. Later, as your channel grows - - perhaps you want to graduate into more specific camera equipment and editing software, but for me - - - this is working well..! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@@TrailNewbie thank you for the response! It’s nice to see a high quality channel using just the basics, definitely encouraging! I’m just using an iPhone 14 and just received a used GoPro 7. Have been using CapCut to learn the editing on laptop.
Yooo for your table and drawer setup, have you tried modifying the rear door so hinges open outward more? Maybe a light disconnect or longer wires etc. just a thought
That’s a great point! I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll see how it goes for now with the drawer hitting the table - - if it gets too bad, I’ll definitely look into your suggestion here. It’s a great idea! Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
how much taller is your ursa minor compared to your stock hard top? I only have 8 inches to spare if I want to be able to park it in the garage. Love your outdoor desk! has to get you alot of comments when you video conference with people.
Great question. The additional height of the Ursa Minor vs a normal JL hard top is about 10 inches. Mine fits in my garage, but … barely!! If you need me to measure exactly the height of the top, from where it attaches to the Jeep, let me know. Happy to send you those measurements here. Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Hey, can I ask what brand CO/thermometer/humidity sensor that is? I’ve been looking for one and I haven’t seen one before. It looks pretty slick.
Yes! Here is the link on Amazon. It’s a solid option. a.co/d/6l2seCL Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Thanks, no problem. Another great video 🤙🏼
@@get_lost_cj 👊🏼💯🙏🏼👏🏼
Dude youre in a rubicon with lockers and a 4/1 transfer case. Dont crawl in the snow, just send it! Yeeehaaaw
HAHAAH, yep. You’re actually totally correct. What I didn’t show in that snow wheeling part is that there was a bit of a drop off to the passenger side. I was worried about hitting that spot with some speed (at night, and solo). I would have done it in the day light. But couldn’t risk it that evening. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃