Hey Mike, I know you mentioned this before, but would you consider doing a video on your lessons learned from building your own house. Maybe you could provide some financial information, it could just be percentage of the total budget. I’m just curious since I live in Colorado and I’d like to do something similar. Thanks!
@@LastLineOfDefense Definitely understand that! It would still be great to hear some of your lessons you’ve learned. What you might do differently, things you’re happy with. It’s a pretty incredible house considering you designed and built it. Excellent work!
Thanks Mike, also same truck.. few things I keep different: 1. Hydraulic 20 ton bottle jack - base is larger, can do manual or and I can hook air to automate a lift. 2. I run a portable warn winch w cords - little less convenient but super versatile. I can winch trees to another tree off road, winch forward or back, lift things (use to lift things out of bed or onto trailer). 3.Heavy pry bar - trailers, leveraging heavy items, stabilize cars upside down like halogen tool (halogen super great too and on my list to get). 4. Trauma sheers, box cutter, snips, extra knife in very small packing cube in door. 5. More bags or packing cubes. I like to be able to gut my truck when service so no thefts. Cubes still flex so easy to toss in one bag. 6. 2 clevermade grocery totes. Use daily when grocery shopping, but double for strong open top bag. 7. Bear spray and fire by floor near driver… can cut way out, spray way out, or keep bears away from door if threat - roll window down just enough to spray out :) 8. Ratchets I keep in old wool socks that are sole survivors - in pinch get my feet dry in northeast cold if stranded. 9. Peanut butter - one jar will save your life if out for days and no food. Love your water and windshield fluid idea. 10. My old Patagonia best vest - wool blend - such a useful layer. Can u tell light manufacturer guys to make lower profile ditch lights and curved lights like we use in emergency vehicles…the current options block so much view I still can’t justify! Thanks for all you do - feeling is mutual on so much amazing content!
Awesome vid mike. It’s nice to see a rig that doesn’t have a bunch of silly stuff that is overkill. Very practical build, I can’t wait to see it become more of a daily driver instead of an overland rig…there are already too many of those on the TH-cam’s. We need more sensible daily driver rig vids like this.
Before you even mentioned MPG I had actually guessed around 9/10 MPG. Toyotas are awesome, us veterans know all about them coming home on 3 wheels - but major disclaimer Toyotas are horrendous on MPG stock, never mind with mods, extra weight and larger tires. You will be filling her up everyday.
I have followed your channel for quite a while and I enjoy every video I see. I gave you crap about one recently because I was pointing out that you can camp in a blown out old Chevy; you don't need anything fancy. I really wasn't being fair in retrospect. Anyway, This video was excellent. I'm no longer providing smart-ass comments. Keep up the good videos!
I always keep some towels on hand and some blankets. With kids and dogs those two things are used almost every week. I have kind of hijacked your idea of the “one bin” camping method. I have my camping/backpacking bin and I just leave it in my car all the time. That sets me up with fire, some food, water filter, way to boil water, land navigation, lights, etc. Awesome vid, always enjoy these
I have been building out a GX470. I've focused a lot on trying to retain a stock look as much as possible to keep it very unassuming, yet still retain some extra capabilities. Much of my effort has been focused on the interior space but am putting in a hidden winch with a flip up front license plate to cover things up. In a worse case scenario where people are actin a fool, I really want it to blend in and not be a shiny target for a break in or theft.
Hey Mike awesome video definitely got some great ideas for my truck. Now that the truck is a daily commuter the only thing missing are the amp steps my wife absolutely loves them!
The rescue me tool I zip tie to the sun visor bracket, the round part where it comes out of the roof. That way it doesn't interfere with the use of the visor and you can access it with visor up or down.
On the plastic water bottles, as I’m sure you are aware, with winter coming I’d open and drink or pour some out so they don’t freeze and crack then leak when they defrost. I would suggest an extra Nalgene (bpa free) or metal bottle to store. I live in Hawai’i and summertime will “boil water bottles” and it tastes very plasticky. I have been watching and have lots of prepared items that I don’t really need on O’ahu so they sit at home.
I dig your style man. Nice truck in the shed. Reminds me of my RAM Rebel setup. Have fun out there! I’ve spent about $1500 at vertx because of your videos by the way haha! If vertx sees this give this man more!!!
Man Mike, I hope, I am riding shotgun with you the next time I get stuck in a blizzard. 😆You must have been a Boy Scout>learned the motto well. Rock on from Michigan!
Hey Mike .. can you confirm your diamond back cover came with the tie downs already on as I want a similar setup with the Yakima bars .. do you re-use the tie downs for the Yakima bars .. thanks Chris
I know I have seen this in several videos before but I can’t find it right now… but what axe do you keep in your truck with all your gear? Thanks Mike!
Hey my names Jonathan and I’m from the beaches of South Carolina. 😂 love your content. Quick question Mike…I’m looking for a roof and bed rack setup on my 2019 tundra crew max trd pro that will create one level mounting surface for construction work and family camping gear in pelican cases. I can’t seem to find any bed racks that will line up on the height. Any advise?
Hey Mike. I am a heavy guy 5'8 285 and like your holsters you make but no way I can appendix Cary. Not till the doc can find out why the gut won't shrink. So are your holsters ideally work for side Cary options?
What up Mike, Great content as always. What do you think about bed stiffeners for the Tundra? Needed for the amount of weight you have on the bed with and without a RTT?
Hey Mike, I had a question. When you picked up the tundra you stated on the reasons why you chose the non TRD off road version. Do you still feel like you made the right choice or do you feel good with the non TRD off road version. I’m looking at 2025 platinums. One dealer in Albuquerque has a platinum in white with the TRD lift with about 5600 off of sticker. The other dealership has a TRD off road in black. Both of these are my preferred colors. 1a. Black 1b. Wind chill pearl. Let me know what you think.
There was no reason that I went with non TRD option other than I couldn't find a Platinum with it at the time. I'd pass on any factory lift, but the TRD Offroad Package would be nice.
Hello LLOD, if you do t mind me asking, what kind of work do you do in order to support all of this? This hobby/level of preparedness isn’t cheap lol. Thank you in advance.
For years he was a web developer and sold his holsters. Still sells his holsters (top notch quality products!) but slowed down on the web stuff for full time TH-cam and now he’s a partial business owner.
@@ThatOtherGuyVR no worries 👍 been watching Mike’s stuff for a long long time. He’s been of this mindset and collecting stuff for years and years, so he may not recognize how much he’s spent testing and filtering out stuff by this point. I bet if someone went out right now and bought everything he mentioned, I bet it would be panic attack worthy😂
@@the_jackbadger i couldn’t even imagine. Hundreds of thousands of dollars lol. Just having a house and a jeep wrangler is enough for me to worry about 😆
He’s also sponsored by really good companies. Diamondback was probably free. CBI bumpers probably free. The roof rack was definitely free. RRW wheels free. Toyo tires free. That’s like 10-15k worth of gear he didn’t have to pay for. Not to mention all the stuff he mentions all the other companies sent him.
Love these videos, a lot of great ideas for things to keep in the truck. Did your platinum come with the built-in dashcam? Curious as to why you decided to go with a 3rd party cam, if it did.
It did not - I don't think any of them do. Though I do believe there is an "OEM" option that is offered, but as many of those types of things it costs a lot more and performs worse than a 3rd party equivalent.
Hey Mike, what are your thoughts on leaving a small Jackery (I have a jackery 300 Plus, with small 40W solar panel) in truck full-time? I’m worried about temp variances but I live in Northern Nevada and the weather does vary from hot to cold. It’d be protected in a Decked system so may not get as hot in the summer
Temperature swings will never be great on electronics and batteries - but also it shouldn't necessarily kill them either. They can get too hot or too cold to function though - so at either extreme, they'd just be a paperweight. Having said that though - they can definitely be handy to keep on hand.
Appreciate your thoughts, I’m definitely weighing the pros and cons. I have beefier batteries at home but would be nice to have a smaller one for those long distance travels or random emergencies. Thanks!
firearm/weapon in the cargo area is a bad idea for at least 2 reasons... 1. Accessibility 2. Accessibility. might be I little less concealable and weather tight. and the 2nd... "hold on Mr badguy or Mr bear/cougar, let me put my truck in park... get out of cover... and try to hurry up to get my truck gun out from the wherever"!?. I do realize that inside the cab somewhere isn't much better especially with the kiddos.
Idk why my reply got blocked, haha but it was basically - I always carry my pistol on body, as should everyone. Any additional weapons - their stored location is more specific to that individual, what they're carrying, etc.
Hey Mike, I know you mentioned this before, but would you consider doing a video on your lessons learned from building your own house. Maybe you could provide some financial information, it could just be percentage of the total budget. I’m just curious since I live in Colorado and I’d like to do something similar. Thanks!
He won’t 😅
Yeah it's something I could do, though I built during covid, so that threw some things off, and the costs will vary a ton from house to house.
@@LastLineOfDefense Definitely understand that! It would still be great to hear some of your lessons you’ve learned. What you might do differently, things you’re happy with. It’s a pretty incredible house considering you designed and built it. Excellent work!
@@LastLineOfDefenseyes, please do it!
Yes please, if not costs, just lessons learned, things you would have done differently, things you have done and wouldn’t change etc.
Thanks Mike, also same truck.. few things I keep different:
1. Hydraulic 20 ton bottle jack - base is larger, can do manual or and I can hook air to automate a lift.
2. I run a portable warn winch w cords - little less convenient but super versatile. I can winch trees to another tree off road, winch forward or back, lift things (use to lift things out of bed or onto trailer).
3.Heavy pry bar - trailers, leveraging heavy items, stabilize cars upside down like halogen tool (halogen super great too and on my list to get).
4. Trauma sheers, box cutter, snips, extra knife in very small packing cube in door.
5. More bags or packing cubes. I like to be able to gut my truck when service so no thefts. Cubes still flex so easy to toss in one bag.
6. 2 clevermade grocery totes. Use daily when grocery shopping, but double for strong open top bag.
7. Bear spray and fire by floor near driver… can cut way out, spray way out, or keep bears away from door if threat - roll window down just enough to spray out :)
8. Ratchets I keep in old wool socks that are sole survivors - in pinch get my feet dry in northeast cold if stranded.
9. Peanut butter - one jar will save your life if out for days and no food. Love your water and windshield fluid idea.
10. My old Patagonia best vest - wool blend - such a useful layer.
Can u tell light manufacturer guys to make lower profile ditch lights and curved lights like we use in emergency vehicles…the current options block so much view I still can’t justify!
Thanks for all you do - feeling is mutual on so much amazing content!
Awesome vid mike. It’s nice to see a rig that doesn’t have a bunch of silly stuff that is overkill. Very practical build, I can’t wait to see it become more of a daily driver instead of an overland rig…there are already too many of those on the TH-cam’s. We need more sensible daily driver rig vids like this.
Before you even mentioned MPG I had actually guessed around 9/10 MPG. Toyotas are awesome, us veterans know all about them coming home on 3 wheels - but major disclaimer Toyotas are horrendous on MPG stock, never mind with mods, extra weight and larger tires. You will be filling her up everyday.
I have followed your channel for quite a while and I enjoy every video I see. I gave you crap about one recently because I was pointing out that you can camp in a blown out old Chevy; you don't need anything fancy. I really wasn't being fair in retrospect. Anyway, This video was excellent. I'm no longer providing smart-ass comments. Keep up the good videos!
Haha I don't mind the occasional smart assed comments. 😉
Now THIS the kind of stuff i like to watch! Thanks Mike.
Love your content! Been watching for several years now.
I always keep some towels on hand and some blankets. With kids and dogs those two things are used almost every week. I have kind of hijacked your idea of the “one bin” camping method. I have my camping/backpacking bin and I just leave it in my car all the time. That sets me up with fire, some food, water filter, way to boil water, land navigation, lights, etc. Awesome vid, always enjoy these
For some reason mounting around chin level actually makes the best pov shots
I have the same exact old Keen boots. They’ve been to the bottom of the Grand Canyon twice. They now ride in my truck if needed. Love these videos.
I definitely got some ideas on what i can add to my vehicle. Thanks mike very informative.
I have been building out a GX470. I've focused a lot on trying to retain a stock look as much as possible to keep it very unassuming, yet still retain some extra capabilities. Much of my effort has been focused on the interior space but am putting in a hidden winch with a flip up front license plate to cover things up. In a worse case scenario where people are actin a fool, I really want it to blend in and not be a shiny target for a break in or theft.
Hey Mike awesome video definitely got some great ideas for my truck. Now that the truck is a daily commuter the only thing missing are the amp steps my wife absolutely loves them!
I’d enjoy a video showcasing your shop and property. Looks rad!
The rescue me tool I zip tie to the sun visor bracket, the round part where it comes out of the roof. That way it doesn't interfere with the use of the visor and you can access it with visor up or down.
Montana plates? I thought you were in Colorado?
On the plastic water bottles, as I’m sure you are aware, with winter coming I’d open and drink or pour some out so they don’t freeze and crack then leak when they defrost.
I would suggest an extra Nalgene (bpa free) or metal bottle to store. I live in Hawai’i and summertime will “boil water bottles” and it tastes very plasticky.
I have been watching and have lots of prepared items that I don’t really need on O’ahu so they sit at home.
Yup! Always take a little water out to allow room for the freeze expansion
I love these types of videos!!
Always find them beneficial and informative!!
Thanks again Mike and Happy Halloween to you and family!!
I dig your style man. Nice truck in the shed. Reminds me of my RAM Rebel setup. Have fun out there!
I’ve spent about $1500 at vertx because of your videos by the way haha! If vertx sees this give this man more!!!
Coupon used to be 30% off.
@@FrameRot good times
Man Mike, I hope, I am riding shotgun with you the next time I get stuck in a blizzard. 😆You must have been a Boy Scout>learned the motto well. Rock on from Michigan!
Cargo Buckle coupon code expired. Please post if you get another.
Mike! Congrats on your babies. I will be having twins soon. What car seats and strollers do you use? Would love to know. Thanks!
I can’t believe you don’t have a bump cap with a mounted set of nods. That would make a great POV platform.
Doesn't everyone have those?
Hey Mike! I'm sure you've already seen this but there is a recall on some of the Peak meals.
Hey Mike .. can you confirm your diamond back cover came with the tie downs already on as I want a similar setup with the Yakima bars .. do you re-use the tie downs for the Yakima bars .. thanks Chris
Forehead camera mount. Like a headlamp strap. They make them
Why do you carry pepper spray?
Because not everyone deserves a bullet. - Mike, but not in this video (lol)
Truth
I know I have seen this in several videos before but I can’t find it right now… but what axe do you keep in your truck with all your gear? Thanks Mike!
Diamondback covers are awesome.
Hey my names Jonathan and I’m from the beaches of South Carolina. 😂 love your content. Quick question Mike…I’m looking for a roof and bed rack setup on my 2019 tundra crew max trd pro that will create one level mounting surface for construction work and family camping gear in pelican cases. I can’t seem to find any bed racks that will line up on the height. Any advise?
Haha I make those little boo boo kits too.
Do you keep the water bottles in there 24/7? Any issues with freezing or what do you do in that case?
Hey Mike. I am a heavy guy 5'8 285 and like your holsters you make but no way I can appendix Cary. Not till the doc can find out why the gut won't shrink. So are your holsters ideally work for side Cary options?
What up Mike,
Great content as always. What do you think about bed stiffeners for the Tundra? Needed for the amount of weight you have on the bed with and without a RTT?
Hey Mike, I had a question. When you picked up the tundra you stated on the reasons why you chose the non TRD off road version. Do you still feel like you made the right choice or do you feel good with the non TRD off road version. I’m looking at 2025 platinums. One dealer in Albuquerque has a platinum in white with the TRD lift with about 5600 off of sticker. The other dealership has a TRD off road in black. Both of these are my preferred colors. 1a. Black 1b. Wind chill pearl. Let me know what you think.
There was no reason that I went with non TRD option other than I couldn't find a Platinum with it at the time. I'd pass on any factory lift, but the TRD Offroad Package would be nice.
@ sounds good. Thanks
Hello LLOD, if you do t mind me asking, what kind of work do you do in order to support all of this? This hobby/level of preparedness isn’t cheap lol. Thank you in advance.
For years he was a web developer and sold his holsters. Still sells his holsters (top notch quality products!) but slowed down on the web stuff for full time TH-cam and now he’s a partial business owner.
@ after watching the video i heard him mention his holster company. I figured that probably helped him a-lot. Thank for letting me know!
@@ThatOtherGuyVR no worries 👍 been watching Mike’s stuff for a long long time. He’s been of this mindset and collecting stuff for years and years, so he may not recognize how much he’s spent testing and filtering out stuff by this point. I bet if someone went out right now and bought everything he mentioned, I bet it would be panic attack worthy😂
@@the_jackbadger i couldn’t even imagine. Hundreds of thousands of dollars lol. Just having a house and a jeep wrangler is enough for me to worry about 😆
He’s also sponsored by really good companies. Diamondback was probably free. CBI bumpers probably free. The roof rack was definitely free. RRW wheels free. Toyo tires free. That’s like 10-15k worth of gear he didn’t have to pay for. Not to mention all the stuff he mentions all the other companies sent him.
Nice work great video
Have you had any lithium battery jump starters that drained because of winter temps?
Just curious how you like the FTM500? I’ve had a 400 since they came out and have thought about upgrading it.
How do you afford all this brand new gear and multiple Toyota vehicles
Any link for the rear seat cover?
Love these videos, a lot of great ideas for things to keep in the truck. Did your platinum come with the built-in dashcam? Curious as to why you decided to go with a 3rd party cam, if it did.
It did not - I don't think any of them do. Though I do believe there is an "OEM" option that is offered, but as many of those types of things it costs a lot more and performs worse than a 3rd party equivalent.
Montana plate?
Skip tp @6:35
What is the iPhone mount you use on the dash?
Must be nice!
Does your factory jack work with the level kit and 37's?
I've cleats, you are thinking of ice cleats
Hey Mike, what are your thoughts on leaving a small Jackery (I have a jackery 300 Plus, with small 40W solar panel) in truck full-time? I’m worried about temp variances but I live in Northern Nevada and the weather does vary from hot to cold. It’d be protected in a Decked system so may not get as hot in the summer
Temperature swings will never be great on electronics and batteries - but also it shouldn't necessarily kill them either. They can get too hot or too cold to function though - so at either extreme, they'd just be a paperweight.
Having said that though - they can definitely be handy to keep on hand.
Appreciate your thoughts, I’m definitely weighing the pros and cons. I have beefier batteries at home but would be nice to have a smaller one for those long distance travels or random emergencies. Thanks!
Is that a Golf R I spy inside the garage? 👀
It is yup - I've done a few videos on it.
Hello Mike,
How often do you use that extra gear that you keep just in case?
Thanks
Some of it, never. Other of it, on occasion.
firearm/weapon in the cargo area is a bad idea for at least 2 reasons... 1. Accessibility 2. Accessibility. might be I little less concealable and weather tight. and the 2nd... "hold on Mr badguy or Mr bear/cougar, let me put my truck in park... get out of cover... and try to hurry up to get my truck gun out from the wherever"!?. I do realize that inside the cab somewhere isn't much better especially with the kiddos.
Idk why my reply got blocked, haha but it was basically - I always carry my pistol on body, as should everyone. Any additional weapons - their stored location is more specific to that individual, what they're carrying, etc.
Just attach a gopro the same way as the current camera
Hell yeah
Be careful you don't go cross-eyed like Steve Martin did in The jerk😂
Out of reach for most people..kinda.
Motion sickness from the camera
At what point is this just organized hoarding?
Hope you undercoated this truck or it’ll rot in half!
Someone buy my man:
1) the glasses with cameras (Meta)
2) an FN510T
I still love that Mike acts like he’s self-made. Sure, a TH-cam channel and a small concealed carry company got you all this. 😅
Haha, appreciate the flattery!
You do realize he had a skillset and career prior to this right? He used his skills as leverage to create his success with TH-cam and marketing.
@@CajunRunner4x4Try to elaborate on that. Make sure it explains the custom home, the rigs, the lifestyle, etc.
@@Slaxsvo Try to recognize that some individuals work harder and smarter than others and reap the benefits.
@@CajunRunner4x4Unlike your vague response, ironically.