Winter Overlanding in North Georgia
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- Come along as we enjoy some winter camping and trail riding through the Blue Ridge WMA. We encounter some chilly temps but with our new escapod Topo2 it makes it so much more comfortable. Find out a little about the history of the Blue Ridge WMA and how it was formed and the man behind it. Oh, and see what delicious meals Aimee has cooked up for us this time.
Camping:
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Hoping you folks are doing well!!
I love the little history lesson of the area you were in. Nice touch. Really enjoyed watching!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah we tried something a little new for us. Thanks for commenting and watching.
Another amazing trip with amazing friends!
Yes it was
Loved you video! Your music selections are always so relaxing and enjoyable to listen to while watching. Fit the mood so well.
Thanks so much! That is one of the parts I agonize over the most is picking the right song for the mood of the video shots. so glad you liked it!
I really liked the drone video rising thru the trees! Great perspective! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! I was thinking from that angle the trees looked so much like lace. I thought it look really cool.
Another great one thank you. Your trailer set up looks amazing. Everything you need in a small compact package.
We are very pleased with it. It meets all our needs and allows us to get to places that other people can't get to.
Thank you for another great video. Love coming along on your travels.
Thanks so much! Thank you for always watching and commenting!
Very cool ! I used spend alot time all around Georgia. Beautiful country ! You guys did an awesome job capturing your experience... you've got knack for it ! Thanks for sharing, your neighbor,
Ron
Hey Ron, thanks so much for watching and your kind words. It’s a little something I like doing and have fun flying the drone. Yes it is really beautiful up there. It was a little chilly this time but we still had a great time.
If you liked this GA landscape you might wanna check out the 3 videos we did on Epic Utah campsites we found this past summer.
I will, I've never been out there but would love to go. I'm going out Montana and Yellowstone in April to visit a Marine buddy. Really looking forward to it.
Also Really enjoyed the park history and the camper tour. Awesome job ! I also noticed a video showed from the manufacturer on my page and your's was much better !
Thanks,
Ron
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@@ron3734 Thank you Ron! Yellowstone and Montana is on our bucket list for sure. Hopefully sooner than later. Maybe even this summer. We started talking about possibilities for the summer so who knows. Thanks for telling me what you like most about the videos. Always trying to get feedback and have more content on what people like in the videos. Aimee loves teaching history in her class so that is an easy transition for her to the videos. Again thank you for watching and commenting. These little things really help the TH-cam algorithms and promotes our videos.
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I was amazed at what was inside your camper. That thing is really cool. I would to have loved to have something like that when I camped and hunted or even the Marines (but not sure they would have gone for it). I lived not to far from where you were in Georgia in Waynesville, NC and worked remodeling cabins in Maggie Valley. My daughter is still in Cashiers, NC. Really liked the drone videos. Especially the short montage of views of your camp site then showing the different locations you were at. You did great job with that thing, I would have crashed it for sure. Keep up the great work and most important having fun.
@@ron3734 We call it our little home away from home. You really can fit so much into a little trailer. We have enjoyed it so much so far. Oh yes, we are very familiar with Waynesville, Maggie Valley and Cashiers and have camped close to all those areas at one time or another. We really love exploring all the forest service roads and trails always trying to find the next great campsite.
Thanks for sharing! Love you excitement for that little bit of snow! I’m already over it where I live!
I bet! I know most of the country is probably over it already but yes, it was exciting for these people that hardly ever get to see snow. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
I know it’s about Overlanding, but all those meals looked amazing. a lot more fancy than the camp meals I prepare
Hahaha! Yes, Aimee always does a great job coming up with new delicious hot meals that hit the spot on cold nights like we had.
Beautiful area, thanks for sharing!
Thank you and thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! And thank you for watching and commenting!
Love your channel! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. We will try
Beautiful country
We agree! That’s why it keeps drawing us back again and again!
That river sounded so relaxing. Would have loved more video or drone shots of it. Still a great video.
Next time! I had more video of the river but nothing I really loved. thanks for commenting and watching.
I loved your drone shots! Especially ones coming out of the trees. A few looked like you possibly hit some branches
Wellll, I did hit a couple branches a few times. The obstacle avoidance doesn't pick up those tiny branches with no leaves on them to well. No real damage just have to replace a few props.
Another great one. Way to change up all the different shots
Thank you! I keep trying to change it up and not just give the typical windshield shot. I enjoy the running around and think of new ideas and angles.
Very good video 👍
Thanks so much! Thanks for commenting
What part of Florida are you from? We're in the Panhandle and would love to hook up with some other overlanders.
We’re in St. Pete and also always looking to hitting the trail with new friends.
We're just north of Panama City. If you ever make it up this way let us know. If you plan a trip, let us know. We'll see if we can join.
Wow, heater only on 50! Why not warmer? I’d still be cold! Great video and thanks for sharing your latest adventure. Can’t wait for the next.
Hahaha! We are still trying to figure out how much propane the heater uses and didn't want to run completely out before the end. Each night we raised it more than the night before. The last night we had it set on 68 and still only used 1.1 gallons of propane for 4 nights.
You did an another amazing job! You captured it perfectly. I think my voiceovers were the best part though! :j
Thank you Sweets! Couldn't have done it with out my beautiful assistant!
Enjoyed your north Georgia outing and the winter scenery. Y'all have definitely got the comfort thing figured out. The overhead drone work continues to impress. I enjoy the trail and drone scenery but I'm finding myself really enjoying the camp cooking lessons.
Hello again Sir, yes win we ordered our Escapod trailer we set out to make it the most comfortable and cozy for the both of us. We definitely went this route more than the utilitarian route we chose with the tent and chair set up we had before. Thank you for your kind words again with the drone work and the video edit itself. I keep trying to mix it up and keep it fresh. As always, thank you for commenting and watching.
The one thing that has kept me from going the teardrop route, stepping away from my Aliner, is the rain/weather protection over the rear cooking area. What are your experiences/thoughts on weather protection over the rear kitchen.@@GetOverItOutdoors
@@DrJohn493 I can’t say that the rear kitchen hasnt been a hindrance thus far. We haven’t had to cook in the rain and this last time it was a little bit chilly, but nothing that we couldn’t handle. We really like to cook outside. You’ve seen our videos, we’re usually cooking over an open fire. So we’d love the outside kitchen on the trailer. If it ever is a downpour, we always have a few freeze dried meals that we can use instead of cooking a full meal.
Enjoyed that. Having just started a YT channel recently, I know first hand the amount of time put into a 20 min vid. I had no idea lol. Living in NE Fl we head up to North Ga as often as we can and the BlueRidge area is one of our favorites. Love your rig too!
Yes it is quite the undertaking! A lot of running around and camera moving too! But it’s something I enjoy. Yes we love just about anywhere in Notth Georgia. Can’t wait to get back again.
Great seeing you had friends along this time. Did they hit the trails with you?
Yes! We loved having them along! It was their first trip off grid and not hooked up! They did great and adapted well.
What an adventure!! Great job capturing all our memories! Once again I applaud all of Chef Aimee’s creations😉
Yes, and great company. Thanks so much for doing this with us!
EXCELLENT !! Gourmet meals, beautiful scenery, and a touch of Snow.
Thank you very much! Yes we got a little bit of it all in this trip. And don’t forget great family!
Nicely put together, if I was going to go with a truck and trailer set up it would be something similar to yours that trailer looks pretty durable. Looking to add a Lone Peak camper to my truck in the near future, and a winch, and a swing out tire carrier etc.... It never ends.:) I have Utah and Arizona in my sights as well in the near future your choice of campsites was outstanding.
We love our Jeep and trailer setup. The Escapod really is durable. I don’t hesitate taking it anywhere. If the Jeep can make it so can the trailer. It has more ground clearance than the Jeep also. The Lone Peaks, I’ve heard are really nice. Kinda like a GFC. Sounds like you have quite the list of upgrades. That’s the fun part! lol!
Love your cozy campfire setup! Looks very relaxing. Great way to wind down after a day on the trail.
That's one of our favorite parts, sitting around the fire so we tried to make it the most relaxing and comfortable we could. Thanks for watching and commenting like always.
I liked the history narration! How did the other trailer do on? It doesn't seem like it would hold up too well on more than fire roads, but I always liked those.
Trailer does great. She's built for off roading with the independent suspension, high ground clearance and the max coupler full articulating hitch. She'll pull just about anywhere. Just maybe not 8,9,10 extreme rated rock trails. We had her out in the San Raphael Swell in late July and was pulling it over rocks and ledges and it never held us back. With the one piece fiberglass reinforced composite body we don't have to worry about any seems or joints shaking loose or cracking the seals.
Another great video! What are some of the trails you were on?
Thank you! I didn’t record any of the trail names but they all are within the Blue Ridge WMA.
Looks like some wonderful trails you found once again! Did you get stuck in any of that mud and ice?
We didn't get stuck this time. There was just a lot of slush, nothing too deep or thick. Thanks for watching and commenting
Hello! I absolutely love everything you did and the cozy decor! So cute!
May I ask where did you get your duvet with the forest design? Appreciate it thanks!
Love your videos!
Thank you so much! We tried very hard to make it warm and cozy inside! The duvet we got at Pottery Barn last winter on clearance, so I’m not sure if they brought it back again this winter. We love it if you can find it. It matches the inside soft touch interior of the Topo2 so well. Thank you for watching and commenting also it helps our little channel so much.
Thank you so much! I will try to look for it 😅❤ I love how you decorated and made your escapod so cozy! And I agree the stargazer window is amazing and one of the major reasons why my husband and I loved and purchased the escapod. Happy camping!
@@HereonEarth16 thank you so much! I hope you find it! We love it!
We love watching the stars and moon pass by over the stargazer in those remote area where they are on full display.
Looks like you had another great adventure. Was this the same area you went last winter by yourself and tent camped?
Yes it was! You have a great eye and memory. lol! I have to tell you was soooo much nicer sleeping in our camper trailer with heat than it was in a tent with a Buddy heater.
You only set the heat to 50?? that’s way too cool for me still. You must have some good sleeping bags.😂
Lol! We raised it each night. We are still learning how much propane it uses and didn't want to run out. But we only burned thru about 1.1 gallons.
When my girlfriend and I go camping It's my job to stand outside the toilet (whatever that may be) and stand guard no matter what time of the day or night.
It's at times like this I wish Gatoraid would make a "female compliant bottle".
Lol! Nice job! Umm, a Planters Peanut bottle may do the trick! Hahaha! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Just Subscribed! Great video! May I ask what area of the WMA this is in? Coming south from Central NC! Just pulled up the map and trying to figure out where you were> Thanks!
Thanks so much for subbing and watching. The campsite was along Noontoola Rd. We drove most of the trails close by to there.
@@GetOverItOutdoors THANK YOU MUCH! TRYING TO GET THE WIFE TO START CAMPING AGAIN!
Thanks for sharing. Do you have the names of any of those trails you were on?
Glad you liked it! We did keep track of the trails we were on this time. It was all inside the boundaries of the Blue Ridge WMA!
Your trailer is at the top of my list to purchase. From a real time owner using one have you had any issues with the doors for the hatch sealing properly. Like water or dust getting inside and that big window I had concerns with with draft and being cold I rented one when I was in Utah and that’s what I saw any help would be great. Thank you very much.
Hey Daniel, not sure if you saw my response last week when you asked about the door seals but nope we have not had any dust or water intrusion in the cabin. When you rented a Topo2 you had a draft coming through the seal on the stargazer window? Must have needed some kind of adjustment. Our seals super tight. The window if you look closely is double pained with an air gap in between to help insulate. Kind of like your windows at home. Plus if you run the heat the vents blow across that window to help with condensation and warm it.
@@GetOverItOutdoors thank you. And sry I didn’t see the previous response. But I appreciate you taking the time to answer. I was just concerned because the doors especially the driver side door when closed I was seeing daylight come through and what I meant by the draft it just felt really cold at the window so I was concerned about sealing issues with the doors and the hatch and the rear galley wasn’t closing properly now this could all be due to being a rental etc. but thank you for your response. I appreciate it.
@@whatifyoudid0808 I can say we haven’t had any of those issues.
@@GetOverItOutdoorsthank you again for your time in responding
@@GetOverItOutdoors Have you had the opportunity to use the AC, and if so how was it with battery life. Sry fir all the questions. But you’re one of a few ppl, using this real life thst I’ve found. Also did you install the Joolca yourself. Sry again fir all the questions.
Also sorry my husband was wondering if your a/c is too loud? Even on the lowest setting?
Hey again, we don’t think it’s to loud at all but we do both like white noise when we sleep. We always have a fan running even at home as well. So it kinda depends on how silent you like it when you sleep. You can still hear the unit running on the lowest setting. We usually always have the fan speed set at 3 on the unit.
Have ever lost or broken a camera by the tire. Probably not if you keep showing those shots. I’d be scared to put it there.
Thankfully we haven't lost or broken one there. Fingers crossed we won't because I really like to show and see for myself how the suspension is working.