The Georgia Traverse - 4 Days, 390 Miles of Overlanding Exploration and Adventure Across Georgia

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  • After months of planning, researching and coordinating, we finally took on the challenge of The Georgia Traverse. A 390 mile meticulously plotted route by true overland pioneers before us, GeorgiaOverland.com, this collection of scenic roads and off road trails starts in South Carolina, passes through the Nantahala National Forest, across the Chattahoochee National Forest and around the Cohutta Wilderness. With a well packed rig, a great group of people (The Georgia Jeep Alliance) and a desire to disconnect from the world for just a moment, we go off grid and explore some of the most beautiful untouched land in the Southern USA.
    Follow us on this 4 day journey through Northern Georgia.
    00:00 The Georgia Traverse - 4 Days, 390 Miles of Overlanding Exploration and Adventure Across Georgia
    01:26 The Journey
    03:00 The Meetup
    04:44 Day 1 - Nantahala National Forest
    08:16 The Dillard House
    09:26 Charlies Creek
    11:28 Day 1 - Campsite
    15:07 Tour Yellowpoint Off Road Rig
    20:10 Day 2 - Coopers Creek
    28:20 Day 2 - Campsite
    33:43 Day 3 - Chattahoochee National Forest
    45:19 Day 3 - Campsite
    47:54 Tour Jeepin Bubba and the Black Bear Off Road Rig
    54:08 Tour Road Rash Off Road Rig
    57:14 Day 4 - Cohutta Wilderness
    A special thanks to Jeepin Bubba for helping me coordinate this trip for the club and for coming to hang out with us on the last day.
    Highlighted products gifted and used in this video. As you can see from the video, these select pieces of gear made the overall trip safe, easy and comfortable.
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    Hulkman 8.5 Jumpstarter
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  • @davidwilson4851
    @davidwilson4851 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I hope you guys realize how lucky you are to be able to do this. I'm 53 and at 48 I had to have open heart surgery with a triple bypass, heart irrithmia, inherited bad cholesterol, cardio myopathy, congestive heart failure. I can't help but cry. But I watch the videos knowing this is as close as I'll get. Your videos are great for soul. Thank you guys.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your mind compliments. I’m honored you enjoy my content.

  • @RangeroverlandingAdventures
    @RangeroverlandingAdventures 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ll love to go with you the next time.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Ranger.... What an awesome Gladiator my friend. Would love to have you on one of our upcoming rides. We have a couple planned for this year. 2 rides in KY (Turkey Bay Badge of Honor and Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway), Big Frog Loop again, Cape Lookout in North Carolina and exploring much of the SCAR this year.... considering throwing in the FAT at some point but that's a pretty long ride.
      would love to have you.

  • @charlestucker6628
    @charlestucker6628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    awesome trip, GR8 production... 8-)

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Charles. I really enjoy making these stories and I feel each story gets better and better as I learn so much about editing, filming and content creation. ❤️

  • @EvergreenOG
    @EvergreenOG 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤😊. Bring your crew to Colorado

  • @mikefoster5663
    @mikefoster5663 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First time watching your channel. Enjoyed it very much. Subscribed. Will be back. Thanks. Been all over Ark. From North MS. Now I want to do Georgia Traverse.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Mike..... that is awesome. I want to visit Ark.... (on my upcoming list for sure).
      I am originally from South MS, Hattiesburg MS area. I go back and visit family often but never really "explored MS"

  • @TheDucttape4all
    @TheDucttape4all ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Don't cut trees down..... Tread Lightly

  • @dontully7015
    @dontully7015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Koo trip. Thanks man!!

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Don,... This was an awesome trip. Super easy and scenic ride all the way across the North Georgia Mountains. I am excited to each Adventure Trail and Traverse in each state.

  • @Catalex111
    @Catalex111 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing

  • @jasonnorton2188
    @jasonnorton2188 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @blueduster74
    @blueduster74 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking forward to this. We moved to Greenville a couple yrs ago from San Diego. Also lived in Vegas for years, I’ve been all over the west, Moab, Death Valley and the Sierras. Baja too. I didn’t know what the wheeling would be out here. I’m very happy to see all of this, NC, TN and beyond.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so thankful you enjoyed the Georgia Traverse video…. Welcome to the East Coast.

    • @KD6TAV
      @KD6TAV ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds fun! I got two RTT selling one and moving to GA in the next month.

  • @yellowpointoffroad5035
    @yellowpointoffroad5035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome trip, 10/10 would do again!

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a great trip..... We will defiantly do the Georgia Traverse again but there are several other trips in the works right now I am sure you will be on.

  • @OffLeashOutdoors
    @OffLeashOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an awesome video! Can’t wait to try that route ourselves!

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love the Georgia traverse. It’s one of my favorite Overlanding trails in Georgia. 

  • @navychhaingvoeun3189
    @navychhaingvoeun3189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All campsites beautiful

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were absolutely beautiful. We knew the “tentative area” we wanted to be in and the landscape qualities we wanted in a campsite, so while traveling, we would keep our eyes open for spots we wanted.

  • @vidmooreda
    @vidmooreda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    man this is great... just bought my first wrangler... im real close to this and used to camp at Burrells Ford. Can't wait to do this trail

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you David.... You are going to love the Jeep Life, both on and off the trail (maybe not so much the trips to the gas station 😂).
      The Georgia Traverse is a great scenic and easy trek. Fun to do solo, with your family or just with a group of cool friends.
      Im always up in the Cohutta and Coopers Creek area myself. That's where I like to explore so if you see the white Road Rash Jeep UP there, flag me down.

    • @vidmooreda
      @vidmooreda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad thanks tons. So is there a group that does this regularly? I keep hearing don’t wheel alone. I would love to get this thing dirty but not sure I’d know where to go and I’m sure I’d get lost lol. I’m in Greenville Sc so I’m not too far.

    • @vidmooreda
      @vidmooreda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad ok skip that last message, ai'm an idiot LOL. I went to the website an d the Facebook page. I guess expect to see me at an event soon. Thanks. My name is David.

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing adventure, keep going. Absolutely I like your video.😍

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so very much. That means a lot coming from you. It has always been so fascinating how baristas create such amazing art in lattes. That is such a gift and I could watch it all day.🤩

  • @tomm899
    @tomm899 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Tommy. If you are on the east coast, I would suggest it to get a great feel for the best of Georgia.

  • @Rixster1217
    @Rixster1217 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video, your music selection is a little ominous lol, may want to lighten it up a little lol

  • @nickspatola8637
    @nickspatola8637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks fun. Been wanting to get a jeep for a long time. Rooftop tent is the way to go. Bad ass

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a great trip and so much fun when doing it with a group of good friends.
      There’s many mixed feelings about the rooftop tent. They are great because they are off the ground, lots of space and comfortable… however your gas mileage will drop dramatically carrying a RTT. Additionally, if you wanted to just break away from camp and explore some trails or just need to run to the store for something, you have to close up camp and then come back to reset it up.
      I personally think a better option is the pull behind trailer like Jeepin Bubba had in the Cohutta. It still has the RTT but you can disconnect it from the Jeep, leave it at camp and do what you need to do.

  • @RebelViking912
    @RebelViking912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool channel man. I don't have a Jeep, but wish I did. Happy trails!

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you sir. I don’t have an AR but watching your channel sure makes me want one also. 🙌🏼

  • @greghyde7550
    @greghyde7550 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Road Rash, any idea where to find the actual map (turn by turn) for the GAT? Awesome video by the way, looks like a great group of folk there.

    • @maxwalker7899
      @maxwalker7899 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Website called overland Georgia. They have a google map

    • @greghyde7550
      @greghyde7550 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@maxwalker7899 thank you, I’ll check it out.

  • @hywankun
    @hywankun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    8 minutes in, so far so good. The music just before the Dillard House had me feeling like Liam Neeson was going to appear out of nowhere. Great production value so far. Kudos to the videographer who I know had to get out, setup the shot, run back, repeat - it can be exhausting, so thank your for your sacrifice.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much…. And yes, getting out and setting up the camera just to get a drive by shot can be exhausting… especially if you have a lot of other Jeeps following you. They will need to have patience. ❤️

    • @hywankun
      @hywankun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The shot of Ready Player One, LOL. Well done.

    • @hywankun
      @hywankun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hulkman needs to throw some change your way.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hywankun I love that movie. Watching it on the iPad in surround sound, camping in the Jeep is the icing on the cake 🎂

  • @chrismeyers5963
    @chrismeyers5963 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As Georgian ( Savannah native ) we have some really awesome places and history here in Ga, awesome video my dude 🤘🤘🤘

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Man Chris I know we do. Georgia is a great place to explore.
      I’ve never really explored anything down south near Savannah before.

    • @chrismeyers5963
      @chrismeyers5963 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad And the funny thing is too about Ga, it literally seems mother nature is always on that time of the month because she's so darn temperamental with the weather, 1 minute it'll be 50-60 degrees, the next it'll be around 80-100 lmao, she just can't seem to make up her mind

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chrismeyers5963 ha ha ha. Just don’t ask her what she would like for dinner. She’ll probably say “doesn’t matter, anything is fine” and you suggest your favorite neighborhood restaurant and she says “no, I don’t want that” 🤦🏼

    • @KD6TAV
      @KD6TAV ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome to hear you have some awesome places out there. Missed my Moab trip this year as we are moving to GA.

  • @mikemcdonald5147
    @mikemcdonald5147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that fan in the window thing was pretty slick. Maybe if you haven't already do a walk thru from ground to top of your setup and what all you use and have done to your jeep. Its a cool setup and can learn alot. I see you did the walkthrough of the roof top tent yellow point. Just subscribed and see you have a playlist for Jeep Upgrades and a playlist for Product Reviews. Coolness will be checking them out.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      The jeep is always changing. I do need to do a walk around on the Road Rash jeep. 

  • @phill5471
    @phill5471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would love to make trip like that with a group. My rig is a little bigger but from your video looks completely doable. It’s a m1078 military truck built into expo

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What a truck man.... #dreamoverlander
      I Don't think you would have an issue at all with your Military Truck. The majority of the GT is forest roads, wide enough for forestry vehicles and easily traveled with any other high clearance vehicles. I would just make sure you include in your pack out a chainsaw or the ability to clear large debris from the road. We encountered many large trees across the road and tried to clear out as much as we could.
      There is dispersed camp sites scattered all throughout the GT with many sites large enough for several vehicles, so your larger Military Vehicle would find a home for the evening no problem.
      I would love to see this m1078 in person. When you hit the GT, if you let me know I will come meet you on the trail. I'd love to do a walk around on your rig.

    • @phill5471
      @phill5471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Road Rash thanks for the info. I’m doing some work on the truck right now and hope to have it finished up soon. When I get my first trip planned I’ll definitely give you a heads up

  • @BeastFamilyADV
    @BeastFamilyADV ปีที่แล้ว

    The Mr Buddy is nice but not good in windy conditions. Like in your jeep or a small trailer is fine. It has good safety features too as CO sensor and tip over shut off. I have a small overland enclosed trailer with a Predator 3500 generator, so I chose to also purchase a cheap Walmart ceramic heater that really pumps out some heat and you dont have to worry about poison gas or propane however, it does take some power, about 1600watts of it. Im def adding this trip to my bucket list! Looks amazing!

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a really easy and very scenic trek. A great way to see all of North Georgia - from the Chattahoochee National Forest to the Cohutta Wilderness and through parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
      Let me know when you guys head up this way. I may not be able to do the full Traverse with you guys but I’ll definitely try and meet up for part of the leg with you

  • @atlantaguy762
    @atlantaguy762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Spectacular photography and story telling. Loved every minute of it. Thank you.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind comments. I am fairly new at TH-cam and storytelling so I’m still learning so much. I think because I LOVE overlanding and off roading, it’s a bit easier to film the content because I enjoy it.

  • @tylermathis1622
    @tylermathis1622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video and edit man. Loved it

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Tyler. It’s great to get positive feedback every once and a while. 🙏🏼

  • @bradleyhightower6849
    @bradleyhightower6849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey I remember seeing y'all at that camp sight , I was in a black jk that almost got stuck 🤣

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice bro…. It was an awesome ride. Would love to have you join us for the next one? We are going to do a 3 day on the Big Frog Loop

  • @Wind-Official
    @Wind-Official ปีที่แล้ว

    LIKE VIDEO

  • @angelberrios7843
    @angelberrios7843 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Can’t wait to join a club or group wanting to do the same. Only thing I seen that I wanted to address was Jackson Daily. Yep leaving a unattended weapon ( I’m assuming loaded ) on the table! Gonna have to pull your Man Card for that offense!

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would love to have you on a adventure with us.
      If you notice, I attached a disclaimer to the video stating Jackson’s “weapons” were BB guns. We would never leave loaded weapons unattended. They are on our person at all times.

    • @angelberrios7843
      @angelberrios7843 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, I didn’t notice that. I’m not Woke by any means, just busting Ass. Thanks for the invite. Love to take you up on it once I get my new truck. Waiting to order the Ford Ranger Raptor. In the mean time saving for Overland equipment. I will continue to follow and watch your great videos. Keep your Jeep on the road! LoL

  • @669garagecarleeodom5
    @669garagecarleeodom5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool man. Great video

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🙏🏼. It makes it a bit easier when you LOVE doing it.

  • @billwaterhouse5894
    @billwaterhouse5894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video, thank you so much for sharing. Very much appreciate your vehicle flag as well. My wife and I are considering, would you say it’s doable in a power wagon pulling a 12’ long off road camper? Thanks in advance sir

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the love on the channel. You are going to love the Georgia traverse. 

  • @johngeorge5836
    @johngeorge5836 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry if you mentioned it in the video but what did you use to power the fans? Cool setup btw.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey John. I love these little makeshift fans. I actually made them using computer fans and a gutter guard. You can watch the video how I made them here:
      th-cam.com/video/VWPL7M44yhU/w-d-xo.html

  • @mtboverland
    @mtboverland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, I recognized so much in the footage

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. Like many, I’ve done bits and pieces of the GA Traverse over the last couple of years but wanted to take on the full 4 day length route and film it for other overlanders outside who haven’t spent a lot of time exploring the South East. .

  • @vincelagomarsino
    @vincelagomarsino ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video and am planning to do this trip after Moab trip next sept.... If you don't mind me asking... What video equipment are you using? Love to document some of our ventures and use more than gopros phone and mavic mini. etc...

    • @KD6TAV
      @KD6TAV ปีที่แล้ว

      Moab! Missing our trip this year to Moab as we are moving to GA that week.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Shoot me the link to your video when you get it edited and launched. I’d love to watch it. 

  • @eloucha7694
    @eloucha7694 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vid what kind of bins are u using? Aerodynamic mpg ? I bought hulk man 85,,got confused bc also they have 85s thanks for all ur advises

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      The bins are use a call Plano and I really like the large and medium size. The small ones stink 

  • @Georgia4Low
    @Georgia4Low ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Trip and Video! “Disclaimer these are pellet guns” 😅 😅

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha. I had to put the disclaimer. While many did have real firearms, I wanted to note we are NOT careless with them (we don’t just leave them laying out) 😉
      I love your videos Georgia4Low. I watch them often. Maybe one day I will meet you guys on the trail and we’ll do a combo video

  • @IFHSP2
    @IFHSP2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beginning stages of planning this trip. Any tight trails where I can expect pin striping from branches? I’ll be rocking a Ram Power Wagon.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You’re going to love it… I know the power wagon is a bit wider than the jeep but most of the traverse is well maintained forest roads. There shouldn’t be any significant pin striping. The only places that would concern you is if you venture off the road to explore some of the shoot off trails.

    • @IFHSP2
      @IFHSP2 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      41:37 just got back from this trip. This bridge was interesting. It said there was a 3 ton limit. Oops.

  • @OutoftheOfficeAdventures
    @OutoftheOfficeAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video. Hoping to get to that trail in the next year or so.

    • @kevinswan932
      @kevinswan932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome. Shoot me a message and I can refer you to some good campsites and maybe some places to make sure you "spend some extra time" exploring.
      (LOVE THE NAME BTW - Out Of The Office)

  • @donnierakes9117
    @donnierakes9117 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are there gps directions for this trail system? Thanks! Awesome content

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yes donnie. You can go to www.georgiaoverland.com or you can find the links to this adventure on my website, roadrashoffroad.com/overlanding-the-georgia-traverse/

  • @jamesreeves5331
    @jamesreeves5331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed your video. Tell me about your USB window fans please.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you James. The USB window fans is a solution I created after a camping trip in Tennessee. During that trip, it was hot, muggy and bugs were everywhere.
      I came home to look up a solution and found a video on TH-cam where a gentlemen (I don't remember his name) created one of these but he didn't go into detail on what he bought or how he did it. So I studied his video and created a USB ventilation video on my channel showing what to buy and how to do it.
      My only complaint after using it is that the USB battery pack I have only runs for about 5 - 6 hrs consistently which means it dies in the night. I will be replacing that battery pack with one a bit more reliable.
      Here is my TH-cam video showing this fan....
      th-cam.com/video/VWPL7M44yhU/w-d-xo.html

    • @jamesreeves5331
      @jamesreeves5331 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the quick reply. I have a dual battery setup in my 86 Toyota Land Cruiser; I’m fairly certain power won’t be an issue.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesreeves5331 oh nice but I didn’t mean the car battery. I meant a small usb battery (for charging phones)

  • @chicagoos95
    @chicagoos95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey great video, do you know what the campsite or location on the map is for the third night?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you LH. Yes, the 3rd night we stayed at a campsite called The Ball Field in the Cohutta Wilderness. In highly recommend and it’s free. A really cool place today, however there is no running water (rivers or streams). Usually, we always look for accessible water near camp.

  • @stevenarp
    @stevenarp ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you happen to know which model Coleman tent that is at the 31:45 mark ?

  • @dannyweber8282
    @dannyweber8282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice video! One question; can you tell me where you got those window fans, or maybe provide a link? Thanks!

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Danny 🙏🏼
      I made the fans. I highly recommend them to anyone who stay in their Jeep. It cools the air, keeps out the bugs and circulates the air. You can watch the video here on how to make them
      th-cam.com/video/VWPL7M44yhU/w-d-xo.html

    • @dannyweber8282
      @dannyweber8282 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad Sounds good! I'm going to watch it now. Thank you !!

    • @dannyweber8282
      @dannyweber8282 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad Hey Road Rash! Just watched the video. Definitely going to make some. One other question if you don't mind. Do you have any problem with water coming in if it's raining? Thanks again!

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dannyweber8282 fortunately, I have not had a “good rain fall” while having them in. In the light rain, I have not had an issue but I would assume if it decided to come down, it would come in. there is no guards to keep water out.

    • @dannyweber8282
      @dannyweber8282 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad Thanks again!

  • @Oak940
    @Oak940 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like a full size truck could possibly do this, what do you think after completing it?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes, a full size truck could defiantly do this route. This is a very easy route made up of maintained forest roads. Other than a couple of water crossings (estimated 2.5' deep), the only real hiccups you will incur is some down trees across the road. Nothing a Chainsaw and a good winch can't clear out of the way.

    • @Oak940
      @Oak940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoadRashOffRoad Seems to be the consensus, thank you for the info!

  • @toddhoffmaster6057
    @toddhoffmaster6057 ปีที่แล้ว

    What type of comms systems are being used on the east coast? Out here in AZ, we are all gmrs and ham radio users. I will be out in GA, SC, NC, TN next spring and I want to be able to communicate with others on the trails.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome to the East Coast! I haven’t done much wheeling on the West Coast but there are so many amazing areas that is on the bucket list for sure (including AZ and Southern California). Let me know when you are coming to GA and I’ll meet you on the trail.
      On the East Coast, comms are the same. I have them all in my rig (GMRS, HAM, CB, FRS)… i would say I never use CB. Rarely use HAM (although it’s nice to have the ability for long range).
      Most commonly is GMRS and if you are rolling with a crew, FRS between rigs.

    • @toddhoffmaster6057
      @toddhoffmaster6057 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad I will definitely let you know when I am in your area. I have been watching lots of southern videos and I see lots of cb antennas on the vehicles so it is good to hear that gmrs/frs are the current communication style being used. Thank you for the quick reply.

  • @bradleyhightower6849
    @bradleyhightower6849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 33:23 what are you using for power supply while the jeep is off ?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The IPad is running on its batteries but the red power bank is a 300w Rockpals (cheaper version of the Jackery).
      I don’t have a Jackery to compare it to but personally, I don’t like the Rockpals. It struggles powering anything other than charging phones and drones.
      I will be replacing that in the future.

    • @bradleyhightower6849
      @bradleyhightower6849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad appreciate the info

  • @Disco2004
    @Disco2004 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there any spots to fill up, my disco get 7 mpg and takes premium

  • @MrSdemino
    @MrSdemino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you have a map of this trip available on a website or other?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes sir. This track was mapped out by GeorgiaOverland and have the maps and GPX files listed on their website.
      www.georgiaoverland.com/download.html

    • @toddhoffmaster6057
      @toddhoffmaster6057 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad I am definitely coming out to run this trail next spring. So glad I found your channel and sub'd.

  • @phlfly10
    @phlfly10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    no good cutting trees in forests unless it's fell already

  • @bacon98761
    @bacon98761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would you recommend for min ground clearance

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would day 99% of the route can be done in any truck, Jeep, even suv. It’s mostly forest roads and aggregate….
      However the only part I would be concerned about with lower vehicles would be Charlie’s Creek. Stock Jeeps can pass ok but the water could get over 2’ in sections meaning “lower engine cars” (like a Subaru) would be questionable.

  • @seanzievlogs7126
    @seanzievlogs7126 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What is the details for your friends trailers?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      At the last camp site? I am not sure of the exact details. He builds these and sells them himself. Awesome dude and an awesome trailer.
      You can look him up a couple of ways. His company here in Georgia is called Black Bear Off Road. That is where he builds and sells his trailers. Or you can find him on TH-cam. His channel is @JeepinBubba

  • @Thatcntrygirl1
    @Thatcntrygirl1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    With your 12v cooler, how do you have it hooked up so it doesn’t run you jeep battery dead

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s plugged into the jeep while we are traveling. Then when i park at camp, I plug it into my battery power bank. It was a pain in the butt because the power bank wasn’t sufficient to run this for long amounts of time. It was a cheap Amazon power bank and would never suggest it to anyone.
      However this year I’ve just acquired a new solution that I think is going to work perfect (only time will tell though).
      I have a new power bank by Generac. The cool thing about this power bank is that it’s “passive” meaning the power bank is plugged into the jeep, always charging while the car is running and then the refrigerator is plugged into the power bank, running off of the power bank when the car is off.
      I think this will be a much more efficient solution.

    • @Thatcntrygirl1
      @Thatcntrygirl1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RoadRashOffRoad will you do a video of this new improvement ?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Thatcntrygirl1 yes... I have been planning my overlanding trips for the first half of the year. While doing this, I have been evaluating my entire rig set up to make sure it is safe and sound for many of my adventures. there are a couple of bigger trips coming up that I've identified my Jeep could be better equipped. The Road Rash jeep is going through ALOT of updates this year.
      there are so many updates, I am creating a series called Overlanding Overhaul. This includes:
      Install new roof rack
      Install / review new roof top tent
      Install / review tankless hot water heater
      Review of power station and solar
      Install / review new 47qt refrigerator
      Build Jeep drawer / kitchen inside
      Install new heavy duty rear tire carrier
      Install new rear steel bumper
      It's going to be a great and informative series

    • @Thatcntrygirl1
      @Thatcntrygirl1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RoadRashOffRoad oh man that does sound great cant wait to see it all

  • @Mrjulicaro
    @Mrjulicaro 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So it seems to just be mostly scenic and gravel road, nothing very technical the entire trip?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes. You are absolutely right. Most of it if not, all of it are just scenic Forest roads

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, you’re absolutely right. Most of it if not, all of it is just beautiful scenic overlooks in Forest roads, but you will come across some of the most beautiful waterfalls and landscapes in North Georgia. Pack your hiking boots, some food and your tent and just get ready for an awesome four days Exploring North Georgia

  • @ronmock8762
    @ronmock8762 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you run your heater all night?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not on this trip. This heater was “cooking” in the small Jeep space and it wasn’t super cold. I turned it on when I got in for about 45 min, cut it off and turned it on in the morning for about an hour.
      I did do a trip later in the year and left it on all night. On low heat, it ran all night (about 7 hrs). On high heat it was more like 4-5 hrs.
      While they do say this heater is completely safe for indoors with little to no carbon, I’m still a bit skeptical, however my jeep have very good ventilation vents I built for the windows (you can see these in my video) so I wasn’t worried about this.

  • @scottmiller1743
    @scottmiller1743 ปีที่แล้ว

    When is this? How do I participate?

  • @robbydawson5003
    @robbydawson5003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GREAT VIDEO! A couple of questions: What time of year was this (curious about the weather/timeframes)? Are you worried about CO buildup with that heater in the Jeep (looks like it uses propane)? Did you see any dual sport motorcycles out there?
    Thanks/

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Robby. 🙏🏼
      We did this route towards the end of February, just when things were starting to warm up a bit. I would say best time to go is March-ish. Bugs are not so bad and most Forest roads reopen around this time (If you look at The Georgia Traverse on Google Maps, some of the roads / trails in the Cohutta close between Dec and March).
      I was not worried about CO for a couple of reasons. The MR Heater did extensive testing on CO output and found no alarming data. Also, if you noticed I had my rear windows opened with a homemade bug screen on them. This allowed for circulation or air.
      While on the trail, we passed many dual sports.

    • @robbydawson5003
      @robbydawson5003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad Thanks for the scoop. I've been riding dual sports for a few years off road, but after watching this one and a few other overland videos... that comfort may be in my future. Thanks again, great information.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robbydawson5003 The Dual Sports looked really really cool while passing. If I had one, I'd do that adventure for sure. The only thing I would be cautious about is a couple of the water crossings. I think Charlies Creek can get up to about 2.5' deep... I don't know how forging water works with dual sports but other than that, NO issues with a Dual Sport on this track.

  • @wojramos
    @wojramos 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don't make the same mistakes as others...
    We want to c the rigs,nature,water crossing.
    No that much of cooking or faces on the cameras.
    Info of the trails mods to the rigs etc.👍

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are plenty of channels that have that.... and I shoot a lot of video that also has "just trail rides".... but I would have to disagree with you. As someone who watches my backend analytics ALOT, currently I have over 50k views on this lifestyle video of people watching the overlanding journey and experience while a lot of my other trail videos are consistently 3k. Additionally, I consistently speak with many other successful overland channels that inspire me (those with 100k + subscribers) and ask them advice on my content and how to grow my channel. One of the number one answers is "people want to follow the lifestyle journey..... it's what keeps them coming back". Since I started doing this, my views go up and subscribers go up.
      So to clarify your original statement, change the word "we" to "I".....
      "I" want to c the rigs, nature, water crossings.
      I appreciate your feedback and always welcome creative criticism from viewers. It is what has helped me grow my channel quickly thus far.

  • @C_Hood
    @C_Hood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What was the name of the Campsite 1 location?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Night 1 was just outside of Helen here:
      Low Gap Creek Campground
      goo.gl/maps/8LhHhQ2oxAmrYfRp7

    • @C_Hood
      @C_Hood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!!!

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@C_Hood on camp night 3, we stayed at Ballfield in the Cohutta. This place is REALLY awesome. You should stay there.
      Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area (recgovnpsdata)
      goo.gl/maps/uMXpqSmHfxa6TbK98

    • @C_Hood
      @C_Hood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad perfect. Thanks!

  • @richiewells5505
    @richiewells5505 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do anyone do these type of trips in street legal SXSs?

  • @GWGRC
    @GWGRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the name of that first soundtrack called?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use the online service artlist.io . The artist is Roman P on both tracks. He’s a great producer.

    • @GWGRC
      @GWGRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadRashOffRoad Thanks for responding. You don't happen to know the exact name of it do you?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GWGRC One track is called “Time To Go” and the other is called “Storytelling”

    • @GWGRC
      @GWGRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoadRashOffRoad Neither of them matches the song played in the beginning. It's also at 1:02:07 unless I'm tone deaf. Sorry for being pushy about it. I've heard this song somewhere before in the past. I'm trying to figure out where. It's been bothering me that I can't find it lol. Also, I believe I'm your 800th sub btw.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GWGRC ok. I had to log in and go back and look at the name.
      Dawn Raider
      Song by Tristan Barton

  • @brentdawson242
    @brentdawson242 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is camp 1?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is Low Gap Campground near Helen GA maps.app.goo.gl/KkKzbWfpM28hWMUx9

  • @paulmitro1402
    @paulmitro1402 ปีที่แล้ว

    No chainsaw to remove the down trees?

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      We had chainsaws for trees. The good thing is the downed trees across the road had been evidently cleared by a group ahead of us.

  • @Diego-sb3ns
    @Diego-sb3ns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    p̾r̾o̾m̾o̾s̾m̾ 🏃

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you taking about the social media marketing PromoSM?

  • @jimmytaylor6601
    @jimmytaylor6601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess no trucks

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve seen many many trucks. The GA Traverse is a very friendly trail.
      The only “sketchy “ part for trucks would be Charlie’s Creek with the water crossings but they are not terribly deep (maybe 2 ft or so)

    • @tomm899
      @tomm899 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering the same with a pro4x frontier with just a 2 inch lift???
      Water seems a little deep

  • @loua.1462
    @loua.1462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All I see are praises for the video---and I'm happy for you that many enjoyed it, BUT I do believe one learns best by "constructive" criticism---which I hope you don't mind I interject here. FOR ME, I guess I expected to see MORE---and I mean in the sense of actually "seeing" the actual TRAVERSE. In other words, I expected the focus to be on the hazards encountered, ie, truck issues while traversing certain areas, or issues ON THE TRAIL, or anything to do with the TRAVERSING of this outdoor adventure. BUT WHAT I GOT was the focus on CAMPING AND SOCIALIZING and WAY TOO MUCH OF FILMING YOURSELF!!! A great thing for a HOME VIDEO, but it should not be the FOCUS for a video with your TITLE. Some will disagree I'm sure, but that's just my two cents. Your response to someone that you're "learning" is perfect. And I respect that answer very much, SO KEEP AT IT AND HOPE TO SEE MORE IN THE FUTURE. By the way, I guess the main reason I expected more when I saw the title is that I've yet to see the whole TRAVERSE documented on film from beginning to end---in the way I described above. But at least I applaud your attempt. It's all about the FOCUS---it's that simple. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT---JUST A FRINEDLY COMMENT---HOPE TO SEE YOU OUT THERE!-[LOOK FOR A BLUE HUMMER----yeah, crazy!]--LOU

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lou.... First, I want to thank you very much for your constructive criticism. As a "creative" who is always looking to better my craft, I WELCOME it from everyone. Yours is especially welcomed because it was defiantly thought out and constructive. Some other people are just criticism, and with that, I thank you.
      Regarding my channel (and this video particularly), I am new at this and always learning. I learn by watching TH-camrs that inspire me like TrailRecon, Epic Family Road Trip, Casey250, Venture4WD and Venture2Roam... many of which have become friends of mine coaching me through my content process. If you know anything about these channels, they are all Overlanding Lifestyle channels. They film their adventures while exploring a destination (in my case, exploring the Georgia Traverse).
      For me personally, I am an adventurous explorer and overlanding happens to be my hobby. I'm exploring and filming along the way and I find many people are interested in The adventure of a trail as well as the lifestyle that goes along with it... Like the other TH-camrs I listed above, It's literally what sparked my interest to get out and explore and to learn what gear I needed (and don't need) to get started - the rest I learned by getting out and doing it.
      Regarding the actual Georgia Traverse, there are no hazards experienced other than some down trees and / or water crossings (all included in my video). The Traverse is a very very simple route made up of maintained gravel forest roads and about 1/3 of the route is pavement winding through the mountains. With the exception of the water crossings, I would say almost any average 2-Wheel drive SUV could do this route so in reality, the only hazards are down trees in the road and forging rivers.
      There are no dangers on the Traverse. People do the Traverse to escape civilization and enjoy the beauty of the North Georgia Mountains - hence the lifestyle.
      I have other videos that highlight popular trial specifics and what to expect on these roads if someone is exploring for the first time.
      There are a lot of praises on this video and I am very thankful that people are enjoying my content. I believe these people (like me) are just looking to learn and / or escape their living room for just a moment and ride the Georgia Traverse with me, so I take them along for the ride.
      I am always in the Cohutta. It's one of my favorite places in North Georgia. I will keep an eye out for the Blue Hummer. It would be cool to catch you on the trails and include that beast in my videos.

  • @ChineseSpyBalloon69
    @ChineseSpyBalloon69 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video. Too much selfie time though. We don’t wanna see your ugly mug and bad haircut. Give us more scenic views and rig overview.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 best feedback yet 😂
      Constructive criticism ALWAYS helps content creators make better videos.

    • @ChineseSpyBalloon69
      @ChineseSpyBalloon69 ปีที่แล้ว

      In all seriousness, great job. Video production is top notch. I can tell you definitely spent some time on this.

    • @RoadRashOffRoad
      @RoadRashOffRoad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChineseSpyBalloon69 thank you SC. It does take a long time to film and edit these, but I enjoy it so when things are fun, it’s less of a “job”.
      In all seriousness, my channel is still fairly new and I always learn so much from viewers constructive criticism (or advice / direction). Ultimately, it makes me a better content creator.