All posts by Tristan

How to Camp in an Off-Road Suburban—FULL TOUR [VIDEO]

February 15, 2022VideosTristan

In this video Thomas shows us around his camping setup in his 2003 Chevy Suburban Z71! He’s got all of his bases covered—a toilet, shower, fridge, solar, shade, and even a wood stove! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

► Check out Tom’s store here: SportKeg.com

GEAR TOM USES
* Lowe’s window boxes (storage below rear windows)
* Solar powered inflatable light
* Joann mattress – From Tom: “I bought this at a Joann store, it is 2 ft x 6 ft x 5 in. It came with no packaging and no brand name. I don’t see it online.”
* Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods book
* Tom’s 5-liter kegs (water storage)
* Shepherd’s axe
* Estwing hatchet
* Winterwell Nomad View (Large) wood stove
* Tires (BFG Mud Terrains KM3 – 295 70R 17)
* Iron Cross bumper
* Winch
* Shower sprayer
* Table
* Tom’s beer keg kit (4-liter with tap 2 & cooler)
* Fridge (Iceco JP50)
* Camp toilet
* Pop-up privacy tent
* Jackery Explorer 1000 w/solar panels

OTHER LINKS
* Adventure Know-How – My membership site that offers access to a map of my campsites, monthly bonus videos, and more.
* Gear I use
* SUV RVing the book (Amazon affiliate link)
* Instagram (@SUVRVing)
* SUV RVing Facebook group
* My second YouTube channel (It’s about minimalist fly fishing)

Is This REALLY the Best Hike in the United States?? [VIDEO]

February 12, 2022VideosTristan

In this video I finally go do a hike that I’ve been putting off for a long time just because it is so dang famous and popular. Was it worth it? (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Mid-October 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Campsite: 37.312053, -113.144775
* Upper trailhead (Chamberlain’s Ranch): 37.385323, -112.838781
* Lower trailhead (Temple of Sinawava): 37.285217, -112.947687
* The company I went through to arrange the shuttle and the gear rental (I had a good experience, and I’d use them again—I have no affiliation with them)

I Heard About Amazing This Place Only Two Days Ago! [VIDEO]

February 5, 2022VideosTristan

In this video I hop between a few different states and enjoy a number of new-to-me experiences along the way. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Early October 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Kanarra Falls trailhead: 37.537709, -113.175464
* Kanarra Falls: 37.53789, -113.18180
* The cave: I don’t publicly give out the GPS coordinates of sensitive Native American sites. That said, this place is not difficult to find if you Google it.
* Yant Flat trailhead: 37.23481, -113.47697
* Candy Cliffs: 37.217630, -113.468250
* Campsite: 37.23348, -113.48517
* La Sportiva Wildcats (the hiking shoes I wear)

OTHER LINKS
* Adventure Know-How – My membership site that offers access to a map of my campsites, monthly bonus videos, and more.
* Kamchatka Gear (My online store)
* Gear I use
* SUV RVing the book (Amazon affiliate link)
* Instagram (@SUVRVing)
* SUV RVing Facebook group
* My second YouTube channel (It’s about minimalist fly fishing)

This Is My Favorite of the Lesser-Known National Parks! [VIDEO]

January 29, 2022VideosTristan

This is the first video of a 3-video series of a trip to far eastern Nevada and southwestern Utah, and in it I explore one of my favorite B-tier national parks. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Mid-October 2021

GPS COORDINATES
* Viewpoint at the start of the video (Mather Overlook): 39.020412, -114.274583
* The rock art: I no longer share the exact locations here of lesser-known Native American sites.
* The antelope trap: See above.
* Campsite: 38.88989, -114.02038
* Lexington Arch TH (or at least where I started hiking): 38.850890, -114.179070
* Lexington Arch: 38.84406, -114.20830

I’d Never Been to These Two States—Tons of Interesting Stuff! [VIDEO]

January 22, 2022VideosTristan

In this video I hop between a few different states and enjoy a number of new-to-me experiences along the way. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late October 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Fort Donelson National Battlefield: 36.494837, -87.856395
* Bison range: 36.642070, -87.977310
* Mantle Rock parking: 37.358569, -88.421705
* The ferry: 37.462065, -88.166075
* Cave-in-Rock: 37.46720, -88.15944

IMPORTANT LINKS
* Adventure Know-How
* Gear I use
* Instagram (@SUVRVing)
* SUV RVing (the book)
* My other YouTube channel (It’s about minimalist fly fishing)

This Is an Underrated Travel Destination—and I Loved It! [VIDEO]

January 15, 2022VideosTristan

In this video I go on a handful of hikes in a surprisingly beautiful part of a state that I don’t think anyone really associates with outdoor adventure. But you know what? I loved it! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late October 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Mary’s River Covered Bridge: 37.948516, -89.765894
* Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve: 37.890472, -89.638276
* Little Grand Canyon parking: 37.680652, -89.394883
* Pomona Natural Bridge parking: 37.64843, -89.34309
* Garden of the Gods parking: 37.604636, -88.384498
* Campsite: 36.852980, -88.062220

OTHER LINKS
* Adventure Know-How
* Gear I use
* Instagram (@SUVRVing)
* SUV RVing Facebook group
* My second YouTube channel (It’s about minimalist fly fishing)

This Place Really Impressed Me! (Unexpected) [VIDEO]

January 8, 2022VideosTristan

In this video I continue my adventures in a part of the country that is completely new to me, and I’m surprised by how much I like it! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late October 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Taum Sauk Lookout Tower: 37.568796, -90.718708
* Tam Sauk Mountain high point: 37.57129, -90.72910
* Mina Sauk Falls: 37.56255, -90.74070
* Devils Tollgate: 37.55479, -90.75030
* Elephant Rocks State Park: 37.654789, -90.687859
* Johnson’s Shut-Ins: 37.539296, -90.837977
* Dillard Mill State Historic Site: 37.717481, -91.206759
* The Catfish Kettle: 37.793724, -90.435763
* Campsite: 37.71996, -90.10528

2022 Travel Plans: Alaska, Canada, Mexico, the RTR, Michigan & More! [VIDEO]

December 31, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I talk about what some of my travel plans are for 2022 and also about other things I have planned on the channel and beyond. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

LINKS TO THINGS I MENTION IN THIS VIDEO
* Mt. Hood video
* Temple Mountain video
* Wind Rivers video
* Suboverland
* Merch (hoodies and shirts)
* Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR) info
* Contact form on my website
* Adventure Know-How
* Wall of Thanks
* SUV RVing book on Amazon

OTHER LINKS
* Gear I use
* Instagram (@SUVRVing)
* SUV RVing Facebook group
* My second YouTube channel (It’s about minimalist fly fishing)

Visiting Ancient America’s Forgotten Pyramids [VIDEO]

December 24, 2021VideosTristan

Did you know that there was an actual ancient Native American city in the middle of America? In this video I visit that site and more. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late October 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Cahokia State Historic Site
* Monks Mound: 38.660335, -90.062147
* Stockade: 38.661413, -90.058865
* Mound 72: 38.650935, -90.063875
* Woodhenge: 38.659950, -90.075039
* Gateway Arch: 38.624763, -90.185009
* Piasa Bird: 38.898136, -90.199154
* Confluence: 38.816080, -90.119514
* Afghan place
* Campsite: 37.66698, -90.93992

My First Car Camping Trip East of the Mississippi! [VIDEO]

December 18, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I head out on my first car camping trip east of the Mississippi! And you know what? It was even better than I thought it would be. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late October 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
** Starved Rock State Park
* Starved Rock: 41.321393, -88.990115
* La Sal Canyon Falls: 41.31129, -88.97125
* Tonty (Tonti) Canyon Falls: 41.31159, -88.97386
* Ottawa and Kaskaskia Canyons Trailhead: 41.30866, -88.94294
* St. Louis Canyon Falls: 41.31832, -89.00563
** Lincoln’s Tomb: 39.823218, -89.655721
** Campsite: 39.60004, -90.01170