All posts by Tristan

The Most Magical Place I’ve Been! [VIDEO]

February 6, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I explore northern California’s Redwoods National and State Parks. The trees? Absolutely incredibly, obviously. But it’s not necessarily the trees that ended up having the greatest impact on me… (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Early November 2021

GPS COORDINATES & LINKS
* Lady Bird Johnson Grove trailhead: 41.3035, -124.0183
* Fern Canyon trailhead: 41.400786, -124.065422
* Jurassic Park 2 scene in Fern Canyon
* Big Tree Wayside: 41.37315, -124.01373
* Klamath River Overlook: 41.554513, -124.086651
* Trees of Mystery Paul Bunyan & Babe: 41.58455, -124.08583
* Stout Grove: 41.78968, -124.084832
* Raliberto’s Taco Shop in Crescent City
* Campsite: 42.01905, -124.10530

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)

Is This the Best Viewpoint in Any National Park?? [VIDEO]

January 30, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I head back to a national park that I’ve never shown in my videos before! I find a flabbergastingly beautiful viewpoint and follow it up with some waterworks and a local delicacy. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Early November 2020

GPS COORDINATES, LINKS, etc..
* Suboverland on YouTube
* The Suboverland website
* Garfield Peak trailhead: 42.90960, -122.140718
* Glory (optical phenomenon)
* Garfield Peak summit: 42.90453, -122.12317
* National Creek Falls trailhead: 43.03147, -122.34739
* National Creek Falls: 43.03135, -122.34468
* Campsite: 41.88381, -123.85365

Equipment Failures, Desert Hot Springs & Preserved Ruins!

January 23, 2021VideosTristan

What a day! From soaking in remote desert hot springs to exploring long-abandoned buildings to some unforeseen equipment malfunctions, this day had it all! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

* Suboverland website
* Suboverland YouTube channel

DATE FILMED: Early November 2020

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Starting campsite: 42.23939, -118.23696
* My Steens Mountain video
* Willow Creek Hot Springs: 42.27560, -118.26540
* Thousand Creek Gorge viewpoint: 41.87660, -118.97771
* Kinney Camp parking: 41.88813, -119.104935
* Kinney Camp: 41.89325, -119.10678
* Ending campsite: 42.12416, -119.76212

Exploring this National Monument’s REMOTE Backcountry! [VIDEO]

January 16, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I head into the extremely remote backcountry of a fairly well-known national monument. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Early November 2020

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Starting campsite: 43.62886, -113.72652
* North Entrance Indian Well: 43.27410, -113.65549
* Brochure for this area
* Laidlaw Butte (volcano): 43.21995, -113.66955
* Trapper cabin: 43.15428, -113.62147
* Bear Den Butte: 43.17866, -113.50730
* The Blowout: 43.14549, -113.77170
* Campsite: 43.15413, -113.77493

How to Turn Any SUV into a Camper (With No Permanent Modifications!) – Kia Borrego Tour [VIDEO]

January 12, 2021VideosTristan

In this video we meet Laurie, who has turned her 2009 Kia Borrego SUV into a beautiful and functional little mini camper. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: January 2020

Click here to follow Laurie on Instagram (@thebearcan)

GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
* Lucid 5-inch mattress
* Folding ottoman
* Fairy lights (These are the ones Laurie has, but they’re out of stock)
* Fairy lights (These seem to be the exact same thing and are in stock)
* Reflectix
* Ikea mats (Couldn’t find these online)
* Jackery Explorer 500
* Electric blanket
* Jackery 60-watt solar panel
* Rear cargo net
* Irwin Quick-Grip Clamps
* White and gray Target basket
* Reliance Hassock toilet

2021 Travel Plans! (New SUV?? New States??)

January 9, 2021VideosTristan

Happy New Year! Here’s what I’ve got planned for 2021. It’s going to be a great year! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Trailhead for the hike we were on here (North Menan Butte, aka R Mountain): 43.78557, -111.98989

One Last Visit to Two of My Favorite Places (& Mouse Trouble!) [VIDEO]

January 2, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I head to two of my favorite places for one final visit. I also have an unexpected and unpleasant encounter with a little creature of the rodent variety… (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late October 2020

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Terraced Falls Trailhead: 44.1290, -110.8476
* Terraced Falls: 44.1475, -110.8656
* Cascade Creek Falls: 44.1301, -110.8474
* Snake River Picnic Area: 44.1367, -110.6659
* South Entrance Hot Springs: 44.1413, -110.6572
* Lakeview Picnic Area: 43.97664, -110.65649
* Campsite: 44.1292, -110.8199
* Mini waterfall by campsite: 44.1281, -110.8213 (Approximate location)

Big SUV vs. Small SUV: Which Is Better for Camping & Travel? [VIDEO]

December 26, 2020VideosTristan

In this video I discuss the pros and cons of camping and traveling in a big SUV versus a small SUV. Since I have a RAV4 and have traveled a fair amount in a Suburban, I use these two vehicles to help make the comparison. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

These Incredible Campsites Are FREE?! [VIDEO]

December 19, 2020VideosTristan

In this video I head visit some places I’ve never been to in one of my favorite states. I end up camping at two of the most incredible free dispersed campsites I’ve ever been to, and I visit the site of one of the most infamous battles in US history. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late September 2020

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Starting campsite: 46.9739, -104.7417
* Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument: 45.5700, -107.4299
* Old historic downtown Billings: 45.7807, -108.5034
* Big Dipper Ice Cream: 45.7821, -108.5060
* Four Dances Natural Area trailhead: 45.7766, -108.4670
* Four Dances Natural Area viewpoint: 45.7749, -108.4737
* Natural Bridge & Falls Picnic Area: 45.5499, -110.2081
* Ending Campsite: 45.4528, -110.1980

The Most Minimalist Minivan Camper Build You’ve Seen! (Complete Tour) [VIDEO]

December 15, 2020VideosTristan

In this video we meet up with Lesa, who lives full-time in her 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. She has a very minimal, no-build setup that ensures she has plenty of space inside her minivan. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

Follow Lesa:

This was filmed in January 2020 at the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR) in Quartzsite, Arizona.

GEAR LESA USES
* Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite sleeping pad (Amazon)
* Outdoor Vitals 0-degree sleeping quilt (OutdoorVitals.com)
* 3-gallon water jugs (Walmart)
* USB rechargeable water pump (Amazon)
* Huggies Simply Clean wipes (Amazon)
* Dandy Blend coffee alternative (Amazon)
* Ozark Trail Double Wall Vacuum Sealed Stainless Steel Water Bottle (Walmart)
* A similar (but slightly more expensive) stainless water bottle on Amazon
* Scrubba portable wash bag (Amazon)
* Sterno Inferno stove (Amazon)
* Camp espresso maker (Amazon)
* Grocery cooler bag (Walmart)
* Walmart travel pillows (Walmart)
* I couldn’t find those exact pillow cases on Walmart.com, but there are plenty of others out there.
* Luci solar string lights (Amazon)
* Cascade Mountain Tech Camp Chair – High Back (I think this is the chair Lesa uses) (Amazon)
* Beaudens 100 watt solar panel (Amazon)
* Beaudens portable power station (Amazon)
* Headrest baby mirror (Amazon)
* Macally Heavy Duty Tablet Cup Holder for Car (Amazon)
* UltraPod tripod (Amazon)
* LED candle (I think these are the ones Lesa uses) (Amazon)

Note that the Amazon links listed here are all Amazon affiliate links.