All posts by Tristan

THIS Is Where the West Is Still Truly Wild! [VIDEO]

In this video I explore what is rapidly becoming my favorite part of the western US, largely due to how wild, rugged and beautiful it is. You’ll want to watch this one! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late August 2022

LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO
* Stove
* Pot
* The previous video (hiking in the Wind Rivers)
* Steering wheel desk

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Sacred Rim trailhead: 43.004200, -109.751716
* Sacred Rim: 43.01641, -109.73577
* Granite Falls: 43.365273, -110.443627
* Viewpoint in Grand Teton National Park: 43.59494, -110.70309
* Wedding Tree: 43.631110, -110.564827
* Gros Ventre slide roadside info: 43.63406, -110.54736
* Red Hills: 43.621444, -110.469079
* Campsite: 43.77851, -110.32651

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)

The Best Hiking in the United States Is… HERE?? [VIDEO]

In this video I explore what has become my favorite place in the US. Enjoy! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late August 2022

VIDEO LINKS
* Video where I backpack across the Wind Rivers
* Video where I climb the highest mountain
* Video that shows the best day hike I’ve done
* The fishing video from Temple Lake

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Trailhead: 42.688261, -109.270774
* Temple Lake: 42.709079, -109.172990
* Campsite: 43.00047, -109.76942

 

This Place Is FREE CAMPING Heaven! [VIDEO]

In this video I drive some 80 miles on dirt roads and discover boondocking nirvana. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late August 2022

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Northern start of the road (where the pavement ends): 43.155773, -111.004047
* Lake Barstow: 42.785251, -110.755755
* River culvert (close to the source): 42.528802, -110.688167
* Tri-Basin Divide: 42.526295, -110.687704
* Elizabeth Paul grave: 42.480474, -110.628568
* Elizabeth Paul grave info
* Other graves: 42.500038, -110.521503
* Campsite: 42.553380, -109.257950

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)

How Is It Not ILLEGAL to Drive Here?? [VIDEO]

In this video I explore one of my new favorite places in the country and show you guys some absolutely gobsmacking scenery! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: August 2022

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Starting campsite: 44.33909, -114.47737
* Stanley Baking Company
* Cheap RV Living
* Cheap RV Living tour with Brian and his RV
* Campsite #2: 44.033570, -114.792589
* Hike trailhead: 44.147492, -114.919640
* Williams Peak: 44.152415, -115.005936
* Thompson Peak: 44.141221, -115.009783
* Campsite #3: 44.05549, -114.78932
* Railroad Ridge: 44.138391, -114.594997

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)

My First Trip in the Land Cruiser! [VIDEO]

In this video I take my newly built Land Cruiser camper out for its first adventure, and it’s a doozy! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Early August 2022

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Campsite at the start of the video: 45.18870, -113.01248
* Bannack: 45.161665, -112.996931
* Road Agent Rock: 45.19652, -112.96944
* Crystal Park: 45.486757, -113.099948
* Coolidge ghost town: 45.490190, -113.037080
* Canyon Creek Charcoal Kilns: 45.679748, -112.869635
* Campsite: 45.67015, -112.83508
* Hangman’s Tree: 45.413765, -112.852693
* Tower Mountain: 45.401873, -112.891006

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)

I Built the Ultimate Off-Road SUV Camper! (FULL WALKTHROUGH) [VIDEO]

In this video I do a COMPLETE walkthrough of my 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV camper. Buckle up! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 0:42 How I Use It
  • 1:42 The Car Itself
  • 5:23 Sleeping Platform
  • 11:02 Beds & Bedding
  • 13:52 Window Coverings
  • 21:09 Power, Solar & Electronics
  • 25:44 Fridge, Food, Water & Cooking
  • 31:43 Showering, Toilets & Toiletries
  • 36:40 Stuff on the Roof
  • 40:16 Emergency & Recovery Gear
  • 43:03 Fans & Lights
  • 49:28 Everything Else

LINKS BY SECTION

(Note: The Amazon links are affiliate links.)

THE CAR ITSELF
* Video about why I bought a 100 series Land Cruiser
* The tires
* The floor mats
* Window deflectors
* Seat covers
* ScanGauge 2 computer

SLEEPING PLATFORM
* Shelf liner
* Cam locks

BEDS AND BEDDING
* Mattresses
* KAM Snaps starter kit
* Green sleeping bag
* Red sleeping bag
* Den-Dry mattress underlay (queen)

WINDOW COVERINGS
* Shock cord
* Curtain material: I don’t remember which place I got this from, and I can’t find the receipt. It was ripstop nylon from either QuestOutfitters.com or RipstopByTheRoll.com.
* Gray Velcro one-wrap pieces
* Windshield sun shade
* No-see-um mesh
* Bug screen magnets

POWER, SOLAR & ELECTRONICS
* Solar panel
* Jackery Explorer 1000
* Jackery Explorer 240
* Cable with 3 ports on the end

FRIDGE, FOOD, WATER & COOKING
* My electric water jug video
* Fridge
* Orange silicone bowl
* Fork-knife-spoon combo
* Stanley cookset
* Stove
* Electric water heater

SHOWERING, TOILET & TOILETRIES
* My little shower video
* Toiletry bag
* Nalgene pump sprayer
* Mini shovel
* My little toilet video

STUFF ON TOP
* How to add a solar panel to a cargo box
* The Z brackets
* Pop-up privacy tent
* Recovery boards
* Rotopax flat gas can

EMERGENCY AND RECOVERY GEAR
* Jump starter
* Air compressor
* Hatchet
* Jumper cables
* Tire plug kit
* Tow straps, etc.
* Siphon
* Floor jack
* Bottle jack

FANS & LIGHTS
* Clip-on fan
* Hanging USB fan
* Headlamp
* Solar lantern
* USB light bulb

EVERYTHING ELSE
* My Tenkara Addict channel
* Sunglasses holder
* Paper towel holder
* Headrest hooks: I got them from AliExpress, but the listing I ordered from is no longer there. You can probably find them if you search there for “headrest hooks” and then browse through a few pages.
* Vacuum
* SUV RVing Facebook Group
* Magnetic phone holder
* Silicone license plate frame

Making an Electric Water Jug for Car Camping, Vanlife & Overlanding! [VIDEO]

In this video I show you how I made an electric water jug for my SUV camping adventures using a Reliance water jug (mini jerry can) and a rechargeable USB pump. It makes refilling smaller water bottles and other assorted camp tasks much easier! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

► I got the idea from this video.

COMPONENTS
* 2.5 gallon Reliance Water-Pak jug (Amazon)
* Here’s the same thing on the Reliance website
* If you want a 4 gallon jug, here you go
* The electric pump I bought
* The extra spigot/cap
* Mini bungee cords (Walmart)
* I think these mini bungees from Amazon would also work
(Note that the Amazon links are affiliate links.)

 

I Have Unfinished Business in This National Park! [VIDEO]

In this video I return to a national park that’s one of my under-the-radar favorites. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: June 2022

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Campsite: 47.54702, -103.21851
* Oxbow Overlook (trailhead): 47.603101, -103.441789

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)

The QUIETEST Place You’ll Ever Visit! [VIDEO]

In this video I head out onto the water and into the wilderness. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: June 2022

VIDEO LINKS
* Packraft
* Packraft pump
* Tent

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Trailhead: 47.94920, -91.87453
* Campsite: 47.96681, -91.88354

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)