Way Too Many People Pass By These Hidden Gems! [VIDEO]

March 11, 2023VideosTristan

In this video I dive into the nooks and crannies of an overlooked and under-appreciated corner of the American Southwest! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: January 2023

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Q Mountain: 33.652129, -114.230368
* Intaglio: 33.652041, -114.237106
* Native American mortar holes: 33.615340, -114.238450 (The petroglyphs are across the wash to the east)
* Hi Jolly’s Tomb: 33.664552, -114.236338
* Camel rides: In the lot directly to the east of Reader’s Oasis Books in Quartzsite (directly next door)
* Skeletons on the Zahara book
* Quartzsite lost pilot sign: 33.780316, -114.114109
* Bouse Fisherman intaglio: 33.790683, -114.094452
* Campsite: 35.66143, -115.02480

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)

This Is The ULTIMATE Stealth SUV Camper and Overlander! (Modern 4Runner Build) [VIDEO]

March 4, 2023VideosTristan

In this video we meet John, who has an amazing build out in his 2016 Toyota 4Runner. It’s both a competent overlander and a stealthy urban camper. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

Gear John Uses

SLEEPING
* Mattress
* Fans
* Primary Blanket
* Secondary blankets
* Mesh cargo net pouch

LIGHTING
* Magnetic flashlights
* Fairy string lights
* White/red hatch lights

COOKING
* HotLogic food warmer
* Alpicool 12v refrigerator
* Neoprene koozie
* LifeStraw water purifier
* Epicurean cutting board
* Collapsible sink
* Collapsible kettle

RECOVERY
* 4 ton come along/winch
* 8’ tree hugger strap
* 3 soft shackles
* 20’ strap
* 30’ strap
* 30’ kinetic energy rope
* Electric air compressor
* Adjustable tire deflators
* Saw
* Folding shovel
* Tool kit
* Tire patch kit
* Lithium battery jumper

CAMERA GEAR
* Drone
* GoPro
* Large tripod
* Small magnetic tripod

POWER
* Solar panels
* Jackery 500 battery
* USB wall socket

SAFETY
* Trauma kit
* Bear spray
* Water filter
* Fire extinguisher
* Center console safe

VEHICLE UPGRADES
* BFG KO2 tires
* Hatch release switch
* OME 3.5 inch lift

HYGIENE
* Hand held bidet
* Travel towels
* Toothpaste tablets
* Folding toilet seat

COMMUNICATION
* GMRS radio
* Satellite communicator

EXTRA GAS
* Gas containers
* Locking gas container mount
* Backer plate

INTERIOR CEILING RACK
* Pivot joint
* Extruded aluminum bar

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Digging Up Buried Treasure in the Desert! [VIDEO]

February 25, 2023VideosTristan

In this video I head out into the desert looking for buried treasure! I also explore a spot with a tragic history and hike through a surprising slot canyon. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: January 2023

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Gargoyle Canyon start (the farthest point that cars can drive to): 33.312307, -114.746210
* Hauser Geode Beds: 33.376769, -114.990950
* Clapp Spring: 33.410809, -114.856465
* Campsite: 33.49287, -114.76660

Could You Finish This DANGEROUS Natural Obstacle Course?? [VIDEO]

February 18, 2023VideosTristan

In this video I climb a crazy mountain out in the desert (and have a great time, of course). (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: January 2023

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
** Where I parked: 32.97934, -114.66817
** Summit: 32.97118, -114.66419

THIS Is What Off-Roading on the Moon Is Like! [VIDEO]

February 11, 2023VideosTristan

In this video I take the Land Cruiser up one heck of a road in a remote desert mountain range and then get buzzed by some advanced military aircraft! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: January 2023

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Laguna Mountain Ridge start: 32.760180, -114.435732
* Laguna Mountain Ridge end: 32.803690, -114.496883
* Arizona Backroads book
* Old bridge: 32.818566, -114.488279
* Valley of the Names: 32.872619, -114.682965
* The cinder cone I climbed: 32.881724, -114.749923
* Campsite: 32.93245, -114.63486

Driving the Infamous DEVIL’S HIGHWAY [VIDEO]

February 4, 2023VideosTristan

In this video I drive an infamous dirt road that traverses extremely rough, rugged, and remote country. Welcome to El Camino del Diablo. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: January 2023

Thanks for watching! There are two things I wanted to let you guys know about. First, a tour of my Land Cruiser was just featured on the Cheap RV Living channel here. And second, last year I met up with and filmed a tour with a guy named Jimmy (his video isn’t live yet, but stay tuned). He lives full-time in his Jeep Renegade. A couple weeks back, the driveshaft of his Jeep basically broke in half, and he’s stranded. Cassie and I donated some money to help him get back on his way, and I’m asking you guys to send a few bucks in his direction too. You can do so here.

GPS COORDINATES
* Starting campsite: 32.31956, -112.86311
* Bates Ranch: 32.169573, -112.951026
* O’Neill’s Grave: 32.09751, -113.35404
* Monument Bluff (The cinder cone I hiked up): 32.10158, -113.51312
* Grave of 8: 32.25131, -113.89149
* Tinajas Altas: 32.31159, -114.05070
* Ending campsite: 32.72271, -114.13676

A LIFTED Minivan Camper Conversion?! (Honda Odyssey Tour) [VIDEO]

January 28, 2023VideosTristan

In this video we meet Darren and his lifted Honda Odyssey minivan that he’s converted into a little camper. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

VIDEO LINKS
* Darren’s channel
* Darren’s website
* Darren’s Instagram
* The Traxda lift kit
* Immersion heater
* Folding toilet
(The Amazon links are affiliate links.)

I Drove My Car into a Ditch and Got Stuck [VIDEO]

January 21, 2023VideosTristan

In this video I need to figure out how to get my car un-stuck from a dirt ditch. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: December 2022

GEAR
Here’s the gear I show in the video:
* Recovery boards (The ones I bought are no longer in stock on Amazon, but these are the same things.)
* Hitch shackle thing
* Similar to above but on Amazon
* Flat tow strap (This isn’t the exact one I have but is pretty close)

This is Zion National Park’s SPECTACULAR Little Brother! [VIDEO]

January 14, 2023VideosTristan

I don’t visit places like this very often, but when I do… (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: December 2023

GEAR FROM THIS VIDEO
* USB splitter
* USB light bulb
* My fridge

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Where I parked: 37.23770, -113.63647
* White Rock Amphitheater: 37.23719, -113.64304
* White Rock Peak: 37.23906, -113.64784
* Snow Canyon Overlook: 37.25260, -113.66607
* Campsite: 37.29560, -113.65646

I’ve Been Here DOZENS of Times but Never Seen This! [VIDEO]

January 7, 2023VideosTristan

In this video I visit a world-famous desert destination that I’ve been to literally dozens of times and manage to find a new, magical place that I’ve never explored! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

► My Arches hiking guidebook

DATE FILMED: November 2022

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Tower Arch Trailhead: 38.792356, -109.675300
* Tower Arch: 38.788972, -109.687149
* Eye of the Whale Arch: 38.713078, -109.603684
* Beckwith (Leaping) Arch: 38.71648, -109.60718
* The cool tower that’s in the thumbnail: 38.711150, -109.604393