1-Year Review of My CHEAP Portable Car Fridge [VIDEO]

April 10, 2021VideosTristan

I’ve been using the super cheap Alpicool C20 portable fridge for all of my car camping adventures over the past year. How has it held up, and what do I like and not like about it? (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

VIDEO LINKS
* The fridge on Amazon (Affiliate link)
* Inner and outer dimensions

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 Most Dangerous Trail in the National Parks?? [VIDEO]

April 3, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I head into southwestern Utah’s famous Zion National Park to tackle an infamous trail that is often touted as one of the most dangerous in the country. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Early March 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Angel’s Landing trailhead: 37.2593, -112.9514
* Angel’s Landing summit: 37.2698, -112.9479
* Riverside Walk trailhead: 37.2852, -112.9477
* Grafton: 37.1674, -113.0821

Finding a Mysterious Code Hidden in Plain Sight! [VIDEO]

March 27, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I explore some fascinating off-the-beaten-path locations a stone’s throw from civilization. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Early March 2021

GPS COORDINATES & LINKS
* Ogden Mystery Glyphs: 41.2227, -111.9269
* Paper about the Western Message glyphs
* Waterfall Canyon Trailhead: 41.2110, -111.9319
* Waterfall: 41.2003, -111.9198
* Yaktrax (Amazon affiliate link)
* Farmington Bigfoot: 40.9977, -111.8858
* New camera (Sony ZV-1) (Amazon affiliate link)
* Indian Princess Grave: 41.0028, -111.8878
* Campsite: 37.2645, -113.4144

A Weird Place to Have Such Great FREE Waterfront Campsites! [VIDEO]

March 20, 2021VideosTristan

It’s my first trip of 2021! After a cold and snowy winter, it’s time for some sun and warm(er) temperatures. It’s time to head south. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Early March 2021

LINKS & GPS COORDINATES

Spiral Jetty: 41.4377, -112.6689
Elephant Arch: 41.7041, -112.8512
Older video of the Spiral Jetty and Golden Spike
Arrow: 41.7083, -112.9197
Info about the arrows
Locomotive Springs
- Sparks Spring: 41.7040, -112.8953
- Bar M Spring: 41.7097, -112.9213
- Teal Spring: 41.6983, -112.9220
- Off Spring: 41.7032, -112.9121
- West Locomotive Spring: 41.7237, -112.9325
- Baker Spring: 41.7176, -112.9266
Buildings: 41.7120, -112.9345
Campsite: 41.7158, -112.9335
GSI Outdoors Salt and Pepper Shaker (Amazon affiliate link)
Portable heater video

Song: The Fight by Amos Noah

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)

Can This $12 Walmart Heater Heat My Car in Winter? [VIDEO]

March 13, 2021VideosTristan

I stumbled upon this little $12 ceramic heater at Walmart not too long ago. I picked it up to see if I could use it to heat up my car in winter. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

VIDEO LINKS
* The heater on Walmart.com
* A similar heater on Amazon
* The indoor/outdoor thermometer I use

Touring an Unrestored 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper! [VIDEO]

March 9, 2021VideosTristan

Here’s a quick walkthrough of a 1987 VW Vanagon Weekend campervan. What a cool little adventure rig! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: January 2020

VIDEO LINKS
* Pop-up shower tent
* Eva-Dry Wireless Mini Dehumidifier

Following in the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark! [VIDEO]

March 6, 2021VideosTristan

In this video, my brother joins me in northwestern Oregon to visit a number of historic sites associated with the Lewis and Clark expedition! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

Thanks once again to Grady from Suboverland for loaning me the Suburban! Check out his stuff here:
* Suboverland YouTube channel
* Suboverland website

DATE FILMED: Early November 2020

GPS COORDINATES & LINKS
* Jetty Observation Tower: 46.226517, -124.014218
* Wreck of the Peter Iredale: 46.178364, -123.981110
* Lewis and Clark National Historic Park (Fort Clatsop replica): 46.134525, -123.880153
* Undaunted Courage book
* The Saltworks: 45.984537, -123.931896
* Trailhead for Clatsop Loop Trail: 45.931113, -123.978453
* Indian Beach: 45.929952, -123.978566
* Cannon Beach: 45.88437, -123.96560
* Campsite: 45.36047, -118.30234

I Can’t Believe I Had This Amazing Place All to Myself! [VIDEO]

February 27, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I continue my journey up the Oregon coast and see more of what this amazing place has to offer. It’s the weekend, but I somehow manage to have a popular spot all to myself.

Thanks to Grady from Suboverland for loaning me the Suburban! Check out his stuff here:
* Suboverland YouTube channel
* Suboverland website

DATE FILMED: Early November 2020

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* D River: 44.967796, -124.016821
* Shortest river (Wikipedia)
* Harts Cove trailhead: 45.06495, -123.99532
* Harts Cove trail end: 45.076578, -124.010140
* Neskowin Ghost Forest: 45.097046, -123.988163
* Octopus Tree at Cape Meares: 45.484370, -123.972616
* Lin’s Restaurant (Chinese food): 45.461769, -123.844943
* Tillamook Creamery: 45.484423, -123.844279
* Campsite: 45.56295, -123.86248

The Jaw-Dropping Natural Wonders of the Oregon Coast! [VIDEO]

February 20, 2021VideosTristan

This was my favorite day of the entire Oregon trip! I see some just incredibly unique natural areas and enjoy some great food along the way. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

Thanks to Grady from Suboverland for loaning me the Suburban! Check out his stuff here:
* Suboverland YouTube channel
* Suboverland website

DATE FILMED: Early November 2020

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Sugar Shack Bakery
* Oregon Dunes Overlook and Day Use Area: 43.83333, -124.15160
* Darlingtonia State Natural Site: 44.047518, -124.097239
* Cooks Chasm, Spouting Horn, Thor’s Well parking: 44.277984, -124.111961
* Yaquina Head: 44.676474, -124.078000
* Devils Punchbowl: 44.747105, -124.065010
* Thai Bay restaurant
* Campsite: 45.02549, -123.89459

Uncovering Fascinating Forgotten History! [VIDEO]

February 13, 2021VideosTristan

In this video, I continue my trip up the Oregon coast by visiting the site of a largely unknown event in WW2 history and then gawking at a series of gorgeous coastal vistas and formations. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Early November 2020

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Japanese Bombsite Trailhead: 42.08048, -124.11916
* The Bombsite: 42.07773, -124.11228
* The sword
* Thomas Creek Bridge: 42.165993, -124.359015
* Natural Bridges: 42.189978, -124.365966
* Arch Rock Viewpoint: 42.205113, -124.374489
* Cape Sebastian: 42.328851, -124.426047
* Yeong’s Place
* Campsite: 43.65057, -124.01596