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

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)

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.

A Controversial Opinion About This National Park! [VIDEO]

December 12, 2020VideosTristan

In this video I visit one of the least known national parks in the United States and am surprised by what I find! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late September 2020

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
1. Petrified Forest Loop: 46.99610, -103.60482
2. Maltese Cross Cabin: 46.91688, -103.52625
3. Wind Canyon Trail: 46.98874, -103.48534
4. Buck Hill: 46.92656, -103.38948
5. Painted Canyon Nature Trail: 46.894811, -103.38298
Campsite: 47.64916, -103.31830
6. Little Mo Nature Trail: 47.59437, -103.33372
7. Cannonball Concretions Pullout: 47.59643, -103.33248
8. River Bend Overlook: 47.60985, -103.37762
9. Oxbow Overlook: 47.60289, -103.44160
10. Sperati Point: 47.59372, -103.44757

10 Winter Car Camping/Vanlife Accessories & Gift Ideas [VIDEO]

December 8, 2020VideosTristan

In this video I go over 10 accessories that will make your winter camping adventures more enjoyable, regardless of whether you’re camping in a van, tent, RV, SUV, or camper. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

VIDEO LINKS
* 12-volt heated travel blanket
* Windshield frost blocker thing (the one I have)
* Similar windshield frost blockers on Amazon
* Drink Thermos (16 oz)
* Food thermos (24 oz)
* My indoor/outdoor thermometer
* A similar one on Amazon
* Electric hand warmer
* Down pants
* Packable snow shovel
* Kitty litter: Walmart, Dollar Tree, etc.
* Recovery boards

(Note that the Amazon links above are affiliate links.)