In this video I head into southern Utah’s Arches National Park to look for some obscure and difficult-to-find natural and man-made features. I experience both success and failure and see some incredible scenery along the way. Oh, and then I make tacos. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

GPS COORDINATES
* First (small) arch: 38.8325, -109.7017
* Sibling Arch (approximate location): 38.8424, -109.7056
* Far Out Arch: 38.8242, -109.6505
* Campsite: 38.861979, -109.744811

VIDEO LINKS
* My Arches hiking book
* Julien inscription photo source
* Hanging table kit
* Little camping grill

In this video I start off on a brand new adventure to the southern Utah desert. This was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on, so you’re not going to want to miss out on any of the updates! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

LINKS
* Colorado Backcountry Adventures
* Trash grabber

GPS COORDINATES
* Ford Creek Falls: 39.7983, -110.9323
* Camp: 38.864589, -109.749391

I’ve long said that having a shelf in the back of an SUV is probably the single biggest improvement or modification you can make to your car camping setup. I’ve had and used one for a couple of years, but it was specifically made for my RAV4 (meaning that I couldn’t be of much help when other people asked me how to make a shelf in the back of their SUV), and I felt that I could make an improved version that worked better for my needs. The result is the shelf shown in this video. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

And if you haven’t seen it already, be sure to check out this video where I make “drawers” for the top of the shelf.

Here are a couple more pics:

Surprise! I had hip surgery last week. I’ve mentioned it to a few people in comments and emails, but I didn’t want to really talk about it until it was over. What does this mean for the channel and the online store?  Watch this video and find out. At the end of the video I also mention a couple of larger projects coming up that you can look forward to in the coming weeks and months. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

In this video I go over the kayaking gear that I take with me on my SUV camping trips and adventures. I’ve always wanted a kayak and finally bit the bullet and got myself one at the start of this last summer. It was definitely worth the investment! I had a great time with it before I had to put it away for the winter.

This video covers info about the kayak, paddle, life jacket, and roof rack kayak holder that I use. I basically got the cheapest pieces of equipment I could find, but they all work really well for me. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

Gear in This Video

(Note: The Amazon links below are affiliate links.)

• Pelican Trailblazer 100 kayak from Dick’s Sporting Goods. It was on sale for $177 when Dick’s was having a Memorial Day sale.
• Kayak paddle – Not sure what the brand is. It was $20 or $25 at Walmart.
• Life jacket – $10 at Walmart. It was the cheapest one that wasn’t one of those $5 orange ones.
• Pool noodle – $1 or $2 from Walmart
• CASCADE CREEK Yakclip Paddle Clip
• Cockpit cover (Size 7.0)
• Roof rack kayak holders
• Red ratchet strap – I think I just got it at Walmart for a few dollars.
• Kayak cable lock

As always, make sure you check out my online store.

In this video I go through my camp kitchen/cooking setup. I cover the tables I use for preparing the food and putting my stoves on, the utensils I carry, the pots and pans I use, and more. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

You can check out my new online store here.

Below is a list of most of the gear I show in the video. I don’t include links to obvious/uninteresting things like the knives or plate. The items below appear roughly in the order that they appeared in the video. (Note: All of the Amazon links below are affiliate links.)

• Hanging Table Kit
• Little aluminum table
• Roll-up utensil bag: Not for sale yet, but will be eventually at Kamchatka Gear.
• Collapsible bowl: Bought at Walmart. If I were to order some online, I’d probably get these.
• Large pan
• Colander: $0.88 at Walmart
• Salt and pepper shakers
• Funnel: $2 in the camping section at Walmart
• One-egg frying pan
• Silicone pot holder: From Walmart
• Folding stove windscreen
• Large mesh utensil bag
• Cutting mat: I bought mine in a 3-pack at Walmart, but here are some similar ones on Amazon.
• Tall/skinny little pot with the two cups inside
• Little backpacking stove
• Dual fuel stove

In this video I talk about how much my one-month, 5-state, 4000-mile road trip cost. I break it down into the categories of groceries, restaurants, gas, etc. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

LINKS

• Road trip log
• Kamchatka Gear (my online store)

I’m super excited to announce that my online store is finally live! It’s called Kamchatka Gear, named after a wild and remote region of far eastern Russia that I’ve long been fascinated with. In the video below, I explain a bit more about the site and my plans for it moving forward. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

And here are the Instagram and YouTube channel links: Instagram and YouTube.

One of the most common requests I get is to cook more and show more recipes, so in this video I show how to make a delicious and hearty (though perhaps not terribly healthy) breakfast quesadilla. It’s an especially great meal for chilly mornings. It’s cheap and easy to make. What more can you ask for? (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

All good things must come to an end, and in this video I finish up my monthlong SUV camping road trip. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

GPS Coordinates
* Ross Falls trailhead: 42.2166, -114.2876
* Ross Falls: 42.2148, -114.2898
* FS Flats: 42.1540, -114.2586
* Phantom Falls trailhead: 42.1085, -114.1265
* Phantom Falls: 42.0913, -114.1313
* Window Arch: 42.0760, -113.7173
* Campsite: 41.951767, -113.328352