Central Oregon Overlanding - Solo Adventure
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- After a few months off the trail due to moving to Central Oregon I venture out on a solo adventure. This peaceful trip was just what I needed. Why I solo overland and why you should too.
I keep coming back to this video. For me it perfectly captures the attitude and vibes of overlanding and camping in Oregon.
Enjoyed the trip and your Jeep is very nicely done!
The Paisley area is a wonderful beautiful area to explore off of Hwy. 31 Avery Pass and the Morgan Butte area is one of my favorites. Many other gorgeous areas to explore here. Another awesome video. Thank you !
I read your reply in a other comment that this was SW of Christmas Valley. I live in Bend and have hardly explored the Fremont-Winema NF. If it's nice next wknd you'll probably find me and my fam out there 👍 thanks for the trail report!
Just when I think I've seen it all I come across an entirely new area that blows my mind. Hope the weather is great and you have a great trip with the family!
@@OverlandScout81 How deep was that river?
@@smkinrade I didn’t wade out into it but I’d say it was at least 4’.
Nice little solo trip! Always good to get out with the doggo! Great job Mike! 🙌
Thanks Shi! I had a great time and it’s just what I needed!
Hi just stumbled on your channel. This area is on my bucket list to Overland. Just subbed.
Wow, that greenery looked amazing! Looked like a good time 🤙🏼
The colors were absolutely amazing, especially in contrast to the burnt forest! I'm so glad I explored this area this time of year and got to see it. Great time for sure!
REALLY, REALLY, REALLY like your amber brow bar & chaser light. As the trails have become more crowded over the last decade or so, especially with all the newcomers and the side-by-sides, I've come to the conclusion that a high bright amber light is essential safety equipment. They do a great job of cutting through our timber and catching your eye. (Also nice around camp since they don't attract the bugs as much)
I was thinking the same thing and that also why I went with amber/yellow spotlights. I got the rear light in amber too so my friends behind me can see me through the dust. Just came off trail and it worked perfectly.
@@OverlandScout81 I was an amber skeptic for forward lighting based on my experiences with incandescent bulbs 20 years ago. Then I followed a buddy with an amber brow bar down a trail at night & realized LEDs have completely changed the game. I was impressed with how much light it threw and it didn't appear to lessen my ability to determine detail or color - I think I'd even argue it is less stressful on the eyes.
Okay, so many comments! Just found you and really enjoyed it. I've travelled mostly remote and solo for the past 30+ years and still love it to this day. I liked the subdued music, fitting the beautiful scenery. I just drove from Applegate Lake to Seiad Valley yesterday and listened to some similar stuff while I went along. Trip Hop & Downtempo are nice too - I didn't know I liked them until my Alexa told me I did, Hah!
Ha! Alexa knows us better than we do! Sounds like a great trip!
@@OverlandScout81 I HIGHLY recommend the Siskiyou & Klamath Mtns, super empty and really pretty. Some of my favorite mountains in the country.
Another awesome video hope all is great your way absolutely gorgeous scenery, definitely have to get away solo refresh. Love your videos stay humble an as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Steve! Always enjoy reading your comments.
Nice drone flying and awesome shots with the drone.
I really liked your video, so peaceful. I shared it on my Facebook page.
Thanks Janette!!
Man, I really enjoyed this video. I've watched several of your videos this past week and I'm so glad I subscribed. Awesome drone footage, relaxing music and a slower pace. Looking forward to what the rest of the summer brings. I'm working on getting my WJ trail worthy and then Central OR is where I'm headed first.
Thanks Chad, really appreciate the compliment! Good luck with the build and happy adventures. Central oregon won’t disappoint.
He's baaack! Hope all is well Scout🙂✌
I’m back and doing alright!! Thanks Jack
Nice!
Good to see you out and about again. Yes, It is “eye candy” till I can get out again myself. Feels like it’s been a long winter. And these fuel prices… Ugh!
Definitely a long winter! And I feel you on the gas prices. I just filled up in Silver Lake and it was $5.69 for regular!😳
Great visuals with your drone. That area is gorgeous.
Thanks Reggie! Really appreciate the compliment!
@@OverlandScout81 No problem man I really appreciate you still getting out there with these high gas prices.
Wow, that's some great weather for that area. I hadn't realized it's been so wet up there this late in the season. Gorgeous greenery - what a fun time to hit it. Not as much of a concern at that time but definitely worth pointing out to newcomers to always bring enough water - that's pretty much the only thing that can endanger a hike out. Obviously, it's seasonally and location specific.
Good point on carrying extra water! The deep greens and brightly colored flowers were incredible. I’m glad I explored the area this time of year!
Yes sir
Nice video
Thanks Curt!
Great film. Shows the tranquility of a solo trip, and the beauty of Oregon, I need to do a solo trip like this. I was wondering if you were gonna do that water crossing solo...and it made me smile to see Scout respond to "release". And...I noticed the Jack Stack BBQ seasoning 😊, although there's another choice from them you'll want to add to your kitchen.
Thanks Scott! I can’t wait to hit the trail again with you. The river was flowing pretty fast…probably would have crossed it if you were there. The everyone loves that BBQ sauce!! Such a great suggestion. Scout is really picking up on the release command.
@@OverlandScout81 Good Call from both of you. As a native Kansas Citian, Jack Stack is a place I've been taking visitors for years when I'm back home. Excellent choice! I don't think I've seen it out side of KC before.
@@TheKPDX I have to order it online and I’ve shared it with friends when overlandimg. I grew up in KC-Liberty
@@ScottMcnairKC Figures, KC taste is definitely distinctive - really ruins you for most Southern BBQ
Found your channel, you and Casey (Coyote Works) have a lot of similarities. You both love to explore Oregon with Jeep Rubicon's and both have roof top tents. I have an old Toyota T100 and most of my quest is for mines and prospecting. Love your videos!
Thanks SagebrushRebel! Casey is definitely the OG when it comes to exploring Oregon and I've been following him for years. Those old Toyotas get the job done that's for sure. Happy hunting for mines and prospecting my friend.
Hey Buddy, I was wondering what was up with you. Beautiful area you camped in. Scout is growing fast.
He or she looks really healthy. BTW, that steak was huge! Thanks for your time. Regards from Ody Slim
BTW, I saw you walk away from your steak. It reminded me of the time you did that & Scout munched out
on your supper ;-) Ha Ha.
Ha! Love the memory of Scout (she) stealing the butter. She will forever be known as the butter bandit! I was busy with moving to central oregon. I’m settled in now and am closer to all of the areas I want to explore. I’m actually in my RTT right now in a super remote area. It was a great day of exploring and tomorrow should be great too. Feels good to be back on the trail!
@@OverlandScout81 I wanted to move to McCminnville OR to be closer to my cousins but the price of homes
has quadroupled. Some Houses there sell for between 450k to over a million. that is no exxaggeration. It used to be
a farming community with no traffic lights and one store. Sad IMHO. Good luck with your travels!
What a beautiful video. Really, just amazing work. “Truck Porn”, as my wife calls it, at its best!
Ha! It definitely is! Thanks for the compliment David!
@@OverlandScout81 For sure. Keep up the good work, and be safe out there.
Solo overland is the best. I hate going with large group of people. They are always slowing me down or rushing me thru the trails
Yep, I hear that! I have a few core friends that I overland with that are easy going and on the same page. When I lead bigger groups with my Jeep club I change my outlook and understand it's mainly about hanging out, showing them a glimpse of what overloading is about, and not so much hardcore exploration.
Nice video bro.. what brand and model is the table you cooked on?
Curious what you're using for a Kitchen box. I use a Rigid tool box but I liked the look of yours for gear. I'm not really a fan of the FrontRunner Wolf Boxes - they just don't seal great for our weather - that looked like a good substitute. Also, curious why so much Fuel - that sure looks like alot - I would have thought at least one of them would be water.
I picked up a craftsman tool box for kitchen wares. It replaced two of my cheap black and yellow containers and work much better. I have one of the Front Runner boxes and it's OK. I have most of my recovery gear and tools in it. Thinking I'll pick up another craftsman tool box and will look at the Rigid one as well. How do you like the Rigid tool box?
Yeah, I like to carry a lot of fuel. I'm known to going on some really long runs and the piece of mind is worth it. I don't like carrying water on the outside due to it freezing during the winter and getting hot during the summer. I generally carry 5-7 gallons inside with multiple ways to purify more if needed.
@@OverlandScout81 As I often camp a bit away from the vehicle and like a mobile set up, I was inspired by Brien Wankel’s solution.
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@@OverlandScout81 Here are some notes I made for friends (it’s way too much, but easier than editing): DeWalt & Rigid Systems side by side comparison:
Waterproofness: Essentially identical. Love it because I can now leave my kitchen gear outside in the rain or even put it in my roof rack if I want. I also think the seals will help to reduce food scent that attracts wildlife-we'll see how that plays out (so far, no indication of nighttime skulduggery).
Stacking: Rigid system gives sturdy handles that are easy to use and are never going to break-plus they can be used to carry the toolbox when they are not attached together.
Locks: DeWalt's is a little more robust but just isn't as easy to use as the Rigid.
Organizer: I prefer DeWalt's 22" organizer because it has drop down compartments from the lid once opened & this space is just closed off empty space in the Rigid.
www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-ToughSystem-DS130-22-in-Tool-Box-DWST08130/207205062
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Toolbox: DeWalt has a slightly larger tool tray inside & it's position is a little more adjustable. The inside walls of the DeWalt are essentially straight making packing perhaps a little easier. Also, DeWalt has a bigger tool box if needed
www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Tool-Box-Black-222570/205440481
www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-ToughSystem-DS300-22-in-Large-Tool-Box-DWST08203H/203696527
www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-ToughSystem-DS400-22-in-XL-Tool-Box-DWST08204/203696529
Crate: No comparison. Rigids crate won't spill it's items when locked in place. I suppose there might be a setting where you want to be able to reach into the "crate" when it's locked together which you can do with the DeWalt but I prefer the closed nature of the Rigid. In Arizona I bet it's great for letting stuff dry. Honestly, the crate makes all the difference in the whole system for me.
www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Box-Black-226036/206291778
www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-ToughSystem-DS280-22-in-Tote-Tool-Box-DWST08205/300937559
Just as an FYI, DeWalt also has this organizer that fits with the above system, is waterproof & has a clear lid. Rigid now has one too.
Dewalt DWST08202 Tough System 100 Bucket Tool Organizer with Clear Lid
www.amazon.com/Dewalt-DWST08202-System-Bucket-Organizer/dp/B016N9CBIU/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_469_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8XDPPSDGXVFKZ533FX1E
Rigid
www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Pro-System-Gear-10-Compartment-Small-Parts-Organizer-238093/305855062
Griddle: The ProSource Kitchen hg-1101-griddle Professional Heavy Duty Reversible Double Burner Cast Iron Grill Griddle, 20 by 9-Inch, Black is just 1-2mm too narrow to perfectly lock behind the tabs in the back of the toolbox. It sits there well enough though to pack the toolbox and the tray then helps lock it in place. I'm keeping it.
$25.63@Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003DW5EDA/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kettle: My wife loves it
Sprayer: I absolutely love this idea. Below are the one's I ended up going with. Fairly compact for packing. Highly rated. Reportedly leakproof. Food grade FDA compliant & BPA Free
$13 for 4@Amazon Pinnacle Mercantile Plastic Spray Bottles Leak Proof Technology Empty 16 oz Value Pack of 4 Made In USA
I read the comments regarding a pump sprayer & got this one to try out. It's only a liter & it appears pretty sturdy and is well rated, it's a little bulky. I might make it part of a shower kit.
Solo 418 One-Hand Pressure Sprayer, 1-Liter, Ergonomic Grip for Gardening, Fertilizing, Cleaning & General Use Spraying
$15@Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BX4VXI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Some Cup Options:
These 12oz stainless steel cups with silicone jackets & tops stack together really well, the lid can help with kids who tip any glass over easily & the sleeves give grip and some thermal protection-5 different colors of silicone help distinguish who's cup is who's.
$20.99-5%@Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3R2PFL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
12oz double wall stainless steel cups are a nice option for the kids for hot chocolate. The silicone lids from the cups above fit them. They stack together (though not anywhere near as efficiently as the kids cups above) & the kids cups above stack inside them.
$15@Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCF9SFV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Always enjoy your videos and the great reminders of the home range! Whereabouts in Central Oregon was this trip?
Thanks Jake! This was southwest of Christmas Valley. It’s currently my favorite area right now and I have several trips planned to thoroughly explore this region. I’m actually in my RTT right now on one of those trips:)
Are those Baja Boss MTs in 37? Are they noisy on highways? How do you like them in snow?
Anyway, loved the video. Liked & Subscribed. I enjoy seeing local material & that looked like some nice stuff that I would enjoy relaxing with. Are you based out of Bend now?
Thanks for subbing! Yep, I'm based out of Bend now. It's great to be closer to all of the areas I like to explore.
🙂👍
What your thoughts on the Baja Boss MT tires in ice, cold wet pavement, over cold wet rocks, and tread wear on pavement, gravel, etc(30,000 or more ? miles to .250 of an inch of tread depth). Seems like they would be great in mud, snow, over warm dry rocks, just wondering about the other situations 👍
I’m happy with them and will get another set once they wear out. I have around 25-30k on them now and should easily get to 40k. I’ve had them in all conditions and they performed well. I also wheel with them and they do well on the rocks. Good looking tire and they run pretty close to 37” (36.8” I believe). I have them in C rated and they flex well. Hope this helps!
@@OverlandScout81 Thanks for the helpful information.
What are those red things on the side of your Jeep? All those things in case you get stuck? Or are those fuel canisters?
They’re rotopax fuel cans mounted to a TrailRax mount. I generally carry 12 gallons of extra fuel which is probably overkill but I’ve had a few fuel scares in the past so better to be safe than sorry.
What time of year was this trip? This was an amazing video. The music, editing and shots made it fantastic to watch. Another question, is that access to the trails off Highway 31?
Thanks Joey! This was filmed about a month and a half ago and the areas around Highway 31 from La Pine to Lakeview are definitely worth exploring. I have a few more videos I’m working on from trips in that area. Safe travels and happy hunting!
Drone Stuff: I finally broke down & bought myself a drone this Christmas, especially as I'm having the opportunity to spend alot of solo time playing in the Siskiyous & Klamath Mtns. What drone are you flying? Are you piloting the drone on alot of those shots while you're driving? I noticed your wheels stumbling to stay in the tracks & figured it was due to flying the drone (no real safety issue when you're alone). Getting those kind of follow shots has been my biggest struggle. The significant, rapid changes in elevation & all our trees out here in the PNW make most of those shots nearly impossible without hand flying. I've tried the automated modes but the drone has a hard time with the rapidly changing elevation & trees. The only safe way I can do it is to send it way up above the ridge or tree tops and then my truck just looks tiny. All the sideway's stuff is super risky - just yesterday I tried to let it orbit me up in Bee Camp in Siskiyou County & it managed to hit the one tree that I hadn't realized was above it's altitude. It was a painful couple minutes watching it slowly tumble down the greenery - incredibly, I found myself hoping for it to continue falling as it looked a couple times like it was going to get stuck 20, 40, 60, 80 feet up. It's a DJI Air2S and to their credit it appears to have not broken - though I was chicken to test it out until I was back on a level plain where I could recover it if it failed.
I have the DJI Air 2s too and also a mavic mini for back up. I’ve learned to fly while driving but it’s tough! Takes a lot of tries to get a shot that can make the video. It would be nice to have a copilot!! I’ve crashed twice and one was bad enough to need a replacement. Luckily I got the replacement warranty though. Great talking with you RainGoat Pathfinder. Happy adventuring and maybe I’ll see you on the trail!
Excellent video as always. If you don't mind me asking, where do you get your music from?
Hey Cascadia Backroads. I’m using Epidemic Sound for music.
@@OverlandScout81 thanks for the heads up. I've been struggling to find good, free music for my own videos. Really like the acoustic vibe you've got going on. Thanks for the eye candy! Haha
@@cascadiabackroads my pleasure, hope it helps. They have a ton of music covering all genres and I’ve been happy with it. Subbed to your channel too. Looking forward to your adventures!
Love the videos. What is the mount for the iPad Pro you have?
Thanks Nelson! I believe it’s a Ram mount but I got it along time ago and can’t recall for sure. I’m going to do a rig walk around soon and will be sure to include it.
@@OverlandScout81 thanks looking forward to that video!
Where is that?
Hi Jay, it's South/Southwest of Christmas Valley. Incredible area of the state.