Exploring New Trails and Campsites in the Ouachita National Forest
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- Опубликовано: 16 мар 2023
- I had an awesome time exploring the Ouachita National Forest finding new trails and campsites in my Gladiator Rubicon.
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Replying to your question of what do we look for in videos.... First is the personality. Someone who sounds like they are having a conversation with the viewer. Next is variety of content. I like that you do some rugged, technical videos and some casual scenic ones. You do solo trips and then trips with your friends. A variety of vehicles is cool. I like videos that show what a Jeep, Toyota, Chevy, Landrover, etc. can do. And as someone learning how to get into overlanding, the gear videos are really helpful. You do an awesome job, which is why I keep coming back.
What will keep me coming back to a RUclips channel once I have found it, is the quality of the filming and editing and the personality of the creators. As regards to what I am looking for in a channel like yours, I can just watch your videos all day for the stunning scenery. I don’t expect you to share locations, your videos do enough by giving me the inspiration to get out there and create my own adventures
Hey Matt and Cara, gonna be hard to keep this short... BUT what we enjoy watching (and rewatching) for both you two and Brad and Regena from TrailRecon is your quality of video, your multi camera angles, your NOT being (as I call) an I, me, my type of videographer. Plus you both use music to accent your adventures instead of senseless rambling. We learn so much as newbies from both Ozark Overland Adventures and TrailRecon that I feel confident as we prepare for a summer's worth of adventures. Our only problem is we live in the Northeast and we don't have the remarkably huge areas you do! We're hoping to make some trips out your way based on the stunning beauty of everywhere you go. So our thanks to you and Cara for providing an opportunity to watch the beauty and fun of your adventures.
Very well said.
I like that it's not overly-produced. Not too much music, smooth talking, blah. Yours is real like Camping with Steve with a little music and just talking while exploring. It's how I'd make my own show if I did. Giving advice, but asking questions, learning while doing, just sharing what you're seeing. Good stuff.
To answer your question, it is multifactorial: (1) getting ideas about how to build an overland rig; (2) equipment reviews; (3) trip planning, cooking, camp set-up; and (4) inspiration to just get out there and do it. I have learned so much from watching several channels, and each one is unique in their approach. But my main reason for watching is just seeing what adventures there are to be had. Cheers! Oh, and to see other women getting after it on the trails… priceless.
Matt, your genuine curiosity, care for nature and your family and maintaining a realistic rig and outlook on adventure is what keeps me coming back…keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Hit the nail on the head "realistic rig" uses what works and not what's popular. Please don't go V8 Matt 😅
Your channel popped up from me watching the story till now. What I like about the episodes is that you have a very unique way of showing overlanding. I like the long format better than the short 30 minute video. And you also show some hardcore wheeling with the Gladiator. It's not just camping. Oh and to film it very well. Thanks for the content.
I am from the St Louis area and new to off-roading and over landing. So I enjoy seeing the trails and learning their location along with the rigs. I am slowly modifying my 4 runner and hope to join some group rides this year. Watching these videos helps me learn what modifications are the most important for what trails I want to run. I enjoy your videos and the different topics you cover.
Same here except with a wrangler. I cant wait to go explore the Mark Twain national forest and get to camping. It does kinda suck there's not a lot of super cool explorable areas around the lou but at least there's quite a few all within a 3-4hr drive
Also from STL and found OOA channel trying to scout locations nearby. Building out a Tacoma TRD Pro and going to check out Mark Twain NF today to scout potential camp locations.
The reason I watch your channel is because of the quality of the work you do. Quality shows in how long you drive past your cameras in b-roll footage, drone shots, music that matches the tone of subject. Not every scene is heavy metal or beat boxes. I enjoy your personality. Trail Recon is another good example. Also, a turn off is channels hocking products that have nothing to do with the subject. You never do that. I enjoy the dynamic between you and your wife and even if she seems to want you to fall of a cliff or roll down a mountain, I think she loves you. Best part is Goose. LOL!
I'm not able to get out in the wild that often anymore. You take us along on your adventures and I am very grateful. Thank you!
The pleasure of living an adventurous life vicariously through your videos. So, thank you for enabling my enjoyment.
I agree with you, You don't HAVE to share your location. As for why I watch, for education and product reviews. The biggest reason I subscribe to a channel is the personality of the creator.
I feel like am there with you on your journeys. The effort u put into your filming and narrating really pays off.
Awesome! Thank you!
Answer to your content question….My wife and I both work full time, so the info on great trails and campsites is very valuable to us! We don’t have enough time on an average weekend trip to find the spots that are perfect, or to spend an entire day finding out that we can’t find a spot! Thanks for all of the great info you give us in your videos!
Thanks so much!!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures And hope to meet y’all at Moore Expo
The things I look for and what brought me to you was several reasons. First sully lol, second your personality and your content. You keep budget friendly in mind on most things and you give honest reviews. One big thing is the you are so involved with your fans and patrons. You are the same guy on film as you are on Facebook. It shocked me how fast you respond and interact with your people even as busy as you guys are. I look for this in other creators
Wow, thank you!
Hi Matt, I'm mostly drown to both your videos and Shaun's over everyone else's. Brad on the other hand not so much mostly due to the terrain, I'm originally a desert guy but now in Michigan. I do like their reviews but it's such deep pocket stuff. Love your stuff to see the terrain, the capabilities of your build and your personality. You give best of both adventure and gear reviews. Shaun is where this Jeep/Overlanding addiction started for me and the inspiration for me to grab a camera and share. I am camera shy and like the narration that Shaun's does but he has grown over the years. The inspiration you have given me is to step out of my comfort zone, don't be afraid or care what people think, and enjoy life and being outdoors. I have spent a lot of money on my JL and learned from my mistakes but watching your build has provided me with the knowledge and goals to build my Gladiator. Thanks for everything you do and you guys don't owe anyone anything. They watch the content for free. They gain knowledge, entertainment, self motivation, and the ability to see beautiful areas for FREE. Hope to actually get to meet you at KOAR, my confidence wasn't there last year and choose to go to Drummond Island with friends instead. This year is different.
I come back to channels because the creator keeps it fresh and interesting, and their passion for what they are doing is evident. Great work Mr. Matt.
About sharing locations, why would you share a specific location on the internet? We have seen what happens when good spots get popular and it’s never good. In the hunting world it’s called spot burning and those creators never share the location to prevent it. You are showing really cool areas and putting a lot of work in so you can enjoy and share it. If I need to find that location, I’ll put the work in to find it too! You’re completely right to do what you do how you do it. Keep it up.
Thank so much!!
When I watch an OL video, it is because of the creator, content, location/scenery, seeing new areas, ability to keep me engaged. Good work!
Seeing the beautiful landscape, seeing everyone's rig and how they use it and the personality helps to continue to watch, mainly to see if anyone comes to my part of the country in northern Cali
Matt, it's the style in how the videos are presented, personality and types of adventure that lure me to the different channels. I like to watch you, Brad, Kevin, Jason (swell runner) and Chris every week but I hate it when you tell the location of where you are for the world to know. Particularly when you come to my state. I am from your neck of the woods originally, but now live in the NW. Brad and Regina where here last year and I challenged them about telling everyone what part of our state they were in. So please, keep the location's a secret, but please keep sharing the adventures!
I've been watching your channel for a while now. Probably a little more than 6 months. Just recently became a patron. The concept of overlanding has always been attractive. I find your channel rather appealing it also helps that you are closer to me than most others. On 500 miles to the north. Not much over landing being done in the great state of Iowa.
Hey Matt. What keeps me watching is seeing creaters doing the things I wish i was doing / will be doing at some point. The solo truck camping aremy favs because i have the gear to do that. Just not time. That somehow seems to elude me. But when creaters get out hike fish catch and cooks and include that keeps me interested. So i would say content with personality more than location gets my subscription
What do I look for in videos.. The personality is key.. You and your wife make me laugh. I don't care what kind of vehicle you drive, what gear you have, when your wheeling. I enjoy watching you explore when your by yourself or with your wife. I love the multi vehicles you take with you and the comaraderie of it. You take me to places that I will never get to see, in a part of the country I don't reside in. I love your random talk. I have found it quite interesting.. thank you.
I have watched every video you put out as well as trail recon. I watch because you and your wife tell a story with your adventures and all the places you go are amazing. I love the in depth explanations you give on your builds and products you use, not only that, you are concerned about your reputation that you give very honest reviews and will not recommend a product to your viewers if you don't know if it works. I love your channel. I don't feel like you owe anyone your waypoints, they are places you have explored and found on your own. If I want to go to places like that it should be on me to explore and find them like you did. Thank you for your videos. Thank your wife for her great views and videos, it's fantastic to see more women are getting out there and give goose a belly rub for me. Thanks and keep up the fantastic work you do.
Why do I watch the overlanding channels I watch? MOSTLY? To see places I've never been OR to get ideas for where to go. I have only recently discovered an assortment of folks overlanding / offroading in OK/AR/TN areas, which is much closer to home for me than NM/AZ/UT/CO. So, it's cool to see that you all have found plenty of places to go and see. I am USUALLY not much on gear, rig builds, and stuff like that. What keeps me coming back? Good content, engaging people, seemingly GOOD people, and folks who aren't ALWAYS trying to sell me something... I get enough of that on regular TV! :) Keep doing what you do! :)
As a beginner, what draws me to a channel is the creator. Scenery is a bonus. I drive a gladiator, so that is a bonus. The video is important as well as the editing. We all know that there is a lot of work involved; setting up shots, drone work, etc. But what draws me to your channel the most is your style; the hair color says I’m a free spirit, the humor, love of nature, the honest interest you have in discovery. We know if we want your maps, we can become a Patron. That’s the viewers choice. Keep up the good work. Hope to ride with you some day. We are kindred spirits.
Another great video from my favorite RUclips channel.
Wow, thanks!
I began watching your channel because of the Jeep, creator, locations, and such. I’m getting closer to retirement and want to explore North America and do things I couldn’t do as much of while working. My only regret is I wish I got into Jeeping/camping/overlanding while I was in high school instead of hot rodding. It is so much fun and I really love my Jeep. Will be buying my third one in a couple weeks. Enjoy!
That is awesome!
I have a nice 1987 gold color mini van with faux wood siding on it! I’m into mini vans but I watch this channel for a change of pace ! 😂 take care Brother .
I enjoy just watching the scenery you all show, personality really helps out, but it's content for me. I enjoy your channel because it doesn't turn into a cooking show! Thanks for sharing what you see!
Awesome, thank you!
The best thing to avoid tent condensation is ventilation, which of course is not winter friendly, but it’s essential.
Matt,
I like the format of your channel because you have different content. From typical overlanding, hard core trials, serious rock crawling, mud, gear reviews, DIY projects, mechanical changes, and/or repairs. It is all inclusive, not just one selective content. Keep up the good work!
I appreciate that!
The Avengers flashback is comedy gold.
I really enjoy watching different channels for the differences. The different personalities, the different types of vehicles, the different locations, the different priorities, the different gear, and the different perspectives they all have. I think having a broader perspective makes you more well-rounded and gives you ideas and thought processes that you didn't know before.
Brother I am just now getting started. So I watched you as one of the first. I like your attitude, and general personality. I like the fact that you include your wife. Looking forward to possibly running into you somewhere
I appreciate that
Absolutely going to New places and exploring is the way to go and your the best I've seen doing it thanks.
That was a nice camp site!! Love your style and want to do this in the near future and you're an inspiration!
What I like best about your videos is "all of the above"!! LOL! I like the mix of everything! Your Overlanding and camping videos are second to none. Love your gear reviews and the fact that you do not only review high end gear! You review a great assortment of low, mid and high end gear! Great quality of videos too! You and Brad are my favorites! Great personalities and very thorough, well planned and thought out trips, reviews, adventures, etc!! On the flip side there is a younger couple from Utah that do alot of bragging about their high end vehicles, they like to brag about their Hemi swaps constantly! Cant stand that! So far you've sold be on the Moon Shade, Jetboil Genesis and Bibene CN505! Great stuff! Abolutely love the Moon shade!!!!
yes, I do enjoy these route searching videos
What i like is content your honesty, your ethics and i like seeing your travels and travels and gear others are using. Thank you
I personally enjoy all aspects of offroading /overlanding, the rig, gadgets, camping, finding scenery, studying the maps etc. Your videos have some of all of that. I don't feel you owe anyone your tracks , but you do give us a opportunity to access them. Please keep up the great content . Thanks
Hi Matt, I really enjoyed this video. The reason I continue to follow your channel and others is the personality, the passion for what they do, the integrity, the feeling of sharing the adventure with the creator. Eg. At the Moore Expo or venturing somewhere unplanned. Some creator’s make you feel like your actually there. The quality of the video and editing. Everyone brings something to the table when creators share there content. I for one do appreciate knowledge and experiences that are shared. Thank you 😊
All the above. Locations, rigs, personalities and the effort you put into videography. Not upset about sharing the campsites etc… You do share them and use them as a tool to get patreon subscribers. Fair trade considering all you do to find, film and mark them. Will be a patreon subscriber when I get time to start getting out and exploring. Hopefully within the next year. Thanks for the great content!
Great question at the end of this video! I love the travel aspect. My dream has been to drive to Alaska and so my first exposure to RUclips was finding trips to that state from a couple of creators. Then I found Lifestyle Overland and my world changed. Not only did they document their first trip to Alaska but also the idea of overlanding. They also opened my eyes to how drones could change the story from great to EXTRAORDINARY!! the editing and storytelling just spoke to me. More discovery into overlanding with Epic Family Road Trip and your channel along with a few others, introduced me to the benefits of a larger Jeep. I had a TJ for about 15 years and loved it. A little small but I liked the aspect of retreating to my dad's property and its tight trails. The opening stream footage on my channel is from my site on his land. The trail is too tight for post-TJ jeeps. I liked that quality but realized the limitations, even with a trailer to carry more gear. Anyway, to answer your question, the locations are what turn me on to a channel followed by the personality of the creator, then their rig/equipment. If I can learn a new recipe or two, then bonus! Thank you for being you. I like your style as much as Shaun and TSTN. Different but enjoyable. Can't wait to see your future adventures!
You channel is one of my favorites. Videos like this is why.
Thanks so much!!
So I used to be part of a group that camped in state parks regularly. One of our annual events in held around Halloween and temps do drop to freezing each year. We used plastic drop cloth to close off the screen windows to keep the rain out and the heat in. My first outing for this event, one of the locals who was attending told me not to seal the cabin, but rather leave an opening in the top 4-6 inches of the windows, as 4-8 people in this 12x16 (basically a screened shed as it was uninsulated and had 3 foot tall screen all the way around) would generate enough moisture to form drips inside. after a couple years I started choosing an unpopular cabin (it was on the path to the restroom, so you would hear the restroom door slam shut from time to time. I would typically use a piece of artificial fur to cover my bunk mattress and enclose it with bed sheets leaving only the exterior wall exposed. I have a 40deg sleeping bag and would throw another piece of cloth (automotive upholstery cloth) over the top... a few hours in, I was often hot, despite that 6" gap in the plastic and being the only one in that 12x16 cabin. A small air gap and adequate insulation is all that is really needed to keep the moisture under control.
On the other hand if you leave a large gap in multiple windows and have a lightweight blanket and bed sheets, you will likely be cold. :)
That said I DO have the advantage of being my own furnace. I have always generated a good bit of body heat. Even when I lived in the midwest, with proper insulation I could comfortably camp in several feet of snow, though I no longer have proper equipment to do so, and being in Tennessee I rarely see more than 2 inches of snow per year.
I do regularly camp in the bed of my truck, especially when I go hunting in Middle Tennessee. In years past (before I got my Tacoma, that meant building a tent frame in the bed (often by draping a blue tarp over my canoe.) I had gotten in the habit of using my buddy heater (yes propane creates condensation and consumes O2) I would leave an air gap at the tailgate, and I slept comfortably with a minimum of condensation. Now I have a bed cap, so I am enclosed. I will still use the buddy heater (though I would like to put together a diesel heater like yours), but to provide adequate ventilation I will crack open the side windows. I also have a 3d printer file for a window vent for a jeep wrangler that I intend to modify when I can get a diesel heater to make vent panels for my bed cap side window, the rear slider, and a back seat window that will have both the louvered vents and the 3" connector port from the original file. I plan to do similar with a fan vent for the bed side window using a couple computer case fans that can plug into the trucks 12v system. If I modify the files adequately, I believe I should be able to make panels that allow for me to include slide vents to tune my ventilation.
Since my truck is used for work and play, I will have a contractor rack going on as soon as it is in the budget instead of the "official must have if you are a real overlander" prinsu style. As such normal RTTs do not work so well. So I designed a custom RTT I can build and use, BUT I also designed it so it will adapt to a 3" connector for a diesel heater. while I was at it I made some sketches for ways to modify different roof top tents I know of for easy use with a diesel heater. I blame you really... You got me interested in using a diesel heater instead of my old buddy heater and vented windows :P
Matt, Your videos are very relaxing as I listen and watch from my office. Makes me wish I was in my JT doing the same. Your style is down to earth. I dropped Trail Recon all together because it caters to the highest priced products.
I love how Matt talks about his hands are freezing and then you see him wearing Jesus sandals. Too funny. Great video 👍🏻
It's a thing. LOL. My feet don't get cold.
Well I love your videos for many reasons, the way you video is awsome, sometimes I feel like I ‘m right there with you, I love your rig, your drone work is great, you are interesting, you dont beg for money, you do the things I want to do but can’t, I often live though your videos. 0:00 My wife has cancer now 0:00 and all my days are filled with caring for her
Thanks so much!! I hope your wife beats the crap out of her cancer!!
My son and I got out and explored the other day but I'm limited to where I can go do to only having 2 wheel drive right now, but just being out there and seeing thing were just a great adventure. Thanks to You and Cara I get to see places and decide if I want to go there. You are a inspiration to a lot of people.
I watch and have ultimately subscribed because of the genuine person you are. Your content is relaxing and enjoyable to watch AND mostly because one day soon I see myself in a Jeep exploring the beautiful outdoors.
Before I started watching you I only watched videos that were off road parks, living in Arkansas you have showed me not only a different side to riding the trails and discovering more of the state I live in. Thank you and please don't stop the great work.
I grew up in the mountains and use to do a lot of camping and some hiking. I like to see all the cool places you visit and would like to get back into hiking and camping
Inspiration - I love watching videos that inspire. And good clean people. I enjoy videos of new places, with history, and discussions to inspire. There are plenty of hard core 4x4 videos where it's full of bear, language, and just IMO a not super healthy lifestyle - so I appreciate the wholesome sharing of yourself and others as well as the inspiration that comes along with it to explore more of my own places when able. Plus, it's a way to see parts of the country that many of us never will have the chance to do.
Personality and quality of footage is what keeps me coming back. You’re by far my favorite to watch because I feel like I’m on the trip with you right in your cab. I like your style much better than the narration. I guess it’s the same with Lite Brite Nation as well. I love how Brittany and Kevin interact with the viewer.
I just love your adventures I do get on my own adventures 4 or 5 times a year the rest of my time is watching you guys on RUclips.
We enjoy the channel for many reasons. I like to see the beautiful scenery on your routes and get ideas from watching all of your gear get out into use. Helps me determine what works well and what doesn’t. We enjoy your solo camp adventures but our favorites are when you are both in it. We have a cabin that borders the Ouchitas so this has been my favorite series.
Thank you very much!
For condensation I bring a shamwow towel and wipe it down. Only way to control moisture while camping in the Washington rain.
I watch your channel, because you are genuine. And speak your mind! I live on the coast of NC. Just got back into the Jeep thing after a 23 year break (I’m retired now!) We don’t have a lot of trails here in my area. Gravel forest roads at best.
So I live vicariously through your content. Absolutely love the rigs you both have, I wish I could drive mine in places that you visit… (just a little OCD with new cars, I’ll get there)
Keep doing what you do. 🇺🇸
ITS SO GORGEOUS!!!!!! ITS AMAZING!!!!!!!! IM BLOWN AWAY!!!!!!!!😐
😂😂😂
I enjoy that you explore the Ouachita National Forest. I have spent a lot of time driving the roads there. I can drive those roads many times and every time I see something different, even though I have been there many times. I enjoy your perspective. A lot of the places you go, I recognize the major landmarks yet you find something I haven't seen yet. Then I go back and look for what you found. That is very enjoyable for me!!!! That is why I keep coming back. I haven't done a lot of exploring in the Ozarks, I will be doing that very soon. Watching your videos I have some excellent ideas of where to go and find some amazing places and perhaps see some things you missed!!!! Thank you for what you do. Include Cara when you can because she makes you better and adds to the quality of your content! Keep up the great work!
Has to be the hair. Like a ball sunshine on a Sunday morning. Might be the cooking. Idk, it's just a great video. One with nature.
😂😂 Thanks.
Always enjoy watching your adventures! Thanks Matt!
Thanks for watching!
I think what initially attracts me to a youtube channel is much different than what keeps me tuned in. In the overlanding space, I initially look for areas I want to explore and the type of vehicle I like. This gives me ideas of where to go and what I can do with my vehicle modification wise. While I don't own a Jeep anymore (3rd Gen Tacoma owner), I still love them and would like to own another someday. This is just kind of my way of 'enjoying' both so to speak.
Beyond that, since I don't get to go out very often I like videos I can live vicariously through. I really love the big group trips through the Ozarks or other neat areas out West.
Seeing what people do to public lands kind of makes me happy that sharing locations is being discouraged. You know the location is out there.. and it's general location... so why not enjoy the fun of finding it yourself?
Matt, first off thank you for all the adventures you take us along! Its awesome to see the places that you go! One day I will get down to the Ozarks, it looks amazing. Being a fellow RUclipsr and Overlander, I go visit other channels, like Ozark Overland Adventures, for many of the reasons. Some of them you mentioned, but seeing what others are doing, and what adventures they are on. I love watching the adventures of others because most of the time its places I have yet to go. I also watch other channels to see the filming techniques that are used. Like you said everyone has their own style and its nice to see them in action. I, like you, do not like voice over in the background, I'd rather talk to everyone on the trail. One of my biggest things I like to take away from watching other channels is seeing how it has progressed from when it began to where its at now! Its so awesome to see how people have grown overtime with their channel!!
When I am on the trails, if its a longer adventure I typically plot out potential campsites that would be good. Then investigate them when I get there. Otherwise I do wing because you never know what epic places you are going to find out on the adventure. Some good, some no so good. But no matter what its always an adventure!! Hope to meet you out on the trail one day!!
-Zach
Personality and Content! And That’s Why I watch your Videos!! 👍🏻
I appreciate that!
I don’t think you need to share the locations. I like the way your videos flow and respect the time and effort you put filming them. From the drone shots to the ground cameras (which I know you have to go back and pick up.) also helps I live in Central Arkansas and have seen and know a lot of the locations you hit. Also cool to see you active at Rigs and Coffee etc. I run a full size Tundra so your videos really help me out when trying to decide routes and or need a work around like on the Ozark Adventure Trail. Keep up the good work 👍
Hey Matt, I am so happy that I found your channel, you do such excellent work!
My favorite things about yours and Chris’s channels are that you make it feel like we are on the trail with you. I love Jeeps and both of your rigs, and there are several channels where there are some great Jeeps, but far and away I like the style of your channels and I love exploring along with you. I couple years ago I was getting ready to hit the road and build my channel, but life threw some curveballs at me which have delayed me a bit, so in the mean time I look so forward to exploring with you guys.
Thank you!
Off-road adventures, awesome scenery, good people and cool rigs. That’s what I’m after.
I like watching you guys first of all I like how you get irritated at people who leave trash, and stupid comments, we watch because we love Arkansas and being from Missouri we are not very far away and have already planned to do some of the Ozark overland adventure trail here in a couple months...we also love just overlanding so we watch for all the different places you guys go for our future trips....keep on keeping on!
Oh and I like that you are the same in person as in your videos, we met and talked a little at Moores last year
Been following for awhile. This morning when your new video popped up my husband and I said” We really like Matt and Cara, let’s support them more.” So we went to Patreon. Hopefully we’ll meet you at an expo or some get together when our time permits. Hello from Missouri!
Thank you so much!!! I just saw the email come through. You rock!!!
I love enlightened equipment. I have the zero degree and 30 degree for backpacking. I used the zero degree on my last thru hike and it was great down to 16 degrees. As far as condensation kinda out of luck. I’ve never been able to completely get rid of it but I minimize with vents in my tent but I’m using a ground tent I don’t have a RTT.
Your over landing trips are by far the best I’ve ever watched
Would love to adventure like that sometime
Thanks so much!!
Matt, first, thank you for all the videos you do. I'm just getting started and haven't been able to do any overland camping as of yet. Just a few day trips off roading. I used to live in San Diego, so when I became interested in overlanding, I first came across Brad and Trailrecon. From watching his videos, I came across you and Ozark Overland. I drive a Tacoma, but I haven't found a channel that presents their videos as well as you and Brad. Each of you have high quality video production and do a great job of explaining the terrain and what's happening on the trail. Additionally, each of you do a great job on content showing the trail from different angles, showing camp and meal preparation as well as equipment.
Brad form TrailRecon is how I found your channel and I’m so glad I did
You two have the best channels for over landing
Awesome! Thank you!
I enjoy your channel because I live in Oklahoma and love learning about places to explore, especially in Arkansas since it's nearby.
I'm still new to the offroading/overlanding lifestyle. Sometimes, I just travel your routes and your xampsites. Sometimes, I just take a trail and mark spots I stumble across. I don't really have formula on campspots.
Have a small fan that through the tent, mount in a corner up high facing a window open just a little, it'll circulate the air, fan on low. Sounds weird to do but it works
Sooo awesome epik cool beautiful treil 🤘🤘
Hi Matt, thank you for posting part two! I enjoyed watching it. I plan my route but not the campsites unless there is a specific campsite I want to stay at. Other than that, I normally have a general area.
We love your videos because you and Cara are real and relatable, you’re out there doing what we want to do, we learn from you and also it’s not always picture perfect, it’s reality! (Thinking of you disposing of that nasty toilet lol) You guys are fun and educational and put out useful and stunning videos!
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for another good one Matt. I have marked the blocked water crossing on my maps.
Mat, i found your channel and Brad's channel when i was looking for info about Jeep Gladiators. I actually think i found you through brad or vice versa. The reason i kept watching, at first, was that i wanted to learn about jeeps but i quickly realised what overlanding is and have re sparked my interest in camping. My wife and i now beech camp a couple times a year as a result. O.O.A. is my favorite because i feel like you and kiera (please forgive my spelling of her name) are just "real". there is a sense of friendship even though we have never met as if you are friends with all of your viewers. Your content is conversational rather than lectured. This gives the viewer the perspective of being a passenger in your vehicle. Also, because of your work, my family is able to watch via youtube on firestick and see places we most likely would not be able to visit otherwise. Thanks for all of your work.
In response to your question at the end, I think for me a lot of it has to do with experiencing adventures vicariously that I can't do in my own life right now. It wasn't until after I recently bought a 2WD Full Size pickup that I started watching you and brad and I wished I had started watching your guys' videos before hand. I live in the southern US and I knew snow wasn't a concern here and after doing a little bit of research I didn't see much state/federal land that could be used for these types of adventures and therefore decided I had no need for 4wd at this point in my life. Had I been in a more ideal location I certainly would consider getting a more friendly vehicle to go out and do some more of what you do! You do a great job of sharing diverse content between equipment reviews, jeep walkthroughs, solo journeys, family journeys and bigger friend and family journeys and it makes it so interesting to come back each video knowing you're going to get something unpredictable and "adventurous." You do a great job with the video footage, drone footage and you're a likeable guy who's easy to listen to as you talk. Look forward to more videos in the future.
Great personality, adventure, scenery, cool rigs, good editing! Matt you are awesome!
I enjoy your videos for all the reasons you mentioned. Different rigs, products used, adventures, locations. Very well produced. I like all the talking. It's like watching a super video podcast.
I would like to see a date reference, early, mid, late month, as I like to use for weather check in the area you are driving at the time. It helps me plan my trips
Thanks for all your hard work
Probably posted this in the wrong place. Not paying attention lol
Personality is probably the most important, if you views and personality melds with the creator that makes it that much more enjoyable. Videography is also important, always enjoy the multiple angles and they way you splice those together in a scene. Being from MO I'm kind of biased on location, the Midwest has a lot more to offer than some realize, rocks are boring, hills, trees, streams, water crossings, and those random gems are what make exploring the Ozarks grand. And by Ozarks I mean from IL, MO, and down to AR.
Thats my kind of drive and camp right there
Stock JT Max Tow towing a Cruiser Hitch 17BHS travel trailer doing some off the beaten track camping, tent camping other times. Like your channel and format. Looking for places to see along the way.
New to the channel and I'm all caught up on all of your videos. There all great. I can't wait to see the next one. These have inspired my wife and I to get out just about every weekend to explore and create our own adventures. We have a 2022 jeep compass North model, so to say the least. We are only sticking to beginner trails. We are having a blast and we will be upgrading to a more rugged style jeep in the future. Thanks again for the great videos.
Awesome, thank you!
One sleeping person adds half a pint of water to the air overnight, and at twice that rate when active during the day.
Going out with my kids, I def. try and research the areas we are going into to determine camping locations. Being stationed in the North East right now, I am finding very little public/dispersed camping options so will probably be mostly staying in paid spots this summer/fall but I do have a few areas I've found through Google that we will go do some day trips to first to determine the camping feasibility. I would say most of the people I watch on RUclips are because A. Location B. Content delivery. I think ultimately I enjoy conversation while filming as opposed to narration....I mean of course Lifestyle Overland being the exception ☺
I’m a die-hard Toyota guy (particular allegiance towards the 70 Series Toyota) so most of the overland / off-road videos I watch originate in Australia. I do however enjoy your videos as well as those of TrailRecon.
Thanks so much!!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Perhaps it’s just a byproduct of my age but I appreciate the “reverence” you show for the land you explore.
Been using those govee devices for my cigar humidor for years now. Solid stuff
I’ve been xploring the Ouachita National Forest a lot, haven’t made it to the northern part yet. I was going to head up again this time I’m home but had an unfortunate accident that has now sparked my Titan swap on my frontier. Maybe next time and definitely when I head to MOORE
I like exploring keep it up 👍🏻
Thank you, I will
Jeeps are awesome so is your videos love to be on the trails keep up the great work 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Well, I have not discovered a solution on condensation in my tent, so no suggestions there. But the channels I like on RUclips tend reflect people who go and do things I'm interested in and have a good appreciation for taking care of the areas they are exploring. Personality certainly plays into which channels are top on my list to watch, for sure. Vehicles aren't my main draw although I like seeing the different rigs people have built. I have a Bronco Sport but I tend to go out with my friends who have a nicely built up Jeep... so I certainly appreciate the Jeep content. My brother has a Toyota Tacoma, so likewise with the Toyota stuff. I like that you do a combination of different things - gear reviews, trip planning, the scenic trips. I'm equally entertained with your trips solo and with Cara (and Goose!) - always glad to see other women out enjoying the same things I do! And no - you don't owe anyone anything about locations. You tell us where you are so we can get to the vicinity - should be up to the viewer to set up their own adventure.
Personally Bandaid and I watch personality first and foremost. I guess we answer that question for ourselves by asking are these folk’s people we would want to spend time around and share time with out on a trail. Next would be videography and the locations followed by rigs/gear then the reviews and how 2’s. Every RUclipsr creates their vids their own way and every facet always changing except what type of individual they are that always shows through and rarely changes.
A lot of it is personality. Love you both for it. =) Fun loving and care free.
The other a lot of it, is just to get inspiration to get out and try stuff.
And I've probably learned most of "how to do it" from your videos. So there's that too.
You do good! =)
Thanks!!!
About the condensation inside the tent,I sometimes use a big thick towel strung to the top of the tent, and in the morning take it out to dry. I’m thinking about using that special high absorbant sponge mat if it might work !!! 🤔🤔🤔