Don't even get me started on gas prices. I took 48 hours of Political Science and Economics in college and have studied politics and economic principles for 20 years, taught high school history, government and economics for 16 years since then so I am sure no one wants to hear my completely logical economic and fact based analysis of our current fuel cost situation. But if the price of fuel gets too much higher we will definitely have to rethink some really epic adventures we have planned including a trip to the Ozarks this summer. But enough of that, great video!!! Your channel introduced me to the Ozarks and can't wait to go! I think sharing "how to" find off the grid trails and places but not necessarily sharing all of your epic trails and spots. That is a terrific spot by the way!
With social media we don’t ever teach others how to plan, prep, and find places. We shut them down as soon as they ask “where’s that?” We need to help them learn how to find and plan routes.
I have probably ridden my SxS on some of the same trails as you. Even followed some Jeepers out there, till the folks I was riding with decided they needed to go faster. Now I have decided I want more. I have spent the last few months making my vehicle ready. I have made a few miscalculations, but feel I am almost ready to venture out. You were actually one of the first I watched,and you were helpful in getting me started. As far as social media, well I don't have much use for it! This channel is about as far as I care to go. So I hope to see you at the Moore Expo this year,and maybe have a minute to chat with you. Keep up the good work!
Great video! The price of gas I think is a big thing for people but you can't put a price on beauty! I think you are doing it the right way for routes.
Sharing locations to Pateron subscribers is probably the best way because it would be to like minded people who more than likely be good stewards of the back country.
Matt in answer to your comment about whether to share locations or not, just let me say this. I spent 3 hours today getting a personal tour of Bub's cabin by Bub himself.......... priceless!! I knew about Union Schoolhouse from another friend of mine but never would have found the treasure that is Bub and that homestead if I hadn't watched your channel. I agree there is risk in sharing these awesome places, but also rewarding. I think more people are aware of the efforts to preserve Union School because people shared it's story and location. Keep going you and this channel are appreciated. Some people will hate on sharing no matter what.
Gas has changed my plans a bit .I will doing more overlanding on my motorcycle on easier drier trails. The motorcycle does avg 55 mpg during easy off roading.
I think you are like a 24/7 overlanding store with tons of knowledge and experience and fun along the way. And you are spot on... I don't want people to tell me where to go and where the hidden gems are, finding them or your own is a part of the adventure and excitement 😁
I think most people do not like to share what they have found because they hope to return to it someday and relive the memory they had when they first found it. I feel that it is a persons option to share what they have found. If they find themselves sharing information and they return to the later on and it is trashed or the trail is destroyed, then they may rethink the idea of sharing. I agree that within your patreons we cherish what you have found and have the same beliefs of "leave no trace". Thank you for all you have done! You have truly inspired me to get out and adventure more.
Agree with you 100% about finding locations for yourself. Pointing them in one direction is great. Giving them the GPS coordinates makes it to easy. The journey in getting there is what really pushes a great spot to a spectacular site.
I completely agree with you! I would point people in the right direction for newcomers and let them find their own hidden gems. It’s a way of inspiring them to get out and explore and have fun and discover new places and opportunities for growth and improvement of what they know and will become to know. I would keep my favorite spots for me and family members and close friends. I have no problem with others new or even seasoned overlanders or weekender landers pointing them in the right direction by helping them and inspiring those who have the same mindset and morals to our world and how beautiful it is if you just get out and explore with family and friends. I am in agreement with you of sharing and helping others there is no better feeling than knowing you inspired someone or helped someone who just needed a little push in the right direction to accomplish either goals or dreams. Our time is here is not guaranteed each day. So each day is precious to us all. Thank you for what you do and wish you and your family all the best and love the videos brother!
I thank all the overland youtubers and car revival youtubers. You all don't know how much you have helped me get thru the past year. I look forward to my channels posting new videos 😊 Thanks
Sadly for us Floridians its gonna hurt. Hurricane season is around the corner so gas will play HUGE part on summer planning and so on. Keep on the great work!
If it weren't for you sharing the OOAT routes with us we most likely wouldn't have come to Ozarks. For those of us coming from out of state and only having a specific amount of time it is very helpful to have the routes. I wish we had more time to explore but for us, this is exploring. Thanks for the videos, they are awesome!!!
Hey there brother and to answer your question about gas prices in packing me going outdoors no but since I’m a weekend warrior only I don’t go camping a lot due to that I have a full time job but I do go camping on the river’s here in Texas! Can’t wait to see your next video this is Big Boy Frank from Texas Peace out ✌️ and safe travels!
Yes it will get worse we are 3.99 a gallon here in Alabama. Expected to go up more tonight. We had plans to drive to the Moore expo, and build a offroad overland trailer. All thing are on hold until things come down.
The price of gas is definitely a problem but we aren’t going to let it stop us from going places. We may have to quit spending so much on things we don’t need but our time out on the trails are to enjoyable to give up. I think you are doing right by only giving your maps to your patreon supporters and I’m not one yet. People that pay to help you do what you love are more likely to take care of land and not trash it. We love watching you and Cara. May God bless you in your travels.
I just returned from a 2200 mile trip to Central Florida and back, just missed the stupid price increase. The avg. price I paid was $3.54, still expensive considering I was pulling the wife's JKU on a trailer!
Giving knowledge is a double-sided coin. I say that because in overlanding you never know if the person that is watching or asking is going to care for the area the way you would. I am a beginner and am thankful for all the creators that share all they do, but I fell that it is better to just show the highlights of the area to the viewer and encourage them to get out and explore and find places they like. If a person is given a location and just drive straight to that location it takes away from the adventure. love your videos and have learned a great deal.
I agree, this gas situation is getting serious, people are hurting, and I don't see it getting any better, and the worse part...It may get to the point, there won't be any gas for any price.
Your videos, especially the OOAT videos, are what sparked my interest in offroading and exploring the national forest. I literally went from a stock jeep in the late summer of 2020 to building a slightly more capable Jeep with the intention of doing the OOAT. I don't want this to sound judgmental in anyway, but you have to remember there are a lot of people out there, myself included, that don't have $90K rigs, re-geared with 37s, lockers and all the other bells in whistles, and we also don't have your experience. My greatest fear in getting in over my head. So when we see a vehicle more similar to ours (your old JK, and some of the other people that don't have crazy built rigs that are on your channel) on a specific route, it instills a little bit of confidence that we can handle that particular trail/obstacle etc... I think that is why people are interested in your routes....its more a comfort level thing as opposed to a just wanting your "hidden gems". I can also see the other side of it too. If you, and others like you, make everything public on basic social media, you run the risk of people over-running the Ozarks that have no respect for nature and the rules, both written and unwritten, and I have seen enough of your channel to know you wouldn't want any part of that. Thanks for what you do, love your videos...happy trails!
I totally understand that. However keep in mind that the Gladiator is a different rig than the Wrangler. While it may be built on 37s, I did that to make it as capable as a JK/JL on 35s to compensate for the longer wheelbase. So if I can do something in the Gladiator on 37s then a JK/JL will have no issues on 35s. Does that make sense?
This cahannel is one of my new favorites. I am an aspiring light overlander who is hoping to get out and start doing some overnight trips this fall. I live in north Texas and often travel to south east Oklahoma and western Arkansas to ride MTB. I love how your channel is not only about your adventures but how you help to inspire others to get out and explore and find their own adventures.
I think I will be doing short trips close to home. I’m lucky enough that I live close to some beautiful trails. Gas here in Northern California is $4.68. It went up $0.60 in 2 days. I’m also very glad that I have a car for every day commuting, and can save my truck for fun stuff.
I understand about the Patrion/ giving away location thing. A lot of you tubers will show some sweet/great spots, but won't tell ya were there at. It's a given/understood why they won't tell any body were there at. NP here. Will gladly pay for such info.
Man I’m right there with you. I want to help people enjoy this stuff. I think you made the right call. You definitely helped me get started. Great video Matt.
Hopefully I'm close to getting my Ranger to the point I will be able to do this. I would like to join your group on one of your trips one day. I'm out of Texas but from Eureka Spings and love the Ozarks and greatly enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.
@Ozard Overland Adventures Matt our interests are aligned. Like you, I want to help people get out and explore. Thank you for opening my eyes to the beauty of the Ozarks. A place I truly didn't know much about. Also, the whole Patreon thing just blows my mind. I had no idea that this many people would open their hearts and wallets to support you. As a small creator, I find that quite humbling. But at the same time, it scares me that I know about these places now. Because it means others know as well. And it's always that one bad apple that ruins it for everyone else. You and I are about the same age. Over the course of my life, I've been on so many trails such as Lion's Back, etc that are now gone, and the ability to share them with others has been taken away from me.
Nice job on this. The reality of being "out there" but actually close to civilization is a good thing to show potential campers so they are not afraid to try new things
Answering your question: I’m paying $5.19/gal here in California & that’s for vehicles that manage 15mpg give or take: Ford F-150 & Jeep JL. GOOD TIMES!!! 👍🏻
Since you asked for comments...One thing about sharing new locations is that it will disperse some overlanders from the more frequently used trails. I think the people seeing a trail on social media will probably only cause a brief uptick in usage in the new trail. Of course, nobody likes telling where their favorite fishing hole is. IMHO
Great , where you left the highway was 4 minutes from my cabin. The closed bridge is the largest laminated bridge. Yes to much have been Close to jeepers after 40 years of jeeping.love it tire track jeep Cherokee
What an amazing spot! Moving to the area soon with a brand new Gladiator being delivered hopefully by July. Your videos have really helped me get started with this hobby. As for the sharing waypoints, I would be torn too. If everyone knows about all the best spots, they will likely become overcrowded and eventually unusable. Although, we do appreciate you sharing some! Being new to an area and trying to find good spots may take years and at least those of us new to this hobby can get out and enjoy some decent spots! I think the right thing is for those of us who do get the waypoints to return the favor and pay it forward whenever we find new spots on our own. Thanks for what you do and we're glad to support.
Gas prices have definitely affected me taking out my 4runner. I’m breaking the BMW GS out for motorcycle overlanding season. We’re up to 4.05$ a gallon where I’m at. I want to do the OOAT on motorcycle one day but some of those water crossings may be iffy.
Discovery is the funniest part of any adventure. I started climbing 14ers in 1980. Now they are overcrowded because of social media. It is a joke now really, people are wearing tuxes and dresses up summits, women taking tops off and posting pics of their back on a summit. Now I go elsewhere, places sometimes perhaps nobody has ever explored. Overlanding is the same thing. Back in the 80s Ouray and all the 4x4 roads were uncrowded. Now it has become a joke. I still go back, but it isn't as enjoyable as it used to be. I think your videos are great and I think your philosophy is good. Educate but keep the most epic locations secret.
I enjoy your videos and the way you share. I, like you want to help people get outside, but only share locations with people I in my groups that I travel with or people that I 'guide' on weekend adventures.
Hey Matt; You posed the question about social media and sharing sites and routes. I think you are spot on about people just not knowing where to go or how to get there. The more we can grow the "sport" the more accepted it will be. I live in Corpus Christi Texas and have to travel a day just to get anywhere. Big Bend has always been my go to, but I have been all over that park and looking for options that will help me get my 'Fix", so thank you!
Yes the price of gas will effect my plans. I was going to LBL today but stayed home to work on my motorcycle. I camp out of the Tacoma and on my bike. Looks like a bike kind of year. At least I have both. I was coming to the Moore Expo but now I don't know.
The trip I told you about that I am going to go on next week is a 20 hour drive for me one way. Yes, the price of gas had to budgeted into the total cost of the trip. We figured ruffly that it will cost around 600.00 just in gas. I can message you on Facebook an up date on the final cost when I get back.
After 15 years of rock crawling, I really enjoy your videos. We found out in Colorado that the scenic, exploration was just as much if not more fun. Yes overland is expensive, but so is bashing your rig on rocks constantly. I am glad you share what you do as I’ve never been to the ozarks. Wouldn’t have a clue where to start. But I am looking forward to trying this next phase of wheeling out. Please keep doing what you’re doing….thanks Matt
I can appreciate the routes and guides because there isn't a national forrest in my back yard. I am in Kansas City, MO and its at least 3-4 hours to get there and not having any experience makes it hard for me to take a chance on getting down there and not be for sure where to go or what to do.
LOVE the new intro! Gas might affect our travels if it continues to climb. We’ve saved up pretty well so we will be ok at least this year. Sharing site info…it’s a toss up and I think I would fall into your line of thinking if I had a lot to share. Friends n family yes, but just point others in the right direction. It’s a blast finding locations while out in the middle of nowhere. Can’t wait to see Boo out there w the lift on next! Love that color!
I appreciate you sharing some of your routes and completely understand not sharing all of them. I drive down from Nebraska so it's not like I can just go out and do a day trip to explore. I do explore while down there.
Loved this video, that water is beautiful! We get inspired by channels like yours to get out and go do more. It’s great, thanks for helping us newbies.
Seen pretty much all of your videos. This one immediately falls into the top 10 imho. Loved the GTFO of town and exploring - just enjoying the journey.
Got home late last night from my first trip to Arkansas. Drove from south Mississippi to Gravette on Friday, passing through the Ouachita National Forest on the way up. Spent the night in Gravette and had an event in Benton County all day Saturday. Drove home coming through the Ozark National Forest yesterday. Man, I fell in love with Arkansas...especially the western half. Didn't really get off road, as I don't have experience yet. It was me and a friend of mine and we didn't have much time to kill. How can I connect with folks out there to come ride some trails and learn? I've got a stock Xterra Pro 4x with a diff breather mod and don't know where to begin. Thanks!
Half the fun is getting there, I asked you for a tip last month for an entry point to the Ozarks. From there every left and right turn was the adventure. I was shocked when I found one of your camp sites, it was the one with the swing rope. Overlanding for me is just that exploring and testing my rigs and my capabilities. I do not like knowing where I am going to be sleeping when I explore thats just me. While my trip got cut short because of the down pour the Ozarks got as I was traveling down there. I plan on heading back this year! Colorado in July, thinking Aug/Sept time frame.
Thanks for another great video. The Social Media thing, All of the places I know, I found by getting out and exploring. I have been places and did not know where I was at, but that road or trail was going somewhere and eventually, I got to a place that I did know where I was at and figured out how to get home! THAT is the fun of getting out and exploring. Paying somebody a few bucks to get info that you have gathered just seems to take away from the experience. That is only my opinion! Those that need coords for a particular campsite that you were at for one night aren't really looking for the adventure of exploring. They want to experience a short time that they didn't have to work for and it is not the same as doing it on your own. It just isn't the same. There are no shortcuts to having the real experience of finding something on your own, even though it may be a spot that hundreds of others have experienced. I am not saying that it is wrong to share information and help others, it just isn't the same as doing it for yourself. Know what I mean???
Been in that area several times but on SxSs. Nice area. Enjoyed the video. Although I understand you want to help folds get started, I believe they should get out and explore. The tools are out there to learn mapping and navigating. I think sharing too much info could be harmful. Just my opinion. I do like the OOAT having said that! Hope to see You out there someday!
You were wise no to cross where you waded in. There's a ledge in the left side you can't see when the water is up. If you had fallen off it. You would have been on your lid
Heck no, gas isn’t going to stop me from my son and I getting out into Mother Nature as much as we can! I’ll live off Bologna and ramen if it means we get to explore more! “Adventure is out there!”
I have a hard time sharing with people unless i know they are able to respect the #leavenotrace principles. I hike to a bunch of different places, and there are people i network with who we are able to trust with locations and such, but its hard to let someone just go somewhere, esp after crowds of people trashed the trails and environments during the covid lockdowns
I live in sw Pa. Filled up today it was $4. Up 30 cents since last fill up. My wife and i are disabled veterans so we're on a fixed income so i don't know how much traveling we'll be doing. Probably going to just go camping and hiking instead of overlanding/site seeing.
I live in Ontario Canada and our gas went up to $1.97/litre, insane. BUT I won't let that stop me from going places. Men i enjoy watching your adventures. I'm learning things by your videos to how to prepare myself. I'm planning on travelling by myself and my puppy, just not sure what I will be buying yet! Appreciate your videos and keep them going!!
Great videos … I don’t camp much I do ride a lot … that’s my get away … gas is high and going to be 4.00 a gallon soon here in FL… thanks for the video
Haha, don't blow up my local four-wheeler riding haven. I live just north of the river from there .. I think that section of road you're near had to be redone with a bypass because of a huge landslide a few years ago.
I'm sure you were looking at your map, but I think you missed the eagle at 39.21 in this video. This is a great video, by the way, this is my favorite therapy as well.
It is going to change our summer plans. We are at just under $2.00 a litre this week in Ontario Canada. Talk about painful. Love watching you video, very inspiring!!!
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I do wish I was there with you know too enjoy the whole trip...
Don't even get me started on gas prices. I took 48 hours of Political Science and Economics in college and have studied politics and economic principles for 20 years, taught high school history, government and economics for 16 years since then so I am sure no one wants to hear my completely logical economic and fact based analysis of our current fuel cost situation. But if the price of fuel gets too much higher we will definitely have to rethink some really epic adventures we have planned including a trip to the Ozarks this summer. But enough of that, great video!!! Your channel introduced me to the Ozarks and can't wait to go! I think sharing "how to" find off the grid trails and places but not necessarily sharing all of your epic trails and spots. That is a terrific spot by the way!
With social media we don’t ever teach others how to plan, prep, and find places. We shut them down as soon as they ask “where’s that?” We need to help them learn how to find and plan routes.
Hey Matt. That gas price equates to £11 which is 14 US dollars. Wish our fuel was so cheap. Great video my friend.
This channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Matt you really outdid yourself with this one!
Thank you for all that you do sir!
I have probably ridden my SxS on some of the same trails as you. Even followed some Jeepers out there, till the folks I was riding with decided they needed to go faster. Now I have decided I want more. I have spent the last few months making my vehicle ready. I have made a few miscalculations, but feel I am almost ready to venture out. You were actually one of the first I watched,and you were helpful in getting me started. As far as social media, well I don't have much use for it! This channel is about as far as I care to go. So I hope to see you at the Moore Expo this year,and maybe have a minute to chat with you. Keep up the good work!
Great video! The price of gas I think is a big thing for people but you can't put a price on beauty! I think you are doing it the right way for routes.
Those of us coming to the Ozarks from out of state and not as much time as we would like the shared stuff gives us a much better experience
when you get 10 MPG you really have to think about trips when it's now almost $4 per gallon
Sharing locations to Pateron subscribers is probably the best way because it would be to like minded people who more than likely be good stewards of the back country.
I thank you for sharing . I am a beginner and look forward to you videos and wish I were there with you doing the things and seeing the things you do.
Matt in answer to your comment about whether to share locations or not, just let me say this. I spent 3 hours today getting a personal tour of Bub's cabin by Bub himself.......... priceless!! I knew about Union Schoolhouse from another friend of mine but never would have found the treasure that is Bub and that homestead if I hadn't watched your channel. I agree there is risk in sharing these awesome places, but also rewarding. I think more people are aware of the efforts to preserve Union School because people shared it's story and location. Keep going you and this channel are appreciated. Some people will hate on sharing no matter what.
We will cut back in other areas to make sure we get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
The flow of this episode was so smooth. My favorite episode yet!
Gas has changed my plans a bit .I will doing more overlanding on my motorcycle on easier drier trails. The motorcycle does avg 55 mpg during easy off roading.
The price of gas does make it a little more of a challenge but we either shorten the trip or plan different ones
I think you are like a 24/7 overlanding store with tons of knowledge and experience and fun along the way. And you are spot on... I don't want people to tell me where to go and where the hidden gems are, finding them or your own is a part of the adventure and excitement 😁
Thanks so much!!
I think most people do not like to share what they have found because they hope to return to it someday and relive the memory they had when they first found it. I feel that it is a persons option to share what they have found. If they find themselves sharing information and they return to the later on and it is trashed or the trail is destroyed, then they may rethink the idea of sharing. I agree that within your patreons we cherish what you have found and have the same beliefs of "leave no trace". Thank you for all you have done! You have truly inspired me to get out and adventure more.
Definitely staying home more
Agree with you 100% about finding locations for yourself. Pointing them in one direction is great. Giving them the GPS coordinates makes it to easy. The journey in getting there is what really pushes a great spot to a spectacular site.
After watching Ozark, recently bought a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. Can’t wait to go overlanding with it.
I completely agree with you! I would point people in the right direction for newcomers and let them find their own hidden gems. It’s a way of inspiring them to get out and explore and have fun and discover new places and opportunities for growth and improvement of what they know and will become to know. I would keep my favorite spots for me and family members and close friends. I have no problem with others new or even seasoned overlanders or weekender landers pointing them in the right direction by helping them and inspiring those who have the same mindset and morals to our world and how beautiful it is if you just get out and explore with family and friends. I am in agreement with you of sharing and helping others there is no better feeling than knowing you inspired someone or helped someone who just needed a little push in the right direction to accomplish either goals or dreams. Our time is here is not guaranteed each day. So each day is precious to us all. Thank you for what you do and wish you and your family all the best and love the videos brother!
Thank you so much!!
I thank all the overland youtubers and car revival youtubers. You all don't know how much you have helped me get thru the past year.
I look forward to my channels posting new videos
😊 Thanks
Thank you so much for taking us on your adventures some of us can't go to those places and live through your Chanel again thank you very much
Sadly for us Floridians its gonna hurt. Hurricane season is around the corner so gas will play HUGE part on summer planning and so on. Keep on the great work!
If it weren't for you sharing the OOAT routes with us we most likely wouldn't have come to Ozarks. For those of us coming from out of state and only having a specific amount of time it is very helpful to have the routes. I wish we had more time to explore but for us, this is exploring. Thanks for the videos, they are awesome!!!
Hey there brother and to answer your question about gas prices in packing me going outdoors no but since I’m a weekend warrior only I don’t go camping a lot due to that I have a full time job but I do go camping on the river’s here in Texas! Can’t wait to see your next video this is Big Boy Frank from Texas Peace out ✌️ and safe travels!
Yes it will get worse we are 3.99 a gallon here in Alabama. Expected to go up more tonight. We had plans to drive to the Moore expo, and build a offroad overland trailer. All thing are on hold until things come down.
The price of gas is definitely a problem but we aren’t going to let it stop us from going places. We may have to quit spending so much on things we don’t need but our time out on the trails are to enjoyable to give up. I think you are doing right by only giving your maps to your patreon supporters and I’m not one yet. People that pay to help you do what you love are more likely to take care of land and not trash it. We love watching you and Cara. May God bless you in your travels.
I leave next week for Moab. I'm like seriously the gas issue couldn't wait for at least two more weeks.
I just returned from a 2200 mile trip to Central Florida and back, just missed the stupid price increase. The avg. price I paid was $3.54, still expensive considering I was pulling the wife's JKU on a trailer!
Unfortunately, I already cut things I don't need. There's not much left that I can cut.
My first time to the Ozarks was this weekend I was upset to see the trash at camp spot i picked up 2.5 30 gallon garbage bags "trash leaves trash"
Nice vid and beautiful sights.
Giving knowledge is a double-sided coin. I say that because in overlanding you never know if the person that is watching or asking is going to care for the area the way you would. I am a beginner and am thankful for all the creators that share all they do, but I fell that it is better to just show the highlights of the area to the viewer and encourage them to get out and explore and find places they like. If a person is given a location and just drive straight to that location it takes away from the adventure. love your videos and have learned a great deal.
I agree, this gas situation is getting serious, people are hurting, and I don't see it getting any better, and the worse part...It may get to the point, there won't be any gas for any price.
I dig the updated intro, well done.
why yes price effects the travel... great video by the way.
Your videos, especially the OOAT videos, are what sparked my interest in offroading and exploring the national forest. I literally went from a stock jeep in the late summer of 2020 to building a slightly more capable Jeep with the intention of doing the OOAT. I don't want this to sound judgmental in anyway, but you have to remember there are a lot of people out there, myself included, that don't have $90K rigs, re-geared with 37s, lockers and all the other bells in whistles, and we also don't have your experience. My greatest fear in getting in over my head. So when we see a vehicle more similar to ours (your old JK, and some of the other people that don't have crazy built rigs that are on your channel) on a specific route, it instills a little bit of confidence that we can handle that particular trail/obstacle etc... I think that is why people are interested in your routes....its more a comfort level thing as opposed to a just wanting your "hidden gems". I can also see the other side of it too. If you, and others like you, make everything public on basic social media, you run the risk of people over-running the Ozarks that have no respect for nature and the rules, both written and unwritten, and I have seen enough of your channel to know you wouldn't want any part of that. Thanks for what you do, love your videos...happy trails!
I totally understand that. However keep in mind that the Gladiator is a different rig than the Wrangler. While it may be built on 37s, I did that to make it as capable as a JK/JL on 35s to compensate for the longer wheelbase. So if I can do something in the Gladiator on 37s then a JK/JL will have no issues on 35s. Does that make sense?
This cahannel is one of my new favorites. I am an aspiring light overlander who is hoping to get out and start doing some overnight trips this fall. I live in north Texas and often travel to south east Oklahoma and western Arkansas to ride MTB. I love how your channel is not only about your adventures but how you help to inspire others to get out and explore and find their own adventures.
WOW! Thanks so much!!
I think I will be doing short trips close to home. I’m lucky enough that I live close to some beautiful trails. Gas here in Northern California is $4.68. It went up $0.60 in 2 days. I’m also very glad that I have a car for every day commuting, and can save my truck for fun stuff.
I understand about the Patrion/ giving away location thing.
A lot of you tubers will show some sweet/great spots, but won't tell ya were there at. It's a given/understood why they won't tell any body were there at. NP here. Will gladly pay for such info.
Man I’m right there with you. I want to help people enjoy this stuff. I think you made the right call. You definitely helped me get started. Great video Matt.
Yes It is definitely affecting my wheeling. I live 1.5 hours from any kinda places to go. My 94 Z71 drinks gas so im definitely planning more.
Hopefully I'm close to getting my Ranger to the point I will be able to do this. I would like to join your group on one of your trips one day. I'm out of Texas but from Eureka Spings and love the Ozarks and greatly enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.
@Ozard Overland Adventures Matt our interests are aligned. Like you, I want to help people get out and explore. Thank you for opening my eyes to the beauty of the Ozarks. A place I truly didn't know much about. Also, the whole Patreon thing just blows my mind. I had no idea that this many people would open their hearts and wallets to support you. As a small creator, I find that quite humbling.
But at the same time, it scares me that I know about these places now. Because it means others know as well. And it's always that one bad apple that ruins it for everyone else. You and I are about the same age. Over the course of my life, I've been on so many trails such as Lion's Back, etc that are now gone, and the ability to share them with others has been taken away from me.
Nice trip. Thanks for taking us along!
$4.89 per gallon where live in the PNW, needless to say, our trips will be limited this year for sure. They will be at $6.00 per gallon by June
Nice job on this. The reality of being "out there" but actually close to civilization is a good thing to show potential campers so they are not afraid to try new things
Answering your question: I’m paying $5.19/gal here in California & that’s for vehicles that manage 15mpg give or take: Ford F-150 & Jeep JL. GOOD TIMES!!! 👍🏻
Since you asked for comments...One thing about sharing new locations is that it will disperse some overlanders from the more frequently used trails. I think the people seeing a trail on social media will probably only cause a brief uptick in usage in the new trail. Of course, nobody likes telling where their favorite fishing hole is. IMHO
Great , where you left the highway was 4 minutes from my cabin. The closed bridge is the largest laminated bridge. Yes to much have been Close to jeepers after 40 years of jeeping.love it tire track jeep Cherokee
What an amazing spot! Moving to the area soon with a brand new Gladiator being delivered hopefully by July. Your videos have really helped me get started with this hobby. As for the sharing waypoints, I would be torn too. If everyone knows about all the best spots, they will likely become overcrowded and eventually unusable. Although, we do appreciate you sharing some! Being new to an area and trying to find good spots may take years and at least those of us new to this hobby can get out and enjoy some decent spots! I think the right thing is for those of us who do get the waypoints to return the favor and pay it forward whenever we find new spots on our own. Thanks for what you do and we're glad to support.
Gas prices have definitely affected me taking out my 4runner. I’m breaking the BMW GS out for motorcycle overlanding season. We’re up to 4.05$ a gallon where I’m at. I want to do the OOAT on motorcycle one day but some of those water crossings may be iffy.
An OOA video is better when you are watching while camping yourself (though not in as cool of a location). Awesome video sir!
Everything is better when camping! Thank bro. Hope you’re having a great trip.
Discovery is the funniest part of any adventure. I started climbing 14ers in 1980. Now they are overcrowded because of social media. It is a joke now really, people are wearing tuxes and dresses up summits, women taking tops off and posting pics of their back on a summit. Now I go elsewhere, places sometimes perhaps nobody has ever explored. Overlanding is the same thing. Back in the 80s Ouray and all the 4x4 roads were uncrowded. Now it has become a joke. I still go back, but it isn't as enjoyable as it used to be. I think your videos are great and I think your philosophy is good. Educate but keep the most epic locations secret.
Gas here is 2.00L x 3.75 gallon so a gallon is 7.50 in British Columbia Canada I still fill the tank regardless and take Jeep out👍
I enjoy your videos and the way you share. I, like you want to help people get outside, but only share locations with people I in my groups that I travel with or people that I 'guide' on weekend adventures.
Also I love the Ozarks.
Hey Matt; You posed the question about social media and sharing sites and routes. I think you are spot on about people just not knowing where to go or how to get there. The more we can grow the "sport" the more accepted it will be. I live in Corpus Christi Texas and have to travel a day just to get anywhere. Big Bend has always been my go to, but I have been all over that park and looking for options that will help me get my 'Fix", so thank you!
Yes the price of gas will effect my plans. I was going to LBL today but stayed home to work on my motorcycle. I camp out of the Tacoma and on my bike. Looks like a bike kind of year. At least I have both. I was coming to the Moore Expo but now I don't know.
Do you ever do any fishing, with all the water/ rivers a catch and cook would be epic in one of your overlanding adventures.
Another great adventure. I have not been to this location. Turn around don't drowned comes to mind, good choice.
Good call on not crossing.. risk vs reward especially when alone and it's not an emergency
The trip I told you about that I am going to go on next week is a 20 hour drive for me one way. Yes, the price of gas had to budgeted into the total cost of the trip. We figured ruffly that it will cost around 600.00 just in gas. I can message you on Facebook an up date on the final cost when I get back.
great informative video, enjoyed your going back in forth deciding to not go across since you were alone
After 15 years of rock crawling, I really enjoy your videos. We found out in Colorado that the scenic, exploration was just as much if not more fun. Yes overland is expensive, but so is bashing your rig on rocks constantly. I am glad you share what you do as I’ve never been to the ozarks. Wouldn’t have a clue where to start. But I am looking forward to trying this next phase of wheeling out. Please keep doing what you’re doing….thanks Matt
I can appreciate the routes and guides because there isn't a national forrest in my back yard. I am in Kansas City, MO and its at least 3-4 hours to get there and not having any experience makes it hard for me to take a chance on getting down there and not be for sure where to go or what to do.
Gasoline in Blythe, California just over the state line from Quartzsite, AZ is $7.59 a gallon, count your blessings you live in Arkansas.
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LOVE the new intro!
Gas might affect our travels if it continues to climb. We’ve saved up pretty well so we will be ok at least this year.
Sharing site info…it’s a toss up and I think I would fall into your line of thinking if I had a lot to share. Friends n family yes, but just point others in the right direction. It’s a blast finding locations while out in the middle of nowhere.
Can’t wait to see Boo out there w the lift on next! Love that color!
I appreciate you sharing some of your routes and completely understand not sharing all of them. I drive down from Nebraska so it's not like I can just go out and do a day trip to explore. I do explore while down there.
That's an awesome camp site. Can't wait to get my rig ready.
Gas prices have made me road trip closer to home. I'm visiting the Ozarks & Ouachita National forest next weekend. Not a bad drive from Houston 🤷
Great video. Always better to be safe than sorry, especially when wheeling alone.
Loved this video, that water is beautiful! We get inspired by channels like yours to get out and go do more. It’s great, thanks for helping us newbies.
Seen pretty much all of your videos. This one immediately falls into the top 10 imho. Loved the GTFO of town and exploring - just enjoying the journey.
Epic campsites....... cold wedding tackle.
Got home late last night from my first trip to Arkansas. Drove from south Mississippi to Gravette on Friday, passing through the Ouachita National Forest on the way up. Spent the night in Gravette and had an event in Benton County all day Saturday. Drove home coming through the Ozark National Forest yesterday. Man, I fell in love with Arkansas...especially the western half. Didn't really get off road, as I don't have experience yet. It was me and a friend of mine and we didn't have much time to kill. How can I connect with folks out there to come ride some trails and learn? I've got a stock Xterra Pro 4x with a diff breather mod and don't know where to begin. Thanks!
Yes it does
Half the fun is getting there, I asked you for a tip last month for an entry point to the Ozarks. From there every left and right turn was the adventure. I was shocked when I found one of your camp sites, it was the one with the swing rope. Overlanding for me is just that exploring and testing my rigs and my capabilities. I do not like knowing where I am going to be sleeping when I explore thats just me. While my trip got cut short because of the down pour the Ozarks got as I was traveling down there. I plan on heading back this year! Colorado in July, thinking Aug/Sept time frame.
Thanks for another great video. The Social Media thing, All of the places I know, I found by getting out and exploring. I have been places and did not know where I was at, but that road or trail was going somewhere and eventually, I got to a place that I did know where I was at and figured out how to get home! THAT is the fun of getting out and exploring. Paying somebody a few bucks to get info that you have gathered just seems to take away from the experience. That is only my opinion! Those that need coords for a particular campsite that you were at for one night aren't really looking for the adventure of exploring. They want to experience a short time that they didn't have to work for and it is not the same as doing it on your own. It just isn't the same. There are no shortcuts to having the real experience of finding something on your own, even though it may be a spot that hundreds of others have experienced. I am not saying that it is wrong to share information and help others, it just isn't the same as doing it for yourself. Know what I mean???
Beautiful area
Been in that area several times but on SxSs. Nice area. Enjoyed the video. Although I understand you want to help folds get started, I believe they should get out and explore. The tools are out there to learn mapping and navigating. I think sharing too much info could be harmful. Just my opinion. I do like the OOAT having said that! Hope to see You out there someday!
Good job!!! This is the type of excursion that made me subscribe to you in the beginning. Keep them coming!!!
You were wise no to cross where you waded in. There's a ledge in the left side you can't see when the water is up. If you had fallen off it. You would have been on your lid
I have to hit the trails with y'all one day. I been doing it over 2 decade. Cajun country is my home.
Heck no, gas isn’t going to stop me from my son and I getting out into Mother Nature as much as we can! I’ll live off Bologna and ramen if it means we get to explore more!
“Adventure is out there!”
Thank you for sharing.Great video!
GREAT video! Sometimes it is good to get out and explore by yourself. Really enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work. Thanks
Gas hit 2.25 litre for Supreme and 2.00 litre regular here in Vancouver 🇨🇦 today... it's not good...
Thanks, I needed that! You hit the jackpot on this exploration!
Gas in Indiana just went to $4.00 a gallon... Hell yeah it makes an impact
I have a hard time sharing with people unless i know they are able to respect the #leavenotrace principles. I hike to a bunch of different places, and there are people i network with who we are able to trust with locations and such, but its hard to let someone just go somewhere, esp after crowds of people trashed the trails and environments during the covid lockdowns
I live in sw Pa. Filled up today it was $4. Up 30 cents since last fill up. My wife and i are disabled veterans so we're on a fixed income so i don't know how much traveling we'll be doing. Probably going to just go camping and hiking instead of overlanding/site seeing.
Beautiful area, great smallmouth in that water I bet!!! Have to find it & test my theory. Thanks for sharing
I live in Ontario Canada and our gas went up to $1.97/litre, insane. BUT I won't let that stop me from going places. Men i enjoy watching your adventures. I'm learning things by your videos to how to prepare myself. I'm planning on travelling by myself and my puppy, just not sure what I will be buying yet! Appreciate your videos and keep them going!!
Great videos … I don’t camp much I do ride a lot … that’s my get away … gas is high and going to be 4.00 a gallon soon here in FL… thanks for the video
Haha, don't blow up my local four-wheeler riding haven. I live just north of the river from there .. I think that section of road you're near had to be redone with a bypass because of a huge landslide a few years ago.
Nothing aggravates me more than finding cans out in the woods.
Another great video! The high gas prices will definitely impact the amount of exploring and camping we will be able to do this summer .
I'm sure you were looking at your map, but I think you missed the eagle at 39.21 in this video. This is a great video, by the way, this is my favorite therapy as well.
Sorry 19.21. My bad
I did miss it. Thanks for pointing it out. My eyes went straight to the water. Lol
It is going to change our summer plans. We are at just under $2.00 a litre this week in Ontario Canada. Talk about painful. Love watching you video, very inspiring!!!
Great finds! We’ve been exploring that region some, there’s definitely some nice places there