Great video. Keechelus is my go to spot. We are out there at least a couple times a month. Close to home, some fun wheeling, and a great place to launch from for more exploring and overlanding.
That power line road look like just a standard gravel road here in hawaii we have alot of those n people take cars through some bad gravel roads that looks like a nice one. your friends must have really low cars
I didn’t get shots of the more aggressive part. There was a really steep portion with a lot of washout that my truck even nearly scraped. I was focusing on just driving that portion cause it was on a gnarly hill. I did think about that though given the shots I was able to get haha
Just spent Sat-Mon this past Labor Day weekend camping at Keechelus! It got pretty windy but overall had a great time getting away from the city for a bit
Yeah it’s a cool spot! I spent the weekend in my rainier forest and it was super windy there as well. When I got back I found out there was a fire a mile from my campsite but the wind was blowing it away from us so I had no idea
Came upon your channel during the great quarantine. It makes me miss the great outdoor. Great content, as always! Once the pandemic restrictions lifted, we should go out together! I’m only 20 mins north of Seattle.
Nice truck and great videos! Really love watching your stuff while im stuck working from home helps the time go by faster. But its making me want to save up and buy a Taco!
Dino Rocciola oh wow even worse. I thought that you had said Oregon at one point so my bad. The pictures coming out of that area are insane. It’s Smokey up here but I can’t imagine being down there right now
DavidJenk253 Air quality is horrible. Feel so bad for the People’s homes that are lost. Stay safe bro. Definitely keeping a positive head and One day maybe We can head up for a overlanding trip.
I love watching these videos and being able to recognize these areas. Pretty good cinematography as well, thanks for all the work in filming/editing. Dare I ask what happened to the tailgate?
Thank you! Yeah it was a lot of work but I do enjoy it! The tailgate was just a really stupid mistake that happened when I first really started off roading. Long story short I backed in to a tree haha. Bit more complicated but 🤷🏻♂️
Keegan Coughlin yeah it was it there somewhere. I don’t remember which video though. It upsets me every-time but it’s a good reminder not to be stupid haha
Cool stuff brotha! I’ve always seen people camping a long that lake when I pass by. Maybe I’ll give it a shot sometime. As always, keep the videos coming!
It’s honestly a pretty cool spot! It always looks like itd be a little crowded with very little privacy. But if you have a capable vehicle you can really get out there and away from people. And I certainly will!
I pass by this lake all the time on my way to E. Wa. Awesome that you can stay and campfire right on the lake. 40mins from my house I'll have to ake my boy there to hang out and fish. Another great video!!
Hello David, just came across your channel and I immediately subscribed. Love your video and your tacoma. I am doing the research about SR5 vs TRD Sport vs TRD Off-road. I was looking for a MT to offset the cost, but I also realize that I will have to give up some features I like (remote start, touch door handle to lock/unlock, etc). Anyhow, would you mine to share the configuration of your TRD off-road? like what other optional packages you added from the mfg/dealer? Also, do you have a video showing how you would setup your roof top tent, and how to off load it?
Hey Leo! If you are planning on doing some more serious off roading, I think the automatic is the way to go. Unless you want it to be as challenging as possible. Mine personally is fully loaded. I knew it was a truck I was going to have forever so I wanted to get everything. The leather is easy to clean, dual climate control because my wife is always cold, and I have always wanted a sun roof. And no I don’t have a video of that. But I can make one for sure
DavidJenk253 ，look forward to see the video. After some thoughts, I am going to get the automatic transmission. It would be too much of the challenges to do offload while trying to switch gears and need to watch out the road.
Gaia GPS--this will make finding spots/private lands etc so much easier. Plus a great way to make routes
Yeah that’s what I use. It’s just the area I wanted to get to that I identified on there was behind gates which is not listed on Gaia
Almost tripled your subscribers since your 2020 goals. You deserve them. Keep up the great content.
Thank you! Yeah things are going pretty well at the moment
Cool area up there that’s one of my favorite spots to go for a close easy weekend camp tip the mud can be tricky in late summer when the lake is down
Super cool area. Only been this once but it was great. Thanks for the tip
Great video. Keechelus is my go to spot. We are out there at least a couple times a month. Close to home, some fun wheeling, and a great place to launch from for more exploring and overlanding.
I love that area man! Only been this once but it was awesome!
@@OFFTHEGRIND maybe we’ll see you there sometime!
@@carlosparacio5679 definitely come say hi if you do!
That power line road look like just a standard gravel road here in hawaii we have alot of those n people take cars through some bad gravel roads that looks like a nice one. your friends must have really low cars
I didn’t get shots of the more aggressive part. There was a really steep portion with a lot of washout that my truck even nearly scraped. I was focusing on just driving that portion cause it was on a gnarly hill. I did think about that though given the shots I was able to get haha
DavidJenk253 awesome wish we could have seen the footage keep up the good work🤙🏽
Thanks man, I always try to do the best I can. A drone would help for sure 😎
Just spent Sat-Mon this past Labor Day weekend camping at Keechelus! It got pretty windy but overall had a great time getting away from the city for a bit
Yeah it’s a cool spot! I spent the weekend in my rainier forest and it was super windy there as well. When I got back I found out there was a fire a mile from my campsite but the wind was blowing it away from us so I had no idea
Cool Trip & dope video bro🤙🏽
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Great shots and filming. You captured some really cool shots on the Breakfast scene.
Thank you! Really trying to up my game and quality of videos! Thanks for the feedback
Came upon your channel during the great quarantine. It makes me miss the great outdoor.
Great content, as always! Once the pandemic restrictions lifted, we should go out together! I’m only 20 mins north of Seattle.
Thank you! Yeah that sounds good. I haven’t explored the north cascades at all and I really want to get up that way
Nice truck and great videos! Really love watching your stuff while im stuck working from home helps the time go by faster. But its making me want to save up and buy a Taco!
Thanks so much for the compliment! Glad you enjoy my content and helps you pass the time. And yeah, you totally should buy one haha!
Great job bro
How you guys doing down in Oregon?
DavidJenk253 I’m down in Nor Cal bro. Crazy fires all around. Very Smokey. Crazy times that’s for sure.
Dino Rocciola oh wow even worse. I thought that you had said Oregon at one point so my bad. The pictures coming out of that area are insane. It’s Smokey up here but I can’t imagine being down there right now
DavidJenk253 Air quality is horrible. Feel so bad for the People’s homes that are lost. Stay safe bro. Definitely keeping a positive head and One day maybe We can head up for a overlanding trip.
Dino Rocciola absolutely my man! You stay safe too!
Great video. Thanks for sharing
I love watching these videos and being able to recognize these areas. Pretty good cinematography as well, thanks for all the work in filming/editing. Dare I ask what happened to the tailgate?
Thank you! Yeah it was a lot of work but I do enjoy it! The tailgate was just a really stupid mistake that happened when I first really started off roading. Long story short I backed in to a tree haha. Bit more complicated but 🤷🏻♂️
Okay, I thought I saw a few vids in the beginning of a pristine pickup. I thought I may have missed an explanation video.
Keegan Coughlin yeah it was it there somewhere. I don’t remember which video though. It upsets me every-time but it’s a good reminder not to be stupid haha
Awesome trip man. Makes me miss WA state even more. Thanks for sharing 🤙
It’s a beautiful state!
Cool stuff brotha! I’ve always seen people camping a long that lake when I pass by. Maybe I’ll give it a shot sometime. As always, keep the videos coming!
It’s honestly a pretty cool spot! It always looks like itd be a little crowded with very little privacy. But if you have a capable vehicle you can really get out there and away from people. And I certainly will!
I pass by this lake all the time on my way to E. Wa. Awesome that you can stay and campfire right on the lake. 40mins from my house I'll have to ake my boy there to hang out and fish. Another great video!!
Cool trip, gonna have to check that out. And those fogs look good!
Yeah man it’s a cool area! That power line road gets aggressive so it’d be cool to explore more with someone
@@OFFTHEGRIND how long is the entire trail?
Jason it’s not long. Maybe 3 miles. But go down stampede pass and there’s so many turn offs you could spends weeks out there
Very cool, well done.
Where did you buy the American flag decals that’s under your side mirrors ?
I got them off amazon. They are 3”x5”
Hello David, just came across your channel and I immediately subscribed. Love your video and your tacoma. I am doing the research about SR5 vs TRD Sport vs TRD Off-road. I was looking for a MT to offset the cost, but I also realize that I will have to give up some features I like (remote start, touch door handle to lock/unlock, etc). Anyhow, would you mine to share the configuration of your TRD off-road? like what other optional packages you added from the mfg/dealer?
Also, do you have a video showing how you would setup your roof top tent, and how to off load it?
Hey Leo! If you are planning on doing some more serious off roading, I think the automatic is the way to go. Unless you want it to be as challenging as possible. Mine personally is fully loaded. I knew it was a truck I was going to have forever so I wanted to get everything. The leather is easy to clean, dual climate control because my wife is always cold, and I have always wanted a sun roof.
And no I don’t have a video of that. But I can make one for sure
DavidJenk253 ，look forward to see the video. After some thoughts, I am going to get the automatic transmission. It would be too much of the challenges to do offload while trying to switch gears and need to watch out the road.
those steps are going to end up smashed into the cab
They’ve been replaced with rock sliders to prevent exactly that
@@OFFTHEGRIND this is the way
This is sick! First time here, what are the engine specs for your taco?
Thanks so much! I have the 3.5l in it so 278 HP and 265 ft lb
What iPad mount do you use?
It’s from Akron in amazing and it’s $35. It’s not the most stable thing, but it beats paying $200 for that ram mount
Subscribed. I’m new to overlanding, been watching your vids. What are you studying? Just curious
I am studying business analytics and just finished my BA in business leadership. Thanks for the sub!
@@OFFTHEGRIND Thank you for sharing good vids! Good luck with school, the payoff will be well worth it
JM thank you!
Why does he hide the like and dislike ratio?
That honestly wasn’t something I set up. I don’t know how that happened