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One thing you might not realise is the Outback 3.6R 5sp SEAT has a LSD rear diff which helps with traction when there is wheel lift.

Change the fluid at 5k miles and repeat every 25k miles. Don’t drive like an idiot. You’ll have very few problems.

that xterra doesn't have a diff lock but in my experience, Slow and steady gas will trigger the ABLS system. That's what happen there. when it crawled up.

Are you running stock axels?

Like you said.. don't be overdramatic .. one wheel drive is all you need!

I just put a toggle on/off switch with a 10a fuse in place of the black bypass accessory wire. Turn it off when I don't need and vice versa.

This is the EASIEST trail in Colorado. I can’t believe you thought it was hard. Maybe you need a real off road vehicle and NOT a Subaru!

IT WON'T DRAIN YOUR BAT UNLESS YOUR HOOKED UP TO SOMETHING RUNNING!! AND YOUR DON'T MENTION THE LITTLE ADJUSTING SCREW FOR 30 AMPS

Where is this trail?. Looks like Nevada?

Holy crap dude that’s Costco in cypress?! Didn’t know you were local. I’m in LB let’s do a trip

12.5 % alcohol before skiing? Your ghetto music sucked

Brass ⚾🥎🏀🏐🏈!

A good hybrid system will take the strain off the CVT and also allow for better crawl. Hopefully the '26 will have some upgrades.

Glad you are feeling better! Your channel is unique and enjoyable by many. Keep it up!

I wish you luck on becoming healthy again Jon. I tuned out much of the overlanding contents in yt. I feel like so much decadence is being displayed when one’s goal is just to be out camping.

I have Yakima slim shady what size should I get. I believe mine is 6.5feet

can i point out that the porsche driver was wearing a honda hat.... Honda really is the best hahaha

That’s why I named my channel what I did. My interests are too varied to be defined by a term- and like you, a term that wasn’t even around when I started doing this stuff decades ago. Besides, everything in life can be an adventure if you view it that way. Adventure on and stay healthy. 🤙

You said 8.1 inches from the factory. And you added 3.5 through the kit. So how did y’all get 12-12.25 in height? Maybe I’m forgetting something.

Ohhhhh Yeeeaahhhh?

Great video Jond so glad your getting your health back. Keep it up, your looking good. Ya youtube is getting saturated with the same overlanding stuff and the same gear that people get sent to them. Keep doing what your doing.

Don't work too hard. Exercise more and manage your weight, and you'll be fine.

I didn’t have much time to edit this video. I drove into work 15 minutes early to record the “talking head” portion, then went into work, fulfilled all my duties, and then did this edit. I was not able to add any additional narration. There’s things I wish I could have expanded on and explained better, so just know that I wasn’t able to. I wanted to thank many of you for all the support and words of encouragement. I made this video because I know that there’s many of you out there that have BEEN THROUGH THIS, that are going through this, or may have recovered from this (regarding prediabetes/type 2 diabetes). I’m thankful for hearing the success stories in the below comments. I wanted to clear up a few things: 1.) overlanding type travel is a “lifestyle” for me. My vehicle is built in a way where all I have to do is add food, water and a change of clothes and I’m ready for an adventure. My vehicle is a big part of my life and my channel content will always include it. 2.) steroid induced diabetes (sudden onset) was a wake up call, and it has motivated me to lose 25-28 lbs. in 2 months through cutting out sugar, simple carbs and exercise. I have also been taking this medication called Jardiance, which doesn’t assist in weight loss very much, it just makes me piss out sugar (which I’m not intaking very much of). I mention that my A1C hit 10.2, but I forgot to mention that I have dropped it to 7.1 in just 2 months. I haven’t been in my 250 lb range in a long time. I’m looking to continue to regain muscle and get my BMI down further (to about 230 lbs.) 3.) My channel has always been about practical car camping (overlanding), and in this video I complain about the over saturation of Overland content and how all the bigger channels all have the same look. I didn’t mean to give such harsh criticism, what I wish I would have said is that MANY OF YOU aren’t watching much of this over saturated content either. How much longer can we stay interested in TRAIL/CAMP/COOK videos? And more importantly, how much longer can YOU stay interested in living the lifestyle of trail/camp/cook without building your trips around an activity or destination?

Definitely happy to see the channel going this way!! Glad to see you getting after your health! I’ve been hiking more too hit me up brotha and I’ll go out with ya. Prepping for a volcano hike in Guatemala next month lol

Hi John, sad news. But I hope you can find a golden mean where your hobbies and interests will benefit your health. Movement is life.

Wishing you continued success dealing with the Big D. Definitely takes a lot of discipline to change life style habits..eating...exercising etc...but you look much healthier already...keep it going brother...your quality of life will be both better and much longer if you do....win win for everyone.

Health first. Glad you are honestly speaking out about this. As for “overlanding videos” not tired per say, but noticing that a lot of people and channels have cut back or are getting out beyond just trails to actually traveling and taking “glamping trips”. I think that’s ok. And real life as not so glamorous as it is, is something that at least for me, has made me pause a bit from getting out there or watching the content. Also, I blame genetics and that damn microwave lol. I hope you got rid of it 😄

Hey man, glad you’re focusing on your health. 🤙 I’m curious if your sleep apnea has improved? And if so how much.

Jon don’t forget exercise with that diet. Get back on the bike man. Would love to see you out there in the pace line. You’re not that far away why don’t you come up and ride the Seattle to Portland bike ride with us.

I really prefer Boondocking or disperse camping myself, but I cannot get my adventure partner to be without flush toilets and showers so we’re having to do the campgrounds.

Hey John, I agree with you on the term Overlanding. It’s marketing hype. I’ve been doing it for 40 years. We called at car camping, we were doing it in the mid 70s with a pop top 40 Econoline camper van. That’s why I’m calling it outlanding.

Glad you’re getting on top of your health! I had to start a second channel for my healthy content so you’re spot on with having the right channel name.

How the heck did they compress a dual spring??

Been a huge fan for a while. Question though….diagnosed with Diabetes and then you pop open a can of coke?! 😂

Jon- that’s a tough situation to be in and no doubt a scare. Hopefully a wake up call. Good job with the exercise and life changes. But why you drinking a Coke with diabetes? That stuff is poison! Hopefully you can ween yourself off of it.

Jon, I enjoy your Chanel because it’s more than just off roading videos, you always go in depth about a lot interesting topics and it’s never repetitive. I’m currently in a similar health situation as you. It inspires me to go out and hike as well.

Did you say you were cutting out sugar and then crack open a can of Coke? Lol Seriously though I watch all your videos and enjoy them . I am looking forward to the 200,000 mile celebration video. You have shown how reliable these Hondas can be.

Issues with a unibody AWD: No low range. Low to no crawl ratio. AWD systems (clutches) can overheat, and will wear with heavy use. Can't handle bigger tires. Way less good aftermarket suspension options Way less articulation Can't fit big tires No, to extremely limited regear options Weaker drive line. AWD are designed for on road, and do a much better job on pavement than a 4WD. AWD can handle a gravel road easy, but this low speed, articulating, low traction situations will punish the AWD system. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

it’s rebranding something that already has a name for it so they can market and monetize it better. it’s dumb but, that’s capitalism for ya. re-invent the wheel, give it a new name and put a new (expensive) price tag on it.

Your channel keeps it real. The issue I have with all the “overlanding” channels is the constant push of overbuilt and overpriced rigs for the average Joe. Rigs that most people can’t afford to build and more importantly maintain. It’s fantasy and that’s what attracts people I think. Checking out the latest and greatest mods that one wishes to add to their own vehicle but most will never do. I appreciate channels like yours that are real world adventures that the average Joe can do. As far as your health I can relate. I was in a similar situation. I will keep this short and simple for those who face this health problem. Cur your carbs under 60grams a day to start and eat 2x a day. I eat brunch at 11am and dinner at 4pm with an 18hour intermittent fast in between. Many of videos on this topic. Cut out junk carbs (sugar, candy etc.) and get your carbs from vegetables and some fruit. Get your carbs down to 20grams if you can but start at under 100grams and keep trying to drop it lower by 20 grams until you reach 20-40 grams. Avoid processed oils. Meat and fat is health food. I apologize for going on but lots of info on this and it works. It has changed my life. All doctors and Big Pharma want to do is keep us medicated. Good luck Jon and keep it real. 🙏

Ive been doing it since 2015 as well. The popularity has made everything with the work camp, camping, overlanding, and offroading way overpriced. To the point that I'm glad I dont have a RTT on my truck anymore like everyone and their grandma.

What is the roof rack system you have you RTT mounted. Looking to get RTT for my Passport

Enjoy watching your adventures outdoors and glad to hear you are taking care of yourself! Without your health, the adventures won't be possible and look forward to all of your outdoor videos.

I have to agree that the word "overlanding" is overused.

Thanks for sharing your story! Health is wealth! You’re doing amazing with the lifestyle changes.

I'll be completely honest: I'm not an overlander, nor am I someone who is an outdoors enthusiast in any way. Hell, I've never been camping once in my life. But I needed a work vehicle that wasn't going to be jarring on the construction site (but can also go comfortably long distances from site to site), stumbled across your video, and as a previous Honda CR-V owner many moons ago was greatly impressed by the capabilities your Honda had that you had put on display. For me personally, you are the poster kid for the Honda Global Light Truck platform and what it is capable of as a consumer putting together what you can with the non-existent aftermarket you had available at the start. And that's what I watch your content for; to see how the aftermarket for this platform is growing, what I can do to my vehicle, and see it's limit through owners like yourself. It was refreshing to see someone other than a race team taking a vehicle that traditionally wouldn't go as far as you've pushed into something that competes with body on frame vehicles on the moderate to difficult off-road trails. And how detailed you get with the nerd stats and documenting every change you do to your vehicle. I've watched the tire size video and the suspension videos on repeat countless times already. So needless to say you and your content are one of the main reasons I bought my Honda Passport, and I've loved it since. I rabidly follow your content, as well as others that I've found through your mentions and social media posts, and has helped me make my Passport something I love to drive. And I do it for work, not recreation, lol. I love your content, love what you are doing, and have done. But I understand you gotta look out for you and your health first. And maybe it was never your intention to be one of the centers of the Honda Global Light Truck enthusiasts and the off-road Honda modding scene, at least maybe not your primary goal as much as showing your adventures? But regardless of which direction you go from here, I just want to say thank you for all you have done! It's been a fantastic ride literally and figuratively!

Jon, your face actually looks healthier in this video. Really sorry to hear of your health challenges, take good care of yourself, have always appreciated your channel.

Glad your getting better. I agree with your thoughts on "overlanding". I just have...outdoor adventures... lol.

I watch your channel because of the kind and informative person you are along with using the Honda AWD and mods to take you on these excursions. I don’t watch any overlanding YT channels. Thank you for your transparency with your health. 🙏🏻 you rock 🤘🏻 9:20

Good luck on half dome hike I did it with a full pack back in 1977 when you could campout up there FYI bring gloves