Taking a Friend Off-Road for the First Time

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • Jordan heads in his Toyota Tacoma with a friend who just bought a new (to him) Toyota 4Runner and head up into the mountains for a weekend of off-road adventure. This video was filmed and edit by Jordan Kowitz
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Komentáře • 127

  • @adventureswithgnomie6553

    I just bought a Toyota 4Runner.
    Stuffed jalapeños - get a "dome" cover use a bit of water to steam the peppers on the griddle.

  • @LivingTheDreamUSA
    @LivingTheDreamUSA Před rokem +21

    What a great wheeling trip with friends, and an adorable puppy! Congrats to Olive for making the trip. That food looks delicious. Safe travels at Big Bear TrailRecon 🎉

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem

      It was a great trip for sure. Thank you!

  • @overlandingsmith
    @overlandingsmith Před rokem +12

    Great video. The two Toyotas are the perfect trail couple. Also love the 4 Runner. It doesn't need all the expensive stuff to get out.

  • @mel_coba
    @mel_coba Před rokem +14

    It was an amazing time getting to hang out with you guys! Can’t wait for the next time! 🙏🏽

  • @CCW1727
    @CCW1727 Před rokem +3

    This channel has inspired me to start my 2001 xj build again. Can't wait to get back on the trail

  • @mikeferguson1278
    @mikeferguson1278 Před rokem +12

    So cool to see Jordan posting and that was exactly the right kind of trip with your fellow enlisted. Thank you both for your service and also the content. I will have to try the cheese hack next time!

  • @bwofficial1776
    @bwofficial1776 Před rokem +19

    Just goes to show that you don't need 39" tires and a massive lift to go have fun.

  • @overlandready
    @overlandready Před rokem +1

    My tip for Coco(?) if you can, put the double seat down and utilise that space to the back door, it's going to be flatter and hopefully longer, if not, steal one of Brad's tents for the trip! Jordan, treasure your dad! Great to hijack their camp! 😀

  • @kevinross5360
    @kevinross5360 Před rokem +3

    Finally a Toyota channel go the boys lol

  • @Jade-d
    @Jade-d Před rokem +4

    Jordan, I sure love your puppy, Olive, she is so cute. Nice to see you get out on an adventure with a good friend.

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem

      Thank you! Olive is a great dog for sure

  • @bundleofstiks8289
    @bundleofstiks8289 Před rokem +3

    MORE COCO! MORE COCO! 🇵🇭

  • @davidmonnin2792
    @davidmonnin2792 Před rokem +1

    Very cool Coco going out with a stock 4runner and basic gear. Does not require built vehicles and gucci gear.
    Just get out there and have fun!!

  • @robertyoung8289
    @robertyoung8289 Před rokem +2

    Xlnt video. Hey watch out for rattlesnakes with that beautiful pup brother.

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Před rokem +2

    Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @BrianMasters
    @BrianMasters Před rokem +1

    I love the Wright mine area. That final narrow shelf to the mine is amazing.

  • @mtbullis
    @mtbullis Před rokem +4

    really enjoyed this video... and thank you so much for rescuing Olive!!

  • @bobfish3176
    @bobfish3176 Před rokem +2

    Of all the gear. trucks and tools my outright favorite accessory by far was the pup!

  • @jstevison
    @jstevison Před rokem +1

    PUPPY! 🐶

  • @onestunner22
    @onestunner22 Před rokem +1

    Welcome Coco to the off-roading world. You’re always going to have a blast on all these great trails. Have fun and keep safe Coco!!

  • @toogood222
    @toogood222 Před rokem

    I like the pup, Olive! 🫒 🐶

  • @charlesedens6539
    @charlesedens6539 Před rokem +1

    Nice adventure video with the yotas! Great looking 4 Runner. Hope to see more of these two as the skills and builds develop over time!

  • @edschneider1780
    @edschneider1780 Před rokem +1

    I was just in Big Bear also, in 1969! Good video

  • @LTUSATV
    @LTUSATV Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful puppy!

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis4103 Před rokem +2

    See one, do one, teach one. BTW….rescue/pound dogs make the best!

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem

      She's great, super smart and friendly. Glad I was able to rescue her

  • @CraigG21
    @CraigG21 Před rokem +2

    Cute pup! Very well behaved too.

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem +1

      Pretty impressed for her first time out, she's a quick learner

  • @Tater_Salad71
    @Tater_Salad71 Před rokem +2

    Coco a Corpsman? I get those vibes. Nobody F….s with Doc. Semper Fi! Enjoyed the video. Keep’em coming.

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem +1

      He sure was, we got our FMF pins together while with 3/5

  • @peterfernandez3135
    @peterfernandez3135 Před rokem +2

    Awesome! I was wondering when we’d see the Taco again!!!

  • @fotomotoxxiii
    @fotomotoxxiii Před rokem +4

    I didn't know they had Holcomb trail that wasn't full on rock crawling. Good to know. big bear 🐻 is amazing

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem +1

      There's Holcomb Valley and then there's Holcomb Creek which is very difficult, the Tacoma wouldn't make it lol

    • @fotomotoxxiii
      @fotomotoxxiii Před rokem

      @jordankowitz5599 I gotta take my jeep to one and 4runner to the other haha! You guys seem level headed and respectful. Would be great to wheel and camp with you guys sometime! Thanks for clarification

  • @caifan444
    @caifan444 Před rokem +4

    Great video keep going ! Great to have friends tag along on journeys !

  • @richardfitzgerald1235

    Awesome. Well done. Thanks for sharing the experience with us. And dang you stepped up your cooking game big time, (I'm jealous, lol ).

  • @justlookin3
    @justlookin3 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing your adventures. I know it’s a challenge to film and keep track of your dog and cook and enjoy your self and a friend all at once. Well done.

  • @foxxmufasa
    @foxxmufasa Před rokem +3

    Y’all stationed in Pendleton? Ever thought about a doc or active duty meet up? Big Bear trip? I’m down 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem +2

      Never thought about it but a cool idea! Unfortunately my last day in the Navy is tomorrow

    • @foxxmufasa
      @foxxmufasa Před rokem +1

      @@jordankowitz Lucky 😂

  • @robert5712
    @robert5712 Před rokem +3

    Cool Video enjoyed the pace and good cuts, nice job. My son has a Tacoma and I have a Jeep. We also compare their ability and comfort and have fun with a bit of gamesmanship on obstacles.

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem

      The rivalry is always fun! It's cool to compare the two, but nice knowing at the end of the day they'll still take you on great adventures

  • @marc-andrebenoit5776
    @marc-andrebenoit5776 Před rokem

    I’ve been off-roading since 2013, mostly alone. My bf just bought is first 4wd and last weekend we went. It was easily one of the best day of off-road I had. He really got into it!

  • @baseafbronco
    @baseafbronco Před rokem +4

    Awesome video man! Def need more Toyota content. 👌👌

  • @trailrunnah8886
    @trailrunnah8886 Před rokem +1

    Great video, I really enjoy this type of content. Great seeing a 4Runner make the channel. I have a 4R like that, and definitely fold the seats down to sleep. I'm 5'9 and with the seats down I can stretch out and sleep like a baby. Also, I have window screens that go over the rear doors, so I can crack the windows for ventilation without worrying about bugs.

    • @jeffspangler3422
      @jeffspangler3422 Před 10 měsíci

      Can I ask you where you got your window screens, I also have the 4runner.

    • @trailrunnah8886
      @trailrunnah8886 Před 10 měsíci

      @@jeffspangler3422 Amazon, they were around $20 if I remember correctly.

  • @archstanton3636
    @archstanton3636 Před rokem +1

    Just like pops. Great job.

  • @explor360
    @explor360 Před rokem +21

    You don’t have to be an “expert” to help someone get out.

  • @koalafan1576
    @koalafan1576 Před rokem +1

    Camp Pendleton? Thanks for your service. I’m a disabled Army veteran.

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem +1

      We were Navy Corpsman attached with the Marines on Pendleton. Thank you for your service

  • @lenisbeltran4888
    @lenisbeltran4888 Před rokem +1

    Off roading is fun

  • @InjunOutdoors
    @InjunOutdoors Před rokem +1

    Great video TRJR Trail Recon Jr :) Looking forward to seeing more

  • @Огуркинмэн
    @Огуркинмэн Před rokem +2

    Мужики да вы крутые ребята. Новосибирск смотрит. К вам хотим

  • @DF4Trap
    @DF4Trap Před rokem +2

    Love the area, had a small ranch at the base of 3N14, first ran the trails close to forty years ago. Fun area for sure.

  • @anthony84501
    @anthony84501 Před rokem +1

    I love my Apex swaybar disconnects, one of the easiest and the best upgrades I’ve ever done

  • @cannyscott
    @cannyscott Před rokem +1

    Nice and early for this one! Just what i need!

  • @BB_46
    @BB_46 Před rokem +2

    Be aware ounce you install those gold wing doors it’s very difficult to go back to the original quarter glasses because it requires drilling a dozen or more holes through the pinch weld where the urethane needs to be applied.

  • @garzaalex17
    @garzaalex17 Před rokem

    cool seeing the young buck get his moment to take over

  • @GATORADDAM
    @GATORADDAM Před rokem +2

    Excellent!
    I enjoyed that video a lot.

  • @JarradShaw
    @JarradShaw Před rokem

    Cute and fun. Nice!

  • @jdii5698
    @jdii5698 Před rokem +1

    Kawaī puppy!! ☺

  • @jplascencia5189
    @jplascencia5189 Před rokem +2

    Nice!

  • @jeepinwithjulia
    @jeepinwithjulia Před rokem +1

    Olive is adorable, congrats!

  • @maxmixrc
    @maxmixrc Před rokem +1

    Wow great off-road adventure video🚗👍😊😍

  • @chrislsx
    @chrislsx Před rokem

    Definitely need to hit this trail in my xj

  • @brunnie
    @brunnie Před rokem

    Great job Jordan. Excellent video and narration.

  • @ramoneortiz
    @ramoneortiz Před rokem +2

    Love the video. Two Toyotas! If you want to do something different to your Taco, you can add Portal Axles from 74Weld. Keep the good content coming.

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem

      That's expensive though. Not many people have the cash for that. I get the feeling that he's just trying to make a basic overlander that can handle rough roads and light rocks.

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem

      Portal axles would be super cool! But I agree with the above comment. I just want something simple that can handle the occasional rough trail taking me to campsites

  • @tedsamuels3203
    @tedsamuels3203 Před rokem +1

    This video was awesome.
    Thanks for sharing 👌 👍

  • @davidcolinstillman5585
    @davidcolinstillman5585 Před rokem +2

    HI JORDAN & COCO & OF COARSE OLIVE 🐶
    GORGEOUS WEATHER SCENERY COLORS VIEWS LANDSCAPE & VIDEO FOOTAGE 📹 HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR CAMPER CAP SO FAR ? OLIVE IS JUST ADORABLE ! LIKE YOU SAID EVERYTHING TAKES TIME & TO FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO SETUP YOUR VEHICLE ! SOMETIMES IT JUST SLOW & EASY TO GET TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE ! THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR SERVICE ! BE SAFE ! GOD BE WITH YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES HOME & ABROAD 🙏 PRAYERS 🙏 TO KEEP YOU ALL SAFE WHILE YOU'RE PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸 & THE WORLD 🌎 🙏 🙏 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN !ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏

  • @spikestubbs210
    @spikestubbs210 Před rokem +1

    Check out a BDS 3-inch coil over lift.

  • @211Gus
    @211Gus Před rokem +2

    Coco should have gotten that Land Cruiser. It doesn't need to be a Challenger or Mustang to qualify for that special military financing 😂

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem

      They'll give you 18% APR on just about anything LOL

  • @panagiotisf7228
    @panagiotisf7228 Před rokem

    Puppy!!!!

  • @saev55
    @saev55 Před rokem

    Nice to see the Tacoma back in action, what kind of camping chiars are those?

  • @CVisionProductions1
    @CVisionProductions1 Před rokem

    Really like this video with two fairly stock Toyotas. Nice work. What size BFG’s are on your Taco?

  • @Baebon6259
    @Baebon6259 Před rokem +2

    how hot was it and how do you like the 4W camper?

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem +1

      It was in the upper 70°s. The four wheel camper it great, super comfortable and the fan inside helps cool it down quite a bit while staying quiet

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video

  • @BigFishOverlanding
    @BigFishOverlanding Před rokem

    Great episode! The mini Blackstone is definitely the way to go. I picked up a $20 amazon hose for mine so I can use an 8lb or 20lb propane tank: total game changer! 18:58

  • @TerryTackett-kf7th
    @TerryTackett-kf7th Před rokem

    Trailrecon: toyota adventure

    • @TerryTackett-kf7th
      @TerryTackett-kf7th Před rokem

      It's for you and your adventure and build of your Toyota Tacoma, but tied into the trailrecon family, since your family started the channel.

  • @jime.angulo4151
    @jime.angulo4151 Před rokem

    If you want to start a once a once a year summer trip, I would love to join and that would be great.. Thanks for sharing this video!

  • @neist
    @neist Před rokem +3

    You are either really tall or your friend is rather short. I can't tell.

  • @sparkyofsocal
    @sparkyofsocal Před rokem

    I enjoyed your version of anoff road jaunt up to Bear. I am glad for you to get out of the shadow of the other guy on this channel.

  • @daviddyogi8279
    @daviddyogi8279 Před rokem

    hey let us know next time you head out, we as rookies overlander 4x4 campers would like to join you and Friend and get some experience,..plus need to get some dirt time on my 2021 Tacoma TRD 4x4 Sport,..

  • @edwined82
    @edwined82 Před rokem +1

    Noti gang on deck

  • @edwardsimmons3721
    @edwardsimmons3721 Před rokem

    I lived in Cali and did not know Bi Bear area had these kind of trails.

    • @yeabuddy6070
      @yeabuddy6070 Před rokem

      ...the John Bull trail is in the Big Bear area as well. It's probably one of the most famous ohv trails in California 👍

  • @taifmunsur
    @taifmunsur Před měsícem

    Are those saw darker or raptor wheels? I am guessing you don't have a lift, how did you fit those aggressive offset- does it rub?

  • @Rianwmeeks
    @Rianwmeeks Před rokem +1

    What valley trail? I couldn’t hear the first name of it

  • @lachousal07
    @lachousal07 Před rokem

    Without being too specific on this platform, do you guys carry "blasters" while out and about on the trails. Thanks for the vid!

  • @ayemelx3
    @ayemelx3 Před rokem +2

    MORE COCO!!!!!!! 🗿

  • @tieturkington7885
    @tieturkington7885 Před rokem +1

    What trim 4Runner is that?

  • @loydpena2772
    @loydpena2772 Před rokem

    I miss family mart pizza buns

  • @larshamilton40
    @larshamilton40 Před rokem +1

    good times...if you put the cheese between 2 patties, then grill it, you get a delicious cheese stuffed burger..thank me later 😎👍

  • @paulelliott682
    @paulelliott682 Před rokem +1

    A cute German Shepherd puppy. The tan arcs on the face = Rottweiler. They have breed DNA tests now.

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem

      That's what we were thinking she was mixed with. Would love to do a DNA test one day

  • @danieltzaj1437
    @danieltzaj1437 Před rokem +1

    What wheels are those ? 😮

  • @davidk6668
    @davidk6668 Před rokem

    What was that hanging down from the driver side rear bumper of the 4Runner?

  • @markhamm5756
    @markhamm5756 Před rokem +1

    So, will the girlfriend's dog be back and not the girlfriend? Good video!

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem +1

      LOL I think they'll both be sticking around. Thank you!

    • @CaptainWillard830
      @CaptainWillard830 Před rokem

      Leave the girl bring Coco. Bros before ….

  • @samuelsantiago3229
    @samuelsantiago3229 Před rokem

    Is Olive house broken???

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem

      She is, just the occasional accident when she gets too excited meeting new people, which we were told she'll grow out of

  • @madebydade305ify
    @madebydade305ify Před rokem

    What kind of dog is that?

  • @RbatmanM
    @RbatmanM Před rokem

    What’s the name of that trail? Right mine?

    • @jordankowitz
      @jordankowitz Před rokem

      We took White mountain road to Wright mine road when we came across the off camber obstacles

  • @sliceoflife8905
    @sliceoflife8905 Před rokem

    Nice to see a little more of these video being out and about. Not a bun fan of the sponsor videos and all the jeep dealer videos

  • @javedmir7989
    @javedmir7989 Před rokem

    Could you please post the trail number and some details how to reach it, thanks

  • @OffensivePlayer316
    @OffensivePlayer316 Před rokem

    Gotta hand it to everyone who ventures off into the unknown in a Jeep ☠️