I Made EVERY MISTAKE As A New Overlander
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- čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
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What was supposed to be a multi episode series turned into the shakedown trip we should have done before departure. We take our partially built overlanding rig Wayne on a multi day camping trip without trying out the set up first. These are the lessons we learned.
The series we we're making while shooting this video:
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0:00 - 0:26 What are we doing?
0:26 - 1:06 Recap!
1:06 - 1:50 Scarecrow story
1:50 - 2:49 New Hampshire Campsite
2:49 - 3:16 Setting up the camp toilet
3:16 - 4:28 Cooking dinner
4:28 - 5:22 First night in the GFC Superlite
5:22 - 6:57 We didn’t know
6:57 - 8:13 To the next campsite!
8:13 - 9:39 Nighttime campfire
9:39 - 10:17 Early breakfast
10:17 - 12:15 Too much driving
12:15 - 14:06 everything is wet and loud
14:06 - 15:50 Lesson(s) learned
15:50 - 16:06 Don’t do this
16:06 - 16:10 Bloopers
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Try this with small kids. Hahaha looking forward for more adventures!!! Love it!
As someone who loves to get out and camp, this is honestly one of the best overlanding intro videos. Because this will be most people's lived first experience. They will buy all the gear, push themselves, and then get frustrated. Most RTTs are used once, if ever at all.
Get out and camp, get out and explore, and find out if you love it. Then get wild. Amazing video as always you two!
Thanks much!! That’s so true, I’ve gotten so many DM’s of things I “need” for the truck, at the end of the day you just gotta get out and do it to even see if you like it before dropping $$$ on stuff!
Always so surreal to watch my favorite CZcamsrs pass through my home. I know you'd love camping and exploring in Vermont some time! No shortage of quaint coffee shops and foliage. Admittedly new England had a weird year with an especially rainy summer, which would explain why the river was so strong. Looking forward to seeing you continue this camping/over landing adventure!
Been there, done that! This is a very normal experience for new overlanders. It took me two full years to get my 4Runner dialed. I’m a neat freak, so it was unbelievably satisfying to get the vehicle so organized and uncluttered, with a home for all of my camera gear, and personal gear, and my Lab and her gear. Now it’s with great pleasure that I travel with her on our adventures.
Great video! We camp in the uk, and find whenever we put a heat source in the tent, we get drenched in condensation. Warm sleep system and a good hat should keep you warm without a heated blanket. Ours isn’t on top of a truck, and we are camping in a different climate, so it may not be relevant, but might be worth some investigation. Sleeping in/on wet gear is no fun!
I hope that helps…happy camping and thanks for the great videos!
I “rabbit holed” my way to your channel through the bathroom reno videos, and then spent a morning binge watching helicopter videos. Both series were inspiring. I grew up car camping and backcountry camping on the BC coast. It always rained, everything was wet, and if it wasn’t raining it was mosquitoes. When I camped as a single-mom, organisation was definitely key. I’m sure you’ll come up with some creative ideas. My last trip backpacking trip was 2019 camping through Germany and France with my 18 yo, and we decided after that trip…no more camping, and threw the (broken) tent away. But I have this great ultralight gear just gathering dust and I’ve seen people rig out their Honda Fits into campers. Maybe you’ll inspire me to get out this year, as long as the province isn’t on fire.
I absolutely enjoyed every moment of this! So much fun! Also, a two hash brown breakfast sandwich is GENIUS! 🤤
Thank you so much!! I’m definitely asking for no bun and two hashbrowns next time!
Thanks for sharing your honest journey! That is strong of you to tell this story and describe what you learned. I really like your teamwork, you are great together.
I been in the same situation where just all things add up to make it feel terrible and not any longer fun.
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Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it.
Love how you are not afraid to own up any mistakes (btw I don't even think those are mistakes) more importantly learning and constant growth is the key to achieve something I learn from you ☺❤✨
This is so real! My wife and I were just like this overlanding in the northeast. Really enjoyed the video!
My GFC gets horrendous condensation in the cold too, and I've even had it dripping on me when I don't run the heater to dry the air. I'm about to switch it out, since I pretty much only use that setup in the winter!
I think we’re gonna have to get a diesel heater for the spring and fall to keep things dry! What are you switching to?
@@BeckiandChris that'll work! I use a Propex that does the same thing but with Propane instead of diesel. I'm not sure what I'll switch to yet, but I love the canvas tents like the iKamper BDV.
Becki welcome to the club. I feel like no matter how advanced you get it always turns in to type 2 fun. As a backpacker for years, I still learn lessons all the time. And so many times now I realize how past experience is the only way I've minimized the miss haps! You got this! Loving the content!
Cautionary tales can still be good stories. I learned that regardless of how cute they are, stay away from the scarecrow towns, unless you want to become one of the scarecrow people. And some stuff about planning your camping trip. 😅
Lots of great lessons here. (The portable toilet kit is on my list now.) The first time we went tent camping, we forgot the tent poles. But we had some thin rope and pennies, which we used to wrap around the parts of the tent and tree branches. It was wonky af, but it worked for the weekend.
Love seeing your journey into the outdoors! All the good lessons. Thanks for sharing it all.
This is a *great* video and mirrors my experiences and lessons learned almost exactly! Right down to camping next to a loud ass river 😂!! This should be mandatory viewing for anyone interested in overlanding!
I got caught up in the gear frenzy as well and learned the expensive way about the gear I didn’t need! After a few years I feel like I’m dialed in for the way I camp but I still love seeing what others do!
The loud river was brutal, seems like such a vibe until you get there 😂 it’s good to take it slow to dial it in!
We did a 16 day overlanding and boondocking trip from Washington state to AZ and back hitting up the Utah BDR trails with 4 kids and a 60lb dog in a Subaru Ascent. We too learned many of these same lessons as well BUT we did do several test runs before going on such a huge journey. One thing for us that we learned spending several days offroad was our rig takes longer to get places due to our approach and departure angle. So when planning our routes we took longer to do some of the trails then we had planned, leaving us many nights where we had to set up camp and eat dinner and clean up while battling the sun for light. Can't wait to see how your next journey goes!
Another great video. Thanks. The scenery was beautiful..
Singing Some Things Never changed from frozen 2 in this such beautiful autumn. ❤️😍🥰🤩 I love Princess Anna. 😂🤣
0:26 thanks for reminding me to take the banana out of my lunch bag 🍌. Also 1:23 it is I, Roland!
Camping takes a lot of work and dedication, but you guys always manage to pull through. The truck looks outstanding! Cool merch, I am going to check out the blanket.
It’s definitely a bit of work for sure, but worth it! Thanks!
Lots of lessons learned! Still looked like a great time 😃👍 Thanks for sharing 🙌
Ahhh!!!! My neck of the woods! If you ever make the trip back out this way, I would love to suggest so many amazing spaces! I grew up in the Adirondacks, photograph many weddings in VT and ME and live in NH! It was so fun watching you drive roads and knowing EXACTLY what you saw (the scarecrow theory is the same one we have too. 😂) Thank you for sharing your adventures!!!!
7:05 we have that locking mechanisms on gas pumps everywhere around europe too
Dang, the camping vibes are becoming essential B&C content. Love seeing all the lessons learned and that you’re having fun along the way!
Those moody drone shots of western Maine/eastern NH 🥰
Not sure if I'd ever try full-on overlanding, but maybe car camping?
Great editing and a fun video to watch! Good balance with the shots and narrative.
Such great views - thanks for taking us along!
And those drone shots?!?!???? 🤯🤩
Loving the overland series! Lmk when yall ever head West!!! 🙌
The way you both explain things is great! I am starting van life and I took the longest trip I ever did to Virginia as a test for a longer distance trip. A lot went rough, my van broke down and I was stuck in a foreign area and it was hard to not picture the entire experience as a mistake. I learned the mistakes have to happen for you to learn if you want to make a dream a reality. Also I can’t agree more about knowing how long you can drive for at one time. I drove over 9 hours at one time trying to hit all the spots I wanted to see before having to drive back home and it was a lot. I love all of your videos and it helped me start my own travel channel. I’m looking forward to the next overland adventure and to see what you all learn from this one!
Oh jeez that sounds like a tough one! You are right, mistakes are how you learn and refine the process!
@@BeckiandChrisit was worth it. Once I reached my destination all of the stress and anxiety left and I could experience the peace I was hoping for. I’m excited to continue my journey!
@@ByTheFireCreativeincredible!
Most important, enjoy the time you have with each other 😊
Y'all need some Fly Rods to catch some of those nice fat Trout for an evening meal. A word of caution, it can be habit forming, especially buying equipment. But it is soooooo much fun.
What? 38 is “getting too old”?
I’m turning 69, you don’t want to hear my life story but I’m still kicking and can certainly roll around in a tent. Chris, hello! Move it or lose it! Lol 😂
Love these camping videos!
I love camping!
Watching with a cup of coffee in hand. Nice way to start a Sunday!
Perfect!!
Watching your videos and buying an f150 because I saw how cool Wayne was last year makes me want to go out camping. I want to try it have never done it. Need to see if I like it. I really like the aspect of not having tech around and just hanging out with family
It’s very fun! You might be able to rent a ground tent and some gear from a local shop like REI depending on your location to give it a try!
What a wonderful experience 👍
I knew I did something right by never going camping :). Seriously, though - thanks for the vid, even your "failures" make for good entertainment.
7:05 Yah that is pretty much only NY that disables the latch on gas pumps.
the GFC super lite is a well built tent but I believe it’s at odds with what I think is the biggest advantage of roof top tents. I love that I can keep my bedding including pillows inside my tent and I open my tent and am done with setup in literally 30-45 seconds. The thinner tents like the super lite leave almost no room to keep anything inside
That is definitely a downside for sure, its also a bit tight at the food area, but it’s only 80lbs which is a massive bonus for us being able to quickly install/uninstall
Love it. Don’t feel silly about your lessons learned. I think as a rule of thumb, we have to expect to learn lessons from these adventures, trips, and travels. We’re always fine tuning what could be improved, what we could do without, what would be better next time. It’s part of the process. It usually is what you said, “It was fun until it wasn’t” and that’s when it’s time to go home 👍👌❤️. Good on you for giving your gear a go. Whenever we get new gear, we love to go try it out too. And it’s always the same, it’s fun until it isn’t 😂 I love it
There are anti-condesation mesh to add under the mattress to help.
This video reminded me that time when you went to that tropical island and everything went wrong ☠️ Great video and storytelling, tho. Good luck next time!
Anyone know what Hipcamp site (the first, in NH) that was? My doggos would love the creek!
Whoa! Your "scarecrow town" is like 10 minutes from where I live!
7:07 I hate you 😂😂😂
Will you make some long videos bout your camping adventures? I’m a fan of the channel Adventure Archives, their videos are very long and fun.
Yeah! we’re going to be making some show style series out of our camping adventures this year!
I would’ve tried putting the heated blanket on the wet mattress. See if I could dry it out that way. That’s assuming of course you have some kind of battery bank you could plug it into
We did have that! Might try that next time
Becki ! You need earplugs . They will change your life . I hated them in the beginning so used to just use one . Now I can’t sleep without 2 . The minute they go in , I’m out . Killer vlog ! Loving this series ! 🫡
A bit offtop question, did you ever had any trouble with the fact that Sony 16-35 F4 is not weather sealed?
Well shitty balls, you made it to Maine! Happy to have you two here for a few hours! So what’s your plan for when you finally make it to New Brunswick? Will you be camping with the truck, or will the Millennial Falcon be ready when you plan on traveling there? If you do end up flying, you should add KPQI to your flight plan and I’ll treat you both to some kick ass food from the area. We are like 12 miles from the Maine / New Brunswick border, so pretty close to your destination. I look forward to seeing your next big adventure, and will keep my fingers crossed that you add KPQI to your trip plans so you can see what we call ”The County” way up here in Northern Maine. We may be way past the middle of nowhere, and 2 right turns from East Bum Fukk, but it’s worth the drive / flight! Plus you’ve got a tour guide that’s cool as shit that would gladly set you up doing whatever you’d like and it’s 👍 👍 this guy right here! Keep On Keepin’ On my friends.
Aw thanks! We will be driving and camping through NB at some point but hopefully will fly there one day!
@@BeckiandChris sweet! I love being so close to the border! New Brunswick is such a kick ass province, plus what’s not to love about Canadian Tire, right? Lol. Well, hopefully some day I can finally meet you both, but until then hang in there because winter is almost over….Finally!
Any chance you’d like to share where the campgrounds in NH and Maine were? I live on the Seacoast would love to check them out. Particularly that spot in NH.
Also, Chris I’m about a decade older than you and I’m still not at my halfway point in life as far as I’m concerned. Aiming for 110…at least.
For sure! They are both on Hipcamp, the first one is called Stagecoach Falls and the other was Camp Webb River
@@BeckiandChris Thank you! Definitely going to try out both once it warms up a bit and they’re actually open.
That’s a Pirelli blanket, lol (1984 Pirelli Calendar shoot, all will make sense ) invest in a XXL ridge monkey for gas camping cooking. (Amazon UK sells them) It looks similar to a sandwich maker. Apparently it’s a game changer when it comes to camping gas’s cooking.
Omg just looked that up! 😂think I’ve seen Thomas Heaton use one of those ridge monkeys, Look great!
Yes he dose use one, but you can buy a larger version. However you don’t loose as much heat from the pan when cooking outside, because you incase cooking food in a clam shell. Preheat both sides before cooking food. Especially this time of year.
Now I'm really wondering what the post shake down results are. What do you need to make overlanding more comfortable for you guys and what was a total waste of time/money?
Thankfully no wasted money for what we’ve added so far! We’re adding a fridge and doing a DIY platform for the back seats to help with storage and then some solutions to move some items to the exterior of the truck
"Don't let the gear you don't have stop you from going out.." THIS. Go make some memories.
That said, I'm thrilled to have accumulated a bunch of shit over the years to make memories less sucky.🤪
Some of my best camping trips have had at least one night in a warm bed with a shower, slow down and enjoy yourself, be selfish about that part.
The best, most overlooked camping accessory is a pair of great ear plugs. I bought a custom molded set at Oshkosh, you barely feel them in your ears.
Amazing! I have a pair of loop quiet ear plugs and they are fantastic for sleeping
Yayyyyy I love the new vlogs!!! That’s all…😂
what resource do you use for planning which campsites to go to?
For this trip we used Hipcamp since it was our first one
Wait hold up, other countries don't have the little hands-free lock on the gas pump!? 🧐
We didn’t have them where we lived in Canada!
@@BeckiandChris and in a super cold environment! it's actual luxury to be able to pop that on and sit in the car when it's freezing out 😅😅
Whoa haven’t seen you guys in a minute!
We’ve been posing every Sunday!
I was thinking something. If this channel was new, like 6 months old, I might think that Chris was just an actor trying to be funny, but if I watch videos of 5 or 6 years ago, he's the same person.
I don't think anyone can be the same character for that long, I mean, if he could, he would be in Hollywood, so I think he is a really good and funny person to have around.
btw, Im not saying that you (assuming that Becki is the one who replies comments) isnt funny, you are also great (4:20 and also a wonderful dancer)
I’d love to know what some of these places you camped are!
Most gas pumps in Canada that I have used also have that little tab that holds the trigger so you don't have to. I guess that isn't a thing outside North America?
Standard in Europe as well 🤷♂
We never seen them anywhere else, definitely not in Newfoundland
What engine size is Wayne running?
isn't there a movie like that?? (where they turn people of the town into scarecrows) I swear I saw it somewhere lol BUT glad you both survived :D
Is there?! 😂 I’ll have to look!
You should look into a diesel heater for cold days.
Definitely, been looking! I think it would help the condensation issue for sure!
Those scarecrows are all over the place in the fall. I live in southern NH and in my town the historical society sells a basic kit as a fundraiser. They are supposed to be cute I guess. 🤮🤮
You made zero mistakes, that's just how overlanding is. I transitioned my setup to a van and I swear traveling has never been easier. Overlanding is very gear centric, van travel is just so easy and convenient it lets you focus on the experience instead of fiddling and organizing 150 pieces of gear into small spaces.
I like the challenge! But I definitely see van life being more convenient for sure
I camped by a very large waterfall once, and decided never again. It's nice but the white noise is too much!
It seems to get louder and louder as the day progresses 😂
This is why I always drive at night, lose a bit of sleep, but at least u can wake up a little later and have the day.
This makes me want to go camping for no reason.
constant noises like waterfalls and rivers drive me nuts too ... sea / ocean waves on the other hand have a completely different effect
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hey, looks like you wound up making a tutorial after all
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Yeah, I think all that would probably make me upset as well. You know a wet mattress and all
I prefer white sauce pizza
It’s the best!!
Same here no heartburn
If you hadn't made all of the mistakes this time round, you wouldn't get to enjoy getting everything much better next time anywhere near as much.
We have to remind ourselves that A.I. is pulling information from EXISTING sources. Whats frightening is that people are claiming that generated AI images/video as their own and publishing it.
Hope you guys dried out all your gear. That's a lesson in itself, dry your stuff immediately or it could get mouldy and you'll have to throw it out.
Of course! Everything came out immediately when we got home for a few days
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Hey Becki and Chris. I myself have a GFC which I love. I found out a wireless fan set on low and some venting allows for there to be no condensation build up. I have a Claymore Fan specifically. Thank you for the great content.
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It’s good to know what you don’t know sometimes 🫣. I liked your tip on not filling another series while editing one hahaha I relate to that heavy 😅🫣