Overlanding to Oregon to see how Leatherman Tools are made!!

Leatherman invited me up to see their facility and how they make their tools. So Olivia and I left Southern California and headed up the 395 so we could camp and go offroad on our way to Portland. This would also be our first real test of the new Falken Wildpeak RT01 tires we had just put on. I was so impressed with how well they handled both on and off the road. They have all the benefits of an All-Terrain on the road and all the advantages of having a Mud Terrain when off-road they're really great tires. They weren't loud, they tracked well and supported the weight of our big van so well. We aired them down to about 18 psi when wheeling and the grip even on the dusty rocks was awesome.
Once we got to Leatherman we were able to see the new Leatherman Arc being made and had Tim Leatherman himself give us a tour. Let me introduce you to the crew. First up, we have the man himself Tim Leatherman, founder and original designer of the Leatherman. Followed by his son Lee Leatherman, the director of the company’s special projects. Next, we have Ben Rivera, CEO of Leatherman, and Billy Meiners Social Media and Marketing Manager. From the invitees, we have Tate Morgan from The Gambler 500. The Gambler 500 Rally is a mostly off-road Rally-Style Navigational Adventure using cheap, impractical, or fun vehicles to run through the country, picking up trash and removing abandoned vehicles and boats. Alicia from the Ladies Motoshow and All Women's motorcycle show based in LA. Emmie Speranedo who’s a rancher based out of Montana who lives out of her horsetrailer with all her pets including a bison. Micah, aka Overlandunderbudget, who’s got an awesome Instagram and CZcams all about building and modifying your vehicle on a budget.
Unfortunately, wind and rain cut our trip short, and we weren't able to ride the Mammoth Bike Park or camp anymore. We had a great time on the way up and at Leatherman though I can't wait to head back up to Oregon when there aren't any wildfires!
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - On the road
02:45 - Morning camp
04:56 - Offroading back to the highway
06:55 - Camp night 2
09:04 - Leatherman Tour
17:19 - Lava Bed Caves
19:00 - Camp night 3
21:46 - Outro

[@LeathermanToolGroup]

Thanks for coming to visit!

[@brakeforsnakes]

Can’t wait to come back!

[@user-vd4wf1vz8e]

Aerial view was epic

[@brakeforsnakes]

🤘🏻

[@ChocolateManInThailand]

New here! Absolutely lovin the van! Keep grindn! Subbed.

[@feed_defend_evolve]

You might consider doing the “chalk test” to dial in the air pressure you want for YOUR RIG, your weight, your particular load out which can change so much depending on the adventure you’re on and the gear/equipment and different amount of people you can load in these vans. Once you get the hang of how to do it, super easy to do one and set the air pressure you want at the beginning of these long road trips.

[@brakeforsnakes]

I’ve done chalk tests in the past they’re good exercises to do with a new setup

[@vanlifeadjustments]

Great video thanks for sharing! 👍🤙✌

[@brakeforsnakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@cereus57]

Great video at the Leatherman place, love the extra height now in your ride!

[@brakeforsnakes]

Thanks!!

[@MicahsRants]

Great video brotha 🤙🏽 I just picked up my ARC from Bass Pro Shop this morning. Only Arc within a 100 mile radius

[@brakeforsnakes]

Hell yea you’ll love it!

[@MV-Dan]

Fine I will buy an e-series.

[@brakeforsnakes]

There you go 🤘🏻

[@Bajavan1]

Very nice videography! I have a similar van with Weldtec suspension and a minimal bed platform, etc. using the Falkens in the size down, 285’s. Wondering if I can run lower pressure as well without compromising treadwear, heat, etc. Anyway, shout out from a fellow mtn biker/bike shop mechanic.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Hell yea! I’m sure you can since it sounds like you have a pretty light setup

[@jdfreeman97]

I am right at 6ft in height, we have our bed turned 90* to your setup. Are you able to fit and sleep perpendicular to the van walls like the way you have it?

[@brakeforsnakes]

Yup I can and am 6’0 as well. My feet just barely touch sometimes but it doesn’t bother me. We have the bed set at the widest part of the arch in the walls

[@jalexb915]

I’m 6’ 1” and had to make my bed long ways in my e350. I just couldn’t sleep all night with a slight leg curl. Btw great looking van.

[@jalexb915]

What’s the symbol on your hat?

[@brakeforsnakes]

It’s my logo it’s a coiled snake