Overlanding ALL 1000+ miles of the Kentucky Adventure Tour.
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- čas přidán 24. 01. 2022
- Join us as we embark on an overlanding adventure around the Kentucky Adventure Tour (KAT). The KAT is a 1000+ mile adventure route that is made up of dirt, gravel and 2 lane backcountry roads through Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia.
We are joined on this trip by folks from Dan Cummins Offroad and other CZcams Channels The Day We Make and Down South Offroad and Outdoors.
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Thank you again for having us along for a section of it! The kids are bummed we missed the horses! We had such a great time! Safe travels, friends.
We are so glad we met you all and glad you came along. Look forward to seeing you at Moore in April.
That ram power wagon is a beast 💪
Right
We are new to the world of overlanding and are currently building a Tacoma overland rig. Your videos are our inspiration. We live in WV where a lot of your trips are in our back yard. The biggest plus is seeing that big ‘ol Ram make it through some really hairy spots. I tell my wife, if that guy can make it, we can make it. We hope to bump into y’all one day and thanks for the amazing footage 👍🏼
A Tacoma is a great overlanding platform! The myth that a truck can't do the east coast trails is just not true. Some obstacles do take a little more finesse but others are actually easier with a little bigger vehicle. The extra room and load carying capability is a big plus also.
There's no "wrong" way to do it. The biggest thing is to start enjoying the trail with whatever works for you! Hope to see you out there!
Thanks for watching!
Howdy neighbors! Tacoma guy here in eastern PA. Bought a '21 TRD Offroad Access Cab last July after taking a ride in my buddy's overland built 4Runner. New to the overlanding game, too! Used to wheel an 08 JKU, but always a pickup guy at heart. Maybe I'll see you on the trail one day soon! WV is beautiful!
@@DagonNaxos As soon as the parts that are on a 4+ month wait come in we’ll be ready to go exploring so we’ll see you in late August? Maybe? 😂
@@Hott_tacoma I know the feeling. The winch bumper I want has a lead time of 6 months at this point. 😂
@@DagonNaxos Same here! But it’ll be worth the wait to get what you need to complete your build and be happy with it. We are doing a full build and doing everything all at once so when we are done we are done 😂
Hi 😊👍🏻👍🏻 I love your content I am 53 and can’t legally drive anymore ( legally blind). Thank y’all for what u do.. a happy subscriber here in Alabama.
Thank you so much for watching. We are so happy to have you along with us.
The “best” overlanding video “I” have ever seen. Thank you all for this great adventure. Loved seeing how all of the different sized vehicles made it thru. Go POWER WAGON!!!!!
Thank you very much!
I love getting the Power Wagon out on these trails!
Thanks for watching!
I like the longer videos
Thank you David!
Amazing overlanding.
Thank you
Really enjoyed the long form of this trip video, great work.
Thank you!!
Can't wait to meet up with ya'll again... This trip looks amazing
Can't wait either
I spent a couple days in June on the KAT from Illinois because of your videos. Best time.
Glad you liked it.
Great video as usual! I really liked that section on Clear Creek, it really looked like a lot of fun with all the creek crossings. Lots of amazing scenery out there for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the compliment and for watching!
That spot with the trees that were cut would make me hyperventilate With my power wagon
I think everyone did on that one.
A group of us tried to do that on big ADV bike 5-6 years ago. A hurricane had hit the east coast and the trails were a mess and very muddy. After the third day we gave up on it.
When it's wet, they become difficult for sure.
This trip looks amazing. Only knowing northern KY and around75 makes me want to wander around the state more. Looked like allot of fun
It was a lot of fun for sure
Great work! Love the detail you put into these videos!! Explains a lot about the trail, while giving you a great visual of what to expect.
Thank you.
Great video Bill! Thanks for all your hard work on it.
Thanks Rob!
Great video! That old stock Toyota Landcruiser keeping up with the modified Jeeps is very impressive!
Thanks, and yes it was.
Awesome video! I live in london and have been to a few of these spots, but you all have showed me a bunch more I didn’t even know about and want to check out! Thanks!
Thanks for watching.
Great video. Really appreciate that you all mention the small towns you go thru. Its a nice way to follow along and I'm sure the towns like it too.
We love small towns. Our hometown of Sandy Hook, Elliott Co. Ky. It's a small town. There is not even a stop light in our whole county.
My 2020 Ram 1500 had rust on the frame welds last year so I used rust converter and spray painted it to hopefully slow down any rust.
Hopefully, that works.
Fantastic video y'all!!!
Thanks Jeff!
Thanks for the video, I always enjoy watching. Looking forward to coming down to see part of it this spring.
Thanks for watching!
Great video and beautiful scenery. You do a great job explaining where, when and how the trip progressed. Great job!
Thank you.
That looked like a good adventure around the state now and I'm curious how many extra miles did Deb have in walking just to get the good footage for the video
It was an awesome adventure and yes Deb put in several miles! 😆
LOVE VIDEO
Thanks!
We love the section in London-Laurel County. We would love to highlight your video on our official tourism webpage.
We would be happy to have you put our video on your website.
Thank you for providing such detail. It was extremely helpful in planning my own KAT trip.
Thank you for watching. Glad it was helpful
Enjoying this video while drinking my trail rated coffee. Looking forward to you JT videos. Keep them coming.
Good choice in coffee..We have one coming up with the JT in it.
Great video. Very enjoyable. Makes me want to visit the KAT for an overloading trip.
Thank you for watching. The KAT is one of our favorites.
Nice job Coddiwomple..!
Thank you.
Can "y'all "come up to Canada and go overlanding with us in and around the Rockies sometime?
We would love to!
That's a great idea!
Love your adventures. Excellent narration. Subscribed
Thank you!
Another great video guys Thank You
Thank you!
Great video!
Thanks
Nice
Thanks
I hit that same blocked off section that you hit at 01:32:59 and had to take the same alternate route, when I was out there last week.
OMG if those branches are making contact with your Jeep man lord what are they doing to that power wagon. I have a power wagon I reached out to you before about a trail that you did I believe it was 303 and I asked if you thought my power wagon could make it down it. You said yeah but I bet it would be pin stripped like crazy from Kentucky. I wonder how many pinstripes the new Rubicon got it I don’t even wanna think about the power wagon. Sends chills up my back
They both earned some stripes. The power wagon does, however, get more than the rest of us.
Your videos are EXCELLENT!
Thank you.
Always enjoy watching your videos
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Another great video! We only have Warncliffe to Williamsburg left to check off in the Renegade. Can't wait till I can say its been done in my jacked up fiat on 29s!
Thanks for the compliment. Let us know when you finish.
Wow I wouldn’t want to scratch up my Ram truck like that 😮
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The BSF is a hidden gem. I had some hot chocolate on that O&W bridge with my brother on a backpacking trip. Your videos are great and make me want to get a 4WD for my next vehicle and get out there :) I think I could get used to having better camp amenities and covering more ground than I do on my feet! It does seems a little intimidating as far as obstacles and getting stuck though.
It can look intimidating but there are many offraoders that would welcome you along to help you out.
good video as always
Thank you
Lol, yep some sections between warncluff and Matawan get tight. Especially if you didn't take the bypass.
If I should make it to Kentucky again, I would like to hook up with you all. Ive done some of turkey bay,and would love to do see more.
Let us know if you head this way and will see if we can hook up.
At 21:52 if you go down that it connects to another forest rd.. several good sections of trails you can link together out there very scenic
Thanks for the info.
New subscriber here! Great videos y’all are putting out. Couple of those rigs need to lighten the load a bit though! Keep ‘em coming.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks. Of course you know what you are doing but some newbies don’t know the distance you need to use to go away from the creeks and springs. I hate seeing mess like that near the water.
Same here; we hate to see it also.
Wow! another great adventure. Is there a map of the complete path?
kentuckyadventuretour.com/mapping/
I'm running the KAT again in 2 weeks. Can't wait. Any suggestions for great camp spots ? Ran Pumpkin Hollow last Nov. Is it best to go West or South of that for best wheeling and camping ? I've got 3 days ...
I would go south from there if I only has three days. There are a few dispersed campsites down that away along with Turkey Creek and S Tree
@@CoddiwompleOverland thx kindly. Ur a good man. Keep up the awesome vids. They're encouraging for folks to get out and explore a different lifestyle and weekend fun.
Thank you for the kind words. I couldn't do it without my best friend and soul mate by my side!
I went through Appalachia in November-December 2020, and the locals were attempting to claim Black Mountain as private hunting property. The locals actually asked me to take the KAT off the internet. We discussed this with the founder on Facebook and turns out it is not an irregular occurrence. Wouldn't be surprised if the gate around 1:29:40 was put up by locals, not government. Shame because Black Mountain provides a great view and some fun mild-moderate trails
The gate at was not put up but government as that area is not government property. It is actually privately owned by a coal company. The coal company is the one who more than likely put it up.
Watching your videos is like being there! I’m looking forward to our small club doing this soon. What drone did you use on this trip?
Thank you! We use a DJI Mavic Air 2s
Didn't you go thru the KY carwash section after the Elk viewing station? At the 1:42 mark we had a group of on looker camping there. They took one look at our rigs, said they doubt we could clear the bank. If we managed to, the ruts at the top of the hill would stop us. Yes the ruts were large for our rigs ( 2 renegades running 3 inch lifts, 1 old yj on 33s, a samurai on 33s and my Liberty running a 3 inch lift. ) would have loved to hear that conversation when we didn't come back down, tail tucked between our legs.
We didn't do the carwash/autumn olive trees. There isn't anything to see through there except scrub trees and mud. It wasn't worth unnecessarily taking paint off.
You are right. That was a probably a pretty good conversation.
Enjoyed the video and there are lots of comments for this, so I thought I’d post Osborn something I haven’t scene. You answered a toilet question (vaguely) and what about showers? I’m a long time camper so I know how important they are and how soon they are , especially without real toilets and running water and with significant others.
We have a Joolca Hot tap and ensuite double that we use for showers. We love this system as we can use it with any water source, including a creek it has a constant heat supply, no matter how many people.
Serious thinking about the expo in springfield, im only 6 hours from there.
If you do stop by and say 👋 we will be on storyteller row.
It’s not very often you setup camp before dark do ya? Lol
😂 Not often. We try, though🤷♂️
I have watching your channel now for a few weeks since I found it. I’ll be looking to get a gladiator in a few months. I had a Wangler JK previously. In your opinion, what would be your pick for the best all around tire that is also mostly on the quiet side on the road? I had Goodyear Duratracs on the JK I had. I’m thinking of the Cooper SST Pros on the gladiator I will be getting. Thanks for all the cool videos! Wish I knew about all these cool places to go when I had my JK
We like the cooper's on our JK so much that we went with them on the Gladiator.
We live in the Bluegrass State and want to hit these trails with our Diesel Wrangler.
I like the set up you have for camping, navigation and video… would you mind sharing what equipment you are using??
If you’ve already done a video of your Jeep set up, do you have a link?
Check out our play list for all our vehicles and equipment.
Why was the county road cut soo! Deep? Michigan 🤗🇺🇸🇨🇦
Years and years of use, water runoff and maintenance. Thanks for watching and the question
Oh no, the parabolic heater isn't indoor safe
We agree. The area was well ventilated and Kelly purchased a Little Buddy Heater the next day.
You're absolutely right! Only used it to heat the annex in the morning and evening. Didn't use it while sleeping and bought a buddy heater the next day.
Thanks for watching!
@@CoddiwompleOverland good deal. I would probably give it a try in the annex with good ventilation.
@@kellypw8186 oh,ok good deal. I really like my Mr Buddy on those cold nights!
Our next section of the KAT is from Warncliff to Elkhorn city. Hope the closed section is opened back up, if not what was the route you took to bypass it?
1373 to 460
We’re going to be taking a little road-trip from Ohio to Tennessee. Do you recommend any easier (but scenic) terrain trails in KY for newbies??
Most main Forest Servicr Roads will be fine.
What an awesome video. That KAT 1000 looks cool. I’m not in a full size vehicle. I’m in a side by side that’s been modified, titled and plated in NC (street legal). Do you know if I could do the Daniel Boone trails snd the KAT if I’m street legal?
That was a great camp site you found up there near Matewan, WV. We ride through there a lot and love to feed carrots to the horses.
We are running into a lot of gates these days. I use Lifetime Trailmaps and I’m sending in updates every time we encounter a gate. A lot of hunting leases are taking over the land and gating it off. Just part of the adventure, I suppose!
Love watching your channel. Keep up the great work.
I have no idea on the legality of your SXS in Kentucky. Thanks for the compliment and watching.
Have lived in eastern Kentucky my whole life and drive a lot of these back roads. You could probably run this whole thing with a side by side straight off the show room floor. If you dont drive like an idiot most all police will leave you alone. I think the law is interpreted as you can drive about any road, but interstate, as long as you are traveling straight from your entrance on the road to where you will exit. No cruising basically. If you get pulled over they'll ck your cooler for beer and tell you to get it off the road
Would love to go on an adventure with you guys..would you have a route map of this trip?
We welcome folks along all the time. You can find the maps for this at www.kentuckyadventuretour.com
Wow I have a lot of family in KY I’m going to do this trail if a stock land cruiser can do it so will my 97 cherokee
The stock Land cruiser did sustain some damage underneath. If your going alone make sure you have recovery gear. Thanks for watching.
whats with the strobe lights on the pick up truck?
LED lights do that on camera
Hey can you please tell me what kind of tent did Kelly get. It looks nice and roomy. Also how did the tent do on your trip.
It is the Gazelle T4 plus. It did great on the trip! You can find it here :
Check out this page from Coddiwomple Overland www.amazon.com/shop/coddiwompleoverland?ref=inf_own_coddiwompleoverland
Question for you guys, being down in the south, NC for example, when you’re out on an adventure how do you keep your tent from getting moldy after rain in the humidity of the south? I’ve watched your videos and this is heavy on my mind lol
Great question Brett!
With the smaller tent I usually use I don't actually pack it between uses when it's been really wet out. I put the ground cover and rain fly spread out on top of everything in the bed under the tonneau. The main tent body I lay out in the back seat on top of the stuff back there. It dries pretty well during the day of driving.
On less wet days I put it loosly in it's tote in the bed without the cover on.
The big Gazelle gets the same treatment but the main tent body goes in the bag but it doesn't get closed. The fly and ground cover spread in back also.
The room to do that is one of the things I really like about the Power Wagon for trips like these.
Thanks for watching.
What about a roof top tent? The kind you have to put away in order to drive?
Brett,
We shake as much rain as we can off of it and put it away. As soon as we get to camp, if summertime we open it and windows up with a fan running. If wintertime, we open as soon as we get to camp and place a fan and heater inside. Once we get home, we open to make sure everything is completely dry before closing till next trip. So far, doing it this way, we have had no mildew or smell.
@@CoddiwompleOverland thank you for the info! Greatly appreciated. This was a big concern for the humidity here in the south
Your welcome.
How long do you think it would take to run the entire route if you weren’t videoing? Great job with the video also!
It depends a lot on things like speed, how long per day that you plan to travel, and stops. I would say a rough estimate would be 6-10 days.
Any size restrictions on the KAT for the PowerWagon? Some looks a little tight.
It is a little tight in places but no size restrictions. You do have to be street legal.
Though my body is wider the track widths of the Power Wagon and Bill and Deb's Jeep are within inches of each other.
That said, due to length I have to plan the tight spots a bit more. I need to pick how I enter based on where the truck needs to be to exit. The biggest impact is in chosing a line. Sometimes I only have one choice when the Jeeps can swing left or right to make for better wheel placement.
Haven't finished the entire video but just curious how many you covered each day?
It really depended on the day but it averaged about 100 miles a day
What was that creature standing off to the right around the 3:45 mark
We went back and looked. We don't see anything.
Do you have it mapped out for a gps or so on?
You can find the gpx file on www.kentuckyadventuretour.com
what are you using for toilet
Everyone in our group has different methods; some dig holes, some use thunder box with bags and carry it out.
Is there anyway to get the gpx files for those of us that prefer not to use facebook ?
kentuckyadventuretour.com/
A question for you. Where is that suspension type bridge in Big South Fork? I’d really like to see that. I have KAT map on my GPS. Thank you!
It is on O&W road. Just off of the KAT.
@@CoddiwompleOverland Thank you!
Your welcome!
What is the name of the arches or county at 20:02 thanks
The Twin Arches in Laurel County.
Great videos! Trying to plan a trip to do the KAT pretty soon and I have a couple of questions, you can respond off the site if you prefer. The organizers say 5 days to 6 days if you take the hard sections. I know Jeff Stoess rides a dirt bike and in my experience an experienced rider can move at 2 or 3 times the speed of a normal 4wd in the rough stuff. My question is how many days did it take you to complete the full KAT 900/1000 miles? Secondly do you think it's feasible to complete the trip in 5 or 6 days at a relatively leisurely pace? Lots of the trip looks very scenic and I'd hate to rush through it. Seems like 150 to 200 miles per day would be tough if you're going 10 mph at best in the dirt sections. My brother and I drive a '17 4Runner Off Road with a modest lift but pretty well armored, std. size A/Ts. It's pretty capable but I don't like to beat it up by going too fast. Actually your driving in the videos look similar to our speeds which is why I'm asking. Thanks in advance for your thoughts/experience! And keep up the great work!
Jay
We have done the whole KAT twice plan on 10 days.
@@CoddiwompleOverland Excellent, thanks!
Are there any kind of land use permits required on any parts of the trail? We're thinking about running it at spring break.
No land permits for traveling the route.
@@CoddiwompleOverland Awesome! Thanks! Just followed you on insta too.
Thank you!
Did I miss a video? Is that a new PW for Kelly?
It is a new one. It has been in a few photos; you are the first to comment.
If you stay on the main trail only for the entire loop. Can you take a travel trailer with you? Like a 3,000lbs, single axle trailer??
I would not recommend it.
What if it’s a No-Bo 16.8? Still not recommended??
You would destroy your trailer on some sections of the KAT.
Okay, thanks for the advice, I’ll find something else to trail on with the trailer.
Check out the Smokey Mountain 1,000
what kind of radio was u talking on ? cb? ham? mrs?
Ham
@@CoddiwompleOverland what band? 2 meters? im a ham also KA0MEK u dont do off road anymore i never hsd s 4x4 i allways had 2 whel drive trucks i was using mine to work for me (I hauled used lumber for 20 +yrs
We use 2 meter.
@@CoddiwompleOverland ok thanks
in one of the scenes i noticed the rear truck had on flashing lights. Ive seen this in other videos from other 4 wheelers. Why do yall do that and what is its purpose?
They are LED lights and some just look that way on video.
@@CoddiwompleOverland ah ok lol. I thought they were some sort of special flashers lol. Thanks for the info.
Your welcome. We have been asked that alot.
What year is the RAM?
2017
@@CoddiwompleOverland good looking truck
Could a 2wd truck with good tires do the easy part?
Yes, but just the easy parts
Do you think a mildly built Suburban or Yukon rig could handle these trails?
Give me a little more information on mildly built.
@@CoddiwompleOverland 2-3 inch quality lift, 33-34 in tires.
You should be fine.
@@CoddiwompleOverland thank you
Did this adventure damage or mar your vehicle?
Yes, you will have pinstripes and some areas you do need clearance.
@@CoddiwompleOverland in that case I might want to take these trails riding my Honda CRF300L.
Cool video,,,Now a Subscriber!!!
Thank you very much!!