Braving a BLIZZARD - Truck Camping Alone in a Massive Snow Storm

In this video we head to the Sierra Mountains just before a snow storm is about to roll in. We were excited at the likely hood we would be able to do some winter camping in our Four Wheel Campers Project M Pop Top camper. When we arrived the first day it was dry, windy and cold but overnight the storm rolled in. We woke up to a fresh layer of powdery snow blanketing the mountainous area. The short trip to the snow quickly became one of our favorite camping experiences ever.

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  • @captseamus
    @captseamus3 ай бұрын

    My advice is point your truck directly down the trail you came in on especially in previous snow tracks. That gives you pre-travelled vehicle tracks eliminating turning around on fresh snow and possible sinking and getting stuck

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Good tip! Tks

  • @lindageorge7550
    @lindageorge75503 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Love your adventurous spirits.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks for checking out the video. Happy to share the adventure.

  • @clearedtofire
    @clearedtofire3 ай бұрын

    Nice job. Glad to see the heater is working out well for you.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Yes it worked great

  • @erinbroderick2819
    @erinbroderick28193 ай бұрын

    I love that you said, "We MADE fruit and yogurt." that is my kind of cooking.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Haha didn’t even realize that. “Assembled”

  • @ronelmunez4442
    @ronelmunez44423 күн бұрын

    Project M is so good Mate love your Channel

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    7 сағат бұрын

    Thank you! Appreciate it.

  • @joshuawadsworth5050
    @joshuawadsworth50503 ай бұрын

    Great video!!!!!!! Love the aerial footage!!!

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I was very happy with how the drone turned out with all that bad weather. Gave me some cool shots.

  • @richardbrown2707
    @richardbrown27073 ай бұрын

    Excellent video, loved the drone footage.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Yes, I was really happy how the drone stuff turned out even with the heavy winds and snow.

  • @asdfjkldsa3
    @asdfjkldsa38 күн бұрын

    Hi guys! Can’t believe I stumbled upon this video, I was there at the same time March 1/2nd right when the blizzard came in as well. I was in the camp spot a couple hundred feet away in a Sprinter van! 😂 I saw your truck but no idea you guys were KZreadrs and just happened to stumble on this now. Amazing and such beautiful drone shots

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    8 күн бұрын

    I remember seeing a van so it must have been you!! We were jealous of all the space and comforts of the van while spending so many hours inside during that storm. How long did you stay? Did you stick it out another night?

  • @asdfjkldsa3

    @asdfjkldsa3

    7 күн бұрын

    @@prospectoverland Yes we did! The next morning we attempted to go up the pass and got stuck in the snow on the climb up, my wife ended up digging us out for a solid 20 minutes while I attempted to do a U-Turn. It was snowing quite a bit and we didn't want to risk it any further so we just went back down to one of the other sites and spent another night. It was an absolute blast and a super memorable time. Your videos definitely captured the moment and helped us reminisce! I'll definitely subscribe for more :)

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    7 күн бұрын

    @@asdfjkldsa3 that sounds eventful but awesome at the same time. I didn’t want to risk getting stuck although I probably would have been fine but 🤷‍♂️. I’m a San Diego native so zero snow experience from me. Any amount seems like a lot. Thanks for subscribing. I’ll have a new video out next Sunday of a trip to we just did to Yosemite.

  • @davespoemsandsongs9497
    @davespoemsandsongs94973 ай бұрын

    hey prospect overland awesome video the snow was really coming down you two were smart getting out of the Area before it got really bad

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, appreciate it. Yeah we only had a few inches on the ground but it was going to start adding up quick. And the wind just start to get no fun .

  • @user-tj3yi9zj4m
    @user-tj3yi9zj4m3 ай бұрын

    daaaang wow. lots of snow! great vid!

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes and thank you! It was a fun quick trip

  • @395jnky
    @395jnky3 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video guys! Looked fun. Hopefully the drive down that hill wasn’t too bad for you…

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank You! Luckily a Cal Trans snow plow had just come up the mtn as we drove down.

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u3 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @AmericanPrideHB
    @AmericanPrideHB3 ай бұрын

    Great video. I love the unexpected surprises.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! It was such a fun snow trip.

  • @GroomsJk
    @GroomsJkАй бұрын

    Wow that was awesome! Great footage of the beautiful landscape!!

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you! I thought the drone footage turned out so cool.

  • @kimmyjennings
    @kimmyjennings3 ай бұрын

    So fun! Let's go back ASAP.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Can’t wait!! Let’s go!

  • @jamesWOOD-qs6hn
    @jamesWOOD-qs6hn3 ай бұрын

    So cool unhooked now. Love and miss you both❤

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Wood. We both love and miss ya.

  • @jamesWOOD-qs6hn

    @jamesWOOD-qs6hn

    3 ай бұрын

    More of the beautiful blonde really brightens up the scenery

  • @escsniper
    @escsniper3 ай бұрын

    Great stuff. The drone shots were especially good.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! It preformed great in the bad weather conditions.

  • @djwambach6192
    @djwambach61923 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear Kimmie say that the heater works.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Game changer for sure! Thanks for watching

  • @mamagooooose
    @mamagooooose3 ай бұрын

    Love the video…and love that we have potential snow camping buddies!

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey! Thanks. It was so fun….yes count us in!

  • @jamestomlinson2247
    @jamestomlinson22473 ай бұрын

    I love your set up! I can’t wait to get one

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! What are you planning to get?

  • @jamestomlinson2247

    @jamestomlinson2247

    3 ай бұрын

    @@prospectoverland a project m most likely after seeing your vids of the builds, have you noticed any issues with the weight being on your bedrails yet?

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    @@jamestomlinson2247zero issues but I did add bed rail stiffeners years ago for a previous camper. They are cheap. I’d recommend just as an extra precaution but not required per FWC.

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr3 ай бұрын

    Bro congrats on this video slaying))) thanksa for this video)))

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks for checking it out!!! Yeah happy people are watching it and liking it.

  • @PHorne-co6pg
    @PHorne-co6pg3 ай бұрын

    Hi from Atlanta Ga. I had to comment because she REALLY wanted to hunker down but, he was like Smh Lol 😂❤

  • @artummomenti3147
    @artummomenti31473 ай бұрын

    Great job! Video skills are 🤜🤛

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Appreciate ya watching

  • @crystaltoledo748
    @crystaltoledo7483 ай бұрын

    Great trip, Sammie says hi!

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi!!! Thanks it was awesome.

  • @clarkbrinker5168
    @clarkbrinker516816 күн бұрын

    Great video. Try great basin natl park if you can. One of the best places I've camped. Keep the videos coming. Thank you.

  • @isaacturnerit
    @isaacturnerit3 ай бұрын

    Bro congrats on this video slaying!!

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks man! One day when I grow up I might make it as a real KZreadr like you.

  • @jetscoin
    @jetscoin3 ай бұрын

    Looks amazing, looks the temp is good for camping. BTW, hello from China. :)

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    It was so much fun. Wow thanks for watching from China. Appreciate it.

  • @92813justin
    @92813justin3 ай бұрын

    How did you sleep with the winds and the pop up tent? Was it flapping everywhere?

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    The camper/pop top makes zero wind noise. It’s nothing like a regular tent material pop top. This thick vinyl siding doesn’t make noise. But the truck does turn into a big wind wall/block so the entire truck shakes around a little in the big gusts but noise is not the issue. We sleep very well, we have switched to a hest mattress and love it.

  • @dancrosby6726
    @dancrosby67263 ай бұрын

    Was that Troy meadows? Have you checked out Bonita meadows? Love watching y’all. Makes me miss some things about Cali. Thanks for doing these videos. If ya ever make it up to Idaho let’s us know.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    I haven’t been to either of those places…at least not by those names. Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll check them out. We would love CA coast, up to PNW, then all the way across to Montana trip. I have it planned, just need to find the time. Thanks for watching

  • @JustnChambers
    @JustnChambers3 ай бұрын

    Great video!! What ladder/steps are you using to get into the bed of the truck?

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Little giant step ladder amzn.to/3vbtsf5

  • @user-bf2ov3ws7o
    @user-bf2ov3ws7o3 ай бұрын

    Wow, braving a blizzard while truck camping alone in a massive snowstorm must have been quite the adventure! We sent you an email, please take a look.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks I’ll look for the email. Appreciate it

  • @JPHB
    @JPHB2 ай бұрын

    Hey was cool running into you at the show in San Juan, I was the guy that just bought a project M and we talked about awnings for the PM. Are your mule brackets the stainless steel version or the earlier version.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for coming by, appreciate it. They are the new mules and I just had them powder coated black.

  • @tomlorenzen4062
    @tomlorenzen40623 ай бұрын

    New to your channel, curious what brand the camper is? Thanks, cool video!

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks for following along. It’s a Four Wheel Camper project M. Scroll back on my channel a few videos and I did a video just on the camper itself.

  • @josephgavin4509
    @josephgavin45093 ай бұрын

    Is there enough space for a front runner roof rack under the cab overhang?

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u3 ай бұрын

    Awesome drone footage

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I’m really happy with how the drone video turned out being windy and snowy

  • @TYZR4ME
    @TYZR4ME3 ай бұрын

    Hi Guys, Great video!!!! We were in Barstow and experienced really bad winds but unfortunately no snow. I think Beverly and I would have loved to see some snow, glad you guys had a great time and you had safe travels..... Hope to see you guys on another overland trip soon.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey thank you! Oooo yeah I bet Barstow was bad. Hope to see you guys soon.

  • @norkisserrano
    @norkisserrano3 ай бұрын

    Was this up in Big Bear or in the Idyllwild side? Nice content during blizzard.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out. But no, it was up the Hwy 395 in Sierras.

  • @norkisserrano

    @norkisserrano

    3 ай бұрын

    @@prospectoverland -O I see, yup I was up in Alabama Hills too, and there was a big storm that hit us, wind was hitting us really hard, there were 3 of us with Four Wheel Campers and we were impressed that the campers held up with those really strong winds as we hunkered down through the night. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Oh we were very close to you guys. Just up a couple thousand more feet. Yeah wind was horrible. Also, very happy with how it did in the wind.

  • @josephdickerson9902
    @josephdickerson990226 күн бұрын

    Review on the heater? Did you run it all night or kick it on when you woke up?

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    26 күн бұрын

    Ran it all night long. Love it! I’ll be doing a whole update and review video about the whole truck in the next month or two hopefully. Waiting to change a couple things before I make a updated video

  • @TurdBugler
    @TurdBugler3 ай бұрын

    Did you guys make the window curtains, or were they bought like that? They look insulted as well Thanks!

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    When you purchase the thermal pack from FWC they come with window covers.

  • @BoondockBertoOverland
    @BoondockBertoOverland3 ай бұрын

    Hey guys, awesome fireplace install. Question, would I need any electricity in camper to install the propane Dickinson heater or is electricity just something nice to have to run vent fan but not totally required? Thank you. With Aloha, Matt

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Yeah you will need some power. It’s consumes very little 12v power. The radiant heat without the fan to blow it would not produce much. I would not recommend if you have no way to do power. I also run a 12v propane sensor. A small auxiliary power supply maybe like a goal zero or something similar.

  • @BoondockBertoOverland

    @BoondockBertoOverland

    3 ай бұрын

    @@prospectoverland , thank you so very much for this info. I have the Jackery Explorer 300....I wonder if this is powerful enough to run that fan? Thanks again. Great work with your build out. With Aloha, Matt

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    @@BoondockBertoOverland oh yeah for sure it would run that fan. Then the propane sensor draws hardly any power at all.

  • @BoondockBertoOverland

    @BoondockBertoOverland

    3 ай бұрын

    @@prospectoverland , that's awesome to know----thank you so much.

  • @graveltravelcanada
    @graveltravelcanada3 ай бұрын

    Mind sharing what ladder/stairs you have for outside of the tailgate?

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Here is the link for my Amazon store with the exact ladder amzn.to/4a3tiFD

  • @graveltravelcanada

    @graveltravelcanada

    3 ай бұрын

    @@prospectoverland thanks!

  • @karldanhofer6712
    @karldanhofer67123 ай бұрын

    Does the wood stove come with that camper

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s propane and no it doesn’t. Scroll back a couple videos on my page and I showed the install process.

  • @karldanhofer6712
    @karldanhofer67123 ай бұрын

    Half a water bottle on the dash. It works

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    What does that do?

  • @chitstirrer
    @chitstirrer2 ай бұрын

    Hey bud, what's your wheel tire setup with offset please?

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    2 ай бұрын

    18” Icon compressions with +25 offset. 37x12.5 BFG km3.

  • @darrenlewis8297
    @darrenlewis82973 ай бұрын

    How did you get your garmin subscription so cheap?

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    I just checked and I pay 11.95 a month. I get 10 free text messages. Then expensive per message after that. I ended up paying $6 extra in texts for this trip. Then I pay an additional $29 a year for extra search and rescue insurance so if I push the sos i wont get charged 20k for the helicopter pickup.

  • @erickaesman4001
    @erickaesman40013 ай бұрын

    What brand is the rear bumper?

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Expedition one

  • @karldanhofer6712
    @karldanhofer67123 ай бұрын

    What size truck do you have

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Toyota tundra

  • @betsysizemore8857
    @betsysizemore885729 күн бұрын

    Where can I buy one for our truck ?

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    28 күн бұрын

    Buy what, the camper?

  • @stevecraig4536
    @stevecraig45363 ай бұрын

    Title should be changed if you leave after 3” of snow.

  • @ttpdkk935
    @ttpdkk9353 ай бұрын

    Boring!!!

  • @2Big2Sexy
    @2Big2Sexy3 ай бұрын

    Man what a view to wake up to I love winter camping!

  • @prospectoverland

    @prospectoverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah it was awesome! Thanks for watching.

  • @turtlepants
    @turtlepants3 ай бұрын

    Wimps. 😂

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