Thanks for watching! There are two things I wanted to let you guys know about. First, a tour of my Land Cruiser was just featured on the Cheap RV Living channel here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5qs0tt-erWzftY.html. And second, last year I met up with and filmed a tour with a guy named Jimmy (his video isn't live yet, but stay tuned). He lives full-time in his Jeep Renegade. A couple weeks back, the driveshaft of his Jeep basically broke in half, and he's stranded. Cassie and I donated some money to help him get back on his way, and I'm asking you guys to send a few bucks in his direction too: spot.fund/jfbt9si -Tristan

@wj7867

Жыл бұрын

What's the website you used to research this trip?

@SUVRVing

Жыл бұрын

@@wj7867 Oops, I just added it to the video description.

@sanepeter2034

Жыл бұрын

Inspired by you, primarily, we bought a 23 Sportage SUV, put a twin size upholstery foam bed, and all camping gear in a trailer hitch cargo carrier to maintain 32mpg.

The first sign said, "Do not travel alone." LOL Tristan doesn't care.

@HannahClanPNWadventures

Жыл бұрын

He wasn’t alone. He had us with him. Lol. I noticed that too. I’m glad someone else said it.

Thanks for taking us on a tour to a place where 99% of us will never visit in person. I enjoyed it. A sincere "Thank-you!"

@lhurst9550

Жыл бұрын

sad, very sad.

We tent camped in that area about 28 years ago. We were told that many drug runners came through there at night but they had no desire to disturb anyone as they had no desire to be caught. So we just didn't worry about it. We drove part of that road also. It was in April and already getting HOT. I was horrified to discover that people try to cross on foot as Asylum seekers, often in terrible health, weak and weary and desperate. Some big hearted people leave bottles of water just out in the desert to be discovered. I hope it is not true that that is illegal and one can be arrested for doing so. I always have felt that where one is born, and into what conditions is the luck of the draw. Most of us reading this got the long straws.

@paulas_lens

Жыл бұрын

Leaving water IS a crime, insanely enough and comes with hefty sentences. Look up cases around Tucson. :(

@Galiuros

Жыл бұрын

@@paulas_lens No , it is not a crime. The blue water stations in the Sonoran desert are maintained and supplied by an organization called Humane Borders. They have been doing it since 2001.

@normanriggs848

11 ай бұрын

It may be illegal but only for the sub humans who "run" the government!

Really enjoyed this one. My daughter and son in law live in Ajo. He is with BP. They enjoy living there and the scenery. He was telling us that generally speaking the cartels and drug runners leave Americans traveling in the area alone. They don't want the possible heat. They have a good thing going (not a political statement just fact) and don't want to jeopardize things. The rain has made it stunning. I did some recent hikes in Superstitions and water was running everywhere. Insanely beautiful.

Road trip!!! Yay! Dirt road for 130 miles? Desert? Mexico border? Woah, dangerous! Volcanoes? Who knew?! So desolate! Glad you had beautiful weather & no rain. Very unique adventure. Thanks Tristan!

@mickeypigknuckles

11 ай бұрын

Dangerous? 🤨

You’re a brave soul to be in that area-and alone. Appreciate the content.

@GratefulOverlander

Жыл бұрын

You're never quite alone out there. BP has a large presence, even more than you'll know when you're there

@Chrisb8s

Жыл бұрын

The media makes the border seem like a war zone. I live in Arizona, I don’t think I would camp there but driving across in the middle of the day. Anyone is going to think he is border patrol and avoid him

@lorrainerobison6623

Жыл бұрын

@@GratefulOverlander Yes. Border Patrol knows you're there. Just be safe out there everyone.

@johnchedsey1306

Жыл бұрын

@@GratefulOverlander Except that one time I got a flat tire in Organ Pipe right along the border fence. Then they were scarce! 🤣(I was fine...I had a spare and it only took a few minutes to get it on)

@ettaplace6716

Жыл бұрын

U still shouldn’t be in that area by yourself

Wow. What a fascinating trip! I love the widespread desolation, cut in two by the seemingly randomness of the border wall. I can't even imagine the desperation of people willing to risk the trip through that desert. And the diversity of the geological landscape was very interesting and unique. Can't wait for you to revisit this place in the future. Also, what a spectacular sunset! Mother Nature and the Travel Gods were smiling down on you for this one! 😊

Awesome trip, was on the devil road back when gas was 24.9 cents a gallon; I think I dated myself🤣⭐️⭐️😎😎🤩

@paulas_lens

Жыл бұрын

I remember that price at a station with a sign with a red horse in it. Does that also age me? ;)

We are hikers, and photographers. We, too, love to explore. Although, we do not SUV RV, we were tenters. We now tow an Airstream which has been upgraded for off grid camping. This provides us versatility to have a base-camp and a vehicle to head off and explore. We love your channel.

Wow you found my Dewalt tool

Great video as always. Really like the perspective that you brought to an area that most people would find harsh and unforgiving. For those interested in one of the stories that Tristan touched on briefly in the video, I would recommend "The Devil's Highway: A True Story" by Luis Alberto Urrea. Goes into more detail about that area and what it's like to try to travel through it on foot.

Thanks for showing us the area and appreciate the history lesson. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch.

It's so sad that there is no names on the grave of 8. They mattered. Thank for taking me on the journey.

Fascinating. My sister and I went on a birding trip to SE Arizona years ago. After she flew home, I drove my RAV4 on a tour of Organ Pipe National Monument. It was one of the highlights of the trip for me; although I was a bit apprehensive through the whole drive being alone and so close to the smugglers’ route. Would have loved to know the temperature. Already looking forward to your next adventure in this area. Thanks again for finding another unique place to share with us.

in releasing pressure in gas cans this is a must to do , on you tube, there a way to install a valve stem in the top of the can, using a wire close hanger . i did this trick on my 5 gals, and it works great, there is one thing to do extra, remove the valve stem out, and insurt a nail into the hole where the stem was, and then place the cap on top, also i drilled a tiny hole on top of the cap , the reason for this to the gas stays in the container and the nail acts like a pressure relief valve and if to much pressure happens the cap will release the pressure., maintaining calm pressure.

Love the groovy driving music 😃

You make some Awesome videos, I like the fact you showcase obscure locations where there are fewer people hanging out! Keep those videos coming! Great work

Yay! Big welcome to Southern Arizona. Tucson native and it's the best place in the world.

Thank you for showing us this road. Rt. 9 in New Mexico along the border between El Paso and Portal, AZ also has a very interesting landscape.

Many years ago I started driving that road from east to west but got scared and turned around as I encountered several groups all armed drug smugglers

Thanks for the adventure Tristan, the cinder cone reminded me of Craters of the Moon NP where you climb the baren cinder cone to find shrubs and trees atop. Beautiful. There did not appear to be any fish in those tanks....

Wow Triston! This desert border trip was fascinating! Also sad! Protect the Pronghorns!🙏😀🇺🇸

The most dangerous thing in that Bates' ranch house that I could see are those decomposed (friable) 9" x 9" asbestos tiles all over the floor.

I have hiked the area around Arivaca and Patagonia several times. I like the area. I always spend some time there on my way to Mexico in the fall. Rugged land. I have found many items left by migrants or who knows who. Shoes, shirts, backpacks. waterjugs. Keep an eye peeled for clouds. A good rain can flood the area in a heartbeat. I live in my RV full time and winter in Mexico.

If you go back to about 21:40 in the vid and look closely , it looks to me like there is a row of rocks leading up to the cairn and the rocks around the cairn look to be like an arrowhead , so , from a distance, it looks to me like an arrow or direction pointer ?? Great trip ..

@josephinegibbs3902

Жыл бұрын

Hmmmm....wonder what you might come upon if you followed that heading!

Another wonderful video. Your suggestions / warnings for traveling in the desert southwest are not to be ignored. Since moving to south-central New Mexico I have garnered much info on survival methods for the desert. We ALWAYS carry at least a full case of water when going exploring or traveling. If not for our personal use, but also for others who may not be as well prepared but in need. A full sized First Aid kit is also with us. There are to many other tools & aids to list but everyone who ventures out like this video, should become well versed in. Looking forward to your next travel.

Tobacco is a hell of a drug

Life saving blue flags! I just hope nobody thinks it’s a good idea to remove those.

@1957Dirogo

Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile there are water shortages for Americans, in CA, AZ, NV and Texas.

@jackdamron382

Жыл бұрын

Just stay in PA

@whatsananna

Жыл бұрын

Who places those lifesaving water barrels?

@rik8809

Жыл бұрын

@@whatsananna , a group called Humane Borders.

If I was a guy, and 30 years younger, I would be you! Love your style. Thank you for posting. Enjoy your travels. And appreciate your wife for the freedom to adventure!

That was so much fun , thanks for taking me along on the ride and telling such interesting stories along with beautiful views! Nice to see real wild land!

That was absolutely amazing. I really appreciate the research you do about an area before you film. It makes it all so much more connected. Great job.

The "arbitrary nature" of the boarder is the result of the railroads and the Gadsen Purchase. Prior to that. the Rio Grande and the Gila River were the primary boundary. As far as the Sonoran Pronghorn I was able to view a number of them on the east side of the Mohawk Dune, further north on the BGRW. Never saw any on the Cabeza, but they move around.

Great video with insightful info. Thanks for putting in the time to film this!!!

Great video. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a hidden gem. For those wanting a taste of the area, drive the 21-mile Ajo Mountain Loop Road. It's mostly gravel with some paved sections, and there were plenty of 2WD cars driving it when I was there in March 2021. You'd want to check in the visitor center for current conditions first.

@johnchedsey1306

Жыл бұрын

They just completed some repairs and work on Ajo Mountain Loop so I imagine right now is a good time to visit. I've also taken 2WD and "crossover" SUVS on it without a problem. Absolutely wonderful scenic drive!

Me and my buddies go to Big Bend Ranch State Park every year and bag peaks. We just find the cool looking ones and climb them. The desert is a great place in the winter but not for everyone. Regarding Rotopax, mine leaked too. Altitude changes is the main cause. I added a Velox Offroad rear window delete with a molle panel on the outside of my 4Runner so I can carry mine upright. I did buy gaskets too but the altitude change you and I do a lot of will probably cause them to leak again. You can release the air pressure but that would be way too much hassle to keep doing that every couple of thousand feet of altitude. You would have to take it off, set it upright, open the cap, tighten it, and put it back on the roof.

An unexpected benefit of the day...a Dewalt multipurpose tool! I was happy to help out your friend in my small way. You do so much for us...easy to pass it forward. I've hinked the Cinder Cone trail in Snow Canyon State Park. They are not easy!!!! Loose stone, unstable footing...but the views are always the reward.

You should visit Chiracahua National Monument and Cochise Stronghold while in southern Arizona

@Ostrom38

Жыл бұрын

I know in one of his previous videos a few years back, he did a video on Chiricahua National Monument. I really like that video, since he also tubed down the Gila River. I am sure there is more to see in that area though, for a second video.

It was all my favorite part!!! Very stark and pretty landscape and interesting plants 🪴. You chose informative bits of history to highlight and I appreciate seeing that part of the country. As always, thanks, Tristan!

Wow, the prospective when you get to the upper pools, was a surprise… huge place…thanks for taking us along, greatly enjoyed your camera work!

18:43 is interesting and ironic. I find tools on walks all the time! Then I noticed your wedding band...it's exactly like one I found once getting ready to cross the highway from the park while walking my dog. sterling silver! It was barely ground into the gravel and I picked it up and still wear it.

I made my first road trip to Arizona last October and I fell in love with the area! I can't wait to go back to explore more! 😊 🌵

To close to the boarder. I’m afraid if I camped there I’d be sleeping with my Glock

im a new subscriber...i really enjoyed this video and i look forward to many more like this .

Thanks for the adventure Tristan. Lots of great information and history.

I really enjoyed the video! I traveled the road in 1997 and stayed in the little house about half way. I couldn’t find the High Tanks then so I appreciate you did and showed them. Thanks!

Thanks for taking us along on this adventure!

Thanks for taking us along, Tristan. Thanks for doing the scenic but dangerous adventures you love.

Palo Verde! I woke up to that same golden glow except 90 degrees F in summer looked like I was under water

Thanks for sharing Tristan, great adventures!

Excellent video Tristan! I found every stop on the road fascinating. Lovin' your short adventure documentaries.

This might just be my favorite of all your videos that I've watched, great job

Yet another good video of your trips. Love all the history of the area. Keep them coming.

Loved the video, there’s so much more to the desert than meets the eye. Keep safe enjoy

Great video Tristan. Always wait for your videos to drop. Thanks.

👍Terrific video and usual. Thanks for the info and tour all around. 💝

Fascinating stuff as usual, Tristan! Thanks for sharing. 👍 😊

🤔It would be interesting to see testing on those pools of nasty water to see what’s in them and also a water filter taste test.

Beautiful scenery and I love that you research the area and share your knowledge.

Hi Tristan. Another great video with very sad history. I enjoyed Cheap RV Livings interview with you & your rig. I hope your friend gets the support he needs to get back on the road 🙏✌🌎💞

The colors of the rocks were amazing. Thanks for sharing

Thank you for doing this

So much to see out west, where to start my fave part...it's always good information and sites, so thanks...see on the next one

Love the facts. Truly appreciate the time you put in to make fantastic videos.

What a starkly beautiful ,but very harsh, place. I'm already looking forward to your future adventures there!

This has been on my list for over 20 years now. Gotta do it sometime soon. Thanks for the good overview of it!

Thanks for the video Tristan! I love the desert space, vegetation, and geology too! I like the history of the area you gave.

Thank-you for this one! All your videos are great but this is my backyard (kind of). Your description of the landscape is spot on. Loved the point where you climbed the cinder cone and found the cairn in the middle of the arrow. Arizona is spotted with these volcanic cinder cones, which surprised me when learning about AZ. Thanks again!

What a very fascinating drive and the history lessons were much appreciated. There is something very beautiful about the starkness of it and the wide open vistas. You are so good at finding such varied travels for us to accompany you on. 🚓⭐

That was absolutely an awesome trail. Thanks for sharing.

I truly enjoy your camera setups. The history lessons are very interesting along with the present day border situations you encountered.

This was definitely an adventure to see and discover interesting places and relics of the past. I could gage the scale of the rock mountain when you filmed yourself towards the beginning of the climb and those rocks are gigantic, very gigantic. Looking forward to more of your discoveries, cheers.

The furthest we went to was near Lucasville...but not into the terrain as you have done....The concern over encountering people is not in my safety zone, but feel for them. How desperate they are for a better life, very sad. Arizona is a stark and open place in many ways, if you enjoy the vast openness, you see desolate and dangerous at the same time. It never ends as far as wonderment goes, IMO. I truly love it, respect it, and never tire of the beauty it holds. Often questioned why you had never been down here....and here you are. Be safe. aware and continue to produce amazing content.

@johnchedsey1306

Жыл бұрын

I finally saw some refugees on my last visit to Organ Pipe. I genuinely thought they were tourists walking along the road at first, but only realized their situation when I drove back later and saw the Border Patrol had detained them. I've been in Arizona almost 2 years and it's pretty rare to actually see refugees along the border.

The history, the views there's nothing like desert terrain what a magical space. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for another interesting and informative video. Just watched both of your videos on cheap Rv living.

Definitely a place to come back to next winter. Love the wide openness of the place. The sound of silence can be had in a place like that!

Thank you for the great trip you took us on Tristan! The desert is pretty amazing though somewhat a very lonely place.

loved this adventure, out was simple and pure!

Love the gorgeous muted colors of the desert and the wide open spaces featuring climbable rock mountains and cacti 🌵 Enjoyed the trip😊

Thanks Tristan for another interesting video. Beautiful scenery! Stay safe!

Don’t know if you see these comments but really enjoyed your video in this part of the country

love this format I think this may be my favorite video of yours I appreciate all the info about flora and fauna not to mention the landmarks

Beautiful remote park ….love to go there every year.

Extremely beautiful! Beautiful and extreme!

Nice Clip once again Tristan. It was a pleasure being able to talk with you a little at the RTR. I shared the picture i had with you in my latest video. Looking forward to seeing more of what you have cookin while down in Southern AZ. Safe travels to you!

Nice to see beyond where I go. Spend part of winter boondocking in the lush Sonoran desert around Darby and Bates well roads.

Another great episode. It's been nearly 30 years since I was in Organ Pipes and Ajo, loved it back then. I hear the Border Patrol is pretty intense there now, we had free run back in the early 90s, no wall just a marker. A trip down into Sonora and Puerto Penasco on the Sea of Cortez is always a nice side trip for a day too.

Love the history places you visit.

Hey Tristan, Been to Organ National Park, but never the Devil's Highway. Thanks for bringing me along. Lots of history there. Beautiful rugged place. Great video as always.

Tristan, you made it to my neck of the woods! I have been chirping at you in the comments about this drive! Glad you got to do it and enjoyed it! I am mostly familiar with the portion from Ajo to the start of the Pinacate Lava Flow area. So you got to show even me alot of new stuff. I have seen that road in much worst shape, so your land cruiser was a great choice. Luckily if anything ever happened with your vehicle, Border Patrol is always a short call away for emergencies as well. I am looking forward to where you may go next. I am guessing Yuma, Kofa NWR, or Imperial NWR. I loved this video and the stories you got to share as well. My favorite was the view from the top of the cinder cone by the border. So awesome!

i have been on this road many times. has been a good trip every time.

I’ve actually been on that road very long time ago, you’re doing good videos, educating people😊

Beautiful country. Would love to visit that area. Thank you for sharing.

This was a great effort! Although I've been to Organ Pipe and Saguaro NPs, I've never had the nerve or the correct vehicle to do the desert backcountry road. You did it justice and I thank you. Did you give a toast to Edward Abbey?Also, a sunset at the end of the day is always great.

Great Land Cruiser! Classic which will last forever! ..I just went not too far from you talking about SUV and got GX!

Gr8 stuff MrT , gr8 retro tunes🎶🎶

So many cool spots, but the sunset was so 360 heavily. What a beautiful, enjoyable, end-of-the-day sunset. Ty

This is also how I experienced my trip through the Organ Pipe Cactus NM, early April 2011: 'empty ruggedness'. Thank you for the video and showing this infamous road.✅

i have been there many times... a great trip

Thank you for your great videos. I have always wanted to take that section of road. I very much appreciate that you showed, in good weather 4wd was not necessary.