Hey guys, this morning my main Instagram account got hacked and permanently disabled So if you want to throw me some love by going and giving my new page a follow over there, I'd really appreciate it! @hallofbirds is the new handle. Let's see if I can get to even a fraction of my old following.

@robertsteimel4302

Жыл бұрын

You posted a link to a bracket that was specially for Canon 800mm. When I tried to order one for myself the site took my credit card info but never told me if the purchase was a approved or not. Do you think that has anything to do with the hacking ?

@pmcg55123

Жыл бұрын

😮

I go with my Honda jazz and a 4 people tent on the side ..I don't go as wild as i take a 7 years old child with me but I go out so that's the important part

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Hey that's awesome! It's good to get out with whatever you have. I'm glad your kid gets to experience it. :)

Best part of the video is where you gave props and gave admiration to your friend. ⚡⚡ #Gratitude... We need more of that in the world. Kudos man. Excellent video. Stellar photography and video.

@BrentHall

Ай бұрын

Thanks man! A rising tide floats all ships. Also, I'm working on a 2024 update for everything with a few changes to the rig. Hopefully it'll be ready soon.

Love the simplicity of your setup, Brent. Great video!

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate it, and glad you liked the video!

That's a clever little kitchen shelf, and it looks easy to build. Thanks for sharing!

Nce to see a fellow Subaru buult on a reasonable budget and doing what you need and enjoying it. Nice work

@BrentHall

Ай бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah, I'm just a struggling photographer trying to do the best I can with what I have to get out enjoy the world. 😊🚙🏕️

Thanks for sharing man, it's a beautiful thing. You do beautiful work, and it sounds like your family is beautiful also.

Thanks for the tour, Brent, it was both educational and entertaining.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man, I'm glad you liked it!

Awe some ! Your phots are so beautiful !!!! Have fun and good luck with your career !

I subscribed to your channel because of android pro camera set up and now you have my favourite car review. Nice to see you doing that! Thanks!

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice! :D I'm glad you're liking some of the other content.

Great video. Looks like a very efficient setup! Thanks for the run down, I have always been curious about it from other videos.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's definitely about as efficient as I can get it with what I have. lol.

Great setup. I have a small suv also; I also got the same Falken tires you have and love them. One thing you didn't mention: they're tougher than a regular (cheap) OEM tire a lot of makers put on their rig. A tiny foreign object can puncture that OEM tire, so even adding a small measure of toughness and rigidity is a huge help when going offroad. Well done!

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! I actually did talk a lot more about that, but the video was getting really long, so that was one of many parts I completely cut out. It certainly should never be understated how important good tires are though!

@foresterboy2011

11 ай бұрын

I have a spare set of OEM 1st or 2nd gen forester XT wheels wrapped with BFG K02's but never use them. In the UK 🇬🇧 we don't have trails and land to explore like you guys in the USA or OZ because all the land belongs to farmers or privately owned. Such a pain... the trails that are available have been destroyed by the bobtail LR discovery's or Defenders and the ruts are too deep. Shame... if anyone in the 🇬🇧 UK would like my spare set of wheels then answer this message if OK by you. Cheers

This was a wonderful video. The spirit of how you camp is similar to how I used to in my Cherokee when I used to guide. I’ve had a pick up truck for awhile but am about to trade it in for Crosstrek. You really don’t need a big machine to make this work.

@BrentHall

11 ай бұрын

Hey thanks, I really appreciate that! I'm working on an update to this one right now. I definitely agree too, you don't need anything big or crazy expensive to get out there. Although I am finally start to look into upgrading to maybe a new outback wilderness sometime in the next couple of years.

Appreciate your viedo on setting up camping. Really love how you do things. Thanks

@BrentHall

7 ай бұрын

Many thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

We love Crosstrek! Especially paid off ones.

Looks quite effective, and that is the key for me.

Nice build! I have a 2021 Crosstrek Sport and I live in it when I'm on the road. Love to see the ideas folks come up with. I hear you say 'We' so you must travel with spouse or the like .. I am single and the Trek works well .. I took off my roof rack and aero bars as they were costing me almost 4 mpg! Just spooned on a set of 225/65 17" BFG KO2's .. liking them alot! Had Toyo All Terrains but a sidewall puncture left me no options but to replace all tires. No tent for me .. at 77 my tent years are over .. my bed in the Trek is really comfortable .. for one person. I subscribed so I can follow your travels! 🤠

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the kind words and the sub, I really appreciate that! KO2s are definitely great tires, for sure.

@savascantek5308

Жыл бұрын

what about flat tyre situation ? Crosstek forces its owners to be more outdoor activity however one sharp rock can have a potential to turn everything upside down ... "Spare tyre is more important than roof rack" said the old man ( because here in europe crosstecs has no spare tyres)

@sonny1597

Жыл бұрын

@@savascantek5308 I had to go to plan 'B' .. I still carry the donut spare as it's close to size but I now have a can of Tire Inflator .. a big tube of Slime and I have all the tire plugs know to Man! I always have my compressor with me to inflate after I air down so no problem there. I'm counting on the BFG KO2's with the 3 ply sidewall to be a much tougher tire .. have my third set on my Ford Explorer and never had a puncture in over 150K miles .. Ford's got 268K miles on it. 🤠

Love the photos and Subaru setup. Subscribed.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man, I really appreciate that! 😀🙏

I've got a Jetta Sportwagen TDI that I put a three inch lift and built a bed/storage setup on and it works perfectly.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic!

This is great Brent very inspiring 😊

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

I'd recommend relocating your IFAK to an easy access also minimize heat exposure hence prolonging the kit expiration

Do you use anything in the roof box to keep stuff from shifting/bouncing around while you are driving, such as a blanket spread across the top or other soft filler material?

I did two months on national forest and BLM land in my forester this past summer. It has everything you need and can take you pretty much anywhere another rig would get you.

Your videos have been a great help sir! Was just wondering if you had a video that touches base on center focus lock?

This was fun to watch.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! That's good to know because I want sure how this video would be received since it's not my usual content.

You are a wealth of practical info 👍🏻😎

Remarkably organized.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Right?!? It definitely helps, and it also surprises a lot of people, lol.

Nice clean simple functional! Overlanding episode it is :).

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 😀

Useful information!

awesome, I like it a lot!

Thanks for the video Brent

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching!

Well, a lot of stuff came out from the Subaru, you definitely made a very practical way of travelling and be able to accommodate your photography adventures. I do agree with you that if done well and being organized a vehicle of you r size can accomplish a lot and be still more economical than the larger cousins. Good video I enjoyed how you showed it. Cheers.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate that, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

I’m getting one of those gazebos! Nice video buddy 👊🏼

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Yas! #gamechanger 🙌😁

Sweet setup, Brent. Amazing what one can squeeze into a vehicle anymore. Technology does have its benefits for sure. Kinda miss the old wall tent though. Now there was living high on the hog.🤓Here ya on the paid off vehicles. Making a vehicle payment and buying fuel for it also in the same month would be pretty depressing these days. Sure hope that changes soon. Keep up the good work. Great video.👍👍

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry! Yeah, having it paid off is still about the best feeling I can have right now, lol. Gas prices hurt too, but at least with this rig I still get 30+ mpg.

Hey Brent! Just came across your channel. Great stuff! Thanks for posting. Your pictures are incredible! I was wondering if you would do a video and a quick walkaround of the table in the back of your Crosstrek? Great idea and impementation! Thanks for all the great content!

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it! I went over it in the video, but didn't feel like a whole dedicated video for it would do well on my channel. I've got some more overlanding and camping stuff coming up soon though, maybe I could do a short about it and post it.

In all honesty, you are doing exactly that what I want to. Wild camping to do full time photography, and maybe a chanel. Recently I bought a Peugeot 2008 1.6 from 2013, and the first ting I thougth about was changing the tires for all terain, just like you. The only problem here in the Netherlands is, the law no longer allows us to do the wild-camping anymore, only at costy-camping parkings with other campers. I have seen a nice tent with a sleeping cabin which, closed, it is like a black dark room, so perfect to do photo-editing. So I need to think here. So a great video, I loved it!

@BrentHall

8 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! That a bummer about the Netherlands camping situation. I hope you can find a solution to help you get out more.

Great video. what size is the exped mat?

Hello! I was wondering what plywood you used for the build? Did your friend need to sand/paint it after making it? Also I would love a tutorial on how to make it, I am working on something similar with the table but would love additional help. thanks!

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

We used a 1/4" plywood to keep it super light. I just sanded the corners and edges on everything to smooth them out, and then I just clear-coated it for better weather protection.

About to get a cross trek and doing some road tripping around the country. What size Thule roof box is that? My biggest concern is it hitting the trunk or hanging over head…..

@leslierentas3680

Жыл бұрын

Im curious about the box too. Im 53/f n just got the ‘24 CT premium. Cant find no info on roof box/ cross bars😩 i car camp n this setup looks amazing♥️

Great set up! I'll need someone to build me something for my Subaru Forester. I do need more than stock tires as well. I don't want them punctured. Plus I'd like chains just in case. I subscribed and look forward to more!

Well done Brent, two questions 1. the john 2. where did you get the window covers? thanks

@K03sport

Жыл бұрын

... 1) bumper dumper or nearest tree (next to the bear 🐻 ).

I just downsized from a truck to a crossover. Im thinking about getting a Gazelle Overland tent.

I'm only 5'10" and found trying to sleep in the back of an XV horrible.. the length is technically okay but the lack of headroom is a killer, it makes getting in and out of the thing a massive chore. My alternative is to clear out the passenger seat and lean the seat all the way back. Not an award winning sleep but I can do it for about a week before body parts start to hurt. Mine is 100% stock and it's capable enough to get me to 95% of the scenery and trailheads I want to get to. Of course it can't rock climb but rigs that can do that come with their own downsides so we all gotta pick and choose.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's definitely a tight fit for me too, and not the most comfortable, though I do have ground tents for whenever I feel like setting them up and stretching out a bit. Overall the fact that it's paid off and gets 30+ mpg and can go just about anywhere I need it to are all worth it over the tight fit for me.

very nice and modest setup. i thought, why wont you sleep inside the tent? looks nicer than in the car my car is the same size as XV. i have soft roofbox of 520 liter. i put all the soft things on the roofbox (bag) and the rest of the thngs inside the trunk. and easy going with 4 people for camping. any whay very nice setup.

Great video! What size is the Thule box? On the link it takes me to a generic all sizes page, but not the specific size page.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I don't remember exactly. Sorry, my memory has been a train wreck these last few years, lol. I think it was the smaller size, but it could have possibly been the medium. Unfortunately, I don't think they make the same model that I have anymore, because mine is like almost 10 years old now. Either way, I'd lean to the smaller sizes since the crosstreks are so small.

Nice, functional

I have the exact same car, and I was wondering how you made the wood trunk insert and what type of wood it is. I love this idea

@BrentHall

2 ай бұрын

I just measured out the trunk space and made a cardboard stencil to make sure the box fit right. The wood is 1/4" ply with some 1" pine, and the slide out was some fancier shelf/counter type stuff. I wanted to to be as light as possible since this car is on stock suspension and can't handle much weight, so it's not as sturdy as a lot of stuff out there, but it can easily handle all the gear I loaded on top, just wouldn't handle a person's full weight or anything like that. Being light weight also makes it really fast and easy to remove when I need the cargo space for normal stuff.

What water bottle is the 1 gallon blue with the handle? I like that..

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

It's the RTIC gallon insulated jug. There should be a link for it in my gear links page. I know there's a lot of links though, sorry about that, but is there.

what model roof box do you have - Thule but which one? Im after the exact same version for my XV

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

I think it was called the force, or maybe the Alpine? I got it at REI back in 2015, so I don't think they make it anymore, or at least not this exact design. I think I put a link for the latest force sm in my gear links.

Hey Brent, cool video! Was wondering what was the make of your matterass that you use in your car? Thanks

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne! I've been using this one: amzn.to/3YYXqgq

@waynearchibald3920

Жыл бұрын

@@BrentHall ah very cool, thanks man! My girlfriend is looking at the Crosstreks also and we saw your video! All the best in the new year!

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing man, happy new year to you too!

this is dope! throw a 6ft solar panel on it like me haha

I see a tow hitch receiver. What Do you tow and how has the car responded to it ?

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

I tow a lot of stuff, actually. Mostly a little flatbed trailer for stuff around town, yard work, etc., but also mountain bikes. The car does fine. I've towed some bigger 5x8 enclosed uhauls full of stuff with it too and it did well, though I wouldn't want to do that often. I might get a little tear drop style travel trailer here soon too.

Nicely done. I appreciate your pragmatic approach. Is sleeping in your car just a personal taste issue or do you have another or other reasons why you wouldn’t sleep in the gazebo ?

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thank Paul, I'm glad you liked it! I have ground tents too, and a pretty big 6 person one if I want to really spread out or the family is with me. Mostly though, the car is much easier and safer. Most of the time I'm either out for just a night or two, or I'm on the road a bit longer but moving every night, so dealing with ground tents becomes more of a chore. Also, most of the places I stay are usually quite remote and are in bear, wolf, moose, mountain lion territory, so car wins again for a little more safety.

@pmcg55123

Жыл бұрын

@@BrentHall thanks for responding. I understand better. Clearly it’s different when your trying to make a living out there.

What’s the roof box size?

Nice rig Brent. I sadly had to trade in my 2011 f150 ive had for nearly 10 years. i decked out for these types of adventures with a truck topper. Had some awesome times in that thing with plenty of room. Sadly the engine and timing went out and recently bought a new jeep Cherokee. Smaller but better on gas. No rooftop tent or lavish overland stuff here either. Just gonna make do with what i have and make it something similar to your rig. Its all about getting outdoors, Cheers brother.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Bummer about the truck, but hopefully you can still enjoy getting out in the new jeep and rigging it out over time.

I'm a total dummy about this stuff, but how do you secure your packed gazebo to your Crosstrek roof exactly? What specific straps, how many, what brand etc.? What crossbars do you have? That info would help me so much; I have almost exactly your setup (or will). Thanks for the video. I love your style.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

I just went to Wal-Mart and bought a couple of standard cargo straps, with the metal tighten parts. You can get them at any major store or online for a a few dollars. As for the cross bars, I just have the stock Subaru Aero bars, and they work fine, though now wanting to put more stuff on the roof, I kind of wish I had some longer ones from Thule or something like that.

Con todo el equipamiento de calidad que llevas y el subaru, si tanto te gusta salir a la naturaleza, como es que no llevas una campervan ?

@BrentHall

9 ай бұрын

I would love to have a campervan, but I can't afford one.

What? How do you get by without the $15,000 diamond plate, slide-out, Chuck wagon cooking system? Really, this was refreshing to see functional, minimalist overlander. Some people spend money like a drunk sailor on their overlanding rigs. In fact a lot of rigs are so modded they can't be used for daily driving and get terrible MPG. Overlanding has become a money pit of unnecessary gear. You are smart, save big bucks on fuel, and can go almost anywhere the Jeeps can go. And when you get back home you have stock rig for city driving. Nice tutorial!

@BrentHall

8 ай бұрын

Hey, that cooking system sounds legit! 🤣 I did recently pick up a rooftop tent... it's not a fancy hardshell one though. Those were too expensive and wouldn't fit on my little roof. I made a video about it. Even with it on there I still get all over 20 mpg, which I definitely enjoy. 😁🏕

Have you had any reliability problems with your 2013 Subaru?

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've had a few issues over the years, for sure, but everything's been dealt with and overall it's still running strong with no plans on upgrading anytime soon. I had the AC compressor go out on me in 2016, which was thankfully under warranty, so no charge there, but sucky to deal with on a trip in the summer time heat of the sw. The biggest issue I've had was having to have the valve body replaced earlier this year. Apparently this is more common than I realized and it's not a cheap fix. Luckily a very good friend of mine is a Subaru mech and he did the fix for me for just the cost of parts, which he somehow got for like $500, so that was extremely helpful. He also just replaced my highly worn out and slightly broken control arms and front sway bar links (but those were all OEM and almost 10 years old now, so they had a good run, lol). Also, in typical Subaru fashion, the car definitely burns a bit of oil these days, as I have almost 150K miles on it now. I'd say I go through an extra qt every 1K miles or so. No leaks though. Other than that, the car is running really well and still gets me everywhere I need to go. Still getting about 28-30 mpg even with the roof box, so that's decent, especially with the slightly bigger tires. Having this car has been a huge help for my business and life overall, but after almost 10 years with it, I just don't think I'll ever buy a car with a CVT again. That is my one and only major complaint about it.

Nice subaru setup!! Show your skateboards 🛹

@BrentHall

4 ай бұрын

I've got 2 Chocolates, 2 Toy Machines, and 3 Habitats. Well, the Habitats are technically my son's, but he gave one to me.

Love your Subaru :) But whenever you get a new one, make sure its a Hybrid ;) Hybrids are the best for overnight car camping, with climate control all night, on almost zero gas !

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I don't think I'll ever get another Subaru again though. As much as I love mine, I hate the CVTs. I definitely want a hybrid or even electric vehicle at some point. I'd love to have one of those grand Cherokee trailhawk 4xe or the new Tundra hyrbid or something like that...maybe someday, if more people keep subscribing to the channel :P

which model of roof box is this?

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

I'm fairly confident it's the Force model, either the small or medium, I can't remember. I put the link in with all my other camping/overlanding links in the description, but the one I have is like 10 years old, so new ones don't look anything like mine.

I want to love my 2013, but I don't fit in it. 6'3 and I am squished between the door panel and the center console

@BrentHall

Ай бұрын

I feel you. I'm 6'1" and I can't stretch out in there either. That's a big reason I have since picked up a rooftop tent. Made all the difference for me.

A fully paid off vehicle is the best kind.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

True story! :P

My wife has a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. Subaru's are the most reliable cars out there. We gave our son our 2005 Outback and he is still driving it with 239,000 miles and no issues. Just keep that time belt serviceable and they go forever. I did build a 2001 MItsubishi Montero XLS for Overlanding. No back seats and just a composite floor platform. Where I work at they throw away Airline jet composite floor panels and so I framed outa 1x2's and installed the composite sheet on top. Just and idea for you. Your Sube looks like its all set up .Ill find you on IG. thanks for the info.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice! Even better that Crosstreks have a timing chain. :P Also, that Montero sounds legit.

@jackmeyers40

Жыл бұрын

@@BrentHall wanna hear somethin funny. Im savin for the "Belt service" on 2016. I guess I'm still used to my 2005. Thanks and heading out after work to spend $1100.00 dollars (so far saved).LOL.

How many miles on your Subaru ?

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

135K

The reason Subaru appeals to me is because going off road isn't the point, it's just a way of getting to the point(seeing/photographing cool stuff). I think there are a lot of people for whom going off road IS the goal, and for them a Jeep/etc. may make sense.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, same for me. I'd love to have an off road vehicle, but I spend way more time on road than not, or at least on dirt roads that the Subaru can handle just fine.

@K03sport

Жыл бұрын

... a means to a destination. Which is what Subaru shows in their commercials; ppl getting to their destination and doing stuff, not necessarily doing stuff with the car, such as rock crawling or river fording

How can 3 persons live in a small car ? I just wonder !

Awesome! Can’t find your instagram though

@BrentHall

6 ай бұрын

Sorry about that, the old one got stolen and shut down. The new one is @hall.of.the.wild

@MagicOffroadAdventues

6 ай бұрын

@@BrentHall thx! I followed you and also messaged you. Love your content!

Subbed

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

You are super tall, your head is well above rack in vdo.

Hi Do you need some great lighting for your car to help you better driving, off-road? We're the pro auto lighting manufacturer for nearly 20 year and we're looking for sponsorship!

Privacy to poop is the only thing I see missing. I like that Gazebo a lot but understand it is 30 pounds...is that ok?

@BrentHall

Ай бұрын

I'm planning on doing a part 2 video for this soon, since I've made a few decent changes to the rig and gear since this came out. Since my wife has been joining me on more trips lately, I got her a portable potty and a pop up privacy tent for it, which has been working very well so far. The gazelle pop up shelter is definitely heavy, but still worth it for the added shelter and space, at least for us.

@billbuschgen520

Ай бұрын

@@BrentHall Thanks.

Brent if your body has seen a lot of wear n tear because of the military then you should really consider a roof top tent fella then all the inside of the car is storage... just my opinion... think you deserve it 👍

@BrentHall

11 ай бұрын

🤫I may have just bought one the day before yesterday...😁

@foresterboy2011

11 ай бұрын

Good for you... don't suffer unnecessarily👍

didnt think much did we . no car compony and no roof rack

You have a hard time breathing ?

Sleeping in a small car is horrible imo. The Ikamper mini works perfectly on my Crosstrek and I have plenty of room for a bigger fridge and drawer system kitchen.

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's definitely not the most comfortable, especially for me, being tall and broken, lol. I've thought about the mini for a while, but it's out of my price range right now, and I'm just not sure I'm ready and willing to lose my roof box.

@jcoats5529

Жыл бұрын

@@BrentHall you'll gain space in the hatch with a rtt. Keep your eyes out for a used one. Ikamper has a new version so people will ge upgrading and you find a good dealmon the 2.0.

so it's a subaru xv??? Why crosstrek

@BrentHall

Жыл бұрын

Crosstrek is just what Subaru called it in North America, everywhere else it was the XV for the first few years. Unless you meant why did I get a crosstrek, to which I would say because it was affordable and mostly capable and reliable for my needs at the time.

Any car, free & clear, is a luxury car! I've owned six jeeps. And they're great, but 95% of the time, even off road, a Subaru with good AT tires is, in my opinion, all you'll need... It's economical, and thrifty. You'll have just as much fun.

@BrentHall

4 ай бұрын

Truth. The best thing about my Subaru is that it's paid off, and I don't plan on upgrading any time soon. Just gotta be happy with what I have for now.

oops.......asked too soon found the shades.......sorry.......ss

Why you guys insist in using a bulky mic in your head 👎👎