Beautiful film work, I really enjoyed your video, thank you!

We are missing your show. Hope you come back soon. We are planning a trip to the Ochocos very soon. It will be our first adventure overlanding. can you give us some advice?

I live in Madras and for more than 15 years a group of us do an annual trip out to the Ochocos and drive those back roads in Model Ts, some our favorite trips are to the different fire lookouts. It is a great place to explore and if you catch it at the right time the wildflowers are awesome.

@OverlandScout81

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great time Dennis!

This was along one! Looked like a good time though! See you on the trails! George.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks George!

The Ochoco Mts. are a fun place to explore. It has been a while. Last month we ran away to the Maury Mts to get away from the smoke from the wildfires in the Cascades. It worked a little.

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. We love the Ochocos and explore them about every year (we live in Eugene). The Ponderosa pines and high meadows are incredible. You are absolutely right about investigating all the side roads (and the side roads off the side roads too!). We’ve found some amazing dispersed camp spots that way. We just finished a 5 week bucket list trip around the southwest (videos to come) and sadly too burnt out to do this year’s Ochoco trip though we do have one more trip around the east side of Three Fingered Jack with family and friends that was already planned. Personally, we just want to stay home and recuperate from our epic trip. Hahaha! Meanwhile, we look forward to seeing your 2nd Ochoco video and enjoy them through your travels.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and coming along for the ride:). Your trip sounds amazing and I subbed to your channel and look forward to seeing the videos. You certainly earned a break and glad my video can tithe you over until you’re ready to head back to the Ochocos yourself. Safe travels my friends!

Awesome video. Look forward to seeing more. What’s up Josh? Haha.

Excellent work on your videos! Truly inspiring and enjoyable. Just getting start in overlanding and am prepping to head out on the first trip soon. I've for sure added the Ochocos to the list of places to spend some time!

@OverlandScout81

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven! Really awesome to hear my videos are helping to inspire new folks to get into overlanding! Hope you have a blast on your trip. Where are you heading to?

@stevenpoppi

Жыл бұрын

@@OverlandScout81 Currently looking in the John Day area and the area around Sisters. Planning to go with a couple of buddies next month!

Excellent video, looks like a great time. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nate!!

Epic man I want to go. I’m in Oregon. I’d like to do the same trip with you. I have an 4Runner overland Equipped

I never seem to get east of the Cascades, wonderful looking country.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

I did the same for the first 5 or 7 years of living in Oregon. It's definitely worth venturing farther to the East. You won't be disappointed!

Good stuff sorry I’m late take care of my granddaughter m-f 12 hours a day while her moms at work an loving it, gorgeous scenery love the area, yes jeeps are awesome tools can’t beat um for tight mountain trails hope all is great as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Steve! Great to have some time with the granddaughter! We put our jeeps to the test at the Cline Butte OHV park yesterday (video coming soon). It's pretty amazing what these rigs can do.

Really enjoying your videos. We definitely share the same ethos. I love just getting a map of an area & going exploring where I simply let the trip itself guide me. I've definitely marked many, many more campsites on Gaia than I will ever use. Gaia is essential in that kind of open ended travel. I'm used to the USFS 2016 layer but I just tried the new Gaia Overland layer as my base for my Coastal Northern CA trip. This was the first time I had seen it as an option and I was surprised at how much I liked it as a base map (still have the USFS 2016). You don't know how lucky you are in OR. The trails here are like a tree with ever expanding branches - WA is much more linear with much fewer choices. Also, the North-South glacier scrape in the Northern/Central Cascades just makes the general demeanor less varied and interesting. Plus soooo much of Oregon is simply empty of people. Here in Southern OR & I'd bet it's the same in Central Eastern, there simply isn't anybody out. I can go a whole day and maybe see 1-3 vehicles, often not even that after the first mile or two.

My husband and I love the Ochoco! We’ve explored quite a bit of it and found some secret spots not many know about.

I love your comment they are just tools. I see so many tricked out rigs in Central Oregon that are not tools but status for the owners.

Awsome video do you have or planning to do a rig walkaroud on your Jeep tire size what lift coms ext would love to know your set up looking forward to next vidio

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy! Yes, I plan to do a rig walk around and discuss pros and cons and what I would have done differently. Stay tuned!

FINALLY! Someone that can pronounce Ochoco! Lol

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Glad I got it right!

@bajasoobnut

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandScout81 the ones that mispronounced it would bug me lol

Are you simply holding the camera out the window for some of those shots down the rear of the Jeep? Is it a GoPro because it looks quite steady? Those were some nice drone shots with the trucks below - I find it surprisingly difficult to find good opportunities to shoot those. I'm finding myself with a volume and storage management issue now that I have the drone - it sure racks up alot of photos. I'm impressed by how nicely your videos have turned out - I have zero editing experience and I've been reluctant to dive in.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I have two Go Pros (9&10) and I'm manually hanging it out the window. I've tried different mounts but I feel like doing it manually gets a more engaging shot. I just purchased some DJI lapel mics that will work remotely with the go pros so I'll still be able to get the shot without wind noise. I also picked up a Sony A7Siii which is going to be really nice. Storage management is always an issue. I only store the best shots and delete the rest after each video is completed. Really appreciate the complement. I started making family videos years ago and it's grown into a great hobby. There is definitely a learning curve to editing especially when I made the jump to Final Cut Pro. You just need to start and learn as you go. I've literally poured thousands of hours researching and learning about film making. It's a passion and doesn't feel like work though. I would encourage you give it a shot and see how it goes. Happy adventures and stay safe out there my friend!

Another great video, what drone are you currently using?

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! I’m using DJI Air 2S and the Mavic mini as backup.

Not sure how you don't have 10k subscribers yet :) Your videos are so well done! I need to get up into the Ochocos more. Where in Central Oregon are you located now?

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, that means a lot and greatly appreciate it! I’m in Bend now. Sure beats having to cross the cascades for every run. There’s still so much more to explore in the Ochocos. The old Summit Road is a good place to start.

If the vehicles get any more sophisticated, you can send them out for the weekend alone and they'll bring back the video.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! No doubt! Completely different than our Jeeps growing up.

That view at 12:00! 👍🏼

@OverlandScout81

Жыл бұрын

Sooo amazing! Just finished up the Umatilla National Forest video and it will post on Sunday. We got into some harry situations on some shelf roads. Absolutely beautiful place you grew up in Istaapakspam!

@davidfilkins42

Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see it! Hoping I am able to recognize some of the country you passed through!

What are you using for your mapping

@OverlandScout81

Жыл бұрын

Hey IntoTheForge, I’m using Gaia GPS.

It's never wrong to turn around. Machismo and ignorance are what get most people in trouble. I have to say, I'm surprised that slope was only 21*, it was a rare example of where the camera really did show that it was steep. Those loose descents are the worst, nothing more scary than if the truck tries to slide sideways. Hill descent is probably the one thing I miss the most as it is literally humanly impossible to duplicate - very handy where you really need it. 24* side angle is pretty sketchy too.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

We just finished a run at the Cline Butte OHV park and I we put the jeeps (and us) to the test. Amazing what these rigs can do. We defiantly hang it out there and push the limit from time to time but my normal approach is pretty conservative.

Let’s go make some videos I think I’m from your area