In this video, I refer to the yellow trees as "tamarack," however technically this is actually the western larch _Larix occidentalis_ - which are frequently referred to as "western tamarack." The actual tamarack, _Larix laricina_ is a smaller tree that grows in the coldest regions of Canada and the northern-most forests of central and northeastern United States. From my (additional) research (after releasing this video), the names "larch" and "tamarack" are commonly used interchangeably to refer to either tree, so calling the western larch "tamarack" is not necessarily wrong. The two trees are indeed closely related, being of the same genus.

@Western-Wild

7 ай бұрын

Well done on the correction! Larches are stellar and we try to enjoy the groves closest to Sisters every fall. Didn’t realize how many of them are in the area you camped in until this year. Absolutely love that National Forest and need to add a fall trip to the list.

Your poetically scripted voice overs along with the stunning scenery interspersed with wit are cascading down my spine.

Well a day out camping in the rain is still better than a day at work! Glad you made the best of it. See you on the next trip! George.

You are a first class photographer and have a poetic use of the English language.

I used to use a 1 gallon propane bottle as they do last for some time. Pro tip: I attached a cheap digital baggage scale to the bottle and wrote the empty and full weights on the bottle. That way I could always determine exactly how much propane I had. Now I use an induction cooktop with my battery bank. (Bend, OR)

@e.c.8668

7 ай бұрын

That is slick. I need to get one..This is the way!!! Everyone thinks the pressure gauges will work, but they don't as they have about constant pressure until the end. For my BBQ grill I write the empty and full weight on it, then I can kind of estimate the percentage. The full weight varies just a little. And, yes, the empty (tare) weight is stamped on it., but I wanted to make sure.

You were especially poetic in this one, Donald. 🙂 And it's the journey, not the destination that's important. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.

HI DONALD & JASON 👋 EVEN THOUGH THE WEATHER IS BAD IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO GET AWAY WITH FRESH AIR & SPACE TO ENJOY WILDLIFE , PLUS QUIET HOPEFULLY ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED🍦🍦🍦🍦 🍦 🍦 🍦 🍦 🍦 🍦GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 😊 🙏

Amazingly, awesome, alliteration Donald. You are a perfectly, precise, poet

Your videography, editing, attention to small details, and "script" are all so damn good!

I agree it is hard work watching somebody else chop wood, I am feeling peckish myself watching the video of it!

The new awning looks like it is working great! The difference between making a day like that enjoyable and not miserable.

Weigh the tank now that its empty. That is your “tare” weight. Then weight it after they fill it. Subtract the tare from the full weight and thats how much gas is in it. If the tank keeps taking less than the stated capacity, It needs to be serviced. Some times they get air in them that need to vented out when they fill it.

@vadrifter3200

7 ай бұрын

You beat me to this comment. An empty tank when filled in properly will hold 20lbs of propane or 5 gallons. The convenient “trade in” ones only fill them to like 15lbs.

@baron1c

7 ай бұрын

@@vadrifter3200 yeah thats true. But the tank he has here, is smaller. 5 or 10 lbs maybe

@vadrifter3200

7 ай бұрын

@@baron1coh you’re right. I forgot about that. Thanks for reminding me.

I know you are tired of hearing it, but one advantage to the chinese diesel heaters is they produce so much excess heat, you can really dry off the inside of a tent or camper. In our little trailer we run the heater on low and still have to open windows. This carries the moisture away. Clothes dry off, no condensation, all for the price of a couple of quarts of diesel a day. Just sayin. :-)

@JC-tn8zh

7 ай бұрын

Are you talking about the cheap ones one can find in eBay? I'm assuming yours has been reliable?

@marcericdavis

7 ай бұрын

@@JC-tn8zh I have 2 of them and spent under $200 each. They have been rock solid. There are a few kinks to using them, but once you know, they just jeep running.

It’s good to see the reality of plan A not always coming through. Wandering and flexibility go hand in hand. I always want at least one rainy (one would be enough) day in a week to force me to stop hurrying.

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Spontaneity at its best. Well done. Keep on Campin on!

Geeeez Donald, send some of that rain down here to Southeastern Arizona. Counting episodes right down to the thousandth of an inch we've only recived about seven inches rain for the year! The heaviest was only 1/3 of an inch. Thanks for the beautiful video of a trip in the rain!

Your way with the English language is incredible magnificent extraordinary well done Brother well done😮😊😊💚💚💚👍😊

Beautiful series buddy

True chef! Just throwing some food in the fridge. I have to plan each meal otherwise we would be in trouble. This trip is a beautiful tribute to improvising enjoying the elements and taking things slow. I can’t imagine how you ever did PNW Overlanding without the camper. What an awesome setup.

I got a 20lb propane tank from Costco the other day and to my surprise it had a level gauge. I'd never seen that on a tank before. It's an actual mechanical level gauge, not based on temperature or some other indirect measurement. Of course you can always weigh the tank empty and full and know how much you have left that way. I do that when refilling the small backpacking butane cylinders. Perhaps you could get a larger propane cylinder and use it to top up your smaller tank as needed.

@ Donald, I would exchange with you about 100s of insights, here is not the right platform. So I limit to 1 suggestion. While walking through the wet grasses and shrubs, try using gaiters that are an easy on-easy off shell, used by hikers, hunters, snowshoers, etc. I often bring mine for the "just in case" moments. Safe travels.

Great video! You guys make a good team. Good luck for next year, we’ll be watching. 👍🏻❤️🇺🇸

On the propane bottle should be an empty and or a full weight stamp at the top. Before you leave for your trip, step on a bathroom scale, then again with the tank to determine how full the tank is. Or for the geeky solve, you can buy thermo reactive scales that you stick to the side of the tank to visually tell how full it is.

You rival Dr Seuss in alliteration.

@Stebnalang1

7 ай бұрын

Alliteration is truly an underappreciated art form.

@softroadingthewest

7 ай бұрын

Sometimes Seussian strings of similar sounds seem supremely satisfying 😂

@alberttu8120

7 ай бұрын

I did double takes on the whole episodes on the narration! Really fun to listen to

Beautiful video Don! Enjoyed every moment of it ! 😎🇨🇦

Some of our favorite times are the days getting rained in the camper. We enjoyed laying in bed watching the storms. Thank you for sharing! Cheers from a fellow Nissan powered Oregon explorer.

Pat & I have stumble on to your channel and love it... We are in the process of researching camping toppers for our Ranger... Both of us love the descriptive narrations of your videos. You should write a book about your adventures... Awesome content..

That is one benefit to a diesel heater a lot drier air

Love those Tamarac trees. I have one in my yard. It grew like crazy over the past few years. It's probably my favorite deciduous conifer tree.

Another enjoyable episode! You might want to check into an actual propane sensor instead of a gauge (that are often unreliable). I installed Mopeka Pro Check Sensors on both of the propane tanks on my trailer this past year and have been very happy with their performance. Easy to check with an app on your phone.

Wife says you're quite the wordsmith.

Ditch the crap propane "buddy" heat for diesel. You'll appreciated both the quantity and quality of the dry heat you get. Nothing like being able to get truly warm AND dry to make those trips over the top.

Epic!! 🤙

I love watching your videos. I have a 2018 Nissan frontier pro4x. I dont have the gear you have but I enjoy driving the back roads, and logging roads in our area. I live on a dirt road on a mountain in Nova Scotia so when it snows having a good truck and good tires comes in handy for traveling up and down the mountainside on snow covered roads.

Another great video! Your commentary is just wonderful you really have a way with words. As for camping in the rain it’s not too bad. I learned it in the Army when I was a young man. Looking forward to your next adventure. Greetings from Florida.

We have a gauge you stick on the bottom to monitor your level, works really well. Some places charge a bulk rate for filling, so it's been a game changer.

Maybe get some of those Damprid packets to hang in your space? Sold at big box stores. Would work well when running your heater.

Fantastic Video. And relatable propane issues!

Great video!

Good job having a backup way to cook!

Great video! As someone else mentioned, you need to get a Mopeka sensor that mounts magnetically on the bottom of your propane tank.

I've been wanting to replace 20lb for a 5ilb not sure it would last and the fact they cost around $80 empty. Still very cool. Love the stove design!

Have you and Jason ever thought about swapping vehicles for a solo camping trip for a different experience in a completely different over land vehicles. I'd love to both your thoughts. The pros and negative compared to your own set ups.

Nice video, just install a gauge on your tank. Some propane tanks come with a gauge.

Jason looked like Arnold Schwarzenegger from the Movie Commando when he is carrying the log on his shoulder. Did he say "I'll be back."?

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Amazon sells a inline propane gauge you screw onto the valve on one side and your hose on the other.

Beautiful country and love your set up? Where is the area?

How's the canvas during the rain and how did you dry it out? I just bought my topo so I've been watching your vids for inspiration

@softroadingthewest

6 ай бұрын

The canvas keeps the water out just fine. If I get rained on during a trip, I just pop the camper open for a a few hours on the next dry day at home. It's so easy to raise it and put it back away that I find this utterly painless compared to when I'd have to set my ground tent back up at home to dry it out, then pack it all away again.

You do know you can buy a gauge to screw to the Gas bottle at a hardware shop or outdoor and Camping shop.

I just love your writing. Well, really poetry. Why don’t you ever refer to where you actually are?

That stove that’s within your Tire Table. Is that a diy? Or is that a kit you purchase? Nice video. Thanks.

@softroadingthewest

5 ай бұрын

I bought a cast iron propane burner (which normally sits on legs) and cut a hole in the tire table for it. You can see this in more detail in the Kitchen episode of my camper build series: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5-ErdWags_Lg9Y.html

What’s the altitude?

Dont you take a pack with some basics when you go hiking? Med kit, water, walkie talkie?

@softroadingthewest

7 ай бұрын

Oh, on a real hike, sure. Calling this a "hike" may have been giving myself more credit than I deserve, LOL. It was maybe a quarter mile up the hill above camp, Jason knew where I was going, and I could have literally yelled at any point and he would've been able to hear me. 😄