I am 52 seconds into you vid--the cinematography and the variety of shots is on a 'Super' Level. Amazing work!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

1 min in and its already one of your best "shot" videos so far that i've seen! Amazing job. This is what we will be doing soon! starting from nothing.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

Great intro Matt... Loved the traffic circle footage...from the guy who saw your hair at a distance and yelled "Ozark" from across the field at overland expo east last year...love you guys!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

THANKS!!!

All the downed trees are from a windstorm a couple of years ago in December. Red River registered a wind gust of 102 mph, so higher at altitude. Estimates were 300,000 trees downed. We arrived about a week after. It was major devastation. Questa is pronounced Kwesta.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Oh dang!!!

Should have pulled it down with the winch. LoL 😝 Love those trails!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

For some reason I didn't think of that until later and was like... DUH!!! LOL

@wildernessrecon

11 ай бұрын

You can always let the air out of the rear tires too in a pinch and gain a few inches 😁

Thanks for sharing and the advice. Looks like a fantastic adventure.

Hi Matt, thank for a wonderful video and the info on Bolton. Have a great weekend!

Dude, that transition from night to day in the tent in the beginning was awesome. You must teach me your ways oh Sensei.

Great video! I have been using J.T. Brooks for my Gladiator for a few years now. Absolutely love them. They work flawlessly every time!

Good morning. For some reason when I woke up and saw KZread the first thing that came out was this video!!! I love your videos and the views. I think the outdoors are calling me. fascinating work❤❤❤❤

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Man! You nailed it! What a fantastic images. Stunning!!!!

Thanks for another great post Matt, Saturday morning watch with coffee here in New Zealand

This is your best video yet! The opening scene at camp with the ambient audio set the tone for the episode.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Sometimes it takes nature awhile to return to their baseline after you go through their turf. Thanks as always for your tidbits of overlanding wisdom.

I am loving this watching you on trails that I have done before but been quite a while

I love rollin’ solo for a few days every now and again. Have fun.

Took me a second to figure out which round-a-bout that was! Travel that one often. As always, great job on the video!!

The Rio Grande del Norte/Gorge area is fantastic as well for camping during cooler times of the year. The 360 views are jaw dropping as well!

1:21, caught the song being played on the phone. LOL, love it, and love your videos.

I must say you are a committed man to your craft. You really use your rig!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. That what I got it for.

Awesome adventure! Yes if you go to the popular places they will be crowded or you can go to beautiful places that are less crowded and have a good time too! We were in San Rafael Swell at the end of June and hardly anyone was there. It was beautiful!

This looks cool. Bless up Matt

Enjoyed the video! Going to Red River next week. Last time there was 31 years ago. Camped near the Midnight Mine in a small ground tent. Great experience!! Base camp was at Columbine Campground west of Red River. Ran most every trail there. We camp in a small RV now. Went to the confluence of the Red River and the Rio Grande. Good hike!! Safe travels!!

@ertatta

11 ай бұрын

Columbine is by far the best of the developed National Forest campgrounds in the area. If your not looking for the solitude Greenie Peak or the top of the old pass road, then Columbine is a gorgeous spot with a roaring creek and a wonderful trail for some serious hiking.

@kennethwomack8678

11 ай бұрын

@@ertatta . We sure thought of Columbine for sure!! I agree, it is pretty cool!! Decided on a developed campground this time! Gonna go to Greenie Peak and Midnight Mine and Meadow in the morning. Goose Lack trail Thursday. Friday. attending the 8750’ Festival. Then off to Durango and Silverton.

Thanks for this video, I've been wanting to explore that area of New Mexico since the first time I saw it on my way to Silverton way back in 2016. Now I really need to go there!

The intro really makes this feel like real television 😂 along with the video quality of course

12:59 It helps with ifs as well. It may not be a drastic change as solid front but still helps considerably.

Well done video sir ! Great drone shots 👏

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Enjoyed a lot.

You always seem to pick the right music, love your videos

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Just got back from this area, stunning

the music in the beginning reminded me of walking into a Holister store back in the day lol! loved the shots you got though!

That roundabout shot in the intro, was pretty cool!

I have been using JT Brooks deflaters for a year and a half and love them no more Knee Pain LOL

Thank for the awesome video. Noticed the issue with the down trees. I always have my Silky Katanaboy saw 500mm. Does not take up any room in my rig and Will easy go through the trees you encountered in less than a minute.

Love the build. Always wanted a square body s10 4.3 with a short bed

I have never thought of carrying saw . Thanks

Even with a destination in mind and enroute you can appreciate the moment of every view and a new turn in the road. I like how you show the good and bad of the trip like roads closed and have to go around. Brad from Trailrecon showed a trip where they came to closed road and locked gates. That is what happens. You guys keep it real.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

I’m glad you enjoy the Rio Grande National Forest. Your spot above the Rio de los pinos is a fav of mine. And yes, we got bears and mountain lions all over there. The last grizzly in CO was in that exact area.

@Chicanoverland

11 ай бұрын

Archuleta campground in the Rio Grande National Forest accessible via NM north of Chama.

@RandallW20

11 ай бұрын

It’s not going to be a fav very long if your publicly on here telling the world where it is…

All I can say is AWESOME video!! You have captured some of the natural beauty of that area. As for the butane not working, there is a blend you can get that is formulated for high altitude. (isobutane in the mix helps with this). We used it a few years back when we were in that area. Well just west of where you were at. We were in Silverton last week and there was a good crowd... safe travels.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Another epic trip. Love what you do Matt. Can't wait for my trip to Carolina Outer Banks beach camping trip......

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Sounds awesome!

@onasledoverland

11 ай бұрын

Cape Lookout! ❤️ Did that last year. Incredibly peaceful at nights. Suggest you camp south of the lighthouse.

@fsoverlanding

11 ай бұрын

@@onasledoverland South of lighthouse, okay, I'll check it out for sure

My back yard, Cedar Hill, NM we do have some awesome back country. Maybe see you on the trail some day.

Excellent video Matt. They keep on getting better and better. You may want to look into getting a Gazelle Gazebo. Supper easy to put up and down.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Those are very nice but they are so big when folded down.

Nice episode man! One of my favorites so far...but I'm bias since I live here in NM. Except I live in the sw in the Gila where there's way less people than up north, lol. So if you ever want to come check out Silver City and Gila area, hmu and I'll show you some cool spots.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I want to get to the Gila area so bad!!

Great camera work Matt. Felt like we were there with ya. Now my wife wants to go there. Thx

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Hey Matt, you commented on how few people you saw on this trip, and if you were in Ouray it would be crazy, well I just spent the week up there doing just about every trail, and we saw very few people, only passed maybe one rig each day going the opposite direction, it was great and the trails were amazing. Looks like you had a great trip also. 😊

I do like the way that your JT is outfitted

@TerryTackett-kf7th

11 ай бұрын

I would like to do the same thing, but with a different vehicle

Your drone b roll is the best. Love to see a session on tips using a drone. Friend gave me an old dji and I am slowly figuring it out.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Check out Jevin Dovey. He has great drone tutorials.

Been looking forward to this one we spend a week every summer in red river got engaged on greenie peak this year on June 21st

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

That's awesome!!

Great video - laughed out loud several times. Thanks for keeping it real! Unless I missed it, you may have forgotten to post the link to the deflators. Those are cool

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!! You are correct. Link has been added.

Fellow Okie here. The road construction on i40 is awful! I noticed you were stuck in it at the start of the video. Haha. Love these videos Matt! I’m going to be super sad when this whole trip is over.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I’ve been home for 2 weeks from this trip and am super sad. 😂

so on my way from Louisiana to Colorado i was driving hwy 40 through new Mexico from Amarillo tx and seen a trail off the hwy with a sign that said good night loving trail, i looked it up and showed it was an old cattle trail that went to Colorado and to Utah areas. was wondering if you know anything about it. i been looking to see if its open for overland rides. think it be a good time to overland it . but below is the information i found on the web. The Goodnight-Loving Trail began at Fort Belknap (Texas), along part of the former route of the Butterfield Overland Mail, traveling through Central Texas across the Llano Estacado (Staked Plains) to Horsehead Crossing, north along the Pecos River and across Pope's Crossing, into New Mexico to Fort Sumner. The trail then continued north into Colorado to Denver, and was extended on into Wyoming.[1]

Love the intro

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Another amazing video. You guys are living a dream for sure and doing it right. Ever need a place to hang in Fort Collins, you just let me know. Can show you the sites in NOCO.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!

I’m glad you mention the sway bar. I’ve been meaning to ask you since i recently got a new rubicon gladiator. Do you have a tazer z or do you just drive in 4 high on these mild trails to unlock the sway bar?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I just roll in 4hi to disconnect the sway bar.

Next time you are up near questa,NM, you should visit cabresto lake. We always use it for an overnight spot to camp when Overlanding.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I did visit it. The footage didn't make the video. I was disappointed in it. Very few places to camp and nothing on the lake,

Another great video. With your down tree do you carry a folding bow saw? I don't always carry a chain saw but I do always carry a 24" folding bow saw. It takes up virtually no room. Wood bigger than 8" can be harder to cut but you can make a few relief cuts and then break it with the winch.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I need to get one!

Awesome

Do you climb any summits? Lots of great video from that to

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I climbing on this trip. But we did skydive again.

Matt, you really got good with that drone ma'dude

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

thanks!!

I've been following and watching all the time. I like the atmosphere that is different from Thailand.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

I didn't see a link for the tire deflation. Awesome video btw

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

You are correct. Fixed it. Thanks!!

Noti gang on deck

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

no clue what that means

Memorial Day packs RED River. If you go north on Hwy 522 out of Questa north 9 miles and turn Left (west) on Sunshine Valley Rd. you get a much better view of the Gorge.

Where might I find a topo decal like you have on your rig... I know I know - I have a tacoma TRD Pro - so Im not as cool - but Id totally go full "Bro'verland" if I could find something similar for my Tacoma hood scoop. Killer video as always! Stay awesome!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Check out stickyvinylz.com

Great video! Your camera work always gets better with each video. I have question about the bag on your tailgate. Where did you get it? I’m looking for something like that for my Gladiator.

@RanchoTexano

11 ай бұрын

Those bags are cool, but I got a $20 canvas duffel off of Amazon that works perfectly

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much? The bad is from here www.atelierxa.com/

38:02 "Hmm... it's getting to people-y out here.... I'm gone!"

Just starting out with overlanding and was wondering if you will be at Overland Expo Mtn West in a couple weeks? Would love to meet you and ask a few questions if that would be ok with you?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

We will be there. My Gladiator will be in the Xtrusion Overland booth and I'm teaching a Gaia class on Saturday. Please come say hi and ask all you want.

Bro you gotta buy a silky saw for those tree situations. Best saw ever and makes slight work

Hey bud, have a question... are 33" tires good enough to tackle some of the more technical trails that you run.? Looking at upgrading my tires, currently have 33" tires, but wondering if I ought to upgrade t0 35" or 37". Guess I'm asking your opinion on if 33" tires would work well enough on more technical trailes.... have a 3.½ in lift currently on my gladiator. Thank you sir. Hope to hear from you soon.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

33s on a Gladiator aren't going to get you far on technical trails. You've really gotta go bigger to compensate for that long wheelbase. 35s are a good start. 37s are even better.

Bingo on the thermoelectric, although V2 seems to work over 10,000 feet🤷‍♂️

Matt could you have used a bottle jack near the bottom of the tree or pulled it out of the way with the winch? Only asking for learning purposes.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I feel like a dummy for not trying my winch. Lol

@18:34 I definitely would love to know where this is so I can camp there. I’m hanging on every second of this video. I live in New Mexico and am trying to find new places to explore and camp.

How to use a winch if you got stuck by a tree in a hard spot. Sounds like a good video to do. Matt

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I don’t know why I didn’t think to use my winch. 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

Hey long-time listener first time commenter. What recovery bag do you have mounted to your tailgate?

At 33:33 you should have headed towards Espanola there a paved road that heads up the east side of the river and crosses over to the other side chances of seeing bighorn sheep.

Hahaha that's exactly how you're suppose to use a roundabout.

If it hasn’t been said, the Red River area is also part of the Carson National Forest. The Carson has several districts separated and spread throughout northern NM.

@ertatta

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I noticed that comment as well.

Man. I thought I saw your rig today at the Ok aquarium.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

LOL. You did. We were there.

@acclem3026

11 ай бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures yes sir, we were leaving the parking lot and pass your truck. I was like oh! That’s looks like matts rig let me take picture of my rig by his. My wife didn’t let me lol.

Just curious from the angle of the tree. Could you have backed under the tree. Meaning the tent and awning on the other side. Just a thought. Also. Can you share some info on the jacket your wearing. Thank you.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Turning around there would have been very challenging. The Jacket is Cotipaxi. We love that brand!!

Awesome scenery Matt!! Pro tip: ALWAYS take a chainsaw 😁

The BLM camp spot at the Rio Grande is above the switchbacks. You go across the gorge bridge enter from the west. Its very similar, if not better than the first spot you found. I camped there today

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

that's what I was trying to get to but after having to backtrack after the bridge I decided it was best to skip that area this time and press on to Colorado.

So do you use some of the DJI follow me programs or are you just that good that you can fly the drone and get epic footage while driving?

Man I’d love to know where you were the 2nd night. Did you cross into Colorado from the Valle Vidal/Rio Costilla near the Culebra range or further west in the Rio Grande National Forest near Alamosa or Antonito??

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I crossed into Colorado in the Rio Grande NF southwest of Alamosa. The next day I had to make a run to Antonito for gas.

@ertatta

11 ай бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures gorgeous area & sorry I’m not part of your paid channel.

When you coming to California to explore the Rubicon Trail and surrounding area? 🙂

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Not soon enough!!!

Keep doing what you are doing and don't worry about the "haters". Do you ever wish you would have gone with the Clayton 3.5" Overland+ kit for the JL with the trails you conquer? Trying to decide between the 2.5" or 3.5" kit for a 392. All the best to you!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

The 2.5 is working great but had we known we would be running 38s on the JL we would have gone 3.5.

I’m sure it’s been asked and answered before, but what’s all that squeaking from your suspension? Currently looking at a lift for my JT, and this would drive me absolutely up the wall!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Time to grease my control arm joints.

Are you guys going to be hitting up expo east again this year?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I don't think so. October is insanely busy for us.

@15jwrangler

11 ай бұрын

Dang!!! Finally able to make the trip this year!! Keep up the awesome vids!!

Are you guys planning on coming to the overland expo in Colorado?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

We will be there. The Gladiator will be in the XTrusion Overland booth and I’m teaching a Gaia class on Saturday.

@rickhenry5468

11 ай бұрын

@OzarkOverlandAdventures freaken awesome!!! I really don't feel like asking everyone. Lol do you know who else will be there

Do you plan your whole trip out ahead of time?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

depends on the trip. I always have a general idea of where I'm going and where I want to end up but I'm very flexible.

Does anyone have any thoughts on putting a solar panel on top of a rooftop tent to power a fridge? Is it worth it or is a power station a better option?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Solar panels don't power anything. You need a battery for it to charge that powers things. If you are referring to using the solar panel to keep your starter battery charged while at camp, it can definitely help if you are staying in one place for a couple days or more. If you're on the move each day then the solar panel won't do any good.

@daywalker8326

11 ай бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures hey Matt thanks for the advice. I’m a teacher in south Texas currently running an 50qt ARB fridge off a odyssey deep cycle battery and a Jackery 300. With the Texas heat it not quite enough. So rt now I’m leaning to a Jackery 1000.

Matt what’s your take or recommendation on going off-road alone? I just bought a gladiator and that’s what I love, the peacefulness of being alone, doing what I want and when I want to do it, but the #1 most common recommendation from online forums and such say make sure to go with others! I don’t want to go with others haha, what’s your take, particularly for someone starting out?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I go solo a lot and love it. #1 rule of going solo is don’t be dumb. Play it safe and don’t take unnecessary chances. Make sure you have a Garmin InReach or ZOLEO for offline communications.

@StayFly8392

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

You should have that song as your intro song on every video.

@stevenjohnson1824

10 ай бұрын

What is that song? I cant find it anywhere!

At 10:40 why didn’t you use your winch and pull it down? I’ve pulled many a tree out of the road with a chain or my winch

At that altitude you will need the rechargeable Thermacell's.

May I ask what program you are using on your ipad for your maps?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Gaia GPS. I’ve got several videos on it

@koalafan1576

11 ай бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thanks

Great video. Still have the trailer?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Oh yeah! Still love it.

@teon1322

11 ай бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures niiice. Love it!!!

Why not use the winch to pull the tree down?

Matt How do you like your Ikamper?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Love it!!!

MATT PLEASE!!! I hope that got your attention. Love your videos! Can't seem to find the video where you introduced the garbage bag on your tailgate and the flat plate on your tailgate. Please let me know where you got them and if you have an affiliate link for them. I always try to use the links to help support the channels I like. Anyway, keep up the great work and let Kara know she's looking good. Love you guys. 🤙

@OzarkOverlandAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Here is the trash bag - www.atelierxa.com/ The tailgate table is from All Pro Offroad. I don't have affiliate links for either of them. Thanks!!

@offroadexcitement0211

11 ай бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thank you! 🤙

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