Excellent episode. You are such a fluid & clear narrator! Lots of good "what if" scenarios. I am a full time Park Ranger & often have the "what if" talk to patrons that are doing dangerous things. You pointed out lots of good logistics items! Take Care & Safe Travels!

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! These videos take many more hours to make than our adventure episodes but knowing it might save a life makes it all worth the effort. 👍

Sharing an experience. A few friends and I were out in the mountains of Alaska 1with our snowmobiles. Having a good time. Started heading back to our vehicles and it got dark fast and unexpected snow storm rolled in. Two of us got separated from the rest of the group. My sos device was dead...phone had no signal and no radios. The only thing I could think about was pointing my flash light into the sky and and put into sos flash. Luckily one of the members in our group saw it and turned around to help. I've since then learned to carry a battery pack with me in my gear. My kids and I really enjoy your channel and all of the contents. Keep them coming! Maybe someday we can meet up.

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Whew, now that's a scary one. 😳 Glad you were quick thinking! Great insight.

@matthewkausch8481

2 жыл бұрын

And remember to keep the battery pack somewhere warm!

@Spunky_72

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewkausch8481 indeed

That Zoleo unit saved Overland Lady not to long ago. Bless her and her friend walk out with scratches.

I have the Zoleo and I'm super happy with it. Took it to Glacier Nat'l Park in Oct. Spent 10 days hiking with a buddy. Had set up with my sister and another friend as emergency contacts. Several hikes with no cell service and sat on a log having a conversation with my sister and friend like it was a typical text message. A bit of delay using satellites, but was super easy to use and worked great. Did several "check-ins" and get a received response back each time. I agree, should alway carry a back-up system when off grid cause nothing is better than a belt AND suspenders to keep from being caught with your pants down!! lol.

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know you're liking the unit. I'm about to activate ours and start testing. 👍

Nice Vid. True story here...went to the bathroom and once done was tucking my shirt back in. As I brought my hand up from the downward stuff, my knuckle caught my phone and brought it up out of the pocket and it did a slow-motion tumble right into the commode. Fortunately, I had flushed BEFORE I tucked (mental note to everyone...flush the moment you stand up). Also my catlike reflexes meant the phone was only in the toilet for a split second. I put it on the dash as I drove to dry it out an there were no problems. I was also in town. But if I was on a big trip and was relying on it for navigation, I could have really been in trouble. Paper maps in the back country are important. I usually use an older phone with navigation software along with paper maps when backpacking. I might even back up the phone with an older Garmen eTrex that I still have. The batteries on the latter last soooo much longer than the phone. Also, if you're in snow, don't forget that lithium batteries don't like cold temps. Might consider bringing alternate means to power devices. There's a popular youtuber out of the Pacific Northwest that ran into this issue and he discusses it (the video was out just a few days ago) in his latest 'softroading' video. Y'all probably know the guy. Second, tie polypropylene line on your track pads (like the plastic yellow rope). If you use your track pads in mud...the line will float and allow you to find and pull them up easier. It will also "float" in snow although it could get packed and covered. But if it's long enough then you can stream it out off to the side. And this reminds me that I have to put a roll of TP in the new car...just in case. Boy, wouldn't that be a funny name for a guy doing PSA's like this. "Hello, I'm Justin...Justin Case. Whenever you're out in about, be sure to bring . You never know."

Slowly transitioning from backpacking to overlanding and doing my best to plan and be as ready as possible. Just wanted to say I really appreciate how informative and succinct this series is. I look forward to each episode.

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment!

Thanks for having the vision of then taking the time to share this meaningful advice with us. GBO

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to do it! GB🍊!

Thanks ! The Community definitely needs this service so bad. I learned some things i did not know i didnt know. Thanks again

This advice is so worthwhile, thank you for sharing! The outdoors is so welcoming, and that's absolutely appropriate - "preparedness" is somewhat of a taboo subject, certainly here in the UK, but it's so important to know the risks, carry the gear that can help you mitigate against those, and know how to use that gear and behave in certain circumstances.

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch! We appreciate you!

This happened on a trip in the Malaysian rainforest a year back. Stuck in a fast raging storm that washed out the only log bridge in or out. One of our guys drove over slope and turned upside down AND had a heart attack. We were in a deep valley, no satphone, no cell, no GMRS, HAM was going to get us help. A buddy in the group keyed in our emergency check-in SOS message on his cellphone and I flew a drone carrying this cellphone beyond the regulated 120m up to 500m. Help arrived the very next morning. Lucky for my friend he's still driving 4x4 today. Guess we were really lucky

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's a wild one! So glad your buddy made it out ok. I've often thought about drone use in that situation as well. They're handy devices in a lot of ways! Great thinking!

Great information! Thanks! One incident comes to mind and it can happen to a hiker or biker just about anywhere. The unexpected accident and subject is unconscious, in a comma or worse; dead. The subject didn't have ANY identification! Being medical responder - we did not have allergies, medical history, or next of kin. All emergency protocols were applied and then the wait. Late at night, a filed missing person report filled in the blanks. Please place emergency contact with your ID, brief allergies & medical history. While volunteering at state parks wallets are turned in with cash, credit cards & a driver's license. A phone number taped to DL helps message or contact owner immediately before they leave the area/state. We'll even give the cash back...... 🤣

This is the best KZread I have seen yet. Great instructional without giving instructions.

This is the best video for being ready in the backcountry, hands down. Good F’n work.

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 👍

we are in the process of starting to travel a lot around our country (Colombia So.Am.) and this type of info is so useful, to the point that we are going to do a checklist of emergency equipment and fail safe we have. first we will take a first aid course, and a friend of mine just donated a satellite phone (dead battery) and establish a protocol for we are good communication with friend and family. your country is huge, but ours in much more complicated do to the topography and general security, don´t get me wrong. 99.9% of Colombians are very good people. any way thanks for the lesson and the head up on the correct process for our safety

Great episode! I totally agree with your comment about CB radios being useless in emergencies. A few years back I was on my way to a trailhead to hike while there was still way too much snow on the ground for the vehicle I was driving, got myself stuck and since I was far from any cell signal I tried using my portable handheld CB, tried every channel, no response. Luckily there other people hiking that day and they were able to get me unstuck

Excellent and concise overview of the devices and information!!

Wow. I appreciate the reminder and I'm reviewing what I take and how well I am ready to use it, including my medical kit. I have a GMC with OnStar, which is a sat connection in the truck. I've only used it to tell my family I finished a hike to Coyote Gulch, but when my cell phone had no service, the OnStar system helped me make the call from the trail head. Time to brush up on my InReach instructions! Thanks.

I overland very remote areas (Arizona Strip traversing the north rim of the Grand Canyon was my last). This is an EXCELLENT VIDEO. I am well prepared on all your points including the inReach mini. Thank you!

Word of caution for the Zoleo subscription. Without going into detail, because of how their (auto) billing is set up, their 90 Day Min service is actually 120 days. Also, it doesn't like to be warm/hot, or overcharged. So, it's often not happy sitting on the dash, or staying plugged in. I'm still searching for a solution where it gets a clear view of the sky, but isn't on the dash. Other than those issues, it's been a pretty good unit. But, Imo, it's probably better suited to foot/bicycle/moto travel vs enclosed vehicles.

Kevin, first off my wife and I have been loving your videos and they are full of great information. On item in regard to ham radio; yes I will whole heartedly agree that ham radio, as you have and use is not a reliable system to use for a life or death emergency, but you are experienced with VHF/UHF bands. What I would direct you to is the HF bands, more specifically 3.5 - 28 MHz. Those frequencies are not line of sight and will refract or bounce of the layers of the ionosphere enabling world wide commination. I have regularly talked halfway around the world from my truck without any infrastructure like repeaters. That being said HF operations require experience and practice to understand how these bands and mode works and of course licensed, above the basic entry level. Just wanted to provide that point of view. Thanks to you, Caroline and Sarah and keep up the great work and adventures

Excellent video and advice! This is the type of videos we need based on your years experience doing this!

Zoleo is a great unit also connected to iridium satellite service.

Great refresher. It’s easy to get over confident after awhile. But if you’re not prepared for those unexpected circumstances that come up, it could cost your life.

I do agree with your CB comments. However, here in the West, we always have one since we travel on logging roads quite a bit. All the trucks use them to call out locations. It is more friendly to know you are about to meet a truck, pull over and let them pass than meeting one grille to grille. They are happier, and you will be also. I am prejudiced though, I drive a log truck for a job when I'm not out playing and I have met vehicles with trailers who did not expect me. Loaded, I have the right of way. Having to help back up a camp trailer half a mile on a 14% down grade puts me behind and gives the person towing the trailer major heartburn.

Great video! I'm looking forward to see more of these "Getting Started" videos.

These beginner series videos are great. I am certainly in the beginning stages and this is the stuff I need to hear. While I have some of the basics covered you made me think of several scenarios and layers I had not yet considered.

Very informative. You brought up some very good points. My wife and I overland by ourselves and we are getting up in age so we will be getting one of these devices along with the Sat phone. We are planning another trip to Alaska and will be very helpful. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next video.

Loads of great information. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Kevin, for the quality information you put into this video. I started doing these type of off-highway trips back in the early 1960s. I'm 80 now and have my first three trips planned for this spring. I'm based in SW Idaho so have a wide range of very deserted country to choose from beautiful canyons to high forested mountains and everything in between. Too many trails, not enough time...Get out there and have a good time.

Great Video!!!

Another great video. Thanks for the useful information.

Excellent excellent video. We often spend so much time on farkles and showcasing all the cool stuff but forget the fundamentals. Thank you very much for shining a light on this. I think it’ll be very helpful if you can put together a video that showcases your bug out/ emergency bag setup. Another thing that I think is very under appreciated is skills training. I was listening to the latest Overland Journal podcast where Scott interviewed Nick from 7P Overland. It was a good peek into how much skills matter. My own breakdown story.. I was in Death Valley at the tail end of last summer and the weather was very pleasant. My rig started acting up a bit with the alternator not charging up the battery. The battery was still well juiced up and I was with another friend so I figured we can plow on. Over the next 4 days the alternator came on sporadically and charged the battery a bit but by the final day it completely quit. We charged up my battery with my friends car. However by this point the battery itself was shot. We finally debugged the problem to a $20 alternator pulley. But course we didn’t anticipate it so didn’t have a spare. To add to our woes the weather turned. Winds went up to 50mph and the mercury plummeted to 30F ambient. We camped the night out in the shelter of a small cave under a ridge.. still pretty frozen. Should have taken more warm clothes Finally on the last day we left the car in Death Valley and I rode back with my friend home. 7 days later once I had the part I went back out and replaced the pulley on the roadside and drove back home. If I was all alone this would have been a very very bad situation. I had my InReach for SOS but still I was in the middle of nowhere. Lesson learnt.. knowing your rig matters and always carry warm gear Then again this is how memories are made.. I’ll remember this trip forever 😃

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Great story and we're glad you made it through with a lesson. Yes, jackets and an extra pair of clothes are easy enough to stash away no matter the time of year. Rain jackets are another one that lives permanently in our rigs. 👍

Good stuff!

This video couldn't of come at a better time! Thank you for all the useful info.

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, glad to share!

Thanks! Good information. I hadn't heard of any of those devices, except for the sat phone.

Zoleo does have a live tracking feature just gotta pay a bit more for it. If you suspend the plan you keep the same phone number. I think on Garmin the number changes

@alexalvarez9462

2 жыл бұрын

I also saw that that feature has been added as well and it also sends your gps coordinates to your contacts I believe.

Talking about PLB..carry one each, that work on different system. In addition, we always have a backpack each behind our seats in the ute with emergency supplies etc. In addition, for those planning to overland globally no sat phones etc are allowed in china and Russia. Preparation can save your life. Overlanding is wonderful, but we need to be prepared for all situations. Happy new year. Love Rolanda

This was a great video, really enjoyed it. 1 is none 2 is 1 and 3 is better. Always have a primary and secondary if you can afford it. Thank you for posting this.

Nice job on the video

Great video! My advice… practice! I practiced how to use my recovery gear by myself before I ever needed it. Then one day I found myself up to the frame in mud. I self recovered in 20 minutes using skills and gear I practiced with. Plan your work and work your plan!

Thanks! This is especially important for solo travelers like me. I’m sure I turn around long before a caravan of fully tricked out Land Cruisers. My kids insist on me carrying an In-Reach and I would carry one even if they didn’t. I wonder if Elon Musk’s soon to be released satellite phone will be a game changer as a backup device? Fortunately, my boys have been traveling with me for a long time and they’re both trained, fit, and calm. I’m good on that one. I loved the end. You forgot to mention you didn’t have your favorite camp chef whipping up some marvelous creation on the other side of the camera!

Great..

I almost got a Zoleo for my late elk hunt with my daughter. I didn't because most of the unit has full cell service. Still considering one of these.

Yay!

Looking forward to seeing more on this subject. I am looking to get something because the last three times out I have not had any cell service and my wife was wondering what was going on,so please let us know what you have to say on the subject

All I want to know is, "Where do I get that sweatshirt?" lol

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

lso.link/overland-hoodie Here ya go! 😉👍

Diggin' the G.I. Joe themed hoodie...

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Available at OverlandStyle.com 😉

@lemaitrethemonk

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifestyleOverland Yeah, my Owl velcro ceiling patch is still my favorite patch...

thanks. i'm thinking of now going over with the kids how to use the inreach and how to find the first aid kit- Please do a video on how to train your youngins on back country kid survival!!! I cant tell you the 10s of times ive come across people who have been stuck for hours to 2 days (with a young kid!)

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you're going over it with them!

I'm doing research into getting one before I start my adventure. Another youtuber I follow just rolled off the road on the dempster highway and had to use her Zoleo SOS, and was actually able to do so through her phone, which I find to be a nice feature if you can't reach your device.

@Sergiop4x

2 жыл бұрын

Overland lady?

@gwot

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sergiop4x yeah

I run a Midland MXT275 GMRS radio, and InReach via my Garmin Tread Overland Edition. If you’re a Veteran or Active Duty, check VCS to save some big money on the Garmin.

I'll be getting a Starlink phone when they come out

You need to check out the Garmin 66i. It has a much nicer mapping system on it.

Curious if you guys have tried the Garmin i66 and what you think? My wife and I recently added one to our kit and I'm pretty impressed so far

Do you know if the SOS button in some of the newer vehicles would work in the backcountry as one of your back-ups? I keep the subscription updated on it. Thanks for your videos and your information.

BTW...I think a behind the scene or even bloopers would be a great idea to share as an episode

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

We actually have extended episodes on Patreon where we share a lot of those. Maybe day I'll do an entire compilation. 🤔

@Spunky_72

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifestyleOverland that would be awesome 👌

Turn on those lockers! (I know it was a demo 😄).

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 I was just about to do that then it hit me... Dang, this is a GREAT backdrop! 👍

@cirrus820travelers9

2 жыл бұрын

Looked like only two-wheel drive mode as well...... gives me more pause to not buying a 4X4.

I do run a cb, got me out of one jam and let’s me know when a logging truck is headed down the mountain in logging areas.

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Kev. It’s Cavalry. Not Calvary. Calvary is where Jesus was crucified. FYI.

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 Funny how you grow up saying things wrong or mashing words up without a thought... Thanks👍 I guess it works either way though: either way you're getting saved. 😃

@ColoradoSolar

2 ай бұрын

@@LifestyleOverlandI heard Cavalry. Not Calvary. Your kind. 😃

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Epirb - the "break glass in case of emergency" tool. No brainer. While it may seem pricey? If needed, it's cheap at twice the price. Just one old guys opinion.

Have you had time to use the Zoleo? I am finding a lot more uses in the backcountry. It has WiFi so you can update mapping, you can call out using the phone number they assign you. I informed those that would be my back-up what that number is so they would recognize it and the ability to text larger information is a huge help. I have a mount for my dash and a carrier for my backpack when hunting and hiking. I too had a Garmin that failed and the fact that Garmin is 'WAY' behind in battery life for their hand held units just drives me nuts - I have three Garmin hand held units and am very disappointed that my first one (20 years old) has the same battery life as my newest one (1 year old). Garmin is a great company for GPS technology it's just a shame they have let their hand held units fall behind with todays technology when it comes to batteries. Thanks for the heads up on the ACR ResQLink - great back-up for serious emergencies in the backcountry. Really enjoying your video's and travels. I am just now getting my wife to enjoy "Overlanding" not what I have called it over the years but trends are what drives interest. We do trailer (Conqueror UEV 490) as a compromise in getting her to enjoy long trips off-grid. I still have a LOT of camping gear for when I can go alone (with the dogs) or with friends but we do trailer when the two of us venture out. Full disclaimer - at 68 sleeping on the ground in the winter has become less enjoyable - not the same as when I was in my 20's living in Wisconsin, not that Colorado (where we live now) is worse just different. Keep up the awesome job in sharing your experiences.

Do you have an updated Weboost video?

I used a Spot G4 on a three-week trip to check in with two contacts every night that I camped. One received the alerts via text and the other via email. Only the person receiving my check-ins via email received my exact location, which I found odd. Just a heads up to include both sets of contact info for your emergency contact.

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I have watched a lot of videos about using your winch and freeing a stuck vehicle but nothing about freeing a stuck vehicle with and overland style trailer.

País : BRASIL 🇧🇷 Estado : Ceará Cidade : Fortaleza

Sabéis que existen "cadenas" y son muy prácticas?. 🤔

Two things: lockers and chains.

I don't know about where you live, but Colorado has the Colorado Emergency Reporting Net, which is a 24/7 monitored ham radio netowrk running on the Colorado Conneciton. This covers essentally the entire state, focusing on areas without cell service. If you call out on one of the linked repeaters, a volunteer will respond, and they can get the appropriate emergency services headed your way. So I'll keep my ham radio, thank you very much!

@LifestyleOverland

2 жыл бұрын

I had hoped it was clear that we're not telling anyone to get rid of their ham but remember there's a lot of factors that can prevent them from being reliable in a life or death situation. There are hundreds of canyons in Colorado that do not allow you to reach those repeaters. Just something to think about. A backup device can save you or someone you care about in those areas. Pressing a button leaves you free to care for an injured person or prevent shock while the responders come. Hard to do CPR while calling for help on the ham too. 👍

I have loved Lifestyle Overland for a LONG time. That being said, i feel that they have gotten a little "product heavy". I understand making your money. I say all of this and i love this video. That's from bear free Alabama!

@LifestyleOverland

Жыл бұрын

Hmm, bummer to hear this since the video was about NOT relying solely on gear... And the gear we did discuss could save lives. We certainly enjoy making adventure videos the most, but these are important topics too. 👍

Great video with great information to be sure. However, I disagree with overlandbound being a good resource.

@corrielenn

2 жыл бұрын

Which do you disagree with? Is it the 40K members and 8+ years of forums with hundreds of thousands of posts about overlanding, the KZread channel with years of overlanding content and tutorials, the partnerships with TreadLightly and the NPS for community cleanups, or the app built from the ground up to support overlanders?

@mikepierson3097

2 жыл бұрын

@@corrielenn lol It’s all a ruse. Tout a huge supportive community with tens of thousands of active members. In actuality unless you’re in central to Southern California, or perhaps small pockets of actives here and there, the member base is simply individuals that were sold on a concept that does not come close to the sales pitch. You have tens of thousands of disenchanted and inactive members. A member forums and an app that is inferior to most apps on the market does not a good resource make. My opinion and my experience. In addition, people should join local, established groups, that are willing to help in emergencies. There’s probably a 4x4 rescue group in most areas that are eager and willing to assist when called upon.

@corrielenn

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikepierson3097 That’s great and valid feedback, Mike. No internet snark. We hear it and keep building to solve. Thanks for taking the time to elaborate.