Defiant Offroad

Defiant Offroad

A Jeep and a passion for exploring. I invite you to come along.

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  • @heatherm8261
    @heatherm826122 сағат бұрын

    I am so grateful for this video. I want to go find a geocache in the middle of Archer Run but i have a Subaru Impreza. This road is in great shape. Much nicer than my county's gravel roads.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad21 сағат бұрын

    I'm glad that it was helpful to you! I think you'll be fine up there with a Subaru. It's basically just a gravel road.

  • @adamwagenbaur7466
    @adamwagenbaur7466Күн бұрын

    How long did it take you from beginning to end

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroadКүн бұрын

    It's about 10 mi long, so you could probably do it in an hour to an hour and a half, depending on your pace. It took me longer because I was filming.

  • @gretchen_jku2051
    @gretchen_jku2051Күн бұрын

    Have you made it to the red clay sandpit out there? I’m from SW Florida and like to wheel and camp in ONF. Nice video. 👍🏻

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroadКүн бұрын

    Many years ago I did, until a nice FWC officer let me off with a warning for going off trail.

  • @ronaldhoppus9015
    @ronaldhoppus90152 күн бұрын

    Nice vid and trail. Is that a Rino Rack? Thanks

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad2 күн бұрын

    Thanks! The rack is by Novsight

  • @ronaldhoppus9015
    @ronaldhoppus9015Күн бұрын

    @@DefiantOffroad I was just to their website and don't see roof racks there. ?

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroadКүн бұрын

    It's a prototype model. I don't believe that they have any immediate plans to put it into production, which is a shame, because it's pretty good!

  • @4WDisLife
    @4WDisLife2 күн бұрын

    Would you please help me take a measure of the actual length of this tent when closed? I am trying to see if it’d fit.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad2 күн бұрын

    Sure. what are you trying to fit to?

  • @4WDisLife
    @4WDisLife2 күн бұрын

    @@DefiantOffroadshort bed Tacoma, below roof line, basically trying to gauge how much overhang it will be, I know what 82-83 inch ones may look like, according to novsights website, it says 90inches, which I am not 100% trust yet. Haha😂. Thank you!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad2 күн бұрын

    I'll get you a measurement tomorrow!

  • @4WDisLife
    @4WDisLife2 күн бұрын

    @@DefiantOffroadthank you! Much appreciated.

  • @4WDisLife
    @4WDisLifeКүн бұрын

    @@DefiantOffroad any luck?

  • @MegaPlott
    @MegaPlott2 күн бұрын

    Nothing like seeing a bunch of city slickers with really expensive toys riding around a gravel road that you can drive a normal vehicle on. The mountains use to be enjoyable til social media came out. Lord it’s a damn shame!!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad2 күн бұрын

    I'd argue that the mountains are still enjoyable, for the people out there enjoying them. Over the years, I've racked up thousands of miles off pavement. As far south as central Florida, as far north as New Hampshire, and as far west as Nevada. From gravel and dirt roads to crawling up rocks at Moab. What I've seen in that time is that people get their enjoyment in different ways. Some for the challenge, some for the sights, some to just get away. No one's motivation for going off road is any more (or any less) valid than anyone else's.

  • @pillowpants8355
    @pillowpants83553 күн бұрын

    Nothing like a nice quiet ride through the forest!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad3 күн бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @rexkramer7339
    @rexkramer73393 күн бұрын

    This was definitely different from your usual videos. Not bad, just different! Just hearing the trail kind of made it seem like I was there.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad3 күн бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed it. I got a random whim to do things a little differently, and sort of take a step back to how I started out, except with better camera work and editing 🤣

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis41034 күн бұрын

    Hampton Rhodes……fellow Virginian. We live up near Kings Dominion.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad4 күн бұрын

    Right on. Maybe we'll cross paths on the trails one day!

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis41033 күн бұрын

    @@DefiantOffroad 👍

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis41034 күн бұрын

    Ok, you “sold me”. Definitely need to add this to the list of places to go.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad4 күн бұрын

    You won't be disappointed!

  • @bishdizzle67
    @bishdizzle675 күн бұрын

    Does this run 220V if I was to bring it to the Philippines? Would it run a window air conditioning unit for 12 hours?

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad5 күн бұрын

    Output on the Explorer 1000 v2 is 120v.

  • @metthem88
    @metthem885 күн бұрын

    Their website says 2 year warranty on all parts including compressor?

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad5 күн бұрын

    This model doesn't appear to be listed on their website. If you follow the link that I provided to their amazon store, you'll see that the item description states 5 year warranty.

  • @metthem88
    @metthem884 күн бұрын

    @@DefiantOffroad amazon also says to contact the seller and to refer to the manufacturer's website to find warranty information

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad4 күн бұрын

    Perhaps you should contact them directly for clarification then. The info that I was provided when I shot the video back in December said 3 years. When I edited the video for release in January, I received updated warranty info saying that the warranty was now five years.

  • @metthem88
    @metthem884 күн бұрын

    @@DefiantOffroad I just sent an email, waiting for their reply

  • @ohnoadventures
    @ohnoadventures5 күн бұрын

    Very good video 👍 👍😃

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad5 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis41036 күн бұрын

    If you like waterfalls, you are in the right area. There are a bunch!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad6 күн бұрын

    Indeed!

  • @itsaboutfam
    @itsaboutfam6 күн бұрын

    Perfect watch for a Sunday! Thanks for sharing 😎

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad6 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. You never know how it's going to turn out when you deviate from your norm.

  • @itsaboutfam
    @itsaboutfam6 күн бұрын

    @@DefiantOffroad Very true.....but that's what makes it's fun. I do get anxious in some new situations and environments, but sometimes something in me wants to accomplish the experience.

  • @olddominion4x4-ew5ho
    @olddominion4x4-ew5ho8 күн бұрын

    I wound up out there a few months ago. I didn't camp, but the campsites were top-notch. I'll definitely return to camp at some point.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad8 күн бұрын

    They're definitely great sites!

  • @DirtRoadTraveler-bd9px
    @DirtRoadTraveler-bd9px10 күн бұрын

    I love your Jeep. It's very similar to what I'm aiming for, for my set up. I'm trying to decide on what style tent to go with. I like yours, but I also like the one on the xterra. Any advice on which way to go?

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad10 күн бұрын

    Thanks. I value function over form, so my setup is rather minimalist compared to the more elaborate setups that a lot of other people go with. Looking at your thumbnail pic, it looks like you've got a JK, so which way you go with an RTT is going to be limited by the hard top and which rack you go with. I love Andy's tent. It's super spacious, but it's also 250lbs, compared to the 150lbs of my Novsight tent. My rack (also novsight) has a static load limit of 700lbs, but I still try to keep the weight up there as low as I can. Andy's tent is also a good bit taller than mine when closed, making it less aerodynamic, which is another consideration.

  • @DirtRoadTraveler-bd9px
    @DirtRoadTraveler-bd9px10 күн бұрын

    oh wow i didn't even think about the weight difference. I'm looking at novsight's website now. it's the zebra tent that you have? how do you like it so far?

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad10 күн бұрын

    It's a good tent. I'm particularly impressed with its waterproofing. I've been in heavy rain with it and not a drop got in.

  • @arecbarrwin6346
    @arecbarrwin634610 күн бұрын

    Great video!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad10 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @MrTherooster
    @MrTherooster10 күн бұрын

    Sexy ass white guys 👍👍

  • @vincebroady5555
    @vincebroady555511 күн бұрын

    Great video. Beautiful location. West Virginia has so much potential to be the Utah of the region in terms of camping, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and trail exploring. They can bring in so much adventure tourism with their pristine forests and abundant nature. Such a beautiful state!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad11 күн бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @olddominion4x4-ew5ho
    @olddominion4x4-ew5ho8 күн бұрын

    This is a really good way of putting it. West Virginia could absolutely be the premier offroading/overlanding destination east of the Mississippi, if only the state saw the potential...

  • @therubiconcrossed2308
    @therubiconcrossed230811 күн бұрын

    awesome video!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad11 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @overlander948
    @overlander94811 күн бұрын

    Wow, what a great looking area! I saw that trail on OnX a while back, but it didn't look very interesting in the app. I guess that's not the case! Fantastic video!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad11 күн бұрын

    Thanks, buddy. It really was great out there. I'll admit, when I took my first glance at it online, I didn't think much of either. It turned out to be a fantastic place to camp though.

  • @user-hs4ns9lj6q
    @user-hs4ns9lj6q11 күн бұрын

    Homesick now ! lol. Love the video work with the drone. Wish you would have got the sunrise. I would have had a morning run.(Beautiful scenery). Night vision camera setup for wildlife would be pretty awesome too. The camp set up for both the Xterra and Jeep is Badass. I'm Jealous.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad11 күн бұрын

    Thanks. It's really scenic out there! One of the best campsites I"ve been to on the east coast!

  • @oldmanoldtruck
    @oldmanoldtruck11 күн бұрын

    Found you on Matt's channel! Great video, looking forward to the rest of the series! The Traverse is my backyard! 😁

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad11 күн бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you for finding your way here. I hope you enjoy the other parts!

  • @roberthermsen724
    @roberthermsen72411 күн бұрын

    Is there or do you know if there is a map showing all the FS roads in Virginia.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad11 күн бұрын

    Offroad navigation apps like OnX Offroad or Gaia have them in there.

  • @endgameoffroad-sz6tc
    @endgameoffroad-sz6tc12 күн бұрын

    Not bad for a two year old video. I definitely see a lot of improvement in your newer videos though.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad12 күн бұрын

    Thanks. A lot of what made this video decent was that I had a good camera person with me. I guess that the editing wasn't terrible, considering that it was done on my phone!

  • @endgameoffroad-sz6tc
    @endgameoffroad-sz6tc12 күн бұрын

    Do what? You did this on your phone?

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad12 күн бұрын

    Yeah, all of my videos prior to Old NC-105 were edited on my phone. The computer that I had at the time wasn't able to run video editing software!

  • @endgameoffroad-sz6tc
    @endgameoffroad-sz6tc12 күн бұрын

    WOW!

  • @endgameoffroad-sz6tc
    @endgameoffroad-sz6tc12 күн бұрын

    great video. i've heard so many people complain about water getting into their RTT. it's good to see that yours is holding up. seems like that storm was a good test for it!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad12 күн бұрын

    Thanks! The Novsight zebra-series RTT is holding up great. I think that I've had 3 rainy nights in it so far, and it's never leaked a drop. The storm in this video was a straight up downpour, and I stayed completely dry!

  • @endgameoffroad-sz6tc
    @endgameoffroad-sz6tc12 күн бұрын

    After the summer we've had, I can't wait to see some of this stuff! Awesome video of an awesome trail!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad12 күн бұрын

    Likewise! I definitely prefer fall/winter!

  • @StevenHellwig-xf8nd
    @StevenHellwig-xf8nd13 күн бұрын

    Good one. Those drone shots are 🔥🔥🔥

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad13 күн бұрын

    Thank you. I feel a lot more comfortable flying when the area is more open like it was here. When I've got a tree canopy to deal with, I get squeamish when it comes to flying, so I feel that my shots look a lot more "basic" then.

  • @PapawGrandmaAdventures
    @PapawGrandmaAdventures13 күн бұрын

    We can't wait! We will be heading in that direction next weekend for two weeks of exploration. Hopefully, we will find some awesome sites as well.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad13 күн бұрын

    There were a handful of really great ones on Old Mine Rd. Definitely check them out!

  • @PapawGrandmaAdventures
    @PapawGrandmaAdventures13 күн бұрын

    @DefiantOffroad We very well might.....we don't really have any locations set in stone starting in the Northern part of the Monongahela and working south between there and the George Washington Jefferson NF until it's time to head home.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad13 күн бұрын

    In the Monongahela, I strongly recommend the Canaan Loop and Canyon Rim Rd, and of course Old Mine Rd. I'd also hit Flagpole Knob, for the views.

  • @PapawGrandmaAdventures
    @PapawGrandmaAdventures13 күн бұрын

    @DefiantOffroad Thanks for the suggestions. I truly appreciate it.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad13 күн бұрын

    No problem! Thanks for watching! Not to plug my own channel more, but I have videos of a lot of the trails in the area that you're talking about going to ;)

  • @OJCoz
    @OJCoz13 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! Ill be visiting that place soon now :)

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad13 күн бұрын

    It's definitely worth going. The camp sites were amazing.

  • @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm
    @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm13 күн бұрын

    Oh snap, I get the first comment! Nice seeing the Xterra again! That campsite was awesome.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad13 күн бұрын

    The campsite was legit. There was another one that was equally as awesome, so we had a hard time deciding on which one to take. You'll be seeing more of Andy's Xterra in future videos!

  • @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm
    @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm14 күн бұрын

    Have you used it much? How is it doing long term?

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad14 күн бұрын

    Honestly, I haven't used it much. The little bit that I have though, it seems like a quality product.

  • @edwinrivera7105
    @edwinrivera710514 күн бұрын

    Very good video Thanks..stay safe out there..👍🏼 🙏🏼

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad14 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words!!!

  • @itsaboutfam
    @itsaboutfam16 күн бұрын

    The Georgia trails really provide some beautiful scenery and great trails. As a introvert myself i do enjoy some company especially with good like minded folks but also cherish my solitude just to enjoy my space alone. Great video...thank you for sharing.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad16 күн бұрын

    North Georgia is spectacular! Thank you so much for the kind words!

  • @itsaboutfam
    @itsaboutfam16 күн бұрын

    @@DefiantOffroad 🤜🤛

  • @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm
    @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm16 күн бұрын

    This was great, even though it was full of Jeeps 🤣🤣

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad16 күн бұрын

    :) :) :)

  • @GetUrPhil
    @GetUrPhil16 күн бұрын

    I'm looking at buying the AC70 but what is that fan and where can I get one?

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad16 күн бұрын

    I don't remember what brand the fan was. :(

  • @feellnfroggy
    @feellnfroggy17 күн бұрын

    Hard to make onf look good, great camping but the worst 4 wheeling obstacle is sugar sand…

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad17 күн бұрын

    I find Ocala NF to be a great place to just get out and ride for a day. It's certainly not Moab, but it still has its charm.

  • @supanye
    @supanye17 күн бұрын

    bet your sponsored by them too lol

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad17 күн бұрын

    Negative. Although they did provide the product for the review.

  • @DxDOverland
    @DxDOverland17 күн бұрын

    Nice job on the video, Will. An excellent production, as always. Interestingly, when I drove the Georgia Traverse, that was a year for me to run into fallen trees, including one on it. But you may remember, all I had was a folding saw, Fortunately, while it was tall, it was also a small diameter tree. I still carry that folding saw in the Wrangler, but have upgraded in the Gladiator: I now carry a bow saw in it. :-)

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad17 күн бұрын

    Thanks Mark! One of these days I'll pack a chainsaw. Although, in my defense, we worked out who was bringing the saw before the trip 🤣

  • @rexkramer7339
    @rexkramer733919 күн бұрын

    That looks like so much fun. I would have had a blast with all of that water!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad19 күн бұрын

    We did! All of the water definitely made the day more fun. Thanks for watching!

  • @NovsightAutoLighting
    @NovsightAutoLighting19 күн бұрын

    Such a relaxing and helpful video! It looks like a portable chainsaw needs to be added to the adventure essentials list. LOL!🤭

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad19 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I always find excuses to not pack a chainsaw for trips. Fortunately, Matt had already said he was bringing his.

  • @Jinmin77
    @Jinmin7719 күн бұрын

    The video is fantastic! The lush green trees along the way are so refreshing to see. I really enjoy watching your videos!🥰😎

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad19 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! It was quite the sight out there!

  • @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm
    @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm20 күн бұрын

    Bringing a pitcrew with you certainly makes trail repairs easier!!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad19 күн бұрын

    Yep! They were great. I was fumbling around trying to find a bolt, and they just took over and went to work!

  • @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm
    @Crawling5thGen-ih3cm20 күн бұрын

    Great video, even though it was all jeeps 😂😂😂

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad20 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jku4488-eh3kd
    @jku4488-eh3kd20 күн бұрын

    Did you guys do the entire route? How much time were you on pavement? Great series, by the way!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad20 күн бұрын

    Thanks! We skipped part of the western section since it's largely paved. I'd say we were off pavement for 75% of the time.

  • @RLehman
    @RLehman20 күн бұрын

    Awesome! Looking to do this route in a few weeks...Union Springs to Flagpole to Reddish. How long roughly did it take to complete this route? Any tips? Much appreciated!!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad20 күн бұрын

    Thanks! It took me about 4 hours or so, but it takes me a bit longer than most because I'm shooting video. I'd guess maybe about 3ish hours to complete it, if you're not wasting time like I do. Union Springs isn't terribly difficult. Just take your time going over the rocky parts. Once you've cleared Union Springs, you're basically just on gravel roads for the rest of it.

  • @RLehman
    @RLehman20 күн бұрын

    @DefiantOffroad awesome really appreciate the info! Just subscribed can't wait to watch more of your videos. Very well put together, best one I've watched yet on these particular trails

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad20 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! If Davis, WV isn't too far out of the way for you, check out the Canaan Loop. It's a great trail (one of my favorites). Combined with Canyon Rim, the two make a great day trip.

  • @wjadventures386
    @wjadventures38620 күн бұрын

    One of these days I'm gonna get down there.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad20 күн бұрын

    Dooooo it!

  • @therubiconcrossed2308
    @therubiconcrossed230820 күн бұрын

    The whole series was great! good job!

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad20 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching it!

  • @endgameoffroad-sz6tc
    @endgameoffroad-sz6tc20 күн бұрын

    This video was truly amazing. The scenery was spectacular, and your camera work was on point.

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad20 күн бұрын

    Thank you. It wasn't all me though, some of the shots (probably the best ones!) were shot by Matt from Simply Must Go.