15 Off-Road Tips You’ll Actually Use

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Being off-road in the backcountry can be an amazing experience, but there are some unwritten rules that should be followed and so we stepped out of our Jeep Wranglers on the side of the trail to share a little knowledge with you to help make sure you are off-roading and overlanding like a pro.
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0:00 Introduction
1:21 Vehicle Behind You
2:09 Vehicles Approach on a Hill
3:00 Vehicle on the Trail
3:46 Communications
4:34 Large Convoys
5:20 Breakdown
6:13 Bathroom Etiquette
7:05 Obstacles
7:48 Motorcycles
8:12 Hand Signals
8:54 Gates
9:31 Vehicle Distance
10:32 Stopping
11:07 Hikers and Campsites
11:49 Pack it in, Pack it Out

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@huntinbob06 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Brad. I would add that when you encounter a hiker or hikers, I always ask them if they need any water and may I take any of your trash for you. I've turned a lot of hikers into being ok with motorsports in the mountains.

@MassASASoftball 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea about carrying obvious trash out (except for waste I hope). : )

@kiltedoverland4551 2 жыл бұрын

what a great idea!

@jondoe4667 Жыл бұрын

We ride dirt bikes and I always ask the group to go slow and be courteous when passing hikers. We get a bad rap anyway so dusting people out or hitting them with roost doesn't help. The hiker will almost never think you look cool if you fly by like an ass.

@NICUofficial 10 ай бұрын

that's a great idea!!

@CarsWithClassy 5 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s such a great idea! I usually pick up trash I see on a trail but that’s next level! I’ll be sure to keep that tidbit in mind next time I go wheeling. Hopefully people aren’t weirded out about me asking them for trash 😅 regardless, LEAVE NO TRACE!

@MaximusWilliams Жыл бұрын

Great information. Somehow, I came up with sixteen rules 😊 Off-Road Trail Etiquette: 1. Always keep the vehicle trailing you in sight 2. Stop at intersections so trailing vehicle sees where you turned 3. When two vehicles are approaching each other on an incline the vehicle going uphill has the right of way 4. Stay on the trail! 5. Practice good radio communication. No foul language. Don’t “clog” the channel on trivial stuff. Communicate difficult obstacles, broken down vehicle, etc. 6. Give way to larger groups 7. Stop to assist. Don’t leave anyone behind. 8. Bathroom break. Boys to the left and girls to the right. 9. Two attempts and then it’s time to move on 10. Yield to motorcyclists 11. Communicate with hand signals how many people are in your convoy to oncoming traffic 12. Look for a sign at gates. If no sign then leave it how you found it. 13. Maintain safe distance between vehicles. On steep inclines let the vehicle in front of you crest the hill. On steep declines let the vehicle in front of you get to the bottom before you start down. 14. Don’t stop in the middle of the trail. 15. Slow down when you encounter hikers, campgrounds and horses. 16. Leave it better than you found it.

@TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

Your #2 is actually part of our #1. Keeping the rig following you in your sights means making sure they know when you're turning. Rule #1 is about making sure your group stays together. 👍 Regena wrote a blog that makes it more clear. trailrecon.com/15-Tips-for-Good-Manners-Off-Road_b_45.html

@jerrymyahzcat 26 күн бұрын

Technically it’s impossible to leave it better than you found it. Driving a vehicle anywhere will do trail wear. Leave it Cleaner than you found it is more appropriate - ie pick up rubbish you see. Mind you, if pigs didn’t litter, we’d not need to be cleaning up after the swine. Everyone needs to be responsible for and take their own, rubbish out. There is no excuse to leave trash.

@AssMcBlast 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you're including Regina more often. Being with my partner while off-roading is so much fun and I can't imagine her not being there.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

We are so thankful to be able to hit the trails and share some information with everyone, thank you!

@jheidenreich2012 2 жыл бұрын

I love it too. My wife Kristin rides with me all the time. The trick is figuring who gets to drive. Kristin got a chance to chat with you at EJS 2022. Love you guys look forward to seeing you again soon

@tjb3401 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, Ass McBlast

@Trucker316 2 жыл бұрын

Those of you who have a wife/husband/partner who enjoy going along are so fortunate. My wife wants no part of any off-roading adventure which is a real bummer.

@ml9029 2 жыл бұрын

I like to ask hikers and bikers if they want cold water out my fridge and if they have trash I can take for them.

@Mdozaaa 3 ай бұрын

Went off-road for the first time and “stop to assist” is genuinely so important and was glad I came across the people I did I wasn’t stuck but I was with someone who was and being my first time well I couldn’t really help but a few others stopped and helped

@GATORADDAM 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are great. I knew most of these except the Boys to the left - Girls to the right. Never heard that one before.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The boys to the left and girls to the right has been a part of the San Diego Jeep Clubs drivers brief for years and just helps to give folks their privacy.

@jpsopris5320 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. I’m a big river rafter and we go by “skirts up pants down” meaning girls go up river and boys go down river.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard that before... love it!

@GATORADDAM 2 жыл бұрын

@@jpsopris5320 That's great 👍

@nealjohnson1461 2 жыл бұрын

Brad I cannot thank you enough for taking the time at the Expo yesterday morning to let me record your message to my friend Jeff. Words cannot say how much that meant to Jeff and his wife !!! Thank you so much Chief Neal

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Great meeting you and I hope your friend is well soon.

@Chris.starfleet 2 жыл бұрын

The world needs more people like Brad and Regina.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

You are too kind!

@stevej7139 2 жыл бұрын

Good list ! Most of those things were learned when in the scouts as a kid but it seems like scouting has gone away for the most part these days so learning these things only come from community now . When I'm out alone or with my kids we always take out more than we brought , typically we clean camp when we arrive and again when we are about to pull out plus we don't leave trash out at anytime during the camp , very important . I have a pop up privacy tent and a porta-potti so anything that needs TP is only about a minute away . The only other thing I would add to your list is keep the noise level low , no blasting music .

@Tornado91204 6 ай бұрын

Yes! Leave no trace!

@WesternBlazer 2 жыл бұрын

Bring a fire extinguisher. One of my good off-road buddies took a ride in my truck the other day and asked why I had a fire extinguisher. I was shook. I thought it was common sense for everyone to have a fire extinguisher

@MassASASoftball 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree this should be added as a 'mandatory' tip!!!

@RandomStuffGarage619 2 жыл бұрын

I used to wave like a dummy until I realized what it really means haha Great vid! Everyone needs to know these things!

@k5kdd 2 жыл бұрын

Watch 8:12 again , you missed how to differentiate the "wave" and the " number of fingers ( plural fingers )"

@RandomStuffGarage619 Жыл бұрын

@@k5kdd ok I should have been more clear. I used to "chuck the duces" "peace" or "2 behind me" Like a dummy. I have since learned that actually means something on the trail. Education has occurred!

@DixieOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing, and I do mean NOTHING upsets me more than people who throw trash on the trail. People who are too lazy to even put the trash into a bag making it someone else's issue to fix....(This post was made without swearing).

@milescorp6237 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I learned these years ago but this was a good refresher. I am glad you mentioned cleaning up trash. As a former park ranger, it really bothers me when people leave trash in nature. Enjoy the place where you are but don't trash it. Respect nature and preserve it for others to enjoy.

@Chardister70 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks for putting this out there. Nice seeing you and your wife together more often on the channel. Keep the videos coming!

@markspence3750 6 ай бұрын

You two are 100% legit. It is nice to see two Navy Corpsmen doing this video.

@enemyfleet7139 2 жыл бұрын

Great video... I'd add one thing about motorcycles. Yes faster and more nimble, but also more vulnerable. Keep up the great videos!

@FlawedOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips, the one about 2 tries makes sense in a large group, non optional stuff. But if its optional obstacle or a small group I'm going till I either make it, break it, or give up haha. Also Id like to add one. If you stack rocks to get up something, remove them when done.

@everymanoffroadadventures6082 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Only thing I would add is SLOW DOWN for water crossings. Especially in the mountains. I can't tell you how many Jeeps and sxs I saw blasting through water crossings. Doing this seriously erodes the banks and damages the environment.

@scottsnyder8691 2 жыл бұрын

Great point! And they are water sources for wildlife.

@joshua3340 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Also a higher probability of sucking water into the intake. Slow and steady gets you home safe.

@MountainManGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Good point! You also run the risk of damaging your radiator fan or dislodging plastic components in the front of your vehicle, like fender liners

@RobertJl9516 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips, I watched this awhile back. My wife has recently got into Trailrecon videos and I came in and she was watching this one and taking notes. We have a Jeep trip coming up and are new to leading large groups and your video will help us communicate good off-roading procedures.

@regenakowitz Жыл бұрын

I'm glad your wife is getting involved! We need more women on the trails. 😊

@erikbasil2787 2 жыл бұрын

Great list! Hey though, not just "hikers, campgrounds and horses" for the slowdown: also mountain bikes, particularly if they are climbing and breathing hard. It is inappropriate for us to give them dust to huff. Just takes a moment or two to appreciate someone who's working harder than we are, and you can always say hi.

@kristinvogt6980 6 ай бұрын

Great tips! Horse safety is very important! Thank you for sharing!

@Montanaoffroad1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Let’s keep our trails safe and clean for everyone! Thank you for making this.

@frasiec Ай бұрын

Holy moly, I just want to get off the beaten path. Some of the things you’re crawling over!

@andysolorzano4126 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Brad and Regena. This should be mandatory viewing for every person driving an off road vehicle before they hit the trail. Even within our small group of off roaders, we have weekenders that we have to remind before each ride of these trail etiquette rules. Always look forward to your vids. Entertaining, informative and always a bit of humor. Hope to see you out on the trails.

@bradshutler9356 2 жыл бұрын

Good common sense tips to all that drive the trails need to know. Thank you both.

@katherinefrost5808 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brad and Regina… great tips. I really love having Regina in these videos and learning from her perspective.

@chazmic 2 жыл бұрын

Most dad vibes ever. Love it! Thanks for taking the time to make this useful video. See you out there!

@scottnelson1713 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for remembering the motorcycles. You don't have to pull over very far to let one by. And thanks for the tip about not parking in the middle of the road. Way too many people seem to think they're the only one out there. And concerning your last tip, I think I'll start hauling an extra garbage bag in my Bronco to clean up some of the stuff that others leave out there.

@mikechandler3791 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you two for posting this. As simple and sensical as these tips may seem there is so many new adventurers and some of us old ones that can use these helpful reminders, education, and information of these simple respectful tips on trail etiquette.

@harveycrump8663 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@kiltedoverland4551 2 жыл бұрын

All good stuff. Thanks for the reminders! Great manner of presenting.

@OverlandAZ 2 жыл бұрын

Great topic and awesome for you to share. Your channel is a go-to for many new off-roaders. Well done! 👏

@fourlowadventures3921 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative. Lots of people need to see this video.

@BennyTygohome 2 жыл бұрын

I love the 2dr Wrangler.

@ron343 2 жыл бұрын

You two make a great team well done.

@johngales8467 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reminder to all!

@christopherpike8269 2 жыл бұрын

The tip on yielding to uphill traffic makes soo much sense, but so often overlooked. I can’t say how many times someone going down hill never even slows down. They certainly have the momentum in the wrong direction.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

I frequently run into folks that don't know about the right of way rule on hills, so hopefully this helps spread the word a bit.

@moriseyusa 2 жыл бұрын

As a jeeper who drives a manual transmission, my uphill momentum is everything. I think the uphill right of way has gotten lost in drivers ed now that most vehicles are automatics but it's still true even on city streets.

@rex5880 2 жыл бұрын

Another reason is that if you need to back up to let the other pass, it’s easier and safer (due to visibility) to back up hill.

@davewilson8308 2 жыл бұрын

Lot of these tips pertain to mountain biking as well.

@ebo2421 11 ай бұрын

Lovely video. I’m a new Jeep owner who’s looking forward to getting to know the off-roading community and culture! 🙌🏼

@TrailRecon 11 ай бұрын

Right on!

@ahmednesbitte4906 9 ай бұрын

Hi Brad and Regina, very nice video. Thank you so much for sharing!

@BestEngineOil 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the best basic off road tips info. Probably every off road forum should link to this perfect video. Great job guys!

@stevenforrest2378 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific job. Thanks. I've been waiting for this one. Some things are intuitive if you've got a courteous bone in your body, but some are not, like "boys to the left, girls to the right."

@robertgolden1080 2 ай бұрын

Great advice. Love your videos.

@m.t.mobile 2 жыл бұрын

Great list of tips! I've grown up on the trails and that is the first I've ever heard "boys to the left, girls to the right". You betcha I'll remember it next time!! Most I knew of, some were definitely new!

@bowensjr Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. You are lucky to have a wife that enjoys what you do.

@CraigSimons 2 жыл бұрын

Good advice. I'll be shareing this video with all my new wheelers and seasoned veterans.

@outlaw9232 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Brad and really nice to see Regina more. Awesome advice to all.

@vdub5818 2 жыл бұрын

An add on to the hiker tip. Ask the hiker if they have any trash that you can take for them. Much easier for us to haul it out with our vehicles than for them to carry it. We also usually ask if they could use a cold drink as we always have our fridge with us.

@gilbertferguson1685 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Have been watching and enjoying your videos. I have a Bronco on order, but if I don’t get it soon, I will be looking for a Jeep. Thanks.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Hope you order comes through soon.

@ruckus5391 2 жыл бұрын

Best trail video ever! I would add ATV’s to the list to move over for. They are much faster and it’s not fun to eat dust from Jeeps and trucks.

@sandralutz-rodriguez2864 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for sharing these tips! Most seem common sense but having a reminder is always good. Treading Lightly and pack in pack out seem to be broken left and right. Never ceases to amaze me with how much trash we come home from a quick drive in the woods.

@steve337 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you and your wife are now a Team on a some of the videos! You two are great together!

@onetruebob_tj 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips! Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@peteacevedo3411 2 жыл бұрын

Brad all great points I want say since you have Regina on the channel my wife watches the channel more than I do. This video was really well done.

@alexanderweaver7066 Жыл бұрын

As Regina stated your trail tips are really just common sense. They should apply to all drivers driving narrow mountain roads, logging roads and other back country thoroughfares. So good to see and hear this information on a video. That was surprising information regarding the men to the left and women to the right...good to know. My pet peeve is LNT or Leave No Trace and to many "weekend warriors" irresponsibly leaving beautiful campsites trashed. I've picked up two 55 gallon bags full of disgusting garbage at a couple sites before I even set up my camp. Thank you for sharing this video.

@Aaron-ge1hy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Well thought out, AWESOME video! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@classicrocker81 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Not only a good refresher for some used to being on trails, as well as the newbies.

@MikeUtah 2 жыл бұрын

Hope to see you both at the expo today! Cool editing on this videos also!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be out and about with the camera today, home to be able to say hello and shake your hand!

@carolinakayakadventures270 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this!!!! Videos like this are why I really enjoy your channel!!!

@manologocho 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel one of my favorites, thanks for the tips and great human being you and your wife and don't leave behind and give help to others that are in need love that cheers from Mérida Venezuela always taking note of the info you share and admiring the views and sites you go.

@aaronshagar 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT and necessary stuff! Thank you as always for the wonderful information!

@peteraltman6374 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how those rules mirror that of ATVING there all the same, I'm also a jeeper ,love your videos thank you very much

@rashantha 5 ай бұрын

This was needed. Thanks.

@minitrucker007 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video!! I have only had a jeep for a year and only been on the trail twice. This was all perfect info for me. I will watch this video 15 time!! :) trailrecon always coming through for me with great info.

@RunaStrong 2 жыл бұрын

I just got my first 4WD this past week! Love this video! Hope to see y’all out on a trail soon!

@ndafarachaitezvi1139 2 жыл бұрын

Great content as always.Thanks for sharing

@tyberlong 2 жыл бұрын

love you guys. thanks for making the world a better place

@lizard2425 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding video!!! Thanks!!!

@hughess005 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips video!

@jondoe4667 Жыл бұрын

In some situations I'd say give way to the smaller group. It will take 10 trucks a lot longer to get through obstacles than 2 trucks and that way you aren't holding anybody up.

@markybarretts 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I learnt so much from this and reminded me of things I had forgotten

@Wklambert 2 жыл бұрын

Amen on #2. Almost had someone take me out in TN this way, around a switchback. It was suuuuper sketch, but we made it through. All of these are super helpful. Thanks for the tips!

@sonandsanford4963 2 жыл бұрын

Great knowledgeable video, should be mandatory for all trail adventurers, thanks.

@yiy3429 Жыл бұрын

A great list of trail etiquettes. Thank you.

@nicktuttle6777 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and really helpful for us newbies

@Family4Wheelin 2 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for putting this together!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're very welcome!

@timothybuchholz9225 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information 👌. Thanks for sharing.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bikeama 2 жыл бұрын

Because you showed a picture of my favorite areas. Slick Rock Road between Utica/Union Reservoirs and Lake Alpine. I have been camping off that road since 1965, yes I am old. If you have a rock crawler, I would add that DO NOT move large rocks into the road. Several areas on that road have this problem and others are making new roads around the large rocks. The ladder is enough of a challenge with out the crawler made rock garden at the bottom. Rant over.

@nativetexson 2 жыл бұрын

Good reminder! Thanks so much.

@SamoyedMoms 2 жыл бұрын

Civility and etiquette -- seemingly lost arts in so many spheres of society these days. Great video, excellent advice!

@fretless05 2 жыл бұрын

Good list. As a guy waiting his Bronco to start off-roading and enjoying the great outdoors, I try to soak in as much as I can about this stuff so will get maximum enjoyment form the trails when I finally get on them. BTW, I like that you got a shot of Dirt Lifestyle with his son out on the trails!

@lawrencek9748 2 жыл бұрын

What an excellent video, thank you for making this.

@brunnie 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Recently I picked up 7 (yes seven) empty shoe boxes that had been left beside a trail in the Badlands.

@Rob_P80 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the convoy brief, Brad! Awesome tips!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@robstinson2025 2 ай бұрын

Great video guys!....

@2vot 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video

@johnpooley3 2 жыл бұрын

Great concise video. I just had to add it to my playlist “Awesome Learning Videos”

@jaygonzales7198 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for all that info. Great stuff

@ganjacats 2 жыл бұрын

You both are awesome, great video!

@justinreed4632 2 жыл бұрын

Great reminders here! And Brad, thanks for taking time outta some shade catching to say hi and get a pic with ya at the Expo. Hope I gave ya enough space. Dig yer vids man👍🏼

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and glad we got to meet!

@haroldconover5221 Жыл бұрын

Great info guys .

@a-bomb836 2 жыл бұрын

Do people get confused if you hold up two fingers when hinting how many people are behind you for throwing up a friendly peace sign?

@johnfulater2945 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - a great video and reminders....

@johnkemple Жыл бұрын

Great points..Your videos are great, it's better also with your wife and you, together in the effort..!

@jorgemontano1770 2 жыл бұрын

Something that we like to do in California highways when we are in a caravan .When the leader is going to change line turns on the singal light and then all the caravan starts to change line starting from the back to the front. I don't know if is a good tip or not but we like it. Sadly because the people is forgetting how to be cordial.

@poison_ivy_jeep430 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks 😊

@Perry3377 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips 👍. Safe travels Perry

@JonathanAllain 2 жыл бұрын

Great video for us new folks!

@josephjporcellijr4508 6 ай бұрын

Great tips , thank you

@darrenroos3641 2 жыл бұрын

One thing to add, when passing a hiker offer to fill their water and collect any trash they are carrying. It goes a long way to make them happy to see us.