5 years Living in a 5ft bed Toyota Tacoma - Minimalist Nomad Micro Home UPDATE

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Down2Mob Overland

4 жыл бұрын

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@Mikeming123
@Mikeming123 4 жыл бұрын
I literally thought that was jack black in the beginning
@Fireoncityy
@Fireoncityy 4 жыл бұрын
Lmao same
@gman7359
@gman7359 4 жыл бұрын
me too
@fluffy1376
@fluffy1376 4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@ppykare1
@ppykare1 4 жыл бұрын
It’s not
@garyevans3421
@garyevans3421 4 жыл бұрын
My first thought as well!
@bondvagabond42
@bondvagabond42 4 жыл бұрын
If you are driving around on back roads, and not stationary, laundry is easy: just put dirty clothes, some water, and some laundry soap in a 5gal bucket with lid, bounce it around while you drive, drain, put rinse water in, drive around some more, wring out, hang up when you get to camp. I learned the trick while sailing but it works great overlanding. Wife and I did like 1000mi in the dirt in Oregon, and used that the whole way.
@GrahamCantin
@GrahamCantin 4 жыл бұрын
Good tip, wish I'd thought of it.
@isaiahramirez8476
@isaiahramirez8476 4 жыл бұрын
Literally was about to watch Sailing La Vagabond KZfaq series after this video but then said “lemme read the comments first” for like no reason whatsoever...and then I see your username lolllll
@captainjim6300
@captainjim6300 4 жыл бұрын
I have seen people use a bathroom plunger to agitate the water in a 5 gal. bucket and clean clothes that way, very simple . I was fortunate had washer and dryer on the boats I worked on..lol
@WayneWerner
@WayneWerner 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know remember who it was, maybe Hemingway? Someone recommended doing this, but they would attach it with a bungee cord for more agitation
@sliedogg
@sliedogg 4 жыл бұрын
Bucket, bucket lid, toilet plunger, plunger handle through a hole in the lid. Manual washer😎
@silver2682
@silver2682 4 жыл бұрын
This dude just drives around in the mountains smokin weed and skinin rattlesnakes.
@zipzip8239
@zipzip8239 4 жыл бұрын
And taking shrooms
@wesleyyarbrough6912
@wesleyyarbrough6912 4 жыл бұрын
dmt ayahuasca break on through to the other side and visit those machines elves/throwing the craziest geometrical colorful shapes sneezing fruit loops and butterflies! on and on spinning into the Abyss of the nothingness supercalifragilisticexpialidocious tiger stripe gummy bears dancing around I can go all day and I'm done
@williambrowning1082
@williambrowning1082 4 жыл бұрын
If your smoken id leave the Rattlesnakes ALONE!!!!!!!
@GuyFromCrowd
@GuyFromCrowd 4 жыл бұрын
Gta 6 antagonist material
@angelajenkins
@angelajenkins 4 жыл бұрын
That's funny!!
@curlycardboardrectangles2626
@curlycardboardrectangles2626 4 жыл бұрын
use a bicycle innertube to seal off between topper and cab window pass thru ... just drop it in and inflate it
@salzer1000
@salzer1000 4 жыл бұрын
Freakin genius. I wondered about how that could be done
@eddiemoto250
@eddiemoto250 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea!
@Matt-fw3xw
@Matt-fw3xw 4 жыл бұрын
Just seeing your comment, after I commented, I’ve used a mtn bike tube, it’s larger and fits around better but same concept.
@NightshiftCustom
@NightshiftCustom 4 жыл бұрын
great idea!
@joehart6406
@joehart6406 4 жыл бұрын
I used two i cut them and sealed them only needs a few psi to work
@jamesswartz1779
@jamesswartz1779 4 жыл бұрын
"People in house would literally pay to be this comfortable." well.. yea. we do.
@sea_bass
@sea_bass 4 жыл бұрын
James Swartz dude I scrolled down a bit and read your comment as the dude said it. I tripped tf out
@82584
@82584 4 жыл бұрын
@Trevor Phillips I don't think I'm comfortable I know I'm comfortable in my house. I've lived with less and I'll keep my house. Those trucks will die beyond repair and he will have to buy another. That's a pretty nice truck I'm not an expert but I would guess 40,000 or so with everything hes added included. Do that twice and you have a decent size home. Do it once and you have some property and a small home. I don't think they are doing it to save money its about the lifestyle for them I think. You live your way and I'll live mine. My opinion..... my way is better.
@82584
@82584 4 жыл бұрын
@1234 yes it will be cheaper. My point was you spend a little more and get alot more. At the end of the day you are alone playing with your unwashed stinky balls living in your car either in the middle of nowhere or on some Walmart parking lot well I live in my home with my wife and son taking a shit on a normal toilet not like a homeless person. You can try to make it as romantic sounding as you want but there's a reason why everyone buys homes and not a pickup truck to live in.
@metalstiches
@metalstiches 4 жыл бұрын
@@82584 i think your math is waaay off you considering mortgage? Light bills? Gas bill? Sceptic tanks, appliances, and the million of other things to up keep a house? This dude can go through 10 trucks not brand new trucks but nice trucks and still never have to pay as much as someone does to own a home
@metalstiches
@metalstiches 4 жыл бұрын
@@82584 also who are you to dictate what makes someone happy? You need to evaluate your life bro
@OrchidIslander
@OrchidIslander 4 жыл бұрын
I so admire this guy. Living life on his own terms, enjoying nature and making due minimally. Not sure why people are knocking him. Can't wrap their minds around an unconventional life?
@jneta9712
@jneta9712 4 жыл бұрын
People dont like when others can be happy doing things that they can't.
@bradleysmith9431
@bradleysmith9431 4 жыл бұрын
I just wonder what he does for money? That truck doesn't run on peace, love, and unicorn farts.
@ghead998
@ghead998 4 жыл бұрын
@@bradleysmith9431 could be getting pension from army or royalties ,..maybe he saves instead of blowing it on drugs
@travisadams4470
@travisadams4470 4 жыл бұрын
@@deepsix1827 This guy isn't young. If he saved, sold his house, left a corporate job and has money stashed away in Roth, cd, etc... you can live like this for less than 15K a year.
@PeterReid1993
@PeterReid1993 4 жыл бұрын
@Patriot Jefferson a retirement check from the army is stealing?
@davieuxable
@davieuxable 4 жыл бұрын
It was pretty freaking cool to see all the updates but I think the best part of all these videos is how happy these guys are showing off their hard work. I would love to see what they would do with their own little slice of land.
@RamseyLEL
@RamseyLEL 4 жыл бұрын
I could never live like that by choice but I always think it's awesome when people do. Like total freedom, they don't want anything, don't hurt anyone, minimal impact on the environment, just living a simple and positive good vibes life.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome comment, RamseyLEL. This is a very accurate assessment of nomadic living. Thanks for posting this up, those of us living this way appreciate it!
@subsWithnovideos-ib3pq
@subsWithnovideos-ib3pq 4 жыл бұрын
Tired of seeing people in the comments hating on the fact that he wants to live in his truck? It’s basically a small RV except he lives in it.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think those folks are just aggressive due to stress or some other factor in their own lives. I really enjoy living this way since my main hobbies are hiking, fly fishing, outdoor photography, and backpacking. Living in a city isn't the right fit for what I enjoy so this new lifestyle is definitely a good fit for me. Have a good weekend ~ Brian
@Dan-sd5bm
@Dan-sd5bm 4 жыл бұрын
You just have to love Brian's Passion and energy
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Topcat! Hope you had a great holiday weekend ~ Brian
@aviramsewak8967
@aviramsewak8967 4 жыл бұрын
If Jack Black didn't make it this would be him right now.
@denisekirk1834
@denisekirk1834 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting, intelligent......... Sad
@nmarbletoe8210
@nmarbletoe8210 4 жыл бұрын
Jack Black and Zack White had a child: Spalding Grey
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
It was great to hang out again, Phil! It's a bit of a chilly day here at camp so I decided not to go on my "journey", I'll save that for later. I'll probably roll out of here tomorrow and start making my way over to Camp Verde to chill for the weekend. I look forward to coming back to this area in January so let's be sure to get together again and do some more videos. Keep rockin' it, brother!!
@adamw4469
@adamw4469 4 жыл бұрын
Brian, I really enjoy your videos and rig! There are more expensive, more Gucci rigs out there, but yours is extremely well thought out and very organized with the space you have! Extremely capable, compact, low profile rig for sure. Dig it!
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
@@adamw4469 thanks man! I like to keep things pretty simple and enjoy building things myself to fit my style of truck camping. My goal is to always go as minimalist as possible so I can get to hard to reach places. I love living this way in a midsized truck as it allows me the flexibility to tackle really tight trails.
@markchristopher3991
@markchristopher3991 4 жыл бұрын
You know, this is something I have always wanted to do. I grew up poor, so I would dream big like that. I joined the military to get the funds, so I'm on my way. It's real nice seeing someone with the same dream as me and being able to do it. “Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure" - Christopher McCandless
@mattbakerg
@mattbakerg 2 жыл бұрын
Any quote from McCandless should be viewed with extreme skepticism. That guy was dangerously naive.
@magicalhoof7431
@magicalhoof7431 4 жыл бұрын
I love my Tacoma. Now I have a back up plan if I lose everything I own.
@KemikalReaktions
@KemikalReaktions 4 жыл бұрын
Magical Hoof shit, probably more expensive to do that than to own a house and go to work.
@landenlove3051
@landenlove3051 4 жыл бұрын
Ray Ban how💀
@mattberg6816
@mattberg6816 4 жыл бұрын
Brian Smith insurance,gas, propane, truck parts, the tickets you would inevitably get parking in urban areas, food is difficult to store, employment above minimum wage would be difficult to maintain should I keep going
@KemikalReaktions
@KemikalReaktions 4 жыл бұрын
Brian Smith use your brain. How could it work without having an insane amount of money?
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
@Patriot Jefferson Those van lifers weren't van lifers...they were city people with a city mindset and city spending habits traveling in a vehicle. Hitting the road in a class B is a bad idea, first hint they didn't know what they were doing. You can't go off-road in those so you have to stick to more formal campgrounds which cost money. If you are stealth camping in town, you have to move constantly so you use lots of gas or you pay to overnight park. Those people you watched were the wrong folks to base your assumptions on for this lifestyle.
@DudeNews1
@DudeNews1 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta love that psilocybin mushroom book 😏
@gaylemesser136
@gaylemesser136 4 жыл бұрын
What edition was it? Vaughn
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely a good one, Paul Stamets knows his stuff.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
@@gaylemesser136 Hey Vaughn! Here is the amazon link if you want to check it out.. www.amazon.com/Psilocybin-Mushrooms-World-Identification-Guide/dp/0898158397
@tobynewman5450
@tobynewman5450 4 жыл бұрын
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures thanks brotha
@katrinakole2077
@katrinakole2077 4 жыл бұрын
Jsck Black... shrooms. I’m feelin groovy
@jonathanfuentes9670
@jonathanfuentes9670 4 жыл бұрын
When to high school with BG cool to see you so happy brother.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jon! Great to hear from you man! How are things? Are you still in Denver? Would love to catch up one of these days.
@tylerlabine9360
@tylerlabine9360 4 жыл бұрын
depending on the size of the table you want, you could make a table that folds down when the door is open. itwould leave the back seat area available for other things
@barryallender4861
@barryallender4861 4 жыл бұрын
Your rig is great! Amazing what you have done. Can't wait to see your next video.
@bbqsauce3775
@bbqsauce3775 4 жыл бұрын
Right on Daddio 👍 well done Been livin' the dream for 8 years My guilty pleasure is cooking , so my kitchen is the bomb Your guilty pleasure, your home theater Next time I run into you, we got dinner and a movie! Safe travels and awesome adventures 🌄
@thetommantom
@thetommantom 4 жыл бұрын
I got a long bed. Made a 3 piece shelf system so I can out my bike or chair underneath or next to me. It's so small yet so sealed so it doesnt really get cold I been down to 35 all I had was a thin cotton sheet with my down jacket memory foam bed stays real warm. I plan on getting a dirt bike bumper rack. I backpack out of it very similar idea. I just have a duffel bag with clothes. Maybe way down the line I'll get solar and a fridge I already got an electric burner and toaster I use in my house.
@bailydekker9377
@bailydekker9377 4 жыл бұрын
I was completely convinced that I was looking at Jack Black when your guy in the black came out
@thejustmechannel3298
@thejustmechannel3298 4 жыл бұрын
Brook stone mini projectors are the best. Only ran them an they never really fail an run forever an holds good charges. Love peace and axle grease brother.
@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu
@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu 4 жыл бұрын
What a great system Brian has built! He's living his dream for awhile.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks American Patriot 2020! I sure to enjoy living this way.
@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu
@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu 4 жыл бұрын
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures After retirement, I travel and stay places for a year or two. First, the AT to get in mountain shape. Then moved out there for some 14ers. I did 4 before realizing how old I was. It's a very tough lifestyle. More mountains than I have energy. Enjoy your youth, good luck and stay safe!
@gettingshitdone
@gettingshitdone 4 жыл бұрын
That's the awsomest off grid nomatic set up I've seen. Thanks for the video.
@nickroberts4586
@nickroberts4586 4 жыл бұрын
hes very talkative. thats what happens when you dont see people weeks at a time?
@SnowflakeCharles
@SnowflakeCharles 4 жыл бұрын
Nick Roberts I travel solo for extended periods in remote locations for work, and I can verify, you are absolutely correct. I upload HARD when I get back to the pack.
@TexasGTO
@TexasGTO 4 жыл бұрын
As a truck driver... Yes. Yes it is...
@se7encureton
@se7encureton 4 жыл бұрын
TexasGTO yea man you said it. In work in AG and you can tell when them truck men have been on a long run. Sometimes you gotta sneak off or say you gotta go use the John to get away from them lol. Good ppl thou just cabin fever.
@KemikalReaktions
@KemikalReaktions 4 жыл бұрын
Also when you eat lots of psilocybin mushrooms fairly often too. Lol. His books...
@zipzip8239
@zipzip8239 4 жыл бұрын
@@KemikalReaktions the camera guy panned away quick when he saw what book it was lol
@ShashikasGamingCorner
@ShashikasGamingCorner 4 жыл бұрын
Tacoma’s are the best vehicles for this type of living. I’ve owned a Toyota for the past 8-9 years. As long as you maintain them they will last! Nice rig!
@ShashikasGamingCorner
@ShashikasGamingCorner 4 жыл бұрын
Also love the dog bed!
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
I agree, these vehicles are really well built and can take the beating of trail driving without any issues. The dog bed for Sierra was a must, she loves stretching out in the backseat on long road trips between destinations! Have a great day ~ Brian
@ShashikasGamingCorner
@ShashikasGamingCorner 4 жыл бұрын
Colorado Backcountry Adventures really cool! Hope to see what else you do with the truck.
@motownsailor7204
@motownsailor7204 4 жыл бұрын
Shashika Tacoma’s are great trucks but if you’re gonna live in it I would opt for the Tundra. 👌🏻
@ShashikasGamingCorner
@ShashikasGamingCorner 4 жыл бұрын
Motown Sailor I just like the look of the Tacoma better but a bigger truck usually can do more. I could get on board with the tundra.
@FaithisKey792
@FaithisKey792 4 жыл бұрын
Life is what you make of it. If you can think it, you can do it. Great job.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Those are great words of wisdom, Luis. Thanks for watching this video about my truck. Have a great day! ~ Brian
@jamesjames1227
@jamesjames1227 4 жыл бұрын
I’m just sat eating my take away chilling out watching this I love it guys I can’t stand Tv 📺 thanks for another mint video
@padthai411
@padthai411 4 жыл бұрын
bon appetit
@Down2Mob
@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын
Haha that's awesome man! Really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out my minimalist 4x4 home. Currently watching this on the projector in my topper...cheers to the good life!
@TomTomTom87
@TomTomTom87 4 жыл бұрын
me too man, me too hahah
@CODCritic101
@CODCritic101 4 жыл бұрын
Down2Mob Overland me 2 awesome truck !
@wamplertube
@wamplertube 4 жыл бұрын
Modern day Cowboys right here! Very inspirational
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dylan! Glad you enjoyed the video about my rig. I always love hanging out with Phil, he's a solid guy and I'm proud to call him a friend. Have a great day! ~ Brian
@jimsteele7108
@jimsteele7108 4 жыл бұрын
2 characters? Yup, I certainly think so. Have a blast you guys!
@mikeries8549
@mikeries8549 4 жыл бұрын
How I do it is to set up a tent to use as a storage shed. People think I sleep in it on the ground. Actually there's a twin size mattress in the bed of the pickup with heat and lighting. Can relate to the front seat being full of stuff. Mine has a shotgun, chest waders, blind bag, and a backpack in it with gloves and hats... Shotgun shells.
@thedoggevil
@thedoggevil 4 жыл бұрын
Badass, met this guy in the Gunnison CO City market parking lot
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Great to meet you, thedoggevil! I'll be back working part-time for the town of Crested Butte next summer in their Parks & Rec division so maybe we'll get a chance to chat again. Have a great winter! ~ Brian
@PatrickKQ4HBD
@PatrickKQ4HBD 4 жыл бұрын
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures ...aaaaand then Coronavirus hit. Did your plan work out? Had any troubles related to it?
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Patrick, no troubles here. Hope all is well with you and yours. I decided not to go back to CB and informed them before winter. My KZfaq channel took off and I picked up a few sponsors so I don't need any part time income to help supplement my budget.
@stedvet
@stedvet 4 жыл бұрын
I expected a “comin’ at yeahha!” from Jack Black at the beginning of the video!
@wheelmanstan
@wheelmanstan 4 жыл бұрын
wow, half the fun is making that truck a home, looks very interesting
@AmithDileep
@AmithDileep 4 жыл бұрын
Projector setup looks cool
@johnberry8117
@johnberry8117 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! Excellent setup love it! I’m trying to do the same thing with my Dakota. Working with a 66” bed is a drag! So far I screwed 1/2” plywood down to the bed liner n put some black indoor/ outdoor carpet on it made myself a foldable plywood chair n hung black curtains up n made a little storage / countertop area! I love that expansion you built, great idea! My truck is only 2 w.d. Quad cab. Cool video!
@zipzip8239
@zipzip8239 4 жыл бұрын
The camera guy panned away from that magic mushroom book quick lol
@paulfogartysongs
@paulfogartysongs 4 жыл бұрын
"locally sourced honey" is my favourite part of the whole video
@miksjunior
@miksjunior 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@snowmobile488
@snowmobile488 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see jack black is keeping busy
@Leon-lp9fl
@Leon-lp9fl 4 жыл бұрын
Projectors will sell like never before. Great vision Brian!
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Potshot! I'm actually shocked at how well this little thing performs.
@MrBluoct
@MrBluoct 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the unique approach to Brian’s set-up He marches to his own drum And very thoughtful field tested approach to every inch and every detail And Brian is always generous with the details of his rig Others definitely take cues from his rig and fluid set up over time- How much work if any to the motor tranny and drivetrain 🤔 at 300 plus And remote camping is what counts 🤘🤘 And traveling with his pup 🤙 Thanks for the upload !!!
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Finn, thanks for the kind words! Yes, I actually cracked the head gasket last fall in my truck so I dropped a Jasper engine in it and everything has been working great. I hope to get another 200K out of my truck before making a switch to something else. Cheers to remote camping, I love getting away from crowds. Hope your week is going awesome!
@doubledoubleandfries
@doubledoubleandfries 4 жыл бұрын
Colorado Backcountry Adventures Curious when you eventually move on to something else, what kind of rig would it be? -Greetings from Cali!
@homefront3162
@homefront3162 4 жыл бұрын
End of the world happens. nothing changes for this dude
@Down2Mob
@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын
Haha right?!
@jaynaforsgren4755
@jaynaforsgren4755 4 жыл бұрын
Gas food water
@psychologicalsigma9917
@psychologicalsigma9917 4 жыл бұрын
That's the point. Their society crumbling line goes to shit when u say eff it.
@SuperArmus
@SuperArmus 4 жыл бұрын
Except for his Netflix and internet
@jasonjanes3256
@jasonjanes3256 4 жыл бұрын
Except when the Coronavirus strikes !!!! - BWAHAHAHAHAHA - JK For sure, he would just show up into town, like, WTF ? Where is everybody ?
@bethsuter4637
@bethsuter4637 4 жыл бұрын
Re-: (Extra table near frig). How about mounting a table to the door? Either drop-down or flip-up. Drop-down could use a large wooden cutting board as the surface (essentially the exact size of your window). Use door hinges where you can more easily pull out the pins and make the table removable. Several “drop-down” bonuses: 1) Table will keep the sun from beating down on your cooler, 2) It’s an insulated window/privacy cover, 3) With the vehicle all closed up, you could deploy it as an occasional table/upper shelf when sitting inside (with fridge in a different location or outside). 4) It’s a hell of a lot more crowded everywhere else, while the high space between your fridge and the glass window is not being used.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Beth, that's a great idea! I'm considering a few different designs....haven't decided on what as of yet but I'll be sure to make a video and post it to my channel in the next week or two. Have a great day ~ Brian
@SeanLawn71
@SeanLawn71 4 жыл бұрын
First time on here love it. That’s an awesome slider for sure!! Love the Tenkara sticker!! Heading to Brian’s channel after this!!
@MOBSTERDSP
@MOBSTERDSP 4 жыл бұрын
The dog showed up like who they are talking too 😂
@freddyo2k10
@freddyo2k10 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video you two!!🤘👍🤙🤛🤜👊💪👌😎😎
@vanguardvaluist2614
@vanguardvaluist2614 4 жыл бұрын
An excellent example of living an intentional values based life. Well done!
@jonryan5339
@jonryan5339 4 жыл бұрын
I was totally blown away with how you built it to conserve space with all the comforts of home all rolled up into one... Awesome Job Brian.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jon! I've put lots of thought into this build over the years and have been really pleased with the way everything is working out.
@fuckpoliticalcorrectness9849
@fuckpoliticalcorrectness9849 4 жыл бұрын
May I suggest putting an inner tube between the truck cab and shell for a better pass through seal
@stevend9124
@stevend9124 4 жыл бұрын
That little projector awesome definitely getting one. Gives me some ideas for my Silverado crew cab 😀😀😀😀
@NSRS1
@NSRS1 4 жыл бұрын
Do you know the brand name?
@stevend9124
@stevend9124 4 жыл бұрын
@@NSRS1 no but Amazon got some for reasonable prices
@Lotusutra1
@Lotusutra1 4 жыл бұрын
Brian really has a fun set up. A thoughtful minimalist. Great Tacoma truck.
@otp6049
@otp6049 4 жыл бұрын
That’s the best setup I’ve seen so far
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Angelo!
@abramshelley9691
@abramshelley9691 4 жыл бұрын
You guys rock. I subscribed to both of you. I'm living in my car. Thank you so much for the videos. Keep em coming.
@Down2Mob
@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome abram! We are glad to have you following along for sure!
@fvrrljr
@fvrrljr 4 жыл бұрын
I've been doing it for 20 years
@abramshelley9691
@abramshelley9691 4 жыл бұрын
@@fvrrljr wow!!!
@jimmycline4778
@jimmycline4778 4 жыл бұрын
I’m doing better than you I’m living in a cardboard box, I have no bills, life is great!
@rrich52806
@rrich52806 4 жыл бұрын
@@jimmycline4778 Free to do drugs 24/7
@HUGLIFE12
@HUGLIFE12 4 жыл бұрын
Down 2 mob sounds like a tagging crew
@WillN2Go1
@WillN2Go1 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool set up. I've learned a lot from how you're streamlining. The slider is terrific. I tried making something like that for a 97 Honda Odyssey. It was heavy, took forever to make but it was also terrible and marginally useful.... So thanks, you probably saved me making two more mistakes to get to something that works. I put a bunk in my Prius V (yeah I know you guys are now thinking 'wow!'). Works pretty good. I wanted to make it easier to recline the passenger seat. So I cut it off at the front support (which connects to the folded read seat head rest rods) and then reattached it with some 2" webbing so it can fold back. I cut slots and attached the webbing with staples underneath. Works great. The bunk is 1/2" luan plywood very light weight (Home Depot), supported at the front and about two feet from the back. I have two 1" stringers of luan glued and screwed (until the glue set) along the length (about 4" in from the sides) to make it stiff. Works great. You've probably already got this dialed in. I've built a lot of stuff, for precision baltic birch, for good light weight the luan, for rigidity, glue on a strip. The pine you used is good but more likely to cause slivers. the 1/2" is very flexible. For those angles, I'd probably just epoxy on a double strip of fiberglass, fiberglass tape would be neater, but always leaves a ridge at the edges. And it looks like your structure is already spruce. Spruce 2x3s are just terrific -- I like ripping them into different sizes while remembering the Wright Brothers built their gliders and first airplanes out of it. To keep laundry down, after two months kicking around Japan smelling like a sweaty corpse: I no longer travel with synthetics--they're cheap and great for growing bacteria. (The only way to get out a stink that won't launder is hanging them in strong sunlight for a couple of days. Turn them inside out.) I finally learned about wool (merino/smart wool). T-shirts and undies cost a lot more, but I can wear it for days with a tiny tiny amount of Gold Bond powder (GIs in Afghanistan and Iraq swear by it) I don't stink. And if I hang it up to air overnight I often can't smell the difference between the one I wore on a hot day and the one that is still laundry fresh. (Now when I drive through Yellowstone I can smell the Grizzlies in heat). For my windows I have these window screens that are like nylon stockings, they just slip over the whole door. I bought them on Amazon. They fit tight on my Prius windows so they might be too small for your truck. I'll spray my tent and those screens with 10% pyrethrin and those flies buzzing around will land on it, get sick and go someplace else. (I'm a bit up in the air whether it's okay to poison a bunch of critters that other critters will eat.) It would be easy to make slip over window screens from mesh from RipStopBytheRoll or some other place. I'd get the 600 holes per inch stuff. (I wouldn't use window screen, two layers of that would just stop too much air). The material is black so it helps with stealth. At night my stretch overs just look like tinted window glass-- a window rolled down a couple of inches isn't noticeable. Now if I ever pull into camp in my Prius, you can make a few jokes but you have to promise you'll tow me out in the morning. I once put a postcard of a sandy beach on my visor-- you guessed it, my Prius got stuck.
@jeanwest1058
@jeanwest1058 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Loved the entertainment center. So clever!
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jean, it's working out great!
@broux2311
@broux2311 4 жыл бұрын
Love it!!! "What's up World"?! ❤
@jessicafritts1968
@jessicafritts1968 4 жыл бұрын
You guys are great I am working towards during the same I love it!!! Much Love, Light, Compassion And Child Like Wonder For Life For The Highest Potential Of All Creation To All For All!!!
@walachaviation9171
@walachaviation9171 Жыл бұрын
I love that all my favorite youtubers team up and hang! I love Brian's rig. I drive almost the same tacoma....makes me think....
@dunruden9720
@dunruden9720 4 жыл бұрын
When I bought my 43 litre boat fridge, I mentioned to the shoppie that 0.7 amps per hour was awesome! He laughed and said, "sure, in a climate controlled laboratory, standing completely still...!" I still had more than enough solar going in, to run it and everything else I needed in the far north of Australia.
@ancientdilapidatedwalkerin2021
@ancientdilapidatedwalkerin2021 4 жыл бұрын
"Is that Jack Bla... oh."
@JB-to1cx
@JB-to1cx 4 жыл бұрын
I saw a vital farms egg crate!! My wife works at one of their egg plants. So cool to see!!!
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Those are great eggs! I always buy those if they're available at the grocery stores I visit on the road.
@juliehiestand8253
@juliehiestand8253 4 жыл бұрын
Hey bud, I'm just an old lady watching your Channel. You got some cool ideas about you're cooking area you want to build. You might want to keep in mind that Greece and all kinds of spatters will totally trash the inside of your door and the back part of the front seat. You need to devise a way to possibly use a cheap tablecloth from Walmart that is plastic but you could maybe drape around those areas and not royally screw up your Tacoma. You got a pretty cool setup there. Looks like lots of fun
@jamieking5021
@jamieking5021 4 жыл бұрын
Incredible!!!! love the slide out ,and projector !!!great!!!
@jdgreany
@jdgreany 4 жыл бұрын
love both your guys videos, I'm down to mob but my wife and 3 kids are not . LOL! Keep up the great work!
@Down2Mob
@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын
Haha thx jon! Maybe ease em into it?! Lol
@TheMrNeffels
@TheMrNeffels 4 жыл бұрын
5 years living in a 5 foot bed Me, a 6'9" man "cool i should do that"
@sssnipermonkey5566
@sssnipermonkey5566 3 жыл бұрын
Buy a long cab Toyota Tundra.
@keenaneriksson6346
@keenaneriksson6346 3 жыл бұрын
@@sssnipermonkey5566 yep. Long bed is 8ft. You could add a slide out like his and have nearly ten feet. Even the short bed tundra is a 6.4ft bed. Add a slide-out and you’ve got 8 ft or so.
@theomen49
@theomen49 3 жыл бұрын
that's gotta be my favorite overland rig I've seen so far
@kennethhuff7158
@kennethhuff7158 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, a little buddies heater for those cool nights might help.
@keithherring5462
@keithherring5462 4 жыл бұрын
Rad updates 👍
@DarxusC
@DarxusC 4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate these videos. I have a lot of interest in this lifestyle, and recently bought an old Tacoma. But one of the things I really enjoy in life is the company of women. And you keep making it look like this lifestyle generally does not involve that.
@Down2Mob
@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much for the comment! I'm glad you are liking these videos. Oh lived in my camper with my girlfriend Ashley for 3 months and it was amazing. I'll be doing a bunch of videos on that trip soon, just need to catch up!
@DarxusC
@DarxusC 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I look forward to them, thanks.
@powderriver2424
@powderriver2424 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I wanted to ask that question without sounding like an ogre. I’m glad you framed it that way.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Chaos, this is a great topic to chat about. I've found meeting women while on the road is vastly different from a more traditional living situation. If you attend various van life meetups, hit up off the beaten path hot springs where it's primarily just camping, and join a few online groups of full-timers who are single then it's actually not hard to find female companionship. I've found that I can't really date a woman who is living a "normal' life since they always get mad at the fact I don't stay in one spot. I adjusted my perspective and now I'm only interested in dating women who either part-time or full-time on the road. Just started talking to a gal I met and I'm pretty excited about it.
@tebigman65
@tebigman65 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice rig on the truck. A video camera mounted on the vehicle makes nice movies. About twenty years ago I made a video in Minnesota and we watched the movie several times to share the moments with other friends. Thank for sharing!
@chrisrathgeber3556
@chrisrathgeber3556 2 жыл бұрын
Your always promoting your boys, I love that brother!! You bring that badass energy, glad I found your videos through brian lol!!
@clammi
@clammi 4 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video 👍👍 2 thumbs up
@Down2Mob
@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much I appreciate the comment!
@jenschuch1003
@jenschuch1003 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I can smell these dudes through my computer screen....LOL
@SryImHigh
@SryImHigh 4 жыл бұрын
@mgtow is monk lmao. I literally laughed out loud 😂
@stillltippin5758
@stillltippin5758 4 жыл бұрын
The only thing I can smell through the screen is the fat stash they've got tucked up in the wheel well 😂
@SryImHigh
@SryImHigh 4 жыл бұрын
@@stillltippin5758 big facts💚✌️🤙
@benjaminjohnson3216
@benjaminjohnson3216 4 жыл бұрын
James Bong#420 ruthless 😂😂
@jacobturman5602
@jacobturman5602 4 жыл бұрын
I live in my truck and I stink so I agree
@ericm.2681
@ericm.2681 4 жыл бұрын
This video randomly popped up. I actually met the guy in the white truck on bethel ridge while solo riding a klr650. Super cool dude. He gave me a DOWN2MOB sticker
@discernment4theSoul
@discernment4theSoul 4 жыл бұрын
I’m a travel nurse and I’ve rigged out my 2016 Nissan Maxima for sleeping in, I totally respect what this guy did, you really have to be creative. When I tell people what I’m doing they think I’m crazy but I love it!
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Right on Chris! I sometimes get the same reactions from people thinking I'm nuts for living this way but as we both know it's a great lifestyle! Certainly not for everyone but if someone has an adventurous spirit then living as a nomad is such a great experience. All the best ~ Brian
@robormiston2841
@robormiston2841 4 жыл бұрын
I am down to MOB. Working on my 88 f250 4x4 extra cab. It's a beast. 8 ft bed . I want to make an expedition rig for me out of it. I already have a canopy, but I'm going to build a sweet slide in camping unit that I Can take out and still use my truck as a truck. I already have a 27 RV and 32 ft sailboat and another 23.5 ft cabin Cruiser to blob in but love going out. Way out. Love your vids. I see future mobing in my destiny. I have a 2600 sq ft shop in Washington at the base of MT Baker. Welding and fiberglass. I just bought a plasma cutter and tig welder so with all the other tools I can make anything cool.. Love your vids.
@Down2Mob
@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome rob! I'm glad you are enjoying the vids and hopefully they are giving you some ideas. Keep me posted on your build!
@lucasjohnson3466
@lucasjohnson3466 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Im just across the border in canada. Trying to get into this... Im used to just tossing a mattress in a passenger van but really looking into making my own 4x4 camping rig. Got lots of great ideas but need some skills (welding, mechanics) to see them realized
@andrewsutherland3439
@andrewsutherland3439 4 жыл бұрын
5 years? Sierra must think they are on the longest walk ever … joke stolen from Norm MacDonald.
@susart7
@susart7 4 жыл бұрын
Okay, this man is well-equipped with survival skills!
@kingtaj
@kingtaj 4 жыл бұрын
very impressive system, damn. For living in a truck, this is amazingly regal and posh and shit. Love it
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks kingtaj!
@txbubba96
@txbubba96 4 жыл бұрын
14:27 Seth Rogan is that you?!? lmao great video
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, I didn't realize how much I look like him in that shot!! ~ Brian
@Alex-m8515
@Alex-m8515 4 жыл бұрын
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures i think he ment the other guys laugh. Sounds like Seth Rogan
@CaptainCanada92
@CaptainCanada92 4 жыл бұрын
"People in house would literally pay to be this comfortable." Well let's not get carried away guys... you're still laying on the floor of a truck bed.
@beezertwelvewashingbeard8703
@beezertwelvewashingbeard8703 4 жыл бұрын
I prefer my truck camper. I can stand up fully, even in the shower. Gotta have a full bath with shower and hot running water.
@travisadams4470
@travisadams4470 4 жыл бұрын
But his truck bed takes him places we only wish we could go
@steveokenivo3256
@steveokenivo3256 4 жыл бұрын
Saw the last video. I’m originally from Buena Vista. Awesome videos!
@georgebranshaw9908
@georgebranshaw9908 4 жыл бұрын
love the home entertainment system
@GG-zb5nr
@GG-zb5nr 4 жыл бұрын
nice, thanks for the update
@randaldavis8976
@randaldavis8976 4 жыл бұрын
slide out table/kitchen from back seat.
@southhillfarm2795
@southhillfarm2795 4 жыл бұрын
After 5 years living in a Toyota mid-size truck and he seems quite sane. Nice job.
@seancalabro1228
@seancalabro1228 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent job. We call, backyard engineer, shade tree creative engineering. Keep inventing. You'll change things for better
@aaronsoto4622
@aaronsoto4622 4 жыл бұрын
man. I would so choose this life style. looks fun and adventurous. Just quit the job, pack my stuff and go.
@DanielGreenwoodPhotography
@DanielGreenwoodPhotography 4 жыл бұрын
Aaron Soto until you run out of food and gas money etc lol
@davewolf8869
@davewolf8869 4 жыл бұрын
"Less human activity" yes
@redriveral2764
@redriveral2764 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't do that without a few pea shooters.
@benpainter6874
@benpainter6874 3 жыл бұрын
I know right? I can't stand people. Always causing me problems
@razoredge3265
@razoredge3265 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and fun too. Thanks
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positivity! Have a great weekend ~ Brian
@patrickjobling8676
@patrickjobling8676 4 жыл бұрын
Amazingkts 😁happy trails
@Down2Mob
@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын
What do you think of Brian's recent upgrades to the rig?!
@elijahherman
@elijahherman 4 жыл бұрын
He needs to upgrade his laptop desktop 😂 so many files
@adamw4469
@adamw4469 4 жыл бұрын
In the words of the great philosopher Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys: "Deeee-eeee-ecent!" Dig Brian's setup, just too cool.
@BiNiaRiS
@BiNiaRiS 4 жыл бұрын
@@elijahherman Oh my god his desktop is cancer
@no-it1et
@no-it1et 4 жыл бұрын
Nice setup, everything within reach. Snake skin will make a nice knife sheath.
@gaylemesser136
@gaylemesser136 4 жыл бұрын
Hey dude. Just finished watching your latest episode. I'm subscribed to both of you guys. I'm more of a trailer guy. I got to bring my motorcycle with me. At the moment I am leaning towards a 14 feet utility trailer. I want to convert my pickup into a storage and kitchen area. I watch you guys for the adventure and also ideas for my future setup. Take care. Vaughn
@driftinggator47
@driftinggator47 4 жыл бұрын
Great setup brother. Also,snakes are my main food source,they are everywheres. You will never go hungry .😁 Be safe out here.✌
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Drifting Gator, thanks for the kind words on my setup. I really like traveling in this minimalist 4x4 truck which allows me to get to hard to reach places. I was really impressed with how this snake tasted so I'll be trying it again soon. Any recommendations on a good way to cook up a rattlesnake? Thanks ~ Brian
@driftinggator47
@driftinggator47 4 жыл бұрын
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures i take a stick with at least 3 branches about a foot long each. Stick in ground(like a upside down chicken leg with toes over fire.) Then spread snake on branch .high enough so branch dont burn. Or fried in a pan with crisco.lol😁
@cheshstyles
@cheshstyles 4 жыл бұрын
I rent a room in a city. U guys talking about snake snackin is blowing my mind a little bit
@atomikpunx
@atomikpunx 4 жыл бұрын
great build, love the pull out extender. def. putting a micro projector on my wish list for my topper.
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick, yeah this pull out extender has been great. I'm getting ready to do wood shingles on the sides since the cover I was using in this video started cracking. Look forward to seeing how this will turn out. Enjoy the micro projector for your topper!
@bustarogers9990
@bustarogers9990 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate , love that tacoma.
@64maxpower
@64maxpower 4 жыл бұрын
Expanding off your idea, A slide could be made out the rear of a van. I'm surprised no one has marketed your truck bed slide yet.
@Down2Mob
@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын
Dang a van slide would be insane!! Holy cow that would be a big slide 🤔
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures
@OffGridBackcountryAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Hey 64maxpower! I actually have the design guide for sale on my website. I've had roughly 400 people buy it over the past 1.5 years. If you're interested in checking it out, here's the link - www.coloradobackcountryadventures.com/store/briangalyonscustomdesignidea
@mikestrucks
@mikestrucks 4 жыл бұрын
Cool 😎
@patdiz9728
@patdiz9728 4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome man. Good for you
@rvrandy1710
@rvrandy1710 3 жыл бұрын
I like the cardboard fridge trick :-) Thanks !
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