Haha right? So awesome

Thanks Ineke! Yeah, Sierra is such a great travel companion so I wanted her to have a big enough area to stretch out and nap for long stretches of driving. She is so funny....she'll wake up from a nap and surprise attack me by licking my face for about 2 seconds and then she'll immediately lay back down and go to sleep. I love having her with me 24/7, we have so much fun living this way. Cheers to the good life and adventures with dogs!

That sounds amazing bro. I’m trying to set a goal for myself to do the same. Not sure yet if I’d like to go for that long (let’s see how things go) but how long would you give yourself goal wise to start? A week /then maybe a month then a couple or?

Bahaha! Van life.

Steve Buscemi is that you? You look younger!

Farley?

Hahaha

Angelo you are messed up for that

Rupert Wallace I am fucking dead.

Or unplug the rode mic. Shits too good

@@Down2Mob Born and raised in Northern Colorado, but I've lived in the south (AL/GA) for 13 years.... I go home a couple times a year and when I watch videos i take with my kids (esp. visiting RMNP) I sound like I'm dying. LOL I'm definitely acclimated to low altitude!

@@mikefrank2703 hahaa thanks mike! To be honest, a lot of the heavy breathing in this video is because I am trying to keep the camera stable while my blood pressure is through the roof because I'm so stoked to finally be shooting this walk around with Brian! Haha I'm sure the altitude didn't hell either lol

What mic is he using? I think a shotgun mic would fix this because it would be pointing forward. Don't want an omni mic for this kind of work.

🤣 coooo paaaah

Tony Roberts A.K.A. Beetlejuice

Bern M you knowwww he’s as bad as can you knowwww he’s the best

New camera holding too close to face breathing right at the mic. Lesson learned. Thx for watching glad you got a laugh!

Haha that's awesome man! Really glad you liked it. Sierra is the best

64maxpower thanks! Sierra is great, we have a ton of fun hiking around and exploring the American Southwest. She’s a great companion!

Heck ya man! Thx for the comment

That would give more space for sure! Thanks for the suggestion will

I know that look all too well my friend. I want to get rid of all material objects and live free.

Victor Moncivaiz I agree.. I’d say I won’t go all the way to get rid of all them materialistic stuff but not this much. I just want good trustworthy gears to live as a free man. Like whatever he was named, the guy found in Italian glacier: the guy had the best and the top gears of his time(6-7,000years ago?) and he lived and died. I don’t know, I have too much and too much of them aren’t needed. I wanna go see places and meet good people, eat what I catch and buy less. I wanna go places with a machine(truck) that I know how to work to some extent, take care of it and count on it.

Lol, absolutely. Good times!

It's the same look his dog was giving the camera 😂

The look of “I’m too spoiled to live that way”.

I do love that design. Keeps it simple yet effective!

Cheers man! Thx for the comment t

C Asbury thanks for watching!

Maybe from afar Haha let me tell ya it is well used! Thanks for watchin

Thanks Jimmy!

Thanks Zachary! Man that sounds like an awesome plan. Have you been white water rafting for a while? I did it for a bit but went to a paddleboard and I kind of miss the yak!

@@Down2Mob I try to go every year at least once. I'm in Parker, so I ride my motorcycle down there when I can. I love the Royal Gorge run.

@@zzanatos2001 that's awesome! Sounds like you are down 2 mob!!!

I'm in Pueblo, mtb Canon all the time. The southern Colorado area is a hidden gem. Slowly the I70 traffic is finding out how fun hwy 50 is. Not sure how much exploring you've done in southern CO, but just outside of Pueblo cty there's nice FSR roads that lead up to Greenhorn Mtn the highest summit in the Wet Mtns. I'm also a teacher that is lucky enough to be a in 4 day school week every Friday I'm on an adventure.

@@jogger1987 that is a pretty awesome schedule for adventuring! Awesome man, thanks for sharing

doubt it, it gets tiring.

Hahaha, but seriously I don’t blame the guy cooperate America is shit

No no hunny, that was his choice. I'm sorry your still trapped.

Me too

It's hard to understand if you havent been there yourself!

Brian sure is a cool guy with a lot of great info to share! His channel is certainly an inspiration to me. I am flattered to hear you say that and really stoked you are enjoying my videos as well. I have a LOT more where that came from!! glad to have ya following along

Thanks for the kind words, Sondo B! I'm headed back to Boulder, CO to work on the film. We should have everything dialed in soon so be on the lookout for an announcement on my channel with info on when we'll be releasing the film.

Yeah, that's a good call. I'll probably pick up a tube to carry with me since stuffing clothes in that space is somewhat cumbersome.

the problem is, if someone does not have a study job and does not pay taxes into social security, it could become the tragedy of their lives soon or later...Only someone who can work on the road or had won the lottery can do this. Paying into the system is a better option..if someone take care of their health, they can retired with a max out of $ 2800 s about, and live on the road if that is what they desire...another problem is, if someone does need medical emergency and is alone traveling could end up in a bad situation,,,,reality check...however, it is a good idea to own a utility vehicle for working people just in case someone loose their apartments, for example, someone has a job and makes 2000 per months, in some cities it is not enough money to afford the rent and live on it, there for, that person need to be stealth and live in a vehicle and get a planet fitness membership for showering needs...

Thanks for the comment and it was my pleasure to make this video! Sierra is the sweetest.

@@Ehadassa62 in my opinion life is not a science like your long list of must haves, it is an art. Who said we dont work or want to work?

Oh a cordura extension sounds pretty cool! I love the mountain bike tube idea man.. genius!

@@Down2Mob The Cordura extension works great but I like your hard design better. It offers a higher level of security. Camping in the out of the way places as we do, we are not just first-responders, but likely the only responders, so for a little peace of mind your setup is the way to go. I'd like to see a full video on you deploying and stowing, as well as details on design and the slide system you use to slide it back and forth. Love it!

@@twotwentyswift it does for sure, how did the cordura insulate? This is actually Brian of Colorado Backcountry Adventures setup, he has a ton of info on the build on his youtube channel Colorado Backcountry Adventures- check it out!

@@Down2Mob I don't think the Cordura insulates all that well since I didn't sew a lining on it, but it stops the wind and is waterproof and I can store it in the overhead cabinet in my topper. I have some really warm bags and a little buddy heater that I use while I'm up a reading, etc. and of course I keep a window cracked. Thanks for the info on Brian's channel, I'll check it out, and hope to run into you somewhere out there. Happy trails man.

@@twotwentyswift very cool. I love hearing about custom setups like that. Likewise man and if you ever do spot the dodgemahal, flag me down!@

Awesome! Where did you go?

@@Down2Mob I was in Dallas-Fort worth area, after job loss. I did it from October to April 2017-2018. I thought of doing it again, so I can pursue my dream and eventually settle with my own business. Remember, we have activity based lives, not buy home, work and be miserable

@@charlesshankle3178 good for you Charles! It sounds like we have similar interests. I love staying busy and seeing the world we live in. Hope to see ya on the road someday!

@@Down2Mob we are not made for authority. I have dreams of my own and I hope to God we cross paths

@@charlesshankle3178 cheers to that Charles! Have a great day crushing those goals 👊

So glad you are digging them! My pleasure and thanks for watchin

Cheers pauly!

@@Down2Mob you're awesome brother. Keep it up for all of us dreamers!

Thanks Pauly! Hope your summer is starting off on a great note!

@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures hasn't started yet for me, but I do have some awesome plans. Thank you so much! And best wishes to you also!

Haha cheers jeff!

Haha thatd be pretty funny! Or a knock off brand haha

Lmfao dude classic!

Ahmen brotha!

It does have the best of both worlds! Thx for the comment

Stefan Granados I love fishing this way! It’s super minimal and great for the high country. I get all my gear from Tenkara USA based out of Boulder, CO. The owner is a cool guy and they make solid fishing gear.

So true! His rig is pretty homey to him that's for sure! Thanks for watching Jason

I think he meant out East.... Out West you can camp out, in places you CANT out EAST That’s true for ALOT of things. The East has more people, more laws.

super souler thanks for the catch. Auto correct sucks.

That is awesome! Good for you for putting the work in to get mobile. Let us know how that goes for you!

@@Down2Mob When I break free, I will be sure to post a travel log. I will also be creating a series to lend tips on how to fish waters across the nation. I really do feel blessed to undertake this sort of lifestyle professionally.

Oh that's awesome! Did you see the recent article that merrell did about Brian on the blog?

Hi Smackindaface, that's awesome! I have been talking with Elizabeth about collaborating and we did the following article last year with Geoff Shirley, the photographer who goes on assignment for Merrell. Here's the Made of More blogpost featuring our workday up in the Holy Cross Wilderness Area near Leadville, CO www.merrell.com/US/en/blog?url=%2F/merrell_us/made-of-more-brian-galyon/.

Oh, and I love this jacket!

@Chairman of the Board I actually left the company around February

hey thanks for watching! I am actually one of the other 3 guys in the video haha. thanks for the comment, though!

hi cmcer1995 - thanks for the comment! Yes, my back is doing better and my truck seems to be working great now. Hope your summer is starting off on a good note!

Stoked to hear it! Thanks for watchin

Awesome! What kind of truck camper do you have?

@@Down2Mob I got a lifted up ford ranger with a Are high rise cap. Snagged the cap for 100 bucks. Theres a lot of room in the camper shell.

Your welcome, thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed it!!

Haha exaaaaactly!

Thanks for watchin!

Thanks XMattingly! Mad Max...those films are awesome! "Who runs Bartertown???" (Tina Turner whispering) "Master Blaster".

Colorado Backcountry Adventures Haha, well if my vote counts you should run Barter Town. 😎👍

Haha the short bed trucks work really well offroad so this is a great solution! Thanks for watchin

You will never know cuz that world is far gone! At least for now

Awesome darryl, glad to hear you caught the walk thru on Brian's channel! It was so much fun to collaborate with him. You know... the camo chef oven has been hit or miss. The burners always work well, but the oven sometimes has a hard time getting up to temperature. It has a lot of vents, so if there is any wind it has a hard time heating. A buddy of mine has one and says he wraps a towel around it to keep the air out and that works well. I have to mess with it some more but I'll definitely do a review of it in the future my man!!

Thanks man! Sure is fun to live this way. Cheers to the good life!

Thanks for watching mark!

Haha nice! Trailers are super comfy but limiting for sure. Depends what your looking for. I'd love to go wheelin with ya when I'm in the Colorado area!

That would be absolutely awesome!!...Thanks for the reply!!...I'd be super stoked meeting you guys and participating for sure man!!...Greatly appreciate your willingness to let me tag along..Currently in the Grande Junction area...love the videos man, and al the good info!!...I'll stay in touch!...

@@rippinaroundeverywhere9249 of course man! That's what its all about! Very cool, be sure to follow me on instagram too! I post more real time updates so if im close to Colorado you can always remind me lol I have so many people on the list of potential meet ups but I love meeting new overlanders! sounds good man

Greg Johnson right on, gotta love the 2nd Gens! These trucks just keep on plugging along. Hope your have a great start to your summer up in AK!

@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures thanks. Heading out to go goldmining. Make some more vids. ADIOS AMIGO!

I love that area, SO many great trails and I like the local vibe.

Hahaha that's awesome! Thanks for the laugh!

It is quite cozy eh?

LOL, I posted on the wrong video...it switched to this one after I watched the previous and did not notice.

That would be way cool!!

You nailed it! On the spot and the perspective! Haha they dont bother me much because like you said, we are living the dream! But I feel bad for some that they are not open minded enough to understand different ways of living and thinking. I am fascinated by it. Thanks for the great comment@

@@bewketu Haha great words! Thanks for the comment :)

Cool vid and I get what roach said and why you guys do this kind of lifestyle. The thing that I would worry about constantly would be how to “retire” eventually when your to old to live on the road or when medical problems start happening in your life. In your case I’m guessing you must have made investments that you live with and can use someday when your old.

UserDeniedAccess I want to answer your question because it would be irresponsible of me to promote this way of living and not do it. I had a great career and I was able to retire early. No trust fund or jackpot investments. Just hard work so it wasn't given to me. I have no idea how someone could live an ultra mobile life without an internet enabled job, workamping (which prohibits alot of ultra mobility), investor/trader. The only thing I can think of other than things like these is financial assistance (aka trust fund, parents giving money, etc). It costs money to do this but not necessarily alot of money. But it does cost money and it has to come from somewhere. Some KZfaqrs sell products or have sponsors. Some get money from KZfaq views I guess. Maybe they saved up for a while and are living off that but the money will run out eventually. I have not checked into what these folks do as my wife and I stay much to ourselves because we are in the backcountry often where no other folks are. Today, in Sedona we did typical off trail hiking which afforded us spectacular beauty without another soul in sight. We call it our own "private Sedona". We say the same for so many of the places we visit. We are masters at getting off the beaten path (with great physical effort) and seeing/experiencing things that other folks don't even know exist. I do have a house or two waiting for me and some property elsewhere when it is the right time to take a break. As far as health issues, I will cross that bridge when I come to it. I retired early solely for the reason to live life as much as I can and not make as much money as I can. Climb those mountains while you still can!

@@whoistheroach136 that's great! Thanks for replying. You were smart, got an education, worked your butt off and now you get to reap the benefits! America is literally the BEST country on earth! I guess i would just worry too much. Even having a good health care plan has kept me in jobs i hate, but my family needs it. So when the kids are out, I'm out!! Haha and if Bernie gets elected we will all have health coverage anyways!! I doubt we will have any actual health care, but we will have insurance... lol. Heck if ocasio gets elected someday we will get paid for doing nothing, until all the rich people's money runs out...

agree. should have sold the short bed and get the access cab with longer bed

Looks like he bought it used, so maybe that's just what was available, reliable, and in his budget when he wanted to buy a truck. And I can totally understand just sleeping diagonally instead of going through the hassle of selling your truck and then buying another when that was the only issue.

@@pinoyrunningpenguin or double cab long bed.

Or get an actual SUV. Basically turned this into one anyway

I'm six foot with border collies and both my access cab Tacomas with six foot beds have been incredible adventure vehicles.

Hahaha that's awesome. When was that?

Sure will! Good idea

Down2Mob Overland I have a 2500 duramax crew cab that use for work and personal so the backseat is non functional for normal use due to the fact I had materials and tools in there so I decided to pull the seat out and I can’t believe I never thought of it before huge difference I had to build up the floor for leveling purposes a couple of inches and you can put storage containers and carry a lot more equipment!

Your rig is very well thought out impressive

@@danstrausbaugh6430 awesome Dan, ya I dont have the back seats in my truck either, and instead have a big tool box mounted back there. It works well!

I replaced my tacoma back seats (the middle and passenger come out together) and built folding platforms for less than $50 that go in their place. Add some bungee netting and its so much more practical, and I still have a third seat if need be.

Thx for watching d woods!

That was a suuuper cold start for the diesel at the end there. True we did not talk about that! He just goes out in the woods

Thanks will! It is pretty awesome for sure

Haha head over to Brian's channel, Colorado backcountry adventures, he has a full build out series on it!

Nano?! Dude thanks so much for the note! That seriously made my day. I took a shot of it and I'm going to throw it in one of the videos. Thanks again for the kind words. Did you see blake wilkey and all the pre runners rippin the course? So sick!!

Which wasn't available for 2nd gen crew can

Glad to have you following the journey nikki!

I hear ya, that was my motivation for getting on the road. I rented a bungalow in the RiNo Art District in Downtown Denver for years and it cost me roughly $2300 per month with utilities. I can now travel full-time on as little as $1200 per month and still have health/car insurance covered. I'm planning to go check out Idaho this summer since it's essentially the same terrain as Colorado with a fraction of the people. Fort Collins is such a great town, I used to go camp the Poudre all the time, but the recent explosion in new real estate developments up there (and everywhere on the Front Range) is driving up the cost of living at an insane rate. I'd rather live minimally and travel to cool places as opposed to working 50-60 hours per week to keep up with rising living expenses in the city. I hope you are able to plan your escape soon, I have quite a few friends who live this way in vans, RVs, campers, trucks and they are the most positive people I've met. It's refreshing to see others enjoying life while living minimally!