We learned a lot from our experiences in this video. I built a heavy duty front hitch receiver to hold a winch and upsized my tires to 32" mud terrains. Mike purchased a rear hitch receiver and shackle attachment. We have a Kinetic rope and soft shackles to allow more reach if needed. If we were stuck in the same situation again we would have much more options. Live, learn, and always improve! Check out my new videos to see other off-road adventures!

Damn Nissan, when they will bring back a real SUV like the X? I love mine.

"That's why you teach your kids about poisonous spiders" then pokes it with a stick haha. That's so real

Xterra Pro-4X models are the greatest SUV of all time. Perfect size (not too big, not too small), 4.0L V6 that is bulletproof as long as they are maintained properly, bulletproof 5-speed auto or 6-speed manual, Dana axle, Spicer transaxle, fully boxed frame, excellent stereo, reverse camera, shift on the fly 4WD, fold down back seats which become a flat cargo/sleeping area....

You're a great dad! Keep it up! Wish every father would be a man and take care of his kids! 💯

Xterra all the way

Black widows are no joke. Glad the kiddos didn't touch it. An acquaintance nearly lost his leg and his life after a bite. Kudos on the awareness.

I knew the Honda was going to get stuck before I even saw the video! I have a 2012 Xterra and pulled my share out. Seriously looked you guys had a good time and were safe! Never wheel alone is a good rule of thumb, Get an ARB Snatch strap which actually will stretch

At least y’all are out there having fun with your kids and friends. Who cares what other think.

I've owned both along with a Ridgeline and Frontier SE 4x4. I absolutely loved all three vehicles and regret selling any of them. The Pilot is a very good SUV...perfect size IMO. Generous seating and wonderfully comfortable on long road trips. I've drove across country from Miami FL to my hometown in Upper Michigan in both. I did put a 2" lift on the Ridgeline..it looked better, but didn't really like the result of it otherwise. It messed with the traction control over things like speedbumps. IMO, in the off road arena, the 2nd Gen Xterra is very hard to beat....especially if its like 2010+ where the SMOD (strawberry milkshake of death) issue was resolved. Mine was a '12 P4X with approx 6" lift from NissTec (extended travel kit) and another company that I sourced the shackles from with Radflos (f) Bilstein (r) and sliders from White Knuckle. Other mods were the rear diff breather relocation (highly recommend even on stock...literally costs under $15) and that's about it aside from tires. It was just a beast, and the only drawback IMO is you really have to off-road it often and keep the Radflos moving through their full travel or they can develop shock stiction and feel a little rough until you off road it. IMO the Pilot is better for families and it's road manners are much better. ..not that the Xterra is bad. The Xterra has a much higher potential for off-roading...maybe not a much aftermarket than a Jeep, Taco or 4 Runner but its decent enough. I did return the P4X to stock when I sold it and bought a Subaru Outback which sold and paid cash for the Pilot, then rear-ended and took the money to buy a '16 Frontier...installed all the same lift kit on the Frontier. It was better in some ways, but the added weight on the back did help w/ the Xterra, but the Fronty had a manual which I prefer. Ended up selling that when I moved to the EU, but I did sell it for $4k more than I bought it for...but now my life is boring in that respect. I like these kind of videos..sorry for the rambling

Proud Xterra owner here! I've got a 2015 Pro-4X. BEST vehicle purchase I've ever made!

Thanks B. Have 04 Xterra. It was pleasant to see you make it family. God Bless

Good video! Extra points for the Overland Pup!

Tires & gears. 75% driver. Gratifying to see them not tearing up the land & river.

This video should just be called "Vibing with the boys for 18 minutes" lol, they're straight up just chilling 🤣

Really cool video to watch! Cool to see what all people use to get out and explore!

Yes!!! We were holding our breath when you got stuck! We love our off-roading our Pilot and love seeing the crazy stuff it can do!

I have had a 1990 Full size Bronco, 85 Bullnose and an 03 xterra. Love them all. That little xterra is a little terror off road. Great vehicle snow, mud, sand and deep water. Great video. Keep the videos coming

I had a silver pilot just like yours, it was surprisingly capable. Now, ironically enough, I have a white xterra pro4x! Lol. I love it, it’s probably the best all around vehicle I’ve ever owned. Great vid 👍

simaliaar looks! finally we got a video out like this! tho i think both would have gotten stuck either way because the pilot has a bigger lift and its up to half of the wheel.

A kinetic rope will be night and day compared to normal straps. And always keep the rope in tension to make sure you don't drive over it and damage it.

These old Xterras, Frontiers, and Pathfinders were the BEST from Nissan!!!

Good vidoe, im an Xterra guy, i would have liked to see the xterra try a go at the spot you got stuck in.

Good vid. I have been in some deep sh*t and some really backwoods areas with my 07 Xterra and always made it out! Last Fall navigating the Buffalo National River basin in Arkansas. My X never let me down!!

Great video. I learned a lot about each vehicle

Dude that terrain is a cakewalk for the Xterra Offroad. I have a 2010 Xterra Offroad, and you should see what it can really do off road.

Great footage! I miss off-roading in my 03 pilot. It breakdown every time it rains. 🤦‍♂️

That was so much fun!!

That was fun. Man, that spot at 9:03!! Those dirt bikers thought we were both crazy!!! I must have found a hole under all of that water that you didn’t. There’s no way I took the same line that you took through that. look at the splash! Up into the grille! I am glad Nissan put the intake up high and shielded in the fender. I probably would have gotten stuck in that last bit too, so it’s a good thing I didn’t follow.

I also know a guy that took a regular on road vehicle, put of roof rack on it, and referred to it as an "overland build". Results were shockingly similar

Just found your channel. Been binge watching . I'm impressed with your knowledge of Pilots. Kids are awesome! Thanks !!

Thanks for sharing, very fun...

Looks like it’s close to Orangeburg, S.C. I use to fish in the Edisto River when I lived there long ago.

Sometimes going right through the middle of muck will give you better traction. That is where you want to be a little more aggressive with the speed. Sometimes lack of speed and bad tires will get you stuck.

Awesome

Looks like you had a blast with your kiddos and doggo. I would invest in a kinetic rope and a dedicated recovery point for that X. The front factory recovery point is intended for shipping purposes from what I understand and may snap (at least what people claim on the forum). Nonetheless, you’re doing things with your kids.

Good comparison---Body on Frame vs Unibody

Good stuff for boys to enjoy

Saw you spinning out when you reversed over the recovery strap. Immediately thought the worst haha!

Awesome video and you are a great dad!

Props to your kiddo!

Black widows don’t go far from the nest. There are hundreds near by. Great job kid!

Ive had both😍😍

Honda don’t know nothing about making a rugged tough vehicle they’re all for reliability and being practical

Just bought a 2008 Honda Pilot and oh man I’m excited despite this experiment lol. 192k miles but it’s been in a garage all it’s life you can tell.

Pilot is a cross over vehicle that came out to play on the Xterra playground

I’m more surprised that the kids know their Spiders

Imho they're both great platforms. I have a lifted Subaru Outback and a 2004 Xterra on 33's. There have been places the X got stuck that the Outback walked through and vice versa. However for daily use, the Subie is much preferred. Cool vid, looks like you guys had a good time!

Finny. I own both of those. 07 Pilot EXL AWD and just bought yesterday 11 Xterra Pro4x. Nice cars 👍

Both can do Medano Pass in CO. Easily can hit up beaches in TX. See ya on the Gulf Coast

I'm glad that I bought a used 04' Pilot 😆

Long time owner of a 1st gen CR-V that I LOVED, but had to let go of recently Some years back, I test drove an Xterra and have wanted one ever since. But their reputations and durablity seem to be a 50/50 chance. Can say I wont be buying another Explorer. Despite mine being a solid deal and no major problems (other than horrible gas mileage). The Xterra and my Honda are a lot in the suburbs in comparison to city apt that my cramped explorer is.

Tip: If you install your d-ring vertically it will eliminate the side to side high tension rubbing forces on your straps and soft shackles.

Your kid identifying a Black Widow and staying safe is awesome 💪

It's a beast in 4x4. I got an 04 x

The dog was my favorite part..lol ..pilots rock. Js

Yes, as an Xterra driver, I enjoyed this a great deal

Great video! It that in Columbia near the Saluda River?

I agree I pulled out of the mud a police 4 wd truck and a animal control van both at the same time. I made sure my I was in four low and the police truck.was in four low and the van was just in drive it took three trys but we all stayed on the gas and I pulled them out to the road about 600 feet . Every one was happy except the police officers because he got stuck all four wheels buried deep and my little 2007 bession xterra pulled all of them out at once . Because the regular town tow truck refused to go back in the back field of this high school to get them out . 😊 I was the proud peacock that got it done .

I owned a 2004 nissan Xterra in fact I'm so proud of it

I just sold my raptor. Bought a 2010 xterra.this little car is actually a prettty good 4x4.

Xterra sits on a fully boxed Titan frame and comes with a locking rear dana 44 with low range...kind of a one sided comparison but still fun to watch!!

Just put down a deposit on a 2006 pilot. It'll be great for the kids and wife. 4x4 for when the weather gets bad. Don't think she'll be doing this sort of driving but good to have a decent 4x4 for more emergency type situations

I have both an 11 pathfinder & 05 pilot. I knew before this vid even started that the pathfinder would be superior off road.

you teach your kids good

Never forget to take traction control off it will always make you stuck. Sucks but true

Where did you guys go? Im near Edisto and would like to test my 4x4 rig sometime

There's a striking resemblance to Fort Bragg here haha

I'm curious because I have a manual and it's supposedly the same rear end as the pro4x Can you put lockers on a rear end without them

I found a good way to short out the abs on my xterra... you have a wire for the abs in the glove box. If you run it through a rocker switch you can completely disengage abs. Even with traction control off the abs still engages. It's gotten me stuck a lot in deep snow

Best thing to do is get one of those recovery hooks for your toe hitch and a sturdy set of straps and you’re all good

Крутые ребята😎едут в машине). Красивые места. Природа похожа на среднюю полосу в России. Ты отличный отец👍

I didn't know Honda Pilot could go off road!

If you had traction controls off and VTM-4 Lock engaged. I think you would be able to get through the mud.

holy cow that was a big widow!

Underrated video

I love my truck it has 190,000 miles on it and runs beautiful

I also own a 2010 Xterra, and your friends license plate says he is too. I'd be interested in talking with him.

never use straps or chain. always a kinetic rope ! Words of wisdom from the off- road recovery wizard - Matt

Where can I get that roof rack?

"I'm definitely going to purchase some soft shackles, and a nice long kinetic rope, and, oh... an XTerra offroader too." "Goodbye Honda."

The xterra had automatic traction control 🙌

Lmao the dog is having more fun than anyone! 😊 🐶 🐕 🐴 🤷‍♂️

Pilot 4wd does it engage automatically? When you press the VTM-4 bottom does it display on dash screen. I got a 2011 pilot when I engage the VTM the light shows on the bottom only is that okay without displaying on dash screen light 4runner does

I own a 2010 Pilot but hate the cylinder deactivation. The newer Pilots seem more crossover type

Love the video! Keep it up looks like ur a good dad!

This is the best video ever the cars the mud your kids

Of course the xterra got it. Got one myself decent vehicles that's for sure

Great rubberboots !!

Almost sold my Xterra, but definitely keeping it until it dies

Is No The Car, Is The Driver 😂🤣

hey bro, what's the year model of the Pilot?

He ( or she ) who hesitates is LOST.

I have these two trucks. I love both. The Pilot is more comfortable for long trips. The x terra is stronger

What year/ trim is the pilot?

The better the SUV the longer you'll have to walk to get a recovery 😉

How much lift do you have on the pilot? Did you up size the tires too? Looks great!

The dog ❤

👍 for the kid that screamed “ black widow “

What kind of lift did you get? I have an 06 I can’t figure out what lift to get.