Exploring the Backcountry in Big Bend National Park

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Exploring the Backcountry in Big Bend National Park

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Not being satisfied with the mundane, adventure is something we crave - especially in the form of exploring new places. This year we decided to spend New Years exploring Big Bend National Park. We had a blast but didn't scratch the surface of what all you can do there. It's a place we plan on going back to many times.
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@rsisente 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite places on earth

@RanchoTexano Жыл бұрын

Just back from Big Bend, definitely one of the most Epic places in the US, especially Big Bend Ranch State Park which is even more remote

@kyle_throws_tools 2 жыл бұрын

Love back country camping in Big Bend. I went Christmas 2020 in my XJ. Then also this past New Years in my Ram Rebel. There’s so much to explore that it would take several trips to attempt see it all. Some of the best spots aren’t even shown on the map or brochure

@WayneStcroix Жыл бұрын

I've been living in Texas but I never been camping watching y'all videos makes me want to go try it and build my own overlanding vehicle

@MegaRetr 11 ай бұрын

That Hilltop video was awesome! I

@vince4316 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid...link for the heater???

@glennc8761 2 жыл бұрын

Texans love The Big Bend National Park. Black Gap is an all day trail and you’re starting it at 4pm? Hahahah enjoy. Love your videos, see you at MOORE.

@frenchie4wd 2 жыл бұрын

Had no issue!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly it took us longer to get to Black Gap than it did to run Black Gap. Only took us less than 2 hours to run it.

@mierdevries9643 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I go to Big Bend quite a bit and I've come to love it there. As you probably saw Black Gap is "unmaintained" but it gets plenty of traffic so the plants don't creep in on the trail to much. I swear some luxury off-road club came there and put that concrete in. Now if you want something different that when they say unmaintained, they mean it, well that would be Big Bend Ranch state park. The trails are not highly technical in the main southern part of the park but there is tons to see and GOBS of wildlife. If you want something wacky AF go to the northern part of BBR because no one goes there. If you do go to the northern part you get a bonus as the mountain on that side has a 4G tower on top that gives out good signal, at least for Verizon anyway.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We definitely want to check out the state park when we go back!

@mierdevries9643 2 жыл бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Be sure to check BBR's web page cause they have a schedule for closures during hunting season. Parks department has a lottery for hunters to come hunt, it's not a free-for-all. Tons of deer, quail, dove, some donkeys, and the occasional big horn sheep.

@rubiatoroutdoors Жыл бұрын

Old Ore is my favorite road in the park! We did 97 miles of offroad trails in one day at the park! Im headed back this Sept!

@dfwoverland 2 жыл бұрын

The hilltop video was worth it. Totally love it. Appreciate the hard work. We were there 22 to 30 Dec wonderful. Just awesome. River Road was just as you said. Like a wonderful hike in your jeep.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@markperritte 2 жыл бұрын

I have been there a few times and have never seen the river that low

@KTMcaptain 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, Jeep should make a Grand Cherokee Rubicon version. Give it a nice 2-3" lift with either a portal hub (yeah right) or a diff drop, armor it up, lockers (or rear locker and front ELSD or dual ELSD) and clearance for 35" tires. Plus disconnecting swaybar (which is already available now) and connected airbags (heave spring setup for weight transfer). Lastly, give it some good steel high clearance bumpers. . Charge $60k base. I wouldn't get it, but Jeep needs to build to ultimate off roader for both luxury and lifestyle segments.

@frenchie4wd 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2.5” of lift at the push of a button. 😀

@KTMcaptain 2 жыл бұрын

@@frenchie4wd I’m surprised they don’t have this option with JL/JT platforms. Very useful.

@dgio5052 Жыл бұрын

Just got back from Death Valley. Big Bend is next on the list. You are a brave man wearing your "hiking slippers " around all that loose rock and cactus.😅

@navychhaingvoeun3189 2 жыл бұрын

So Beautiful place

@insomniacmike5832 2 жыл бұрын

Lol that was great about the pay phone. Last one I seen was Northern Arkansas.

@bobwalker8917 Ай бұрын

Walking on loose gravel in sandals is risky at least, your wife said she wanted to see you take a tumble‼️💰‼️👍👍👍

@CavemanOutdoorsMissouri 2 жыл бұрын

Big Ben looked awesome and the new trailer is badass. Another great video.

@markbabcock40205 2 жыл бұрын

New viewer. Nice videos. I did some of these same roads on a dual sport bike 11 years ago. Going back on 4 wheels in April. I appreciate the tips!

@tylerhunter7272 Жыл бұрын

It was worth it.

@rottieshepcalibre9156 2 жыл бұрын

the soup looked nice. beautiful area. going on my list of places to drive thru

@PlanoRob 2 жыл бұрын

This would have been an entirely different experience had you visited when school kids are on vacation. We were there over Thanksgiving (been going for 20 yrs) and it was so crowded, the Chisos Basin was 1-in-1-out. It’s unfortunate that these “secret places” have been so exposed the last couple years. Now, they suffer from traffic and vandalism.

@frenchie4wd 2 жыл бұрын

I’m thankful that people are getting out and exploring the amazing things in nature. I wouldn’t consider a National park as a secret place so I would expect it to be more crowded. And it’s so unfortunate about the vandalism.. I believe that is lack of education.

@darksideemt 2 жыл бұрын

So can't wait till I get to go down there myself (hopefully with you guys) either in mine or my wife's jeep and see all the cool sights. Can't wait to hang with you guys again.

@White_buffalo_4r 2 жыл бұрын

for sure one for the bucket list of places to travel and check out in person.

@jgmcmahon1 2 жыл бұрын

What a great trip!

@gutajo01 2 жыл бұрын

That Hilltop video was awesome! It's works the risk, and I know you always wear sandals for a reason that you explain already, but for moments like that one, you must consider using hiking shoes ... Anyway, thank you for your efforts. You always give us great videos

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I was watching where I stepped very carefully. LOL

@dogbreath4969 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you guys using the Trailhawk on the trails as Jeep envisioned. Like the upgrades too. Nicely done. Happy trails from two JKU Rubicon owners hoping to do Big Bend this year.

@AFKDays 2 жыл бұрын

We camped at Johnson ranch back at the end of Jan with our trailer. We will be posting that video in the next month or so. Great video. We did not do the black gap trail. Nice camera work!

@HipShot4 20 күн бұрын

Love the video! Gorgeous place. Have you ever been to the Guadalupe Mountains?

@yotagang3705 2 жыл бұрын

you shouldve brought the scooter out when you went hiking lol

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We were going to. I did take it but it was so cold that morning we didn’t ride it.

@donaldhudson3941 Ай бұрын

It's called desert pinstripes.

@OscarGonzalez-fc6ru 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video! Heading out there next weekend and staying at the back country camping spot on telephone canyon. I wanting to do the black gap trail in my 4Runner. Looks fun!

@OffroadAutism 2 жыл бұрын

Hope to see y’all at the MOORE Expo! Love the content on this channel!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We will be there for sure!!

@donmontalvo1 2 жыл бұрын

I went in June, met up with two bad ass women driving killer build Jeeps. It was an exciting trail.

@shawnthomas6460 2 жыл бұрын

I see that your are a member of overland bound!! Love your channel. Moab trip planned for Sept.

@xxxreaganxxx1423 2 жыл бұрын

Man looks fun. I just recently bout a new Tacoma well like yesterday recently lol. It’s 4x4 sr trail edition. It came with 265 nitto grappler g2 on it. Do y’all think it would have enough clearance stock to go down black gap trail? Im new to all this but have wanted to go to big bend for a long time but just wondering if it would have enough clearance at stock hight lol I spent all my money in the truck would hate to mess it up on my first trip out in it 😁

@krackerjacked 7 ай бұрын

You’ve got it all day bud, just take your time.

@hikingwithjackieboy 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool video

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ryanjewell9832 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Would like to make my way down there sometime. Are you going to be doing a review of that diesel heater?

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes I will be doing a review. Here it is. yonaadventuregear.com

@TammysTrailsNTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to go to Big Bend looks amazing. Link for the heater? If you listed I miss it!

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Here you go. yonaadventuregear.com

@yotagang3705 2 жыл бұрын

i think yall should sell the vehicles you have and buy a ram2500 diesel and put a 4wc or a sprinter van cus after awhile you just wana chill amd not set up and pack up all the time, especially if youre gonna do this for a long time.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

2500 is way too big for the trails we like to do. We’ve been thinking and planning this for a while and still have 3.5 years to figure out what’s working and what’s not.

@spyd3rsam273 2 жыл бұрын

Great shot of the desert drive-by but I highly suggest you wear boots and not sandals when walking in the desert (cactus, scorpions, fire ants, snakes).

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm used to wearing sandals all the time. I'm pretty good at watching where i'm stepping. I was very aware of not stepping into a cactus. LOL

@1068smf 2 жыл бұрын

I'm headed in March. I have 2 back country sites reserved for the week . Going alone if ya'll wanna tag along LOL. Any must see?

@klh3244 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your channel. I am heading to Big Bend in March. I am a adventure rider. My question is do you believe you could do the Jeep trail on adventure motorcycles? Thanks.

@frenchie4wd 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!

@navigatorlady 2 жыл бұрын

Matt it's our first time going to Moore and wondering where the best place to camp is.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

There will be on site camping but the spaces will be limited. Other than that SMOORE is probably the best camping option.

@johnlarsen7310 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are planning our trip there this summer. My old 4Runner has a tiny fuel tank and a thirsty motor. How far were y’all from a gas station?

@frenchie4wd 2 жыл бұрын

There’s gas at Panther Junction but be prepared for the price. 😂😌

@williamspiller164 2 жыл бұрын

Can also get gas at Rio Grand Village store $$$$. Do your research! Its very hot there in summer.

@EJFialkowski 11 ай бұрын

Love the videos. I am new to the Jeep community and new to overlanding. I am working on my plans to Big Bend and was wondering if you had any tips on planning this trip.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Plan at least 6 months in advance to get camping spots or you can show up the day of and try to get the remote spots that are the better ones. It's just risky but worth it.

@EJFialkowski 11 ай бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it.

@adkcampadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Why use a diesel heater? Doesn’t the camper have a propane heating system?

@frenchie4wd 2 жыл бұрын

The camper does have a AC/Heat system, but you have to be connected to shore power. And the places we go, more than likely won’t have that. Some would. But not 98%.. We actually plan to remove that and use the area for more storage.

@adkcampadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@frenchie4wd that makes sense, my old pop-up was similar but I could have sworn the heat still worked when off the grid.

@AlexSadof 2 жыл бұрын

Question! I have a 2020 Trailhawk and I have a squeak just like yours at 17:37. I have full Chief skidplates underneath and thought maybe they needed to be tightened. Then I thought it was an upper control arm because the squeak seems to be coming from the front suspension, but the dealership said it was rubbing from my Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws which are 265/65/r18 because standard is 265/60/r18 (I called bs because lots of people run those without spacers with no issues, and the squeaking started a year after I put those tires on, so..no.) Any ideas?

@eladsgarr 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Great video. A state trooper suggested Big bend to me while I was passing through Marfa Texas last year. Still on the list. Anything you can tell us about that heater? I’d be interested in purchasing one. I’m almost up to a year of over landing full time and finally started my channel the beginning of the year under my second KZfaq account.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The heater can be found here. yonaadventuregear.com

@eladsgarr 2 жыл бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thanks for the response. I’m wintering over in the Quartzsite area right now and though I’m not really partial to cold weather camping this could be a game changer.

@DPOutdoors45 2 жыл бұрын

Question on the solar panels once they are done charging the camper batteries did it charge the jackery to while you were gone all day?

@PrithwirajGhoshRoy 2 жыл бұрын

How much lift do you have on the car and what are your wheels and tires? I have Subaru Outback when we visited last year I wanted to try some of these but decided not to after seeing some very capable cars/ trucks go in I felt my 2.5l was could not handle the road. Any recommendations?

@jeepsbeforetime 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I’m just blind but what is the link for your heater. You were using on the cold night TYIA!

@justinrichie2598 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I’ve been watching videos for awhile now and as a barber I have to know what’s the story behind the colored hair I like it I just have to know if there is some story behind it . Ps I love the videos

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

thanks!! No story really. Ive just always done fun things with my hair.

@yotagang3705 2 жыл бұрын

he calls his truck Sully which im guessing he means from monsters inc and his hair has the same color spots, idk thats my guess

@AndrewTurner251 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, did the UEV490 have a factory heater option?

@frenchie4wd 2 жыл бұрын

It comes with an AC/Heat combo but you have to be connected to shore power, and where we go, it most likely will never get used. We actually plan to remove that.

@AndrewTurner251 2 жыл бұрын

@@frenchie4wd thanks for the info and the reply. Loving these videos.

@bluemax_overland 2 жыл бұрын

Can you add a link for the new diesel heater? 😁

@WhatsGrowingOnWGO Жыл бұрын

"That's what the book says." What book? We are about to start our adventures in overlanding and we would love to find a book that covers all of these trails. Any help?

@georgederocher8202 11 ай бұрын

“Guide to Backcountry Roads of Big Bend National Park” Scroll down this page www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/primitive-dirt-roads.htm

@georgederocher8202 5 ай бұрын

Check at the end of this . www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/primitive-dirt-roads.htm

@yotagang3705 2 жыл бұрын

whats the hottest it got ther and the coldest? Im in los angeles and I hate this 50 degree weather rn.

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

It was upper 70s for a high our first day and our last night it got to mid 20s.

@landonmeier4321 2 жыл бұрын

I think we passed y’all on river road that day ! , we were in a red zr2 Colorado .

@OzarkOverlandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing you.

@landonmeier4321 2 жыл бұрын

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I did not realize that was y’all until this video popped up on my suggested vids . That was our first trip to big bend as well . We can’t wait to go back !