Have always found chains to be more hassle than value. I have heard of the skinny tire idea before and I think it would be a good option in snow that is fresh or even heavy wet snow that isn’t deeper than the diff. Fatter tires aired down float better allowing you to stay on top of the snow which is more ideal. Unfortunately my tires are 12 ply so they don’t create as much surface area aired down as say lower ply tire would, but considering much of my exploring is in the high desert where there is a ton of large jagged rock, the 12ply tires keep me from getting rock punctures. If your not floating on top at some point heavy wet snow like in this video builds up under and in front of the rig and doesn’t matter what tires or chains your running its not going to be able to push it. One last point about chains is they have to be able to reach a firm surface like the ground or solid ice to be of value, if you get enough snow built up under or the vehicle to where your tires are no longer reaching a firm surface the chains will just clear the snow underneath the tire and leaving you sitting on the snow like jack stands. Don’t get me wrong chains can be of value, but I see a lot people talk about chains like they are this unstoppable beast, but that is just not the case. Jason

@@PrimalOutdoors You'll never know until you try it ! There are plenty of tires with high ply ratings for protection against punctures. As for the chains, they have never let me down yet ! Happy Camping !!

@@Charles53412 Based on your response I just wanted to make quick clarification I wasn’t indicating my tire brand was special because they are 12 ply there are other brands that offer 12 ply tires, my point was a 12 ply from any brand is not going to air down and give you as much surface area as say 6 ply from any brand. I also want to be clear in the fact I am not trying to say you are wrong about chains being useful, you obviously have a long standing experience in using them and know what they are capable of and not capable of doing and I fully respect your opinion on the matter, I just don’t want folks that are new to snow wheeling to get a unrealistic impression of what chains can do and it up in bad situation. Jason

Narrow tires cut through the Snow better..... you want wide tires on sand to keep you from sinking in.....Hence wide tires on doom buggies 😳

@@PrimalOutdoors Thanks for the heads up about tires, snow and chains.

Its much better than mud❄️

@@PrimalOutdoors Preaching to the Choir there, Brother!

Those were MUCH happier times than now!

Sometimes I wished a lived out there in western Washington or in Oregon

Plandemic

@@johnripley6298 He is actually in CENTRAL Oregon. My family went camping all over that area when I was very young-I MISS IT!

I have never really thought about that🤔 I am glad you enjoy it and thanks for working and keeping everyone supplied👊

Thank you for keeping the world moving!

As a new father(she turns 10 months on the 18th of January), I just want to say I’m sorry for your loss. I hate the phrase “I’m sorry” because I feel it’s been cheapened. I came across your comment and I just wanted to say I hope you’ve found peace. From one father to another.

As counter intuitive as it may seem... sometimes... a dog snoring next to you can be the most peaceful thing in the universe. (6yo Pitty owner)

We'll have to give Woodinville bourbon a try. We haven't had that one before.

@@acoupleofscrewsloose carful it might tighten a couple of those screws lol

@@prepperjonpnw6482 😂🤣😂

It will need a Koozie🥃

Mashed potato snow is the worst .

I enjoy following and watching the videos. My wife and I live in central Minnesota,we own a camping trailer, my wife isnt into camping as much as me, so I'm thinking of getting a full size to pull the camper and in the mean time, build out the van until we sell the camper down the road

Does it cost alot to have a van you can camp in and go off road

@@johnripley6298 I believe one factor that comes into play is what kind lifestyle you want to have while you are on the road. I personally like going totally off grid for several days at a time. So that might mean that my water reservoir is a little bit larger, I might have more solar and battery capacity for electricity, and I may include other amenities like an outdoor shower. Others may only need a few days worth of electricity, water, etc. so their systems may be smaller or all together different. Another factor that comes in the play might be the type of rig that you were using. I am currently renovating/building out a Ford E250 with a 4.9L inline 6. The gas mileage isn’t bad, however it doesn’t have as much horsepower is a V8 or a V10, so how much you will end up spending on gas is another factor to consider.

Very glad you enjoyed it

So true. We really tend to remember the trips where something goes wrong lol. The trips where everything goes smoothly seem to get forgotten. Go figure lol

Thank you Jason