ATV Camping in Bear Country: Caught in the Rain, Bear Tracks, and Campfire Cooking

Join me as I take my ATV into the forest for an ATV camping trip in the heart of Bear Country. Along the way, I traveled through high desert mountains surrounded by panoramic beauty, saw fresh bear tracks in the mud, and ended up getting caught in a rainstorm before I had camp set up. Once at camp, I set up my tent, enjoy a campfire, and cook up a delicious meal over the campfire.
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[@eddale5557]

Very nice video thx for charing! 😎

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@rogerrichardson4324]

Hey buddy changed phones have missed a lot , now time to catch back up from the PNW 👍

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey man. Welcome back buddy, I hope all is well in the PNW.

[@grousehunter67]

So nice to get out any trip is great i noticed you have a tire upgrade what did you put on Ruben ?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey there man. I put on some Tusk Trillobite tires and I love them. Thanks for watching buddy.

[@DanDavis100]

Great video…. Well done!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching.

[@claystockton4777]

First time to watch your videos. I really enjoy them and you do a great job. I'm curious if you leave your truck or trailer at a loading area, then ride the atv to camp and if so, is it safe? Thanks!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey there. Welcome to the channel. I usually leave my truck at a place near the beginning of a trail I will take and ride my way in a ways to find a camp spot. So far everything has been safe and I have been doing it for several years. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@EastCoastATV]

Another good video my friend.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it buddy.

[@PTS220]

Great video, man

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching buddy.

[@havengarr8034]

Nice video Ruben. I'm headed out this weekend to do the same type of trip. Going to go explore some Trails I haven't been on, pitch camp. then explore some other trails that I haven't been on on the way back to the truck the next day. I'm still trying to decide on if I want it to be an overnighter or a three or four day trip cuz I have the whole week off.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey man! I hope you were able to get in a good 3 or 4 days in the woods and if not, I hope if was a good vacation. An overnight is fun, but they go so fast. I appreciate you watching and commenting buddy. Take care.

[@havengarr8034]

@@ManzanoMan_Adventures hey man! Yeah I got to go up and rode all day yesterday got to ride some trails I haven't been on. Pitched camp in the evening and rode most of the day today, just me and my dog! It was alot of fun!

[@davidbennett3694]

Everyone got to experience ATV camping 🏕️ there’s nothing out there better. Btw how’s the grizz u like it? I haven’t hit the trails since I got a new upgrade clutch in mine. here in about two weeks I be heading out. Take care buddy!!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I totally agree with you. Once you try ATV camping you'll quickly learn that you will want to get out and do it more. I am loving the Grizzly. I am glad to make the change from the Can Am over to Yamaha. I hope you enjoy your trip buddy. It'll feel good to have a new clutch upgrade and begin the break-in process. .

[@TroutWest]

Always love your videos man...Nice upload

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you like them! Thanks for your support and watching my channel.

[@tiger1775]

Manzano Man! Great video as always! I have a new video uploading tomorrow morning of Jake and I mini biking in the Manzano Mountains near 4th of July Campground as the leaves were changing in October! We too stumbled upon some really fresh bear dung like we spooked it away with our bikes just before we stopped to hang out....We all need to go camping and filming in the spring next year!!!!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey man. I will have to check out your video dude. That is awesome you guys got out and enjoyed a trip to the Manzanos. There are a lot of bear up there for sure. One of my scariest bear encounters happened in this mountains. I’ll save that story for a time we camp and enjoy some campfire stories. Glad the bear didn’t stick around to check you guys out lol. Thanks for watching. We will have to plan a spring trip forsure. Cheers 🍻

[@normsatv]

Well bud look like a fun time great trails & drone footage 😎👍

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks 👍! Hope all is well buddy!

[@RobMillerATV]

Hey man, 4 month old video? Don't know how that got past me lol. Another great camp! Love the drone shots. Awesome video man.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks for watching man. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jimmysainz4671]

Hadn't seen you out making videos or riding. Hopefully everything is fine

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey there. All is well my way, but I have been a little busy with my boys and family life. I have a video in process and I will have it on the channel before the weekend. Thanks for reaching out buddy, hope all is well your way.

[@hondaman6918]

You’re videos are so relaxing, thanks for sharing.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Have a great day

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thank, I hope you have a nice weekend my friend.

[@chadtrips3203]

Good stuff.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@GeorgeAdventure101]

I have been waiting for a new video from you.📹😎 Great to see you back with a new video 👍👍👍

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hope you enjoyed it my friend. I love getting out there and exploring the state of New Mexico.

[@markbrooks2693]

Hey Ruben. Graet video. I especially like the food cook ups. I have been doing alot of biking this summer, scouting for the upcoming moose hunting season. I was finally drawn for a tag for the first time ever. Keep up the GREAT content.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Congratulations on getting a tag for a Moose hunt. Good luck with your hunt. I have a deer tag in January and I am looking forward to it. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a great weekend!

[@markbrooks2693]

Hey Ruben.just got back from the 5 day moose hunt and I was successful. I got a nice 700 lbs bull

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Dude! That is freaking awesome. Congrats on your hunt.@@markbrooks2693

[@moemule5564]

Hey neighbor! Great footage and as always looking forward to your next adventure! Stay safe out there!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey there! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment my friend. I am already looking forward to getting out again. Take care and be safe as well.

[@Maritimer]

Hey Buddy ! Finally getting caught up on my videos haha loved this trip, your editing and narration is getting so much better, I really enjoyed this one. Food looked delicious too ! So maybe I missed it but the Bears in your area, are they black bears or Grizzlies? I know California used to have Grizzlies...... but I'm not sure about New Mexico... Loved the drone shots too, that "follow me" feature is so awesome, I wish I had that haha Cheers buddy, hope all is good with you and your family.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey man. We no longer have grizzly bears in New Mexico. We used to have them up until about 1930. All we have are black bears in our woods. And this particular range there is a lot of them that live here. Glad you enjoyed the video buddy. Take care and enjoy. Family is doing well and growing.

[@atvcampingadventures1728]

Another great video mate ,the scenery is just beautiful there . Yeah got to have some good wet weather gear for sure and the food looks great 👌 Cheers mate 👍👍👍

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it. You are right about having proper wet gear. It is the difference between having a bad trip or a good trip because you are prepared. Thanks for watching man.

[@mr.o1246]

Another great ATV outing in beautiful Land of Enchantment ! I live in Colorado and ATVing is horrible fees and only a hand full of AtV land use.Everywhere you go most land is private and not to mention heavily populated “atv bumper to bumper traffic. I travel to New Mexico with my ATV just to have peace and quiet . Keep up your great videos Rueben

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I could imagine it is frustrating to be bumper to bumper ATV traffic along with all the private lands you run into. I do feel fortunate to have so much access to public lands along with BLM land to camp on and ATV explore. I live in the central part of New Mexico and I want to begin explore the far north parts and southern parts in my videos. I hope to run into you when you come down to NM for a trip. Thanks for watching and being a part of the channel.

[@ElevationATV]

Hey, missed this one? Great video. Fantastic job on the editing, it shows that you care about the end product, rather than just throwing clips together. Food looks good, as always! Glad to see out for some trips.

[@daveeady8244]

Yes, so glad to see you back! Great video Ruben!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks buddy. I will probably film again this weekend and have a video in production again.

[@daveeady8244]

@@ManzanoMan_Adventures awesome! I will look forward to it as usual.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey buddy, good to see you back out on the machine. Yeah we’re in a dry spell right now. Glad you all got some rain finally. Mid 60s nice temps for riding. Yup in the high elevation. The storms can just roll in really quick. Camp fire stories. Yeah buddy can’t beat that! Man you sure had that quad loaded down. Great video thanks for taking us along!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

It's been a wild weather roller coaster. The higher altitude makes more enjoyable to ride in which I am thankful for. Otherwise it would be to uncomfortable. It was a loaded down machine, but manageable since most of my gear is lightweight and consolidates. Thanks for watching buddy. Hope all is well out your way.

[@mountainpride]

I keep watching your videos and want to go atv camping some "DAY". I have everything I would need. But for some reason I have a hard time getting out an doing it. I ride my atv alot some days putting 60 to 90 miles on it. But I always end up taking the camper an using that for my home base to get comfortable in. I can have a fire listen to music take a shower an prepare for the next day in comfort rather then crawling around a tent.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I hear what you mean by having a home base. Nothing wrong with that at all. At least you are getting into the outdoors and enjoying it riding around and relaxing. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@DonWesenberg]

You should really post a link for new subscribers to how "Monzano Man" name came to be, one of my favorite videos. Still loving the blue Grizzly.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Great idea, I will do this in an upcoming video on the story that built the name. I know I did it a while back in a video, but it is time for a update to newer followers on my backstory. Thanks for giving me the idea! I love the new Grizzly also. It is such a good machine in many aspects. Thanks for watching buddy.

[@carverolson8782]

Another good video Ruben. Thank you.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@Snarge22]

Good to see you again Ruben! You're really getting good at your videos and the drone you're using adds another big dimension to your posts. I sure hope your summer is going well down there in fabulous New Mexico. I always look forward to your KZbin videos as I sure enjoy them. My Dad and I had a good trip a couple of weeks ago. I recently purchased a rugged GPS and just got its mount attached to my ATV. I'm looking forward to giving it a try on my next trip. Have a good one Ruben and I'll toast a beer to you the next time I get my hand one one (likely tomorrow :-D ) In fact, I'd say all your fans (and their are a lot of them) should toast a beer to you! 🙂

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey buddy! I am using a new drone called the Skydio 2 and it does awesome for the follow me shots. The senors pick up all the obstacles really well. Summer is going well. I hope you're summer has been a great one as well. I appreciate you watching and being a long term follower. That is awesome you got in a good trip and were able to mount on a GPS unit to your machine. That will come in handy for trail marking and navigating. I use GaiaGPS as it has many routes within New Mexico and operates a lot like a GPS all within my cell phone. Cheers my friend and enjoy it. I'll always toast you all as you guys rock!

[@radial7atvanddrone19]

Rain .........Mother Nature's way of keeping it Green, and you a little muddy. Bear sign , when you see it do you not cook away from your camp , as to attract there attention away from your tent? Up here in Canada we have A lot more more bears , so we always cook away from camp when in Back Country. I Am Happy to see another one of your Videos Keep them coming They make My Day !

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I love a good ole rain storm in the backcountry. On this evening I cooked right at camp. Most bears in this region are really skittish of human interaction. But I did keep my firearm within reach at all times in case something did happen. Thanks for watching and commenting buddy. I hope all is well.

[@Gotbit1498]

Great video always look forward to seeing them. Keep up the great work!!!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks! Will do and I will be out most likely this weekend to film again. Take care man.

[@jasonmallory5938]

Glad to see you doing ok brother! Thank you for sharing your overnighter! Always love joining ya In the back country!! Take care dude!!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

All is well brother. Thanks for checking our the video and leaving me a comment. I hope you are doing well and your summer has been good. See you on the next video bud. Take care!

[@TheSouthwestBackpacker]

Awesome video Ruben! At 3:25, I like the drone clip of you going thru the mud. Really cool perspective. Nothing like a surprise rainstorm to cool things down.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks brother. That was a cool shot at 3:25. The Skydio drone does awesome on capturing action shots. Man was I glad it rained! It cooled down nicely. Thanks for watching bro.

[@ThomasPhillips-p1w]

I always like your adventures. I wish I live in place where I can ride and camp like that..

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks for watching and being a part of the channel buddy. I am happy to be able to bring you videos of riding and camping. I hope one day you can experience the opportunity to get out and explore.

[@carlhendricks349]

Good to see you back at it. Love your trips. It’s beautiful scenery there.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks for watching and enjoying my videos. I have grown into enjoyment sharing my experiences and capturing a video that is appealing to you. I am fortunate to have all the public lands we can ride and camp on.

[@carlhendricks349]

@@ManzanoMan_Adventures that’s what’s nice about that state. My state is all about limiting where I can ride. This weekend we went to ride and it was closed. Enjoy it and for some reason someday I get down that way I’ll let you know ahead of time.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

@carlhendricks349 man, sorry to hear that dude. That is hard to not have many places to ride and check out.

[@jodycrews1479]

Great video! As always ,I enjoy your videos. Can you make more? I would like to see one a week. Thanks

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I will make more videos my friend. I would love to make a video once per week. It is a hard thing to manage work fulltime and raising kids. But I hope to get more videos up without a long delay between videos. I would love to do this fulltime in the future. Thanks for watching and your support.

[@jodycrews1479]

Do you have patreon?

[@vonroffen6967]

Great adventure 👍.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Yes it was! Thanks for watching.

[@richardmiller8739]

Really like your videos. We get one big adventure a year, I'm jealous you have all that in your back yard. Keep up the great work!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks for watching buddy. I am glad to share these adventures with you in-between your trips. I do feel fortunate to have access to so many public land opportunities. Have a nice weekend.

[@quaddingsous]

Awesome camera work and editing! Yikes, I've gotten caught in those quick downpours before too - lol - you should get a drysack for that stuff on the front rack. Just a suggestion. - - - There's pros and cons to camping beside a blue berry patch in bear country - LOL - - - 13:28 - that little stove looks exactly like the one I bought from Amazon, but I only used mine twice before the jet mechanism burned out and I got straight flames which melted my igniter off the bottom - POS! - where did you buy yours & how much did you pay for it? - - - 14:31 - Mmmmmmmm freshly ground drip coffee! It's the best! - - - Looked like you had a great little adventure! Thanx for taking us along!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I need to get a dry sack in the near future for them rainy days. Thankfully the tarp I use is a small 4x5 and doesn't take much to cover my gear which is a sleeping back and tent in the front. This was actually an Oak Berry patch that attracts bears. But you can bet I had my firearm within reach at all times. I got mine off of Amazon as well. Thankfully it has been a decent stove. I remember seeing your get all crazy in the film and I thought of mine right away. I believe I spent 30 bucks or near that. I love grinding up some fresh coffee for the drip cup. It taste so much better and worth the effort. Thanks for watching buddy, take care.

[@Snarge22]

RUBEN !!!!!!! Hey, I just wanted to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a way beyond fantastic and happy new year! All my best to you and everyone around you.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey there man! I appreciate you reaching out and wishing me and my family an awesome Christmas and New Year. I wish you and your family a great Christmas, and I hope you have a great 2024! All is great. I have been a bit busy with my growing boys and work. I am planning on making a video this coming weekend. I look forward to sharing it. Take care buddy.

[@superdutymjh1]

You would love the factory fender flares

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I bet the fendor flares would look awesome on this ATV. Not a bad idea to consider getting some.

[@superdutymjh1]

@@ManzanoMan_Adventures they do I put a more aggressive Blackwater Evo tire on and it helped out alot, plus looks awesome as you said!

[@atvcostarica4847]

Another great video, I do enjoy your rides/campsites and the areas you travel are beautiful. I don't get out much anymore so I look forward to your adventures. Stay safe out there. Thanks for sharing. PS.. good job with the editing.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey there. I hope you are doing well and life is treating you good my friend. I get out, but not as much as I would love to get out. I appreciate your long term support to my channel and comments. I look forward to them. I am glad you enjoyed the editing on this one. Take care.

[@worktorideoutdoors4944]

Glad to see another video. I like your drone videos. What kind of rain suit is that? Great video

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

The rain suit is made by Tidewe. They have good reliable products. I am glad you enjoy the drone videos. Thanks for watching.

[@zusanlist3623]

Yet again, another thoroughly enjoyable ManzanoMan episode. Thanks for posting! Which forest did this adventure take place?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I was in the far north areas of the Manzano Mountain. There is a section of trails that take you into far in and I have never really camped or had a good look around yet. It really is nice back there and the trail keep heading in some more from where I was. Thanks for watching.

[@brianhammond81]

Hope all is well with you and your family can’t wait for your next camping adventure video

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

All is well with life and family, thanks my friend I hope all is well your way. I will have a new video up before the end of the week. Take care buddy.

[@johnfrisbee8955]

I just posted this to my Facebook group Southwest Idaho UTV Adventure ride. 😊

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Wow, thanks so much! That is way awesome of you to do that.

[@pamil1923]

Awesome video Rueben! It looks so clean and crisp, great camera work too. I really liked the effect when the drone was in front of you and then you went past it and it followed behind you. I don’t know how you get the other effects of the camera panning and following you when you are camping alone. Hmm. How are you liking the Grizzly buddy? Anyway I had a brand new Grandson born this week! Yay! Take care man.👍🏼☮️

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Congratulations on your new Grandson. Kids are such a blessing and joy in life. For all the follow me shots I am using a new drone called the Skydio. It is designed to follow you using the many sensors it avoid obstacles. I hope to use it in a variety of video settings to bring a new look. As for the camera work following me, I do a bit of editing in post production to trim camera frames to give it a feel as if someone is behind the camera. I am loving the Grizzly and power it has. Its a comfortable ride as well. Thanks for watching my friend. I hope all is well.

[@gregorydigiovanni1466]

I am so glad I found your channel! Glad you didn't have to encounter bears on this trip, it can go many ways with bears! I look forward to more videos! - Greg

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I am glad I did not encounter any bears. I know at some point I will and I have to admit they are awesome animals. But as long as they keep their distance from camp, we are cool to share the woods. Thanks for being a part of the channel.

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

I loved watching your adventure! I live in Southern Colorado, very near the border of New Mexico. Accesses to the Rio Grande and Carson National Forests are right next to me. I hope to have a four wheeler by the end of next month. Excited even more now that I watched your video!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I would love to ride up in Colorado and the Carson National Forest. You're going to love getting out there and exploring by ATV. Since I have gotten into it I have had a great time.I love that you can take yourself a little farther than the average jeep due to the smaller vehicle profile an ATV has. I hope to hit Carson later this year before winter sets in.

[@ChesapeakeBayProductions]

I'm planning a late November trip to Gila Forest this year. North of Silver City somewhere. Maybe off Rd 59. Do they close all the forest roads at a certain time or just when a heavy snow comes thru and it becomes dangerous.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

The mountains generally open through November but will most likely close by January 2024. My best advice is to call the Gila Forest Service for advice on road closures. I need to get into the Gila and explore within this range. It is a good part of the state to check out. Safe travels and enjoy my friend.

[@OneMansOdyssey]

Awesome trip! Loved that shot of the cows scurrying away from you. Were those squash from your garden?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I thought it was cool the cows were semi photogenic this day and not to afraid haha. It was store bought squash. But you can't go wrong with homegrown. For some reason my garden did terrible this year. Thanks for watching Nathan.

[@kractass]

Great to see you out again. There's nothing you can do about the weather so just make the best of it! What drone are you rockin now? I like the follow mode and obstacle avoidance.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

That is my point of view as well. Just make the best of it and roll with the flow. I am using the Skydio 2 drone for follow me shots. It has a ton on sensors to avoid and follow you plus it works well on follow me shots. I still use the DJI Mavic Air 2S drone for flying on certain shots which I used for the morning shot. Thanks for watching buddy.

[@denniskuenze659]

Great to see you back out camping and filming again. I always enjoy watching. See you on your next adventure.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you enjoy the videos my friend. I really enjoy getting out to go for a ride and camp trip. Thanks for watching and I will see you on the next one.

[@denniskuenze659]

I like how you keep it simple and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. I live in Western North Carolina. I wish I was out there in your area. You have so much more ATV riding available to you. Camping off my ATV is one of my favorite ways to camp. You are a lucky man Rubin. Enjoy and be safe out there!

[@bulldawg6259]

Great to see you again

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks buddy.

[@fishslayersocal9345]

Planning a trip to mountainair nm to visit family in January and taking my SXS from Cali. Any nice mountain trails you recommend?

[@fishslayersocal9345]

What is this location?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Right next to Mountaineer is the Manzano mountains. The main forest Road is Forest Road 422 off of that main forest Road. There are a bunch of little side routes that you could take including a cool one that goes pretty far south.

[@fishslayersocal9345]

Appreciate you responding and hope you and yours had a blessed Holiday. I’ll be exploring the monzanos

[@sograteful4691]

I hope you plan on posting more videos soon! I binged them all months ago and need more 😊 You have to be one of my favorite youtubers and every so often I check in on your channel to see if you posted, only to be met with dissapointment 😂 regardless, i'll be here for your adventures when you return!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey there! I do apologies for not being active for a while. I have been a bit busy with home life, although I do see myself getting out there again with a trip planned tomorrow. Thanks for your patience and commenting man.

[@tylerberry2476]

Always a cool video and camp ATV Adventure ! Once again thanks for sharing this with us! 👍👍😎

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! I am already day dreaming on where I want to go explore and camp at next. Thanks for your long support to the channel. I hope you have a great weekend.

[@ArcticExploring]

Would not feel safe knowing there have just been a bear there. Nice camping trip there buddy!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I understand what you mean. Usually I move on from areas like this only I had fully set up camp prior to seeing all the signs I saw. In the beginning I was more concern about getting a shelter up along with my tent set and a fire going. But I did have protection with me for bears and mountain lions.

[@HillRZRs]

Which drone are you using? The obstacle avoidance on follow me seems really good.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I am using the Skydio 2 drone which has some next level obstacle avoidance build into it. All the shot captured are all done without me programing it to do anything. Thanks for watching bud.

[@bulldawg6259]

Ah look at you chillin with a cold beer and campfire

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

The company of a beer and a fire is always a winner.

[@benb3684]

Subscribed! Great video. I grew up riding. Cant wait to do this with my son one day! Cheers 🍻

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Welcome aboard! I hope you are able to get out there and make some awesome memories with your boy. Welcome to the channel and thanks for your comment and watching.

[@northernsurvivalbackcountr4986]

Great video bro ❤ thx for posting

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching man.

[@ROCKINRODNEY]

Hey buddy. Just checking in. Grizzly's looking good. Wow that's a quick weather change. You have your ATV box packed pretty tight huh? Is there much clay in your dirt down there? You ever thought about doing a video discussing what you look for in choosing your campsites? Speaking as someone who knows nothing about remote camping. 😊 What is it with you and being in the midst of the predators, lol. If it's not mountain lions, it's bears! 😂 Sure are a good cook Ruben! Boy that drone did an excellent job capturing that moment with the cattle. Someday I should get a drone. Take care Ruben. Talk again soon friend!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey man! Thanks for watching buddy, yes we have a lot of nasty clay mud and thankfully this wasn’t too nasty. I have never thought about making a video discussing my chosen campsites, not a bad topic though to make one about it. I am just glad that none of them predators have actually shown themselves haha. Thanks for the dinner compliment. Thank care my friend. I hope all is well.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Getcha some bear spray !!! or 357 Magnum. That's Bigfoot poop

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I carry a 45 with hollow points for the unexpected visitor. But if it is bigfoot I might try to talk him into having a cold one and a conversation lol.

[@rogerrichardson4324]

Dude I’ll send you a dry bag for that lol dump the tarp 👍

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I have been needing to get a dry bag for days like this, I appreciate the offer buddy but you don’t have to do something like this.

[@rogerrichardson4324]

Missed you dawg changed phones lol ….or is it been a minute ?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

It’s been a minute since I have posted. Between work and little boys I have been busy, but I will be out again in a week or 2. Thanks for watching bro.

[@dasavage8138]

Hey me and my dad were watching one of your older videos and was wondering how you keep your meat and food cold is it just an old fashioned cooler or is there a good technique you have! We would love to know

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Hey man. So what I use is a mid size igloo cooler and a large ice pack. I also made a small mod to my cooler and added a layer of spray foam to insulate the lid more. The other thing I do is freeze my meat so it adds more cooling to the chest. It works out good for an overnight trip in summer. Thanks for watching.

[@dasavage8138]

@@ManzanoMan_Adventures thank you so much!

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

@@dasavage8138 no problem man

[@String-Ridge]

New subscriber here. Great video! Thanks for taking us along.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks for the sub man. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@kdiddy7076]

Hey. Good video. Wondering what your go-to black bear deterrent is.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

My go to choice is to carry a .45 caliber handgun for the backcountry. Thanks for watching.

[@froggygamer1716]

You should do a video going over all of your gear you bring with you

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I have been wanting to do this for a while. I need to get this done and up on YT. Thanks for watching man.

[@GenXvanlife69]

Nice. Are there any rivers in the manzanos?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Unfortunately since New Mexico is a dominate desert mountain setting all the rivers and creeks are focused in the Northern parts and Southwestern parts of our mountains. These parts will run seasonably with creeks when the snow melts off the higher terrain.

[@bensatterwhite5694]

I’ll bet you’re glad the bears didn’t come join you for dinner.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I am super glad they didn't come bother me at camp. There was so much sign up there I thought for sure I would see one. Thanks for watching bud.

[@johnfrisbee8955]

I really enjoy your videos I see some you tube SXS riders the see how fast they can get from point A to point B. Looks dangerous I would hate to meet them coming the other direction.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

No kidding man. You could end up in a bad situation really quick.

[@brokejokeratv5851]

Beautiful grizzly man! Tracks a se model right?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks man. Yes, it is the SE model.

[@tkoutdoors17]

Where you at Ruben?! We need some more campin videos man! Hope all is well

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

All is well man. I got busy with my family and I have t had much time to get out. My boy will be finishing up baseball season later this month so I will be able to get back out there and put up my first video in about a month. Thanks man, I hope all is well your way.

[@tkoutdoors17]

@ManzanoManATVAdventures I fully understand that man. Family time is much more important and I'm happy you're getting that time with them. Enjoy yourself man! Cheers 🍻

[@stephencostello1483]

You are one color coordinated guy aren’t you your chainsaw rain suit cooler your quad and I do like a quad color your winch strap nice going

[@stephencostello1483]

Yeah, I noticed the trees all had a red mark around them. What was that all about. It’s right where you set up your tent and we’re exploring the bear droppings. Near those wild berries.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I will respond to both comments in this one. It appears as if I was color coordinated. Funny thing is I didn’t put much thought into it all being the same color. Lol. But I will have to tell you riding with blue in the outdoors. Doesn’t look bad against a forest, green color or any background for that matter. The red markings is something that the forest service does. I am not exactly sure what they are marking this area out for other than they could potentially be doing thinning in the years to come, or might consider doing a prescribed burn. The area I set up camp was quick considered when the rain would not let up. it was not until everything was set up that I realized it was frequented by bears coming through the area. The berries are a wild Juniper berry that is not very good for consumption but used for cooking with and I believe the Native American used it for medicine type uses. The berry is extremely tart and bitter to taste. But it was a good camp experience to test my Bear awareness and cleanup.

[@stephencostello1483]

Thanks, Ruben

[@rantonellis]

what drone do you have?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I have the Skydio 2 drone for follow me shots and also a DJI Mavic Air 2 for other shots such as in the morning before I made coffee or the smoke from my camp fire through the trees.

[@TheUglyAmerican007]

Hey man consider putting a trip together with some of your subs. I’m down in the Carlsbad area. I’m down to go.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I have not considered this yet, but that would be a solid convoy of riders out camping if it happened. I'll keep this in mind. I have been interested in the Queens area out toward that way.

[@rogerrichardson4324]

Is that a clay base ? That’s the worst buddy

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

This was a clay top, but not as bad as I have seen it before so I was happy to not have the mess to clean afterwards lol. If you saw this kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGmui5J-r5ibhs0si=Mo70F5gnxZxqCCFZ video that was nasty clay lol. Sounds like you know what that crap is all about haha. Thanks for watching man.

[@drewolm]

Great video. Manzano’s? If you don’t want to say that’s fine.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Yes, it’s in the Manzano’s on what is called the Tajique-Torreon Loop. If you take this road at these coordinates 34.75647, -106.28605 you will hit the forest service in a couple miles or so. From there I took a few different routes. Thanks for watching.

[@drewolm]

@@ManzanoMan_Adventures Awesome, it kind of looked familiar in some parts. Think I might have been in there years and years ago. Thanks

[@Adventurebound01]

Hey just curious what camera you use while on your Quad?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I am using a GoPro Hero 9 with an external mic.

[@mikequyl8754]

Where in New Mexico you at

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I am in the far northern parts of Manzano Mountains. There are a series of routes I have never really explored and I am glad I finally did. Thanks for watching bud.

[@andysneed-f9p]

What type of berries are those?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

They are called a juniper berry. They are edible, but are a bit harsh in taste. But people can use them to cook with, some use it for the medication properties it contains, and just over all fragrance it has.

[@Imlivingthedream2]

Ruben.. are you not getting out as much as you did or just not making and posting videos ?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I had a slow period of me not getting out due to keeping busy with family life. I posted a new video a few days ago and I plan on getting back out and filming more frequent.

[@slimslowhammertoes3222]

What area of New Mexico were you in?

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I was in central New Mexico in the Cibola National Forest.

[@slimslowhammertoes3222]

@@ManzanoMan_Adventures so awesome! Please keep posting your adventures!!!!! Because of your videos, I'm seriously considering purchasing a Yamaha Grizzly.

[@sambo6591]

Where's this at

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Out near the 4th of July in Cibola National Forest.

[@mega-hb4re]

I like to camp but a tent is a no no in the middle of nowhere with that much wild life around, at least get a small trailer where you can be safer , just my thoughts

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

Thanks for checking out the video and comment.

[@themightybrew3979]

I’m inclined to agree. I compensate with 10mm in one tent and 12ga in the other. Dogs in both. Big dogs.

[@miguelcruz4600]

good times just the type of camping i like 🏕️

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

You can't go wrong with simple camping.

[@nmkawierider]

Great video. Really like the drone work too. Think I'll try some of that "Follow-Me" stuff in mine. Glad the bears left you alone...lol.

[@ManzanoMan_Adventures]

I think you'll have a lot of fun messing around with the drone following you. It captures some cool shots for sure. Thanks for watching. I am glad the bears didn't attend camp either lol.