Beach Camping in Baja California, Mexico

[@Jmonty580]

Love how practical this is. Not everyone is building a monster rock crawler or can afford to. Mostly stock Wrangler trip and just enjoying another culture and cuisine and nature.

[@trdtrek6577]

Most of those vehicles are built for serious off road.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Mostly stock? Nope.

[@Jmonty580]

How is he not running mostly stock? Outside of the roof top tent and the gear inside what has he done to the Jeep to help improve it's off-roading capability. If anything the weight of the tent and gear make it less capable.

[@antn8387]

wtf are you talking about, everyone in the video had every mod know to man on their vehicle all did up

[@Jmonty580]

@@antn8387 new to the channel? Clearly I'm talking about Brad's Jeep. He has made it a point to keep it mostly stock for a few trips before changing the suspension and tires. Obviously everyone else is modded up, you think they went back to stock just because he got a new Jeep?

[@vlogitroy7599]

Marco needs to run for president. I will vote for you Marco.

[@OVRLNDX]

LoL!!

[@elTripaSeca]

Hi guys, I'm from Mexico and I'm glad that everyone comes to visit our country, enjoy your stay, and always taking care of nature

[@OVRLNDX]

Love Mexico!!

[@juanbarberis7192]

MX = corruption 100%......

[@mingrui1862]

I'm hoping Marco has a tip jar set up for all these trips 😅 Also...I'd love nothing more than to spend a day learning from this man. Im sure Marco is a wealth of information. Food soothes the soul, brings people together, and makes everyone smile regardless of how exhausted or tired a person maybe. Bonds are made and spirits are elevated.

[@ridgelineify]

I need a Marco in my life

[@evermar1]

I want to marry him, and I'm not even gay.

[@ridgelineify]

@garrett wood 4 way, don't leave me out dude!

[@mudinmyeye2881]

Great vlog!! And Marco and I could become great cooks together to a great positive crowd like you guys!! So jealous here in Texas!!

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Leave Marco alone... He needs to focus on the menu. Marco please continue. 🙏👍🇺🇸🍾

[@Shayanyazdani10]

I hope you guys help Marco prepare all those meals

[@ilyes2466]

Marco is full of Heart❤, the world needs more of humanbeings like him

[@Blitzkrieg226]

Everytime Brad praises Marco on his cooking, he is on an overdrive to cook much more. Love that spirit. Marco is my favorite among all in the group. Such a team player❤️. God speed to all the many miles ahead guys . Brad, we all love you here in India. ❤️🔥🎉🙏

[@tembosoundsshow412]

Love you Marco!

[@stephenharrison734]

Love Marco’s new paint/vinyl design. He is definitely the star of the show.

[@bluecow10]

I can’t wait to take my Bronco to Baja! Thank you for your service also!

[@vanq884]

Yes thank you very much for your service!,,,,

[@errhka]

YES! Finally someone acknowledges red lights - all of us that have been part of the astronomy viewing circles have been familiar with them and I am glad the rest of the overlanding community is catching on. I keep telling my friends at KC to make some rear red camp lights and hopefully this will help convince them!

[@Malc664]

Yeah the Aussie 4wd scene has been doing it for a while. Orange lights help too. The bugs are bad here in the bush. A fire helps too.

[@kathyshelton9856]

Those of us who sail are very appreciative of red lights 😄.

[@mingrui1862]

​​@@Malc664damn shame when those pesky buggers commit suicide in the campfire flames😅

[@sinoble]

Loved traveling in Baja in the 80s and early 90s with buddies. La Bufadora is fantastic! Used to go out diving on the boats owned by Dave, a retired firefighter from the states. He owned a place out at the point. So many great memories! You made me want to get the gang back together and head back down again. We also would drive down to La Paz for the big Easter celebration. I really miss those trips, and am thinking about a way to get back down there again. Thanks for the video!

[@verborgenheitte]

Fantastic- we can all become uplifted by your travels from lockdown! Drone shots add so much. Marco's cooking is epic. I imagine there is a lot of planning involved in these trips to make them run so seamlessly.

[@BrooklynNY1979]

I was thinking the same, the planning for a trip like this had to have been serious!

[@verborgenheitte]

@@BrooklynNY1979 Army style!!

[@nochrisgo]

I watched this on my tv this time and WOW it really felt like a was watching a movie, i forgot i was on youtube! Well done brad!

[@TrailRecon]

Big screen! There ya go!

[@tallll70]

@@TrailRecon please, consider 4k format, check out "the story till now" channel and play some of it on 4k tv, especially those water crossing moments, it's treat

[@dachsich]

I'm from Germany, awsome all your Tours and Vids! You'll never find that kind of Freedom in Europe. Enjoy every single Moment of these adventures! GREAT & Take Care

[@4WDTrek]

Do you not have this kind of stuff out there in Europe? Where you can just get out and explore? I'm not in the south area by Brad, but up in the north west US, we have stuff all over. Definitely different terrain as seen in my videos.

[@josephchoiniere1878]

Almost spit out my coffee. 26:12 Love music, can't play any instruments but I can play a stereo quite well!

[@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725]

Have always loved your videos. You have bought a diesel which is my world. I’m working on my training programs based out of Vegas on the 3.0L Jeep. (we have a shop and train techs) You have an elaborate expensive diesel emission control system. The reason why the pump nozzle was different is that Mexico uses 500 ppm sulfur content while your US Jeeps uses 15 ppm ultra low sulfur fuel. Your emission diesel oxidation catalyst does not like high sulfur. We in the light duty truck diesel world have issues going on and the maintenance factor of these new common rail diesel. Ever want to know more from a 35 year veteran about these diesel issues let me know! Keep the videos coming!

[@jkulij8851]

I’ve asked Brad about this very issue a couple of times. I’ve heard that a modern U.S. diesel will not run good on high sulfur fuel in Mexico. I have had Baja on my bucket list for some time but I am concerned about taking my eco diesel down there.

[@JoseOrtega-zj9xx]

Que hermoso es my lindo MEXICO 💪🏼

[@brettallenthomas]

This trip hit close to home.. my parents met on a snorkeling trip to La Bufadora back in the early 60's.. Their love of camping along the coast of baja led to many of my childhood weekends being spent traveling up and down the coast between Ensenada and Punta Del Mar in our 72 Blazer looking for new and more remote camp sites along the coast.. Even back in the 70's we marveled at how the coastline (south of the border) hadn't changed much in hundred of years, where as the second you got north of the border it was "a whole different world".. as my mom used to say.. It really is a magical place, like nowhere else along the West Coast.

[@bryson_hallmark]

These videos literally make my week! Love every one of them

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you like them!

[@spoogster1247]

@@TrailRecon it wouldn't be a gladiator if it dosen't make you glad you bought it

[@brenttanog139]

Looks like it was relaxing with great food and friends. You likely needed a break from your hectic past few weeks. Thanks again for you and Marco spending a few minutes to chat with us at Bar 10 a couple weeks back!

[@TrailRecon]

It was! And we both had a great time at Bar 10!!

[@eddaeges9309]

With Veterans Day, Brad , you & all the service men and women watching this video, Thank you for your service . If it wasn't for people like you and and before you, you wouldn't be able to produce a video like this and We wouldn't be able to enjoy it. Freedom is Not Free. We take so much for granted. God Bless.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you so much!

[@J.Bradley.]

Erics rig is soo well built. A definite standout amongst some great overland builds the way he's built it.

[@bettyteh7745]

Yes I love Marco's cooking. He is great and to have him on your trip. Happy venturing...Stay safe.

[@NathanGilmer]

Everybody always comments on how they need a Marco in their life, why don’t you just become the Marco in your friends lives? It doesn’t have to be cooking, but we should all strive to be more useful and selfless in our groups. We should all try to be the Marco, or the Brad, and contribute something special and unique.

[@r6TrdSlow]

I’m the Oreo Guy in my group - or the “prerun the trails and make sure everyone else can make it” guy. But mostly the Oreo guy. Any time we stop to look over a trail or stop to air up/down whatever… I sneak up and say “wanna cookie?” I think I’ve only ever heard no like 3 times

[@LuisRivera-qu1el]

IM SO GLAD YOU GUYS HAD A GOOD TIME IN BAJA !! I WAS BORN IN LA PAZ AND I LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING. WELCOME, WELCOME AND WELCOME

[@Boli4161]

Hi, Luis. How safe is it to drive there? No cartel issues there? I would like to take my family there, it looks beautiful

[@LuisRivera-qu1el]

@@Boli4161 i live in santa clarita CA and i drive to la paz every year . so far i haven't had any problems . i don't drive at night and never carry drugs or weapons. I don't know about cartels if there is any.

[@mykalbee]

I sampled the culture in Baja 25 yrs ago at Papas & Beer in Rosarito when I was stationed in Coronado. Had a great time sampling that culture.

[@andrewlh619]

I remember sampling the culture when I was based in Pendelton. I was born and raised in SD but TJ with Marines is something else. 😂

[@jackwolfskin6206]

I can't believe how positive and kind the man with the 2009 Land Cruiser looks,totally impressed with such a positive energy !!

[@marcopologutierrez4772]

Ha! Thats because hes a local!!!

[@Jjlt]

Enjoy Mexico brothers 🇲🇽🇱🇷 Vuelvan cuando gusten 👌🏻

[@bajalife4ever]

Barbero

[@Gutys_overland]

No te van a llevar barbero

[@ianpatrick23]

Absolutely beautiful scenery along those trails and beaches in Mexico. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Igot2fly1]

Marco is amazing and a really good dresser. You guys ROCK.

[@googleuser2170]

I know I am 3 years late to the party, but is always nice to see another adventure with Marco. I also liked that you stopped at local restaurants and seafood markets. I love a good camp meal but you miss out if you dont try local foods and talk with locals as well.

[@tuty1954]

Felicidades. Muy buen video, con imágenes con dron. Marco fue el personaje que todos quisiéramos tener como amigo.

[@MidniteClubII]

Being a Native from TJ I grew up knowing TJ, Rosarito, Ensenada and San Felipe beaches. I was a little kid when first went to Puerto Nuevo for Lobster and it was only ONE HOUSE with the Man and his wife cooking the Lobsters for us. I am now 65 and live in HB Ca but still love going to Baja. There are hundreds maybe thousands of places that are just so pristine and amazing on the Pacific and Cortez side of Baja. I've taken several trips from TJ to Cabo and im doing one more this year 2021 with FAM and Friends!... Viva BAJA! p.s.. and the Fishing is AMAZING...

[@Boli4161]

Is it safe to drive there? No issues with cartels and such?

[@MidniteClubII]

@@Boli4161 Cartels have bigger fish to fry, they dont bother with regular tourists. There is crime if you go into the cities where crime is a norm such as red light areas and brothels,, so just dont go there lol. Just remember always travel during the day, stay close to other tourists and obey trafic signs and stuff. Mexico is safe and the people are very friendly and helpful.

[@ambienteterrazas]

When i go camping with my buddies, a friend always brings homemade birria for breakfest, nothing like getting out of surfing in baja, opening a cold beer and eating a birria taco, or even better a quesabirria taco (quesadilla with birria), have been to Colonet a lot before, havent been there, ill look into that beach spot. Nice video!!

[@hope9367]

Mr. Brad Watching your adventures is like Watching A TV show from Netflix. I really appreciate your time making these amazing videos. I really enjoy watching your adventures.

[@iamblaineful]

I absolutely love the Baja, beautiful trip Brad and crew.

[@vingtsun1952]

32 years in USAF - a great career!! Ftom E-1 to E-7 and then O-1 to retire as O-5. Loved every minute of it!!!

[@OVRLND_E]

Man Marco's cooking makes me hungry every time

[@subaruoverland730]

I don't understand people, or internet warriors. I have been wanting to go to Baja for years, especially since my overland rig is a Subaru Baja. All this video did was fill be with wanderlust, and appreciative for guys like Brad who make the journey and film is for others to watch and enjoy. Yet there are 19 dislikes (thumbs down) on this video?? What's to dislike? The scenery and friends enjoying it together was fantastic!

[@zachu3029]

Thanks for your service! I’m Canadian but allies, your one of the reasons I got my 2018 JL in January. Great videos !

[@PlanFree]

Fresh air and good company is appreciated so much in these times. Thank you for an excellent illustration of these positive things! We have spent 9 months in the Baja, and your video makes us miss it BIG TIME!

[@iamSuperVal]

This is making me miss Baja!!! What an amazing trip! Now new places to explore on our next venture south of the border!

[@hillrunner2]

Awesome trip, I had a 1980 Toyota truck 4x4 and was all over Baja in the late 80's and mid 90's never a troubles, just several break-down, but the local's were always willing to help.

[@ralph5874]

Yes! Another Baja video 🤙

[@chefmartyjoe58]

My wife and I went on our first trip last week, Red Rock Canyon, it was great. We watch you all the time and you are one of the reasons we set up our own rig. Jeep gladiator ,roof top tent and all the camping gear we need. I looked at Padre Island and we are going to go. Thank you so much for the videos Brad.

[@KL00100]

Thank you for acknowledging and showing the locals fighting for their rights.

[@scotthigginbotham1735]

Glad my TJ's not the only one that squeaks on trails! Even the fancy new ones do!

[@motomike007-1]

From one Vet to another, thank you for your service! Also having spent 7 years at Fort Irwin and wheeling everything from Death Valley to Calico I wish I would have explored Baja. Great videos !

[@Jake_Bear]

Happy veteran's day!

[@bkdrcn6962]

Ain’t nothing like watching some TrailRecon on a nice cold weather day.

[@bradroberts6447]

Marco without a hat was different. I like his Jeep wrap matching the trailer.

[@spencerv6133]

Brad, the cinematography and production values of these videos is off the chart. It rivals anything I’ve seen on Top Gear or Grand Tour. It really looks like it’s been done by a studio. Amazing work.

[@rodrigoramirezysanchez524]

Mi hermoso México 😍

[@elihudson1521]

Marco is the best Cook!

[@NacionJeep]

Tacos de Birria at Camp wow Marco you rock . 💯💯💯💯

[@amitkrupal1234]

Really Amazing to have Friends with same passion and touring interest.

[@TrailRecon]

Absolutely!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

Driving around with the flashing lights would drive me crazy.

[@georgecurtis6463]

As a kid back in the early 60s we had a vw westfalia camper van and traveled mexico. Good fun from what I remember. No off off roading but roads where not the best back then. 5 of us in the van.

[@ferdelvator]

Awesome adventure in baja, I really enjoy the quality of the amazing video. Take care! Saludos from Cancún, México.

[@raulgil7389]

That’s the life... Pro Chef and good friends/ocean/beach/desert/jeeprigs/narrator. + “El Pilón”, dessert 🍮 A viewer’s paradise. Marco, chop, chop those ingredients that the palate craves. I definitely need those recipes. I’ll have to come down to SD. Thx guys for sharing. Party at Fiesta Island.

[@bpeeps00]

That LC is on a whole different level so niiice.

[@hamidnia7242]

I love Marco! He is one the best character, that you can find and have trip with. 🤟🤟🤟

[@weedsmokinator420]

Lovin' the nice new intro right away.

[@samedoi]

TrailRecon and OverlandX really just bring wholesome joy to my life. I got the Jeep... just need the friends who want to share the same adventures as me and my better-half 😁

[@4WDTrek]

I am down to join if you are in the PNW. Been building my jeep as well as my KZbin channel. I'm ready for a fun trip!

[@C5Z06]

The whole diesel fill..there should be a funnel that came with the car to use for those instances. It should be in your glove compartment.

[@jeckart3d]

If it’s not in your glove box, check the compartment with the stock jack. That is where mine was in my 2020.

[@jasonnorris3042]

I have a Ram Rebel. The funnel is with my Jack under passenger seat. It is designed to open both of those flaps while using a Jerry Can.

[@pablomax3045]

Great video- You should have a regular segment with Marco where shows how to cook stuff and maybe give hints for equipping a kitchen. Seems like a person who can spread joy in the world.

[@jhaze66]

Wow this trip looked amazing! Marco again has outdone himself with the food 🙌🏼 I can only imagine the smells, sights and calming sounds of this adventure, another awesome trip Bravo 👏🏼

[@Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp]

We stayed a week in Baja. Lived it everyone was nice. Great trip. Ready to go back. The food was so good and never drank so much coke in the bottle in my life.

[@tau_tv]

would love to see how the couple with the 2 dogs overland. what their setup is like, etc, for us dog owners.

[@asmodeus6631]

I've been to baja numerous times and never had to buy fish . There are fish ,clams and in the rocky areas abalone , spiny lobster. We'd catch that ourselves. Love the video brings back great memories with my family.

[@4WDTrek]

That sounds amazing!!! Catch your meals every day. Maybe I need to get down to Baja!

[@Bob-Campbell]

First of all, on this Veterans Day, thank you and your family for your service. All Americans appreciate what your family has provided. Appreciated the last bit on safety in Mexico but I had another question. I noticed gates that you passed through and you camped on the beach at the end. What are the regulations and/or permits needed to do something like that? I've only gone down the MX to fish so camping is not something that I know anything about, below the border.

[@KansasSlim64]

I have the same question about the gated areas.

[@andrewlh619]

The gates are usually set up by someone that "owns" the camp site. Idk if this is the situation here but there's people that set up and charge a few bucks to let you in. I'm eager to find out where this is at and if that's the case.

[@jts1234]

marco is man of the match in every game

[@johnnyallthecash2742]

Brother... you are very brave passing through Tijuana, especially in those rigs.

[@thechazz8080]

Wait I thought Tijuana was already a little safer, Me and my family used to go through there in an 98 Jeep Cherokee and then a Highlander

[@troyallen5806]

Went last year and was super nervous but saw so many nicer cars than mine. Went in a brand new 2019 Toyota Camry. Such a beautiful place down there! If you like good craft beer stop by Agua Mala. So good!

[@carlosjeepxj]

There just passing by man I'm actually a local in tj born and raised there not going to la Coahuila or to buy drugs so there going to be fine there's actually jeeps in tj so dont worry 😁

[@NacionJeep]

@@carlosjeepxj así es .

[@guillermon5152]

what is so fuckin brave ??

[@MichaelEldridge73]

Thank you for your service, Brad. And, thanks for the great video!

[@TrailRecon]

Much appreciated!

[@overlandsubaruinternationa2378]

my god MARCO im coming to try that woooooww look amazong miam

[@overlandme]

Just another beautiful trip. It is so motivating for people who are new to camping. Cooking by Marco gives additional taste to the beautiful atmosphere. Thanks for making and sharing.

[@TrailRecon]

Our pleasure!

[@irismercado1288]

Wow that is beautiful nice to see you guys are enjoying a Marco The chef you’re awesome

[@tembosoundsshow412]

Oh my goodness. Brad, thanks for shooting and sharing this. Big ups to Marco for cheffing it up, and also for traveling with a fantastic crew of friends. Thanks also for the tips at the the end of how to travel safely in a group.

[@MiguelHernandez-jo5yy]

Can you share the coordinates of these locations? Great work! 🙌🏽

[@GrillingwiththeBoyz]

Did anyone get the coordinates for this location?

[@djliks01]

@@GrillingwiththeBoyz Please share if you have the beach location

[@josemanuelalcantaracepeda7210]

this guys are so natural!, they travel with their personal chef, so fearless !?!?!! hahahahahah!, you wild boys?!!!

[@chisbang53]

Big mistake watching this before dinner.

[@billtev9846]

Hahaha absolutely correct.

[@pernohazimat4164]

Avocado in my country call...Buah lemak

[@4WDTrek]

Or mistake watching it at the beginning of a shift at work and having 5 hours til lunch... haha

[@nicosaussier9878]

Poor Marco works like a beast !!! You guys 've got to change turns and give him a break... Hell of a great cook obviously !

[@OVRLNDX]

I love it man!!!!! No work at all!!

[@coopermcquiston7695]

happy veterans day

[@danielarnaud8767]

I`m Mexican and I never drive the entire Baja California ... you inspire me!!! I live in Guadalajara and I'll take a Ferry from Mazatlan to La Paz and I'll drive up to San Diego, hopefully we can met in Mexico or San Diego :)

[@PresentedByBailey]

4:15 what if i wanted to go there, how do i know who to contact to get the gate unlocked?

[@krisbarringer1509]

I’m here looking for the same thing, they just flashed that real quick..

[@overlandtrailboss7257]

I just made a trip to the area and went there to find out. No signs or numbers and I stopped by the neighbors property and he said its privately owned and you have to know the owner. It's not for public use or rent.

[@christophermichaelson9050]

@@overlandtrailboss7257 how did you even find the place?

[@wilharrison8883]

I traveled baja for 15 years, about 6 trips a year, great to see some of the old turf. I have been all over that peninsula and did alot of it in a $1500. 2 wheel drive mitsubishi pu.

[@brandonousley3798]

I would love to go camping with you but Im not even old enough to to drive so I can’t😭

[@johnlull7442]

you guy's are camping in the greatest part. was camping there in the early 80's. i miss it baaaaaaaddddd

[@juanfgonzalez2039]

I'm surprised that the secarios haven't taken your stuff

[@onetruebob_tj]

You guys are living your best life there on the west coast! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank yoiu!

[@christophercoulter6636]

It's good they brought some Land Cruisers along to tow out the Jeeps when they breakdown. 🤣 Jk. Amazing video

[@brujitacrafty]

Primo Nava is one of our favorite spots in my beloved Ensenada. We got married at the Riviera and stopped to eat at Primo Nava in between taking pictures lol. Good to know they moved, we haven't been back since October 2019. I grew up with seafood around me all the time, my grandfather was a fisherman, but I'll never get used to smoked fish lol, just not for me. Loved seeing you all enjoy Baja!

[@tomgatch2]

Great video of our region. SWEET 'chuck wagon'!! Next time you hit Mercado Negro, go the other side near the front and get some of the fattest Cortez prawns you've likely ever eaten for only 250 pesos a kilo ( which works out to about 7 bucks a pound U.S.) Fantastic grilled, sauteed in garlic butter, or even cut up to make a gourmet ceviche that you'll never forget. YUM!

[@rael6_4wd]

I overlanded down to Cabo in 1988, following as much of the old original highway (4WD) as I could. What an experience. There’s really no place quite like it. OIIIIIIIO

[@daytonmunk3128]

Hey Brad, love how you have kinda added the cultural aspect to the videos and experiencing the locals and where you are visiting.

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juanalvarez5435]

@@TrailRecon do you need a import permit for cars or vehicles. If going on american cars. ??

[@Storman77]

Brad , i have a 2020 Eco diesel Rubicon JL . Yes you should have received a small adapter spout for them larger nozzles. Very similar to an oil funnel but it’s about 5 inches long and opens just enough to let the larger nozzle in. You can look up TDI fuel nozzle adapter on Amazon.

[@diegobarajas7952]

You outdid yourself with this video Brad. Amazing quality all around, your channel is growing and videos like this will only help it! Keep it coming, bud! Best of luck to you in the future.

[@brianfisher3991]

Those blinking lights on the back of a couple of vehicles would drive me crazy . Would have a major migraine watching them for more than a few minutes.

[@wideawaketotruth5301]

Great video dude!

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@frankcamberos8417]

Such a cool video! I was very happy to see you drive right through our ranch! Love it!!