Discovering Southern California’s Best Kept Off-Road Secret

[@regislesaint4290]

It's a lovely pleasure to see Regina again...

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@leftystrat62]

Your yellow 2 door is still one of my favorite Jeeps on KZbin. cheers

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I think I've got the best Jeep ever! 😄

[@rsanoian]

I love how Doc is coming along Brad and I think its super cool your wife enjoys wheeling her Jeep!

[@staggerleebrown]

Great to see Regina back out on the trails in that two door again. My wife has a two door JL, and on our trips she's been mostly content to be a passenger, not really wanting to drive. I think it's helpful seeing another husband and wife duo and will be sharing with her in hopes we can build some confidence in her abilities!

[@regenakowitz]

Tell her it's fun! 😄

[@chrisriley5049]

Love the videos, Heartbreak Ridge, great movie too. Gunny Highway. Semper Fi shipmate. Great videos, artic circle was amazing.

[@TrailRecon]

Oorah!

[@tb77073]

Great video Brad and Regina, as someone else mentioned also, there is some movement on the rooftop tent at 7:16 thru 7:23 time frame.Thanks for the video.

[@Minnesota_Vance]

What a dream being able to get out on the trail with your wife. She is always fantastic and did a great job even though she was nervous. Brad, I enjoy your content because it's family oriented and you give us valuable information each episode. ❤️

[@regenakowitz]

Thanks!

[@SteveH98264]

I know you were pleased with the 35" tire & 4.88 gear combo (for performance & mileage). The question is: How are the 4.88s working with the 37s?

[@petersantulli2337]

Wasn’t a fan of the exhaust before but I like it better now in black! Nice to see Regina’s rig out. Love the 2 drs!

[@andymckane7271]

Welcome home! Nice seeing the two of you back together on another joint expedition in California! Semper Fidelis to you both. Andy McKane, Maunaloa, HI.

[@sixmanadventures4175]

Awesome video Master Chief! Over the years, your videos have helped me plan and execute the build for my rig. I have joined a local 4x4 Club (Boonie Bouncers) when I returned to my hometown of Sacramento last year, and completed the Rubicon Trail with them last month. Thank you again shipmate, I really appreciate the work that you have put into the channel, and it has got me back into the Sierra Mountains running trails and camping again.

[@AndrewTurner251]

Loved this video, the awning, the trail, and I like the husband wife duo off-roading. Thanks for making these videos.

[@emsfire261]

Looks like “Doc” is coming along well. (I was pretty sure that the 35s would be replaced before long, but that was a bit quicker than I was expecting.) I’ve looked into that same awning, so I’ll be looking forward to hearing how it holds up for you, Brad. It’s also great to see Regena and her Jeep back out on the trail, and back in another video!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@Nachovalenti899]

Well said Regina, I love your loyalty to your Jeep.😁

[@NickSkoog]

Brad, could you give any more details about the rubber strip to keep the dust out?

[@hamilton85532]

Thank you for your service! Proud follower for years now!

[@settingofthesuns]

Black exhaust looks so much better. Nice.

[@MegaRetr]

Great to see Regina back out on the trails in that two door again))

[@motorhead_jt21]

Just to add on about removing the stripes on the Gladiator - it’s kinda cool that they were just on for the iconic trip up to the Arctic Ocean. Now any pictures you have WITH the stripes will kinda symbolize that journey for the truck. Great video as always 👍🏾 - Scott

[@LG-yy2up]

We love your videos.. me and my son hit the Canadian trails often as we are long time Fly Fishers.. because of your videos we are now on our 3rd Rubicon, this time around we opted for Gladiator Rubicon 2023 and we have done much work thanks to your advise.. Keep up the great content 👍from two guys originally from Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱 but residing in Edmonton Alberta Canada 🇨🇦.. "Thank you for your Service Sir🇺🇲"

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Brad. This video shows that you don’t have to go on an extended trip to how a great time on some easy to moderate trail just a short drive from home.

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

Finally !!! There for a while Doc looked like it had skipped leg day !!! BTW Brad it is time to head to NorCal as Regina wants to go play and visit Jordan !!! Awesome to see Regina back outside enjoying Flora once again !!!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@Malc664]

I think Regina will never forget this trip and reflect on plus appreciate the technical achievements on Heartbreak Ridge.

[@JohnBarrios-x7l]

So Beautiful seeing husband and wife on the trails together!!!!!! Regina can now teach off reading techniques!!!!!! Brad wonderful as always!!!!!!!!

[@GriffinConway]

Great video Brad and Regina! Love seeing you both on the trails together. The Bilstein 8100’s are amazing, and the jeep looks great with 37’s. I had clearplex on the Bronco camera car windshield because we get tons of cracks from chasing cars. Unfortunately it didn’t work for stopping the cracks for me, and had some weird rainbow color shift after about 8 months. Can’t say I would recommend it!

[@petermcguinness8222]

Love this vid Brad. Doc is awesome...as is Regina's two door by the way. Great to see these vehicles together. One constructive criticism: it would have been highly entertaining to see an unedited version of the marital interaction re the bone-headed eating utensil operational situation.

[@jimstringer1733]

Did that trail in my 2001 Ram 2500, 4.10s with aftermarket limited slip on 35 inch tires!! I think the extra wheelbase helped a little, my buddy's CJ5 had some problems but had a great time!!

[@ThePioneerSpirit]

I believe the answer to Regina’s question is 11. 11 vehicles. Red Gladiator Power Wagon Diesel Wrangler Bronco 4xe Wrangler 392 Wrangler Sprinter Van White Gladiator Land Cruiser 2 Full Sized Jeep's And that's not including the Polaris General, the Tacoma, or the 2 door JK.

[@olympusoverland]

A full sized jeep is a two door. 4 door is considered the schoolie variant. Lols

[@troys75]

Might have changed vehicles but still has the same wife… I think thanks better than the alternative..

[@overlandingsmith]

Great video and nice upgrades on the gladiator. The Trail is just perfect. A little bit challenging but not too hard and lots of nice fews. It's awesome to see you both together on a trail. Man I wish my gf would enjoy offroading as much as I do.

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks 👍

[@ranarch]

Thank you. I look forward to seeing your videos!!

[@DM-tf6mk]

Fantastic video! Great to see you and Regina back out on the trail!

[@plthomas45]

It was awesome to see you on the trail! It was my first black diamond trail and you gave me the confidence I needed to tackle it.

[@Fabian7024]

U got a link for that rubber strip between tailgate and bed? Also the weatherstripping

[@mingo0817]

We always keep a couple pairs of disposable chopsticks in the glovebox of all of our cars. You just never know when you’ll need utensils and chopsticks are super versatile.

[@HoratioBunce503]

I made it to Horsethief Flats in the mid ‘70’s with my Zoology teacher, Dr Dan Mulford, and the class. We were in his 64 Ford 4x4 pickup and a 40’s vintage military Power Wagon. Scariest road I’ve been on then and since. A great trip and beautiful country!

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

Yeah Nitto TG is a great tire! Gotten me through the Rubicon many times with zero issues. Tough as nails.

[@TrailRecon]

I ran the Trail Grapples a few years ago and while a bit on the heavy side, they are extremely durable.

[@JeepTJ1999]

Regina, you appear to be an awesome wife to Brad & mother to your 3 children & I absolutely love your 2-door Jeep Wrangler. Brad, I unfortunately had to trade in my 2020 Gladiator because of transmission issues. However I traded it in for a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Xtreme Recon in SARGE GREEN which I absolutely love. I'm starting to build it/modify which is always fun, but I do miss my Glady. I can't wait to meet both of you hopefully on a trail or overland event. I know that y'all talk to many many people, but I've always been fond of your channel because my really great friend who passed away in a house fire December 2023 was a 24-year retired NAVY IDC himself. He was on a nuclear submarine. If you have the capability, his name was Mark Wright. He was an avid outdoors man & I had just introduced your channel to him & of course he watched several because he shared a common ground with you. Lastly, I am a Gold Star grandson so I hold dearly our American freedoms. Y'all are the best & hope to meet y'all someday. Happy Jeeping!

[@Bob-Campbell]

I have the 180 version of that awning. Put the arms away in reverse order that they came out. Reach over and pull the top of the strap out from behind the arms, then roll up the fabric and synch it down.

[@martinklaus2203]

Great job rethinking tire size, and an absolute beast of a tire brand choice!!

[@bwofficial1776]

Looks like a beautiful trail. I liked the big chrome exhaust stack but the black looks good too. The round lights look good.

[@jeffkeiper]

I have the same awning, you started out right fluff all of the panels to the outside so they lay flat and then after it’s folded in just roll it tightly from the bottom, and use the Velcro to secure it. The cleaner you roll it up the easier it is to Velcro and zip.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI BRAD & REGINA 👋 THAT LOOKED LIKE A LOT OF FUN ! SCENERY VIEWS COLORS LANDSCAPE DRONE FOOTAGE JUST GORGEOUS ❤ REGINA YOU DID REALLY GREAT JUST TAKING YOUR TIME & PICKING YOUR LINES ! WAY TO SHOW HER BRAD 👏 WHAT YOU COULD DO WITH A FORK , L.O.L. THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO TAG ALONG ☺️ 🙏ENJOYED 😊 🙏GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 😊 🙏 BE SAFE 😊 🙏HAVE FUN 😊 🙏 BREATHTAKING DAY FOR THE BOTH OF YOU ☺️ 🙏

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!

[@brunnie]

Great to see Regena again. Glad your both having fun on the trails. FORKS!! (Never knew they were a mod but.... [grin])

[@regenakowitz]

The mod you didn't know you needed! 😂

[@SetPace]

Thanks Brad! Was missing the videos!

[@TrailRecon]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@lucifer0001]

Thank you for the years of your Jeep entertainment. Love your new truck.

[@dreameroldsoul]

11:34 It’s pronounced Lowwtsay. It’s a mountain peak in Nepal beside Everest

[@MichaelKowitz]

That water porting exhaust on your Gladiator definitely personalizes it, and I think it looks amazing! I look forward to seeing how you set up your Land Cruiser

[@MikeUtah]

The exhaust looks awesome Brad!

[@jeffklaus9304]

Both the Jeeps look great!

[@stevenforrest2378]

Brad and Regena, watching your relationship unfold is half the joy of your videos - plus it's good therapy for me as a white American male to be totally intimidated by Regena's courage . . . although I do envy her the teacher she has had. :)

[@zipzip5807]

Oh boy, now there's going to be a ton of traffic this weekend on Heartbreak ridge! Thanks Brad!

[@CLTRDMLK]

Keeping places secret for people to enjoy

[@zipzip5807]

​@@CLTRDMLK I'll be there this weekend! LOL

[@gizmofish57]

I agree with you on the high water exhaust, Brad! It looks great!

[@TrailRecon]

Right on!

[@derekcooper8962]

I always have great joy watching the two of you together. Thank you both for another forking great video!

[@TrailRecon]

LOL! Thanks!

[@regenakowitz]

😂

[@emermack]

Love watching your vlog. From the Philippines. I live there in san bernardino

[@LTPeet]

Doc is looking great, and nice to see your wife on the trail with you ;)

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! We had a great day!

[@regenakowitz]

Thanks! 😄

[@a1racer441]

Around 20 years ago I drove my Cherokee on 35’s over that Pontiac the car was pretty much still a whole car back then. I’m pretty local to the arrow/big bear lakes like 30 mins away love all the random trails up there. Back in the day gold mountain was a fire road and not even a real trail was the back way out from John bull.

[@FrankDux-rq7go]

the 2 door yellow jeep is my dream jeep. don't change a thing.

[@renovaldez8838]

Disabled Navy Vet and newly diagnosed with mucosal melanoma. I love being out in my gladiator exploring all that AZ has to offer. I would go out every weekend but in July 30 I got the news that I have a rare and aggressive for of melanoma. I have always wanted to start a channel of my adventures but I didn’t feel like what I had going on would have been with purpose. Now I want to film my adventures showing the challenges that can come from traveling with cancer. Since it’s so new I figured I could document all of it. I’m just hoping for some advise on how to get started with the channel

[@TCinSoCal]

We have a place in Lake Arrowhead.. we do many of the trails in my Raptor and our SxS. Love this area. So beautiful & dynamic.

[@timdavenport2943]

Always enjoy your videos, but adding the drone footage is awesome. 👍

[@gogibbo7151]

Having to endure the 15 minute sales pitch for OnX, roof top tents, 270 degree awnings. Can we see the trail yet?

[@rubiconadventurewithscotty3258]

Another great adventure, excellent storyteliling There was a vendor at MOAB called Windshield Defense Systems selling a triple layered "tear-off" style clear windshield film for Jeeps that looks spectcular. Racing Optics - this is the same type of product F1 racers have been using for decades and they're now breaking into the OHV market

[@iamzack7993]

What a great beast jeep you got there and a beautiful view around there. Great vid sir and hope you always be great health day by day.

[@rahmanazad4810]

Good for you and your family

[@adventureawaits6166]

We live in Colorado and we couldn't avoid rock chips to save our lives. We have been using racing optics for over the last year and it has been amazing. Not a rock chip yet. Several of my buddies in Las Vegas have started to use the same and have had very good luck too.

[@johnomahony7364]

Hey Brad. As soon as I saw your having that hard time up in Canada I knew Doc was getting bigger shoes. Just didn’t know if you were going straight to 49s. Rig looks great. Thanks for another great video. I live vicariously through your adventures 😁

[@daleboyish]

Glad to see Regina on the trail. On my JL I'm running AT 33" tires. If I go up to KO2 35" tires will I notice much difference in handling and I'm assuming I will be putting more stress on the Jeep components and lose some mpg with 4.56 gearing?

[@ericosnes9371]

Hi Brad! So many questions. Could you do a bts video one day about how you shoot your vids and use your drone? How do you get those shots when you’re driving? And what’s that handheld radio mount? Great to see you and Regina out on the road again. 👍

[@incmonkeymedia7704]

Looking good sir. Love the upgrades.

[@joshuakim5905]

I have the 180 awning and I leave each section of fabric dripping down between each bar in a triangle fashion. Then close up the arms and then roll up the fabric

[@RanchoTexano]

Ha! I knew you’d end up with 37s on the gladiator! Well done!

[@garretlewis4103]

Interesting about the shocks. I thought you got the AEV kit with the Bilstein shocks. Yeah, I figured you would do something with the exhaust. Even though it is stainless, it gets surface rust. The black looks really good.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

love that intro screen. You really have some cool rigs. Looking forward to seeing the Toyota built out. Also cool to see that Canada badge on the roof panel. Thank you for visiting. 😊 cheers from Canada Also, Doc is my new favourite build.

[@ChristineKenyon]

Brad, Fun vid! I’ve had the OVS 180 awning on my 4Runner for two years and love it. Using zipper wax makes for a far smoother set up and breakdown experience. Happy wheelin’!

[@TrailRecon]

I think I need to source some zipper wax, thanks!

[@earlhamil731]

I have a set of plastic ware my kids gave me that I keep in my console in case I need something at car shows and cruise ins. Handles with fork, spoon and chopsticks ends to attach.

[@TrailRecon]

Yep, I won’t forget again! 😂

[@stevenk805]

The exhaust is growing on me. Good craftsmanship is good craftsmanship. It is very well executed!

[@qrolander]

amazing Brad!

[@GATORADDAM]

Always enjoy the videos. Really strange that I was thinking 35s were a bit undersized for that Jeep. And an excellent choice on the Bilstiens. Might I say Regina is looking hot with a little longer hairstyle as well.

[@BillyBennecke]

That exhaust is outrageous! I'd buy one if I could afford it. Maybe you could add it to your mod store? Very inventive

[@Otownoverland]

Love the dark exhaust now.

[@SkylinersYeti]

I have the same awning on my Imperial Outdoors X 195 travel trailer. It has taken a long time to become good at stowing the awning. Part of the challenge is that it is 9 feet from the ground.

[@HondaFamily88]

Great video Brad and Regena as always! Question...How do you attach your patches to the headliner?

[@dswift65]

Great video, as always. I have had windshield protection film on my '21 JLUR for about a year and I recommend it. Prior to installing the film I went through 4 windshields in 2.5 years. From my base in Minnesota, my Jeep has been to Prudhoe Bay, Death Valley, and all over Utah and Colorado. It seemed like every trip resulted in another crack. After putting the film on I've driven over 10k miles on a variety of road surfaces and I've had several rock impacts but zero cracks. The film is great but it's not perfect. Rock impacts can leave a mark on the film. I have a couple of those impact souvenirs. Over time they "self heal" a little bit but are still noticeable. Also, I've been told that automatic carwashes can scratch the film. I don't use those carwashes so can't say whether that it true or not. Again, highly recommend the glass film.s

[@kevinp2820]

What a wonderful video! Great seeing you two together out on the trail again. 👍

[@jamesc2072]

Just did that trail with my wife also two weeks ago!! See ya out there! Still have the 392? Jim from Temecula!

[@TrailRecon]

It's a great trail! We'll be talking more about the 392 in a future video.

[@jamesc2072]

@@TrailRecon about to upgrade my suspension on mine. Thinking 3.5 Metal Cloak Game Changer. Any recommendations?

[@TrailRecon]

I've never run Metal Cloak, but here is a suspension video I did a while back you might find helpful (2 part series) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHvKoaCtqqmcY80

[@jamesc2072]

Thx! I remember that video! I’ll have to watch it again! Might shoot you an email with some questions as I look into it! Thx man! Jim

[@TxJK18]

35 is a good tire size for a JL/JLU however, the gladiator due to its long wheel base really needs 37s, and they look really good too. That' the only thing keeps me thinking about getting a Gladiator the prices are good but there is an extra expense to lift it and adding 37s.

[@TheChris1500]

the ovc 270 awning is great. i got it on sale about a year ago 50 percent off, i have pictures of my 40 pound dog walking around on top of it without the poles setup. very strong awning.

[@tonyharris1965]

Commentary of your beautiful wife makes your videos much better. Great Job! Way to take responsibility for the forks & your wife for getting her own kitchen kit, so she does not have to rely on you. Love the videos.

[@rubitherubicon22]

Interestingly, I always thought the "passenger" side would always be a better option because that's the side that's on the "side of the road" when you pull up. Here in Australia your drivers is our passenger side, so with almost all awnings manufactured for the "wrong" side - it works out to be the right side (left) so it doesn't pull out into oncoming traffic if you're pulled up on the left hand side of the road.

[@DefiantOffroad]

That looks like so much fun. One of these days I'll make it out there!

[@fscottgray9784]

I went with 5160 Bilsteins on my PW and you one upped me with the 8100s. I bet they work great for you. Great to see you back out on the trail.

[@lucwilson1]

Good idea for sealing up the tailgate!

[@mikehancho138]

One of my favorite spots to wheel!

[@royfreitas7583]

Way to go Regina! On 35’s!

[@jacquesbreton254]

I like the changes you’ve made to the Gladiator. What product did you use to bridge the gap between the tailgate and the bed, is it Flex Tape? Great video!

[@jam23r1]

Brad, I have a gladiator, and it's my 4th Jeep now. I know the pain of Jeep windshields... when I got my gladiator, I tried this product called ExoShield, and I can't say enough good things about it. It's a great way to protect your windshield. And it won't break the bank.

[@stephenurban9880]

I was part of the effort to install the Alan Rowe memorial and I was interested to see if you would mention it in your video. To clarify though he had always wanted to, Alan had never actually run Heartbreak Ridge due to his Early Bronco being unfinished, Hence the selection of the trail for his memorial. After his death we helped his wife get his EB back on the road and trail worthy. She and their kids became avid 4wheelers and she was also a strong protector of the right to off-road as mayor of Yucca Valley and then a San Bernardino County Commissioner. You actually did two trails as the first part is called "Pontiac Sluice". Was the old wrecked car still there? From the video it looks like you went up the down part of Heartbreak Ridge trail. Though I presume that was due to your wife's inexperience, as the up part is more challenging to go up then it is coming down.

[@pennmikael]

exhaust looks sick

[@TheBeaz89]

I've had greaat luck with Exoshield on my broncos, took a thumbnail sized gravel hit with no issues. Highly recommend!

[@noclams55]

I have a 2015 Jeep Rubicon with 48,000 miles. Upon startup, I hear a ticking sound for about 2-3 seconds. Should I be concerned? Your video's are THE BEST!!!!! Thank you