El Camino del Diablo in a Jeep - V22E8

[@jayfoster5756]

This is the kind of episode that made me a faithful follower of you and your channel - beautiful scenery and cinematography and perfect editing, a simple yet compelling story told through adventurous exploration. The instrumental music is a subtle and nice addition, but I still enjoy the "natural background music" of the plants rustling in the wind, the silence of solitude, the birds chirping in the background, the tires crunching on the sand, gravel and rocks and of course the whining of Orangie's drivetrain and rattling of its suspension. Your explorations remind me so much of my wanderings around the Western U.S. about 30-40 years ago. Thank you! Those lug nuts look like they are now "torqued to spec"!

[@stevengilbert6613]

All the comments. 72.4K subscribers. Only 2% click on the "Like" Thumbs up. I always give anything I watch and enjoy a "Like" and to support the creator of the video. I guess I'm wondering why the lack of support? I see this across multiple sites. Just my two cents. Thanks Chris!

[@ExploringWithTheBz]

It looks like I am not the only one who had been anticipating another Venture4WD adventure such as this. This is your best work in several years. The solitude. The scenery. The Chris that we’ve all come to know and love. I also happen to like the subtle music here and there. I know a video of this length takes an incredible amount of time and dedication but it paid off. Great job and keep exploring.

[@iamgeoffandthisismystory]

What a beautiful trip Chris! Thanks for taking us along 👍🏻

[@chipsands4691]

I agree with many others; this episode reminded me of your older videos that inspires me to jump in my Jeep and explore! Thanks for getting out there and doing what you do best!

[@DarkSkyOverland]

I came for the grilled cheese in 4K glory but stayed for the amazing scenery. Beautiful video, Chris. This is another masterpiece. Cheers! 🍻

[@scottymac5174]

So many visions of Glory while planning cooking on a long camping trip. Maybe day one, possibly day two. Then it just boils down to whatever is the easiest. The Ultimate Goal on a camping trip? Doing Nothing!

[@jeffplayswithcars]

Invest in a torque wrench. Checking shock bolts by trying to wiggle the body will only tell you if they're about to fall off. Also helpful for proper wheel nut torque.

[@rickandpiesretirementadven9000]

Whew...I was beginning to think that we had lost the adventure videos on this channel. I am glad you are back to producing great videos of adventures as in the past. Thank you for venturing back to your roots.

[@jdotinc]

This episode is a masterpiece.

[@Ferda1964]

This is the way we want to see you Chris.👍

[@chrisackerley1842]

I first crossed El Camino del Diablo in 1984. Among my group of friends, we call the place "the Cabeza" [for obvious reasons]. I once crossed the Cabeza in July in a 2WD Dodge pickup, but I would not advise anyone who isn't both an experieced desert traveller and a little crazy to attempt such a journey. On March 16, 1989, during our Spring Break at U of A two friends and I camped at the Bluebird Mine, which is located on BLM land North of Bates Well. Just before sunset that day, we saw a truck headed West on the Camino. That was unusual enough that I got my binoculars and checked it out. It was a miles away, but I remember the truck was an early 80's Chevy Blazer. After we returned to civilization, I learned that Edward Abbey had died in Tucson on March 14. Months later, I read an account of how Abbey's friends took him to the Cabeza and buried him at an undisclosed location shortly after his death. Putting two and two together, I realized that Chevy Blazer we saw was ol' Cactus Ed on his final journey into the desert.

[@venture4wd]

What a cool story! Thank you for sharing.

[@kevjaffray]

Just like many of the other comments, it's fantastic to see you back to your channel roots Chris. Episodes like this are why I, and I'm sure many more, subscribers followed you in the beginning. Here's to many more.

[@tomlauritzen9522]

Ahhhh........ back to your roots. Very refreshing...... thanks for taking us along. t

[@Freedomfreak]

Holy crap your back!!!!! Great video just like the old days, great work!

[@carcynogen]

There is no better way to go down memory lane than with a Venture4wd video! Chris you were my inspiration to get an Ursa Minor and really start checking off adventures from my bucket list. I did this trail in reverse by bike back in January 2023 for my 50th! Well, a good portion of it anyway. That deep sand was so tough! My better half was following me in my Jeep and I hitched a ride a few times for sure. Thank you for all your efforts making this one. I will certainly rewatch it over the years. Well done!

[@noahspain2367]

Great desert amsr. The soundtrack, crunching of gravel, coffee pouring. Fantastic episode. 👍

[@DDD-wd4vs]

Awesome. What a journey this one was Chris.

[@GentleGiantFan]

Awesome video. 46 min felt like a Director's Cut which is a good thing. You're definitely one of my fav "JeepTubers" to watch. I'd love to visit the Southwest.

[@eugeneenslow8563]

Hey Chris, I would strongly recommend that you get a torque wrench specifically for the lugnuts. Over-tightening them can result in snapping the lugbolts. And, the torque wrench is also handy for ensuring all your suspension and steering fasteners are properly secured 😉

[@99bounz]

Very, very good - thank you Chris 👍👍👍

[@jeffreybischof315]

This video reminds me of the old days of your travels

[@PW_SD]

Chris - great work on this episode. True to your format and superb.

[@dogandajeep]

This was such a classic Venture4wd adventure video! Cannot like the video enough times. Glad you’re still out exploring in the jeep!

[@BlakeCoble]

Hey Chris, I love the longer form covering a full route. You are by far my favorite “overlanding” cinematographer and one of the main reasons why I fell down the off-road/overlanding rabbit hole. Thanks for a great episode!!

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Another great video. Chris is always. Just take your time you go through. There's no hype. There's no BS with your videos and that's what I like. Looking forward to your next one. Be safe out there. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@Lois5650]

Nicely done! I found the music to be quite soothing. The vegetation was fantastic. Thanks ❤

[@leapinlizard9487]

Chris, your second pronunciation is correct "pap a go" and it is "too lee" (tule). Great video, snake gators would give your ankles some protection against rattlers, but kind of hot for summer wear. Being a "noisy" hiker will alert the rattlers to your approach as they can feel the vibration as you walk.

[@LarryBlau-jc8kn]

I’ve done this trip at least 10 times and enjoyed everyone of them

[@tonywright5371]

Chris well done! glad to see ya back on the trail. You need to get Shannon back out there.

[@jbf5030]

Loved this one. The music integration was perfect, quiet roaming. And the adventure continues! Makes me dream man

[@goingoverland6403]

Great episode and I am looking forward to trying it out myself.

[@roverxe7894]

I watched 11 minutes, knew i was into something special and came to the comments, I will return after i say thank you. I held off a couple days watching this when i saw 45 minutes cause i knew it was probably good but, well... wow. The cuts, the framing, music, tone and mastery are unbelievable. This blows away any travelog one may come across anywhere, simply beautiful and heartfelt. I've been with you since the beginning, so from a kindred soul in AZ that got to say howdy once, i just want to say thanks for the healing vibes all these years and for providing joy to us all. This is going to be remembered, now on to the rest, grilled cheese incoming

[@venture4wd]

Howdy back at you! Thank you so much for the kind message. It means a lot to inspire exploration and love of the craft.

[@gregmgm06]

Really well done and inspirational. Im not able to get off the paved roads as much these days but it makes me love watching your adventures!

[@4Whopper]

Always great Chris!

[@venture4wd]

Glad you think so!

[@Famagogo]

Thanks for taking me back to the Camino in this episode. It reminded me of just how wildly amazing it is back there.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It was fun watching this and seeing the difference in now and when we were there in February. You had LOTS more color than we did. I was surprised you didn't hike up Tinajas Atlas and see the water tanks.

[@OverlandCitrus]

Hi Chris just finished Fallout was good but some of the music OMG LOL, Great camp sites and video stay safe out there

[@bkbroiler8069]

Great episode Chris! Most overlanders love the selfie stick so much they forget to get out of the vehicle to set up their shots. You do a great job letting us see where you are.

[@jeffreybischof315]

Watching this video I need to go through there this year. I love the heat and was stationed in Yuma so I am one with the heat

[@waterdog94]

Lava taking it's toll on my chucks...😆

[@venture4wd]

That gash is pretty dang big 😒

[@NowhereBoundAdventures]

Enjoying the long form and the music is a nice touch! Did you switch from 30 to 24fps at some point in your channel's history? Great video!

[@chrismv102]

This is now one of my favorite episodes. A real adventure. I'm not sure I would be inclined to spend that much time following the border.

[@vince4316]

🔥A real OG venture4wd vid!

[@niro_110]

Awesome! You shouldn’t put stuff with glue on the gullwing interior, since it’s black and in Australia the glue will melt and it will fall for sure, from experience…

[@harveyhagar]

Thanks for this Chris, just like the old days. 😂

[@Gunnutz71]

Great video!

[@NarleyAdventures]

This was a great episode and took me back to those days of off roading and camping that you did so well earlier in your travels. 👍👍👍👍👍😀

[@seb2549]

Loved this episode! Awesome scenery! That Hwy 2 looks very much like a border fence?

[@azcojpg]

Love the area and we have been a few times over the recent winter but we do the southern loupe into or starting from Organ Pipe. If you enter or exit in Wellton there is a date farm (Naked Dates) that has really good food and they make their own beer so that's a plus after many days exploring! Another great video!!!

[@MotoringAdventures_KE7SAI]

I've watched a lot of your episodes over the years, and this has to be one of the most visually stunning one's I've seen. The colors, the contrast, the composition, the audio and video quality, the scenery, everything being in bloom, the shadows and clear skies, the sunsets. Everything about it I loved. I wanted the road to just keep on continuing. I'm glad you were able to make this trek. I recently watch Matt at Ozark Overland Adventures, run this route. He does a great job and I like his content as well. But you have a special way of telling the story. And just knowing your story and your history. It's like touring the backcountry with an experienced tour guide who's seen it all.

[@scottymac5174]

Nemo should sponsor you!!!! Hahaha! Orangie is looking good after the work you have recently done. No rattles, no squeaks. The Mic does pick those noises up if they are present.

[@evan13]

Great video as always! I mountain biked the Camino with a friend in 2021 over 3 days. I was worried about the flat wide section "smooth sailing" before Tule Well also. That section was "improved" by the Feds to permit access for border wall construction in that area. The entire route used to be primitive jeep track. Not sure why a wall is needed in that remote area, dozens of miles of inhospitable desert has proved for centuries to be an effective (and deadly) barrier.

[@southhillfarm2795]

You take such good care of this Jeep. I hope you keep it for a long time. It’s testament to good vehicle ownership.

[@thebrownthomascrown917]

Second that!

[@wra3official]

What an episode! We even got a grilled cheese 🎉

[@horseactual7662]

LOVED this, Chris. Fantastic episode, nostalgic of the old adventures.

[@RinconPilot]

I ran this route the last full week of March from Ajo to Yuma. Just a touch early for some cactus blooms but at least it was dry and comfortable. Ozark Overland and EFRT went through there earlier this year and parts of it were a muddy mess. I enjoyed everything east of Tule Well the best, I did not care for the western half of the trail. That was more of a SXS playground for locals IMO. BP drags tires so they can spot foot traffic more easily. I noticed many bats on the nights I camped there. I spent the next three days going up through the Kofa Wilderness, that place was beautiful and remote. Some of the prettiest desert I have seen. Thanks for sharing!

[@cjdave9615]

Chris, This is one of your best video's I've seen. I like the long format the great story telling. Keep it up.

[@DubleRRedBronco]

A great “throw-back” video. Enjoyed the story telling and grilled cheese sandwich! Reminded me of some of your earlier videos. Stay safe.

[@insaynbcr]

You can pick up an inline digital torque adaptor from QUINN at Harbor Freight that attaches between your lug nut and breaker bar so you can set your torque correctly. Too loose is obvious what could happen, too tight and you can stretch the lug bolt causing them to break when you put enough side load on the tire/rim (like a steep side hill).

[@Twitch37yt]

This was a vintage Chris video…top 5 for sure! You have definitely honed your adventure capturing skills. Loved the mellow guitar music and your narration was informative and engaging.

[@Bam2Boo2]

Good to see Orangie out and about again!

[@garygomer7940]

Excellent video Chris, thanks for bringing us along with you on your adventure…love what you do in your Jeep!

[@kencampbell1119]

Great video Chris, my partner and I really enjoyed this one. We have followed you from the beginning of the channel and always enjoy your videos. Great to have you back in the Jeep to. Cheers

[@freelodersadventure5346]

Heck yeah!!! Back to the old Venture4wd!

[@singhthe_king9558]

Deserts are not even my favourite landscape but still this episode is definitely one of the best I have seen and I have been (following) subscribed to you for over 4 years now and seen almost all your episodes.

[@JoeTheChicken26]

Fantastic video! Makes me excited for my trip this summer.

[@scottb4122]

YES!!!! A proper adventure to watch on a Saturday morning! Thanks Chris!

[@timm6438]

My wife and I as well always look for Chris' post.

[@nicofiechter9769]

Hey Chris, I follow you since 2018 and thank you for every great episode you pubblished in all thos years. YES, This is exacltly the episode we want to see! Hope you will publish more of those in the near future. By the way, where did you buy that cool hat?

[@jasonjeepJT]

Great job! This video reminded me of my love for the desert. Thank you for sharing!

[@wodgesad]

Glad to see grilled cheese back on our screens! 🎉

[@greghatch6518]

Wow! Great video, one of your best Chris!

[@MrSupertim996]

Thanks for making a longer video like you used too. I really enjoy them. The lug nut check for some reason reminded me of when you replaced those old rims because the holes were wallowed out

[@Honkytonk1425]

As much time that I spend at oasis coffee, I’m surprised I didn’t see you Without knowing anything back in the 1980’s, I drove it in my two wheel drive Datsun pickup

[@james1965]

Fallout is a killer show! Almost as much fun as playing the game

[@matthewkeen3527]

Haha, "still hot from the eruption.". I would have cut right there. Nice! Great video.

[@mrkakeg1]

I found this video to be enjoyable and relaxing. We are along for the ride and it feels good. I don't know that I would suggest every episode be this long (just my personal preference. I get antsy after 30 minutes if it is on KZbin or any other streaming service.) Keep up the great work.

[@eliugonz]

Love the video, Chris! Orangie looks and sounds great! Great to see you back out there doing multi-day trips. Always look forward to your videos. Thank you always for sharing!

[@timm6438]

I agree with the others; this is the type of video we have come to love. You have a great eye for the shots. Hope to see you in Flagstaff.

[@vetman548]

At around 37 minutes in when I saw you having coffee on that picnic table my first thought was how the hell did he get that in his jeep. Then I realized you were at a camp spot lol. Good video as usual.

[@spicyken18]

Awesome, now that reminds me of the good old days, going slow with plenty of video, thx

[@mammothwagon]

Awesome vid, Chris! And Fallout is a great series, really does the game series justice!

[@OCMike]

WOW! Chris, this has got to be the best video you've posted. The videography, editing, music, and even your commentary was perfect. Orange looked to be in tip top shape. And, you even threw in a hilariously stupid dad joke. Hinting at something there? Had to come back and do a quick edit, because I forgot to mention that AMAZING grilled cheese sandwich! Utter perfection. 😀

[@leftystrat62]

This was great Chris. cheers

[@davetod285]

Great scenery! I really liked the music choice in this video, Chris! Reminds me of going to “Nuevo Paradiso”(Mexico) in Red Dead Redemption.

[@explore_off_road]

I enjoy your episodes. Love the camera shots... But I was wondering, and you may say it later in the video, ... From one of them camera shots I wondered, "how do all the new suspension parts feel!?" Do you notice the difference. And seems a lot quieter. Ha ha... Another great one, thanks Chris

[@venture4wd]

They feel great!

[@TheSandiaman]

I was headed to that very route last week but something came up and I had to stay closer to home in New Mexico but I did manage to explore the Southern Chiricahua mountains instead. Now I really look forward to doing the Camino. Thanks for the great video. 👍

[@venture4wd]

The chricahua’s are a fave. I hope you enjoyed!

[@derekhart944]

Amazing video Chris. Thanks for sharing your experience and for inspiring. Heading out with NBX on the July trip, can't wait.

[@marcinwojciechowski9350]

Amazing

[@garyeitel6850]

Enjoyed it very much. Thanks Chris.

[@sco3592]

A very nice enjoyable adventure.

[@HappyDogAdventure]

Great video, made my day. Thank you.

[@DRobb-zi2rj]

☀️Nice video! Haven’t watched in a while… back to originality. Bummer you added background music! What made your channel unique was the natural sounds of travel & nature! ☀️

[@jimed43]

Awesome show! Just brings me back to the good old days. Where did you get your straw hat?

[@venture4wd]

Thank you! Hat is from Summit hut in Tucson

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Good stuff Chris...

[@ehbee4707]

well done chris. one of your best in a while.

[@KenReynolds]

What an awesome video, Chris! I've been following you for many years now and you've always inspired me. I love all of your video content, but the longer form adventure shorts, such as this one, are my favorite, by far. As I begin my own journey into video content creation (with the goal of becoming a full-time video editor, initially), this episode provided the spark of inspiration I desperately needed, so thank you! Also, the "Fallout" series on Amazon Prime is amazing and I can't wait for Season 2!!

[@jeffsitka]

One of your better episodes IMHO.

[@gwandana]

Great to see you out in the Jeep doing backcountry four wheeling again. Really great trip. Great video. By the way, have you ever documented how many grilled cheese sandwiches you've eaten over the years?

[@venture4wd]

No but I’d be interested to know that as well! Cheers!

[@jeffmayle6776]

Great video. Jeep looks great. Video is great. 👍👍 two thumbs up. Good to see you back out in the Jeep.

[@dnscud1]

Love the video. Scenery is awesome. Jeep looks terrific. Hungry for more 😀

[@venture4wd]

More to come!