Exploring NORTHERN British Colombia // Overlanding in Canada - S01E27

[@lyonoo]

Brilliant 👍💪💪

[@stephenhankey688]

Enjoyed very much, nice steady pace, from Steve near Chester England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 where the Roman's once lived.

[@richardguse3410]

Finally! We've been waiting for this one. I was sure you would continue on your journey, and, as you said the Defender windshield is flat, therefore not a big issue. Late summer, early Fall is the best time to avoid the bitting bugs.

[@PipeDream.Adventures]

Yes, luckily that glass was easy to get. To get an original windshield that far north would probably cost a ton of money and time. Even cutting the glass and fitting it was not too expensive. I think in total it was something like US$250 - so definitely one of the cheapest positions after that accident...

[@didierg29]

The landscape is amazing. Mountains and lakes are beautifull. In addition, you take the time to test some lost ways. That's life for me. Sometimes sucessfull, and sometimes not. The defender needs a continuous attention (I have one), but it is so basic that the work is much easier than on modern trucks. And it is so résilient. Thank you for sharing all this.

[@PipeDream.Adventures]

Yes, it's really stunning up there. It's a pity that there's so few side tracks up there. In the lower 48 it's so easy to go into the backcountry. Up there it's very difficult to get off the highway. I think that trail would have been amazing, as it ventures very deep into amazing untouched backcountry. A real pity the road was washed away (3m deep, 5m wide - so no chance of crossing the washout)... You're right. In hindsight I should have planned more regular maintenance stops to give the Rover some TLC.

[@da.vo.6758]

nice work on the video series, I like the pace of them. Always worth checking out the side tracks!

[@PipeDream.Adventures]

Glad you like it. It's a pity that there's so few side tracks up there. In the lower 48 it's so easy to go into the backcountry. Up there it's very difficult to get off the highway. I think that trail would have been amazing, as it ventures very deep into amazing untouched backcountry. A real pity the road was washed away (3m deep, 5m wide - so no chance of crossing the washout)...

[@landyandy4x4]

i love it up there.

[@PipeDream.Adventures]

it IS pretty cool up there. Although, there's not enough backcountry roads for my liking...

[@stevestott1514]

Love that you explore small side tracks some times they are full of spectacular scenery that most people missed out on . Thanks for another wonderful video . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A.:) 🏔🍻👍🏼😁

[@PipeDream.Adventures]

Exactly. Unfortunately there's not too many side tracks that far north - at least not compared to the lower 48. And the few that are there, are a bit harder to find. But once in a while, you stumble upon a gem. 🙂

[@stevestott1514]

@@PipeDream.Adventures ..👍🏼😁

[@waynedoeblin6801]

The mozzies always ruin anything nice you’re trying to do.I haven’t seen someone cut out a new windscreen like that for a very long time,a forgotten skill I reckon.I’m intrigued by your Defender,it’s origins ,and the sliding windows that were long gone by the time yours was made.Anyway,best wishes as you keep exploring 🙂

[@PipeDream.Adventures]

Yes, and it was also pretty cool that they let me watch. Really enjoyed watching them. The Defender is an ex military one from the British army, but it was stationed in Germany. That's why it's a left hand drive. The military Defender are pretty bare bone: They come with the series doors (sliding windows, so insulation on the doors etc.), no carpets on the foot wells and transmission tunnel etc. Basically just a aluminum can. It's not for everybody, as there's no comfort and they're pretty loud etc, but I like em. They're also a lot cheaper than civilian Defenders + there's not too many 3 door civilian Defenders (at least in Germany). Originally the military Defenders came with a 2.5 naturally aspirated diesel and a whopping 69 horsepower. When I bought it, someone had already converted it to a 2.5TD, but that's not really a good engine either, so I converted it to a 300tdi...

[@waynedoeblin6801]

@@PipeDream.Adventures I’m in Australia,the ex military are somewhat different here.I love the bare bones features too,but my wife does not.I thought it looked like a 300.I have a 2006 TD5 civilian variation that I’ve modified to suit,enough battery for a good size inverter,water heater,a good kitchen etc.Thanks for chatting and sharing your travels 🙂

[@gilbert7794]

Great video nice to see you managed to change screen. What size tyres do you run and how do you find them ?

[@PipeDream.Adventures]

Thx. Until this video I ran 255/85R16 Toyo Country MTs. I was pretty happy with them performance wise. The mileage could have been better, but then again I didn't rotate them enough, so that's party on my. In the next episode I get 235/85R16 because that's the only size that was available in Whitehorse (ordering 255s would take 10-14 days). Performance wise they're also OK, but I don't like the optic too much - you'll see in the next episode. The next time I'll get 255s again. Suites the Defender much more (in my opinion).

[@dwh58]

How did the First Nations deal with mosquitoes? Taking advantage of a mosquito's sense of smell was a standard tactic used by Native Americans. Besides using mud, they would also rub rancid animal fat on their bodies to create a physical barrier and create such a stink that the mosquitoes would stay away. Also smoke, lots of smoke. Mosquitoes are turned off by several natural scents, including citronella, peppermint, cedar, catnip, patchouli, lemongrass, lavender and more.

[@PipeDream.Adventures]

Good to know. Thx for the info. Although it might look a bit weird, if I rub myself with mud or rancid fat, when going for a hike 🤔😉