Grumpy goes to the San Rafael Swell in Utah for some Solo 4Runner Camping 2024E12

[@Mack_and_Jon]

This pretty much how i like to camp - alone. Well with my dog too. And some beers - nothing better.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Couldn't agree more.

[@bloodbrothers303]

Wow! What a beautiful campsite!

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Yes it was! Thanks for commenting Lance.

[@twodognite]

We love the Swell .. Great video- can't wait to get back there!

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

So much to explore out there, can't wait to get back there myself.

[@offgridutah]

We were there for the first time last spring. We can't wait to get back.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

This was my second time at that spot...sure will be going back again. Certainly in my top 5 places to camp.

[@Justcruisintrails]

Love the swell and the wedge especially although it gets quite crowded. So much to do and see there. We will be doing some parts of the swell in January. Can’t get enough of it! Nice video👍

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

That was the good thing about this time of year, I was the only one there. Enjoy your January trip!

[@DrivenXAdventure]

Great video and beautiful scenery

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@DavidWendland-qp7jw]

Great video!

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you David, glad you liked it.

[@merlin1477024]

You popped up on my feed. I subscribed at the 30 sec line. Great video. Will share with a couple groups I'm in. Thanks, Grumpy!

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Glad you liked the video and thank you for sharing, much appreciated!

[@TJackSurvival]

Awesome video ma man. I enjoyed watching it and subbed.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Glad you liked it and thank you for subscribing, much appreciated.

[@lifeisaboutthejourney]

Great video! I am heading there Friday for some solo camping as well 😊

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you, glad you liked the video. Have a great time out there!

[@Andy-rp3ee]

We are so lucky and blessed to have this stuff at our back door. Thank you for sharing it with these perspectives. The aerials are so amazing to see in places we have been.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Yes, we are lucky Andy. We just need to get out together more in 25.

[@overlandingallegiance]

Great video! My first time seeing your channel. We seem to have similar styles of camping. I do love solo camping!! thank you for all your great video work. I look forward to seeing more in the future.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Glad you liked the video and welcome to the channel. Gotta love solo camping, I very rarely go out with other people. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@grizzbuck]

Thanks for all you've done with your videos to inspire those that enjoy your style of camping and overlanding. My compliments to the effort you put into the quality of your videos and the continued improvements of each one.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

You are quite welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my videos, it is greatly appreciated. Your comments help keep me motivated to keep going and make all the effort that goes into a video worth it. I thought of you when I picked the music at the beginning of this video.

[@grizzbuck]

@@TheGrumpyGobbler Perfect music title for the opening.

[@rocklover28]

Love the intro... been a minute since I've seen your videos. You're editing and skill level is greatly improving. Cheers : )

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you, I really appreciate the compliments.

[@michaelkearns7481]

Lovely video mate, and no music , nice 👍.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@NigelNaughton]

@3:45 That's the best spot for camping at The Wedge. I was there in October.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

It is! Love that spot, 2nd time I've been there and sure it won't be the last.

[@NigelNaughton]

@@TheGrumpyGobbler yeah I've been there a couple times as well and this last time I was lucky to get that Jewel of a spot. It's actually kind of cool because you can get some cell service there to either chill or plan your next adventure.

[@orlandodelcastillojr.8049]

Great video looking forward to another year😍

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you!

[@scottalpine]

That looks like such an amazing place, I hope I can get out there for some camping and hiking next year. Great video to finish up the year.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thanks Scott. One of my favorite spots for sure.

[@bobletendre5405]

Thanks for sharing Noah! Fantastic video of a phenomenal camping spot! I so appreciate your videos!

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you Bob, glad you liked the video and thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@RobertLetendre-01]

Sure! Hey I’ve been meaning to ask you about what rooftop storage cases you have on your 4Runner. I’ve been looking into which ones to get and what size might be best.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

@@RobertLetendre-01 They are Roam 95L cases. They are the perfect size for me.

[@mkramme]

Nice way to end the year. I camped there a year ago and found it awesome. I will go back, it was nice to see it again in your video. That steak looked awesome as well and the beer. Looking forward to your 2025 content! The photos at the end - priceless!

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Was wondering if anyone was going to watch to the end for the photos...glad you liked them. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@Treetopflyer777]

Incredible video Noah. Can’t wait to get there myself. Thanks for all the content in 2024. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2025. Looking forward to another year of incredible videos. 🍻

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you Tom, glad you liked it. I wish you a happy and healthy 2025 and I hope we get to have a beer together.

[@danielstover3029]

Wow! Very nice Noah. What a fantastic way to finish the year... Very nice little Christmas present. Wishing you and yours the very best of the season. Great video and thanks for sharing.... 😁👍

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you Daniel, glad you liked it. And a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@sanjuan4942]

Great one man- Thanks. BTW who makes the folding tong set up?

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you, glad you liked it. The folding tong is by Defiance Tool, looks like they are currently sold out. It's awesome. Here's a link: www.defiancetools.com/products/stainless-steel-bbq-multi-tool-6-in-1

[@serendipityguy]

Saving the best for last! Great Video indeed . . . Thank you

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Glad you liked it...was a great way to end the year.

[@tinabeane]

What a trip and place!!! I like your new chari and table, they fold up small.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

First camp with the new chair and table, worked pretty well. Chair is a little small, but worked okay.

[@johnrodriguez776]

Awesome video and camping scenery!

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Glad you liked it John, gotta love Utah.

[@ClarksvilleTN]

Wow man. Great filming

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Thank you!

[@sandravicens9081]

What an awesome place. I love the new cooking system. What about the Orange Jameson? 😊

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

The cooking system worked even better than expected, cooked the steak perfectly. Believe me, there was Jameson...just didn't record it for some reason. 😁

[@XploreAz]

Are you running your refrigerator off of a separate Jackery?

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Yes, I brought 2 on this trip. One for fridge and one for cooking.

[@XploreAz]

@@TheGrumpyGobblerthanks for the reply. Sweet setup. I’ve got quite a few ideas from you already.

[@mcranchoverland]

hey Noel I hope you're doing well haven't seen you drop a video in a while. Just checking in on you. We just published our most recent video on MC Ranch Overland at KZbin. I think you might enjoy watching it. Let me know how you're doing and if you enjoy the video with my wife Carolyn and I going on a winter overnighter and doing a nice rotisserie chicken

[@davidf1712]

The scenery shots would be much more in focus if you used a higher number aperture setting on your camera. The scene with you sitting in the camp chair would have both you AND the canyon walls both be in focus if you had used a numerically higher number aperture. f11 to f18 would be a good place to start. Learn about using "Depth of Field".

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

You're right, I should learn how to use 'Depth of Field'...or...maybe I can use depth of field to draw the viewers eyes to what I want them to focus on.