Is the hype real? 1st Time at Overland Expo West

[@robertscranton8293]

I understand that dual snorkels are all the rage one. I believe I heard this trend started in Bavaria. Did you happen by the snorkel tent at this event?

[@Kadenventures]

Unfortunately I didn’t see the snorkel tent there

[@mixflip]

I didn't go last year so I was hyped to go again this year. I filmed an entire booth interview with Packout campers!!!

[@Kadenventures]

Nice!! The work Packout has been doing on their campers has been so awesome to see, always renovating and adding new stuff to make their camper more customizable to however you want to camp or use it, good stuff! Bummer i didnt see you around the expo! maybe next time

[@mattmentzer8610]

Ha! I made your video! I'm at 3:12 - the wide brimmed hat. For whatever reason, I didn't watch this one till now. Wish I'd seen you standing there!

[@Kadenventures]

lol thats awesome! Were you working at the Grand Junctionbooth?

[@mattmentzer8610]

@@Kadenventures No, I was standing in the Luno booth checking out mattresses. My Exped had sprung a leak and I was considering switching! Enjoy your videos. I've got a Super Pacific myself.

[@tylerhasabike5043]

Aweome video! Glad you go to enjoy some nice camping around my hometown of Flagstaff!

[@Kadenventures]

We love Flagstaff!! Always a great time out there, thanks for watching!

[@sponsoredbywifey]

It was nice meeting you and Carly! Hope to see you guys again soon. Let’s go camp!

[@Kadenventures]

For sure man! It was great meeting you, we will definitely get together and camp sometime!

[@marceld6061]

Those inflatable products were interesting to me. They could make cool lawn furniture as well as double as camping gear.

[@Kadenventures]

Agreed! if i had a truck with no bed cap on it I'd definitely look into one of those inflatable caps

[@draydogg3226]

That was an amazing campground. I’m slowly building my rig and just moved to Henderson from cali. Learning a lot from you on different places to go. Thanks

[@Kadenventures]

Thats awesome! Welcome to the desert and glad you found the channel! There is always someplace to go camp summer or winter, we've been loving this area! Cheers!

[@kkcarricaburu6042]

Great video We have watched a few other videos but we saw lots more interesting things on your channel. Good job

[@Kadenventures]

Thats great to hear thank you! Glad you enjoy the content. Thanks for watching!

[@RuffnItOutdoors]

Looked like you guys had a good time! Boy overland west just keeps growing holy cow! What a spot you guys found camping though, I love devil dog rd in Williams awesome up there also.

[@Kadenventures]

It was cool to see but wow was there a lot lol We've camped devil dog in Williams before! Great area to disperse camp! Thanks for watching man!

[@chriscolt8940]

Awesome looks like it’s definitely worth going to especially if you’re looking to purchase something..Thanks for the videos!!

[@Kadenventures]

For sure! Especially if it was a big ticket item that you'd want to see in person before pulling the trigger on it, great time to check it out there and see the competitors. Thanks for watching Chris!

[@lavelleshelton7913]

It was great to meet you and Carly……and Rio at the expo and glad you enjoy my town. It was my 2nd year going to the expo and still enjoy to go but the prices are a lot. Best part is you can find good dispersed camp spots right outside of town with no one around! Like your content.

[@Kadenventures]

Hi Lavell it was great meeting you as well! Thanks for saying hello! Completely agree, we definitely found a gem of a camp spot after the Expo, we always have a great time out in Flagstaff! Thanks for watching!

[@DavidNaritaYT]

I definitely feel like it's an overpriced event. I'd rather gas up and head out on a trip.

[@Kadenventures]

Yeah for sure, I think it would be worth while for any big ticket items you may want to purchase, seeing stuff in person and getting your Questions answered by vendors may be worth while. Thanks for watching David!

[@DavidNaritaYT]

What would you buy, if budget wasn't an issue?

[@democritus90]

I can't believe you didn't use a special overlanding machete to score those hot dogs man! You're letting the community down! LOL, jj/k I loved the video, thanks for sharing!

[@Kadenventures]

Lol I know right overlander fail! Glad you enjoyed it 🤙🏽Thanks for watching!

[@hendersonhiking9597]

Thanks for your honest review of the event. I've always wanted to go but its too close to our long annual road-trip to make the drive to Flagstaff AND I was afraid I would want to buy too many "things". Plus I think the price to attend is outrageous, glad you got to check it out!

[@Kadenventures]

Thanks! And agreed, the only other event we've been to similar to the Expo was one in Utah, to get in was only like $10 which was nothing and it was way more chill, they even had live music and you could walk around with beers and see the booths. So we'll see if I end up going again next year but i'm leaning toward no unless there is something big I really plan on buying and I want to see it in person at an Expo like a van or truck camper lol! Thanks for watching Linda!!

[@hendersonhiking9597]

@@Kadenventures what is the event in Utah?

[@Kadenventures]

@@hendersonhiking9597 it was called Outside Adventure Expo, I dont think it exists anymore after a quick google search but another expo event that came up was Outdoor adventure X which I think may be re-brand of the one we went to in 2021 www.outdooradventurex.com/

[@BrianDoherty-e8s]

The RV industry must have smelled money in overlanding. Now you can be backcountry June Cleaver with a refrigerator and slide-out kitchen. Where do I stow the vacuum cleaner?

[@Kadenventures]

No doubt about that! lol Vacuum cleaner would have its own custom storage bin hah thanks for watching!

[@Exe.6000]

She said mustard and vibes 😂 44:53

[@Kadenventures]

The best hotdog combo 😂

[@Monku123]

I went to the expo about 4 years ago and I said never again, the traffic and people are ridiculous. Everything was expensive back then, I can imagine what it cost now.

[@Kadenventures]

Yeah and im sure the traffic and people have only gotten worse since then lol early in the day there werent too many people but by mid afternoon holy crap it was hard to get around some of the isles but luckily the expo grounds are pretty massive to get some space. Thanks for watching!

[@Monku123]

Great content bro, keep it up!

[@alwaysflying6450]

Again great video! Thanks for sharing..

[@Kadenventures]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@Houswin]

A very nice video, a real show and a reheasal as well to us.

[@Kadenventures]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@myramaines1241]

Definitely great for ideas! Pricey, but what hobby isn't? lol

[@Kadenventures]

lol agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@MetalVentor]

You have an awesome setup. You got a great price on your rooftop. You should build it out something like 8:46 save your money. Use what you already have. Thanks for the video.

[@Kadenventures]

Yeah! That would be awesome, i'm hoping to do something like that here soon maybe later this year! Thanks for watching!

[@agooyong6207]

Love that super pacific set up.

[@Kadenventures]

I've heard great things about them! They are a bit more pricey compared to GFC but the materials used and the build quality seemed like a level up in comparison. The Panels alone when I was trying to close them were solidly built!

[@qwerasdf566]

I’m enjoying watching your videos from Korea. I also own a Korean brand camper similar to the concept of GFC. Your videos provide me with great inspiration. Stay healthy!

[@Kadenventures]

Thats awesome! Glad you enjoy the channel, thanks for watching!!

[@timparsons2741]

Really enjoying your channel , and thanks for the link for the Mountain hatch I ordered it . I thought it was funny that we have the same footstool from Amazon . I use it to pop up my tent from the tailgate also .

[@Kadenventures]

Nice!! Having a flat tailgate makes that space so much more usable! The footstool has been a game changer around camp!! haha Thanks for watching Tim!

[@erikerin2016]

You had us at InstaPrivy... Another great video...nicely done on mixing in the expo with camping - most just cover the expo, which is interesting to some degree, but some of us with off roaders/overland trucks stuck in south Texas have to live vicariously through you guys with access to trails and camping. As stated, great video and nicely done to both you you. All the best! As an EDIT: Really enjoy the cooking in the videos....very entertaining.

[@Kadenventures]

Thank you for the feedback ! I appreciate that, I was actually thinking of splitting this video into expo only vs camping since I wasn’t sure how many folks would be into the camping portion of the trip so good to know for the future! Thanks for watching!

[@johndiaz7240]

Very good video enjoyed your segment about your camping. We have been to show three times, it’s a little too much. Like you we are happy with our setup. Thanks for sharing. Very nice four legged friend you have.

[@Kadenventures]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the camp portion of this video 🤙🏽 the expo definitely solidified that we really enjoy our setup as is but it’s always cool to see what else is out there sometimes. Thanks for watching John!

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

The world's most expensive swap meet lol. I'd love to see the hotel parking lots in the area full of built out vehicles not camping 😂. I enjoy gadgets and there are some genuinely clever products, but I see lots of solutions looking for a problem.

[@ARCENAULT]

Exactly what I said.. 80 percent of people out there do do camping..

[@Kadenventures]

lol! Your not wrong, i'm sure the local hotels were all booked up! Thanks for watching!

[@phuckingypsy5729]

Bro that was a great video, I’m just getting into this kind of thing “ bought a gladiator” but really I just love camping. Do u know anything or anywhere to find just camping gadgets

[@Kadenventures]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I don’t have a site in particular, other than Amazon, to find gear. I got links in the video description for our main pieces of gear we bring for camp but start slow and get the necessities first, as you continue to get out you start to figure out what u really need 👌🏽 thanks for watching!

[@vegasjay3624]

Use some of your YoTube loot to get one of those 25K slide in campers 🤣Also can't wait for your review of the hands free tp holder lol. That breakfast sandwich looked amazing great idea!!!

[@Kadenventures]

Lmao yea right man I’d need at least another 200k subs for that to happen 😂 thanks for watching Jay! 🤙🏽

[@srikanthk5769]

I live in chicago, there isn’t a single expo event over here? I realize its expensive event but it would be fun to

[@Kadenventures]

I think the closest one to you may the colorado one? There is also an east coast one but I’m not sure where that one is. It is a fun event, definitely worth it to experience esp if you have something in mind you want to see in person, thanks for watching!

[@janetmartin8596]

Lol what is this entrance /camping pricing? Thank you for the video. I will never pay those fees.

[@Kadenventures]

Premium pricing out there lol glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@DerbyAve]

That seems like an awesome campground! Are there a lot of spots off of 171? Or do you have to drive pretty far inland to find a spot?

[@Kadenventures]

There are a ton of spots off 171! i'd say we drove about 5 miles in? So not too far down and we still had signal in the area we ended up. Great location for dispersed camping in the summer!

[@MericanAdventures]

Looks like you guys were there Saturday? I was there Saturday, went last year but we got rained out 😢 so I went back this year again 😊. I'm planning on going back next year and going for 2 days, I missed a lot going only one day. I also camped in them same woods, that's a really nice area to Camp. When you guys heading to Colorado? I got a trip in the planning for 4th of July weekend with my 4RUNNER, plan on doing the Alpine loop myself. Another good video.

[@Kadenventures]

Yeah! We heard from some folks that it rained last year. I'm not sure if we'll go again.. if we do I think I'd rather camp onsite so you can go back and forth between the expo and chilling at camp. We head to CO this week! Thanks for watching! Safe travels out there!

[@Houswin]

In the cold weather, our heater might help you enjoy more.

[@Kadenventures]

I actually have a Diesel heater for winter camping! Its one of the cheap ones from Amazon

[@drewpknutz1410]

The gear is like 50% of the fun of this hobby! I have the Super Pacific, and it's great, but there's so many other options out there now, crazy. Remember on sleeping bag ratings, its pretty much just the temp the bag will keep you barely alive at.. add like 15 degrees for the 'Comfort rating'.. cool vid!

[@Kadenventures]

No doubt! I love my gear as much as the next person but I like to keep things minimal and going to the Expo really solidified that my setup is pretty dialed in and I didnt need anything lol Soo many options out there now especially in the 10k range. And yes! I do keep that in mind for the comfort rating of bags lol Thanks for for watching Drew!

[@CheeseLayong]

Didn't see it in the video, but theres a camper called the Dwell Shell by Anti Shanty. IMO its the dopest out there. Supports 5' beds

[@Kadenventures]

I've heard of those guys! I just didnt see them at the Expo, it looks like a great option for 5ft bed though especially with it being hard sided, I like that a lot. Thanks for watching!

[@Thee1Wolfpack]

Where did you camp ? Couldnt find FR171

[@Kadenventures]

I just got the coords added to the video description but this was off FR171 link here: maps.app.goo.gl/LbpRMY2Y5FPr33oM7

[@Jaypher]

It was my first time going and it was fun but I don't know if I'd return. Everything is really expensive and I'm more into camping than the overlanding aspect. It lacked camping specific vendors/merchants for me.

[@Kadenventures]

Agreed! My wife said the same thing, she likes more of the camping stuff vs straight overlanding gear like suspension lol thanks for watching Jay! 🤙🏽

[@Big7media2011]

Love your videos. Can you send me coordinates where you stayed please? God Bless

[@Kadenventures]

Whoops! Totally forgot to add the Coordinates of this FR in the video description, just added it. Here you go maps.app.goo.gl/LbpRMY2Y5FPr33oM7 Cheers!

[@robertpeck6453]

You said you were going to put the coordinates, where are they?

[@Kadenventures]

Sorry about that! Just updated the vid description, here ya go: maps.app.goo.gl/LbpRMY2Y5FPr33oM7

[@gregmoessner3104]

ALUE cab is glued to your truck! So much for having a truck, might as well buy a van! Good quality though

[@Kadenventures]

Ah I didn’t realize it was straight glued onto your truck lol so true though u might as well get a van haha thanks for watching Greg!

[@BeeChan_]

I must’ve missed it but what are those storage totes called? Awesome coverage bro

[@Kadenventures]

The storage totes with the dividers and wood top (11:52 on the video)? Its called Sidio! Thanks for watching man! Appreciate it!

[@BeeChan_]

@@Kadenventures Yes! Thanks!

[@HN-oq3gf]

went there when they were in big bear. met the fellas from fieldvans and they were awesome!

[@Kadenventures]

Nice! I didnt realize they moved locations for Expo West, that would be cool to visit Big Bear for it. Thanks for watching!

[@masayoshiba]

I was there too but did not see you. Wish we could have met....

[@Kadenventures]

Bummer! If you ever see me around town dont hesitate to say hello! Thanks for watching!

[@OverlandingOurWay]

Haha bought the same lights from barebones on Sunday the last day.

[@Kadenventures]

lol! The wifey really liked it so I had to get it, she was being a good sport perusing the expo with me (and baby sitting the dog while I filmed haha) Thanks for watching!

[@cdnjeepoverland]

Coords of campsite?

[@Kadenventures]

I just updated the video description to include a link to FR171! Cheers maps.app.goo.gl/LbpRMY2Y5FPr33oM7

[@no_worries_van]

I want all of it

[@Kadenventures]

Lots of good stuff out there! Thanks for watching🤙🏽

[@usmcmsgt5487]

0:08 wow...never seen a RTT like that. 15:16

[@Kadenventures]

Yea same! never seen anything like that, really cool way to extend the tent roof though! Thanks for watching!

[@debramcdonald2516]

Think the sandwich is called Toad in the hole.

[@Kadenventures]

Yup! Your right lol it was good though! Thanks for watching Debra!

[@kavansurf]

whats the coffee maker?

[@Kadenventures]

It’s called a GSI Java drip, perfect for making coffee for 2 👌🏽

[@Kadenventures]

Affiliate Link to GSI Java drip if your interested: GSI Java Drip Coffee: amzn.to/45r3vpF Cheers!

[@ARCENAULT]

300 bux for camping 1 day?

[@Kadenventures]

That would be for the weekend (Friday to Sunday) so 2 nights under that general camp price at the Expo

[@lookatmetoo]

Yesterday I watched a video and you mentioned that we should check and insure that we didn't get unsubscribed. I check and I was in fact unsubscribed. I re subscribed and checked again today and guess what? I was unsubscribed. Odd...

[@Kadenventures]

Hmm.. that is odd! Maybe a glitch in the KZbin app?

[@petergiers8515]

Seems like people are paying to get into a store. Your free campsite looked way better than the ones at the EXPO

[@Kadenventures]

Very true lol yeah we lucked out on this campsite, really glad I didnt even up paying to stay at the expo grounds lol Thanks for watching Peter!

[@CanadianCampPurr]

us canadians call that EGG in a Hole.

[@Kadenventures]

That makes more sense than toad in a hole lol Thanks for watching!

[@JayRay-k1y]

Deers frolicking? 😅

[@Kadenventures]

Yea! That was the picture perfect pasture I imagine them doing that in lol! Thanks for watching!

[@phantp78]

That instaprivy doesn’t give much room for wiping the butt.

[@MericanAdventures]

I picked one of those up when I was there. I'm going to have to keep the butt wiping in mind when I use it for the first time! LOL😅 It is way more compact than my other setup though.

[@Kadenventures]

lol! Very true

[@Kadenventures]

Let me know how it goes!! hahah it does look way more compact compared to other privacy tents though so I can see the adventage there!

[@Viking-75]

Doesn't she help you?

[@Kadenventures]

If your talking about my wife, yes she does. It just may not be on camera

[@yotagang3705]

the actual event is overated expensive stuff. The real show is in the campsite. You can walk around and see other peoples rigs, its expensive to camp ther tho like 300+

[@Kadenventures]

For sure! That would be one of the benefits of camping onsite to meet other folks and see their rigs. Definitely steep for only 2 nights

[@Arthur-tl1ix]

Pay good money to get sales pitched ? Don't think so

[@Kadenventures]

There werent too many pushy sales people out there luckily it was relatively chill from the booths. Thanks for watching Arthur!

[@xbpbat21x]

Completely over hyped. I've been almost every year. Lots of venders selling over priced gear that you don't need. My favorite part about the trip is meeting new people and checking out other set ups. Honestly, the parking lot of these expos are the better attractions, IMO.

[@Kadenventures]

Yea I can definitely see that! And many people have mentioned the real expo is camping on-site to meet and see other folks rigs 👌🏽Thanks for watching!

[@Cubsin-cs3do]

Expensive to go buy expensive things.

[@Kadenventures]

They do have some discounts on some products but who knows if those discounts are real and just inflated for the expo to make it seem like a larger discount lol thanks for watching!

[@chrisdc1689]

why am I so poor 🥲

[@Kadenventures]

You dont need a lot of money to get into Overlanding or camping, the stuff here is all optional. Thanks for watching Chris!