Montana overlanding with the kiddos!!! Rattlesnakes, Ghost Towns and... fires 🤦‍♂️

Real overland adventure! I have been few places more enchanting then Montana. Wide open spaces, great people, and endless dirt roads!
This week on Dirt Lifestyle we head out into Montana's backcountry to find some epic camping spots. We start in Bannack, MT to check out the ghost town and then navigate through the fires in the national forests. Join my family for some great times with great people!
And for those of you who followed the series, yes this is the first time my 1 ton Land Rover has been off-road!
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[@billjcanada]

Reminds me of when I was a kid traveling with family and friends in old pickup trucks and station wagons. You are creating memories that will Las a lifetime.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I feel the same! I know these kiddos will value these memories one day 🙌

[@cdodge2996]

@@DirtLifestyle Nate, stay out there as long as you guys can. You'll blink and next thing, your son will need help working on his broken trail rig... Your content is amazing but I can wait for the next one and not die. Enjoy yourselves!

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Went to Montana a year ago May when the entire country was locked down. Enjoyed a meal in a restaurant and a spirit that doesn't exist in Washington anymore. Spent 7 days driving around the Big Sky state. It is amazing. Great job Nate.

[@Venture2Roam]

You totally stuck the landing on the end Nate. Out kids may not remember every trip, but they’ll never forget what it feels like to connect to nature and friends around the campfire.

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

dude...editor-to-editor...I love your style. I went and got a degree in video production 22 years ago and what you have done amazes me every episode. Just give ya some respect from a career editor. Also, LOVE the family stuff too.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Wow man. This is a giant compliment and I really appreciate it 🙌 Thank you for watching and for the positive vibes

[@solosaga5091]

"Put the camera down." Absolutely! I've seen YTers give up on their channel bc it took away the whole reason they did outdoor travel. Work/Life balance is a VERY important thing, especially when work is videoing life. Bravo.

[@RobertLowery]

Seek Adventure.

[@solosaga5091]

@@RobertLowery Yes. Definitely one of them.

[@LukeEdward]

This is certainly a nice early Sunday morning surprise! Thanks for sharing the family with us on the KZbin, too.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@countrypplz]

Its been a while since i've been overlanding but this video really makes me want to pack up some supplies, ring a few friends and head for the woods..

[@DirtLifestyle]

Good! That's what I'm trying to do is inspire!

[@samsanderson7159]

The comment at the end is very true. Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone! I was just thinking about this the other day, and thinking about what is most important in life. Get out and live while you can. Enjoy your family and your friends because they may not be there tomorrow. Great video Nate. Keep em coming.

[@mackmurr9728]

More of this. This is what it’s about. Good stuff man!!!

[@chopperchuck]

That looks like an epic trip. This is what myself and my son-in-law are building our Jeep xjs for hopefully we both get them done while I'm still young enough that we can take the grandkids out and experience some outdoor stuff

[@DirtLifestyle]

Get to work! Finish up those XJs and make some memories with the grandchips!

[@josedelvalle4393]

I’m a wildland firefighter from Florida. We just did a 14 day roll fighting fire at the trail creek fire in Montana.

[@billwalker5883]

My 20 year old son is having his first child. I asked him one day what are you in such a rush for. He said to me i have to get it all out of my system before the baby comes. I told him true but now you going to have time to share the experience. Memories loke this are the ones that get you thru the hard times. Great video Sir

[@ericgjertsen3643]

I have been working abroad for the last 9 years, and am now on my way home to Canada at the end of this week. I have my 4x4 being loaded into a container and cannot wait to get off-road in beautiful B.C, with my tribe….inspiring vid man!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Nice! I love BC 🤘

[@laszlokelemen6357]

Sweet home Canada 💕 mee to I can wait to go back home, to my beautiful family and hit the road in Quebec. You leaving in the best place of the world. I love BC

[@FranciscoHernandez-uk5km]

Those pan are awosome!!

[@garrettwilson1150]

Awesome break from the regular videos!! Nice you guys were still able to make a great trip with all the fires. Makes me even more excited for Saturday!!!!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

The fires were an obstacle for sure but it all makes for a great adventure 👍

[@jeffkalte9371]

Some people talk about "family" because its the thing to do. Nate, I love the fact that it really is your heart. Well done sir!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much 🙌

[@Reaper4367]

What wonderful gifts from Brian! Outstanding. The Ghost town, family, new friends, pets, beautiful countryside and different breeds of trucks... Awesome! Cheers for sharing!

[@kareng3847]

To me living in Montana is heaven on Earth! Great people great state phenomenal beauty lots to do family-friendly you can't beat it!!! I am truly blessed to get to live here! 💖

[@overlandme]

Following your channel since over 1 year and would say it has it all, technical stuff, actual trips and lots of socializing with off road community...all coming in best possible video quality content. I can't ask for more, that puts you high on list of best content makers. thanx man, and best wishes.

[@robertgrove1271]

just a few miles from my house! so glad you enjoyed your amazing wilderness.

[@ericsanders9133]

Very cool video. I love the fact you are adding your family in this adventure. I've been watching you for awhile and with your influence. I'm building an offroad teardrop trailer from scratch.

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

Great to see the fruits of your labor being put to use! You did an awesome job building the rover!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@anthonyraines5951]

That is the chillest doggo ever!

[@DirtLifestyle]

He is as good as it gets! We are very lucky!

[@Jakesoverlandadventures]

Such a great video, there's nothing like just getting out there with little planning and camping in random spots with beautiful views.

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Great video, really enjoyed seeing something more adventurist than just a TJ bouncing off rocks and deep mud :). Love the LR content and the family enjoying their vacation.

[@discovering_adventures]

The more i see the freedom to roam and the variety of scenery and places to camp in the US the more im looking into shipping our 4x4 over there in the next 6 years 😎 good to see the rig on the trails 👍

[@malcolmcrawford261]

The dico looks awesome in its natural habitat. Enjoy making memories with your family, and new friends

[@ineedabeerandaliedwn]

Love that you brought the kids and the dogs!

[@chrisgrenzner9337]

This is great! My son is a teacher and I showed him the "rules". Also, when you were directing your wife on lockers, I noticed the inside of the left rear tire had a shine to it. And I know we don't use tire dressing.

[@vanillagorilla911]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking it

[@brenttasa3291]

Love to see the family go out and camp great video

[@MrGursk12]

Cool Video Nate Thanks for Sharing was Nice to interact with your family and friends!!! Thoroughly enjoyed!!!

[@ford4602]

Awesome vid!!! Glad you went with that thumbnail for video that's the one I voted for.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@housegoth]

Your kids are super cute. I'm sure they will cherish the memories that they make with you on this trip and future trips like it. I still think fondly of the times my mother shoved my sisters and I into the little Mazda she had at the time, with camping gear packed all around us.

[@brianwadsworth5752]

Thanks for sharing your adventure and your family. I loved your closing comments. So true! God bless you and yours.

[@justacarfan]

Thanks for pushing us to go out and more important, enjoy life. Cause you never know.

[@paulguerrero7195]

Awesome quality family time

[@TheMrREVOlutionary]

I live in Idaho. Been to bannock many times. Caribou here in Idaho is basically in my back yard. Most of my childhood has been spent in these areas. Beautiful country and excellent memories! Glad you guys enjoyed it here!

[@dougdean3134]

Thanks for sharing your adventure and the wise words to enjoy life every day. Thankfully we don’t know the day He will call us home! Enjoy every day till He does!

[@chrispartaka9164]

Wonderful video Nate. Family time can never be replaced.

[@99unclebob]

super awesome way to vacation with your family and meet some people who support and subscribe to channel and the best thing in the end is making new friends along the way. the Land Rover looks like its working really awesome , looking forward to the next videos and as usual always a pleasure

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you for watching brother 🙏

[@mauriceaustin3442]

I live in MIssoula also. Wish I would have paid attention sooner. We might have been able to join you. We are very lucky to live here. We live about 10 minutes east at the base of a mountain. We can be camping very quickly from home. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to create them

[@chrisgardner1431]

A lot to be learned from this. Getting outdoors instead of sitting on a couch. Making friends with strangers and enjoying life. Hats off to you sir. There’s hope for us yet. Thanks for including us👍

[@richheider8455]

Lived in Washington for 30+, now living in Montana and liking it ;-)

[@thesenditcrewoff-roadingar9992]

Nate, you are a true inspiration! All the blood sweat and tears I have is to bring joy to my family and I think these type of moments mean more to men like us because we know how much we worked to make it all come together! Keep it up man!!!

[@pimnmike]

This is so cool. Truly wish I could be part of something like this one day

[@KrokemOutdoors]

Man, I know exactly how it feels to have setbacks during a road trip and having to take detours. Looks like it worked out well and you were in great company. Thanks for sharing this story 👍🤙

[@larryman2707]

LOVE ❤️ The Rover!

[@headsean]

Really like the the mixture of topics in this video. Some family, some tech, some unexpected, and a bunch of fun.

[@dzodarax9383]

Scary dry in eastern Washington, North Idaho and western Montana. It really put a stop to many locals doing any trips. Glad you could get out with the family.

[@hoss8115]

Looks like a great family adventure & shakedown (Oh the memories!).

[@raykirchner8913]

Love your channel Nate. Your advice at the end if this vid is spot on. Thanks!

[@robbalot1010]

Yeah wow, sometimes our trips don’t go as planned and we have to swerve a little to stay on the road, but how awesome you picked up a local who kinda saved the day. Looks like a great time. I would love to hear more about those skillets. What an amazing and thoughtful gift!

[@mikemorgan4670]

Great episode Dude, quite a touching end. More on this theme would be good. Cheers.

[@4wheeling]

What a beautiful family. Definitely can tell you and your wife enjoy your kids. Way to go!

[@garyfujinami9911]

The last part of your narrative IS what it's all about; family and friends. You guys were literally in my backyard; John Longs. We hunt all around there. We live in Philipsburg. If you mentioned you were going to MT on a show I missed it. We hunt all around Bannock also, and eat at Sparky's all the time.

[@salemlott5072]

I love deer lodge!! That area is awesome, been there many times

[@DirtLifestyle]

Dearlodge is super cool! I have deep roots there too 👍

[@salemlott5072]

@@DirtLifestyle so how long has it been since you went digging for quartz crystals? Been at least 7 years for me

[@awhipps]

@@DirtLifestyle Really? I grew up in Deer Lodge.

[@DirtLifestyle]

@@salemlott5072 never for me lol. My great great grandfather came through Deer Lodge from Germany in 1889. I found his info on some old census records. Eventually he ended up in Butte but I know he spent time living in Deer Lodge as an immigrant. I think about him every time I'm there...

[@adventure406]

NICE! Welcome to my neck of the woods! Weird to see Bannack when it's not buried in 2 feet of snow!

[@michaelharris1455]

Nate, it's really great to see all your hard work paying off. You've got a handsome young family, a great rig, and getting to go enjoy them, and the company of some cool, like-minded folks, in some great places, and have a fanbase of such high caliber folks. I wasn't much bigger than your oldest when my family was taking trips like that, and those are my most favorite childhood memories. Good on you, man, enjoy it, you deserve it! (and thank you for "bringing us along"!)

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you for the huge compliment! I appreciate my friend 🙏

[@LivingBlocks]

I hope you make so much more of this kind of videos.... I loved it 🥰

[@DC-ok6bk]

Great mixture of audio and video storytelling! Great to see the whole family adventuring

[@davidbartlett5604]

Thanks Nate for a great video, it is amazing how the simple pleasures with family mean the most!!

[@fouz65]

Only watched a few of your videos so far but this one made me a subscriber. Awesome video.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Great to hear! Happy to have you aboard 🙌

[@piasprojects]

Now that looked like an awesome trip. The fires are unfortunate but luckily enough you were able to still find some awesome places to camp and enjoy the great outdoors!! Can’t wait to see where your adventures take you next!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

It was outstanding! The good news is there is tons of public land to choose from in Montana! So luckily we still had plenty of options 👍

[@tacotots_132]

Love these types of videos! Your inspirational words sit heavy with me! Keep it up bud!!

[@tykesplace]

Welcome to Montana Nate! Nice video. The fires are kind of bad this year, but they aren’t the worst we’ve seen, and they won’t be the last. I’m glad you were able to have a great time and find some good spots. I usually have to leave the state to be reminded about our people, rules, parks, dogs, and rattlesnakes. We are fortunate. You should come back in February when it’s -20° and a -40° windchill. That’s when we really shine! LOL

[@om603denis]

You're doing a decent job at making an interesting video and enjoying your time offroad. I'm glad you figured it out! 👍

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Montana is a pretty nice place to visit and go exploring, especially in the summer!

[@joshritchie_media]

Congrats on 200k!!!! 🎉🎉

[@danielsanlee]

WOW Such a perfect Disco build!! I LOVE IT! Color...Interior color and all you have done to it, Especially axel width and tire/rim stance. Ect ect... Very Cool! SUPA KUWALL. 😁👍

[@montechie]

Fitting sponsor, OnX is a Montana company! You must've threaded the needle on air quality, we've been hammered by the smoke in SW/Central MT, if you sleep outside you wake up with smokers' cough. The LR looks awesome, great job on the build! That Dakota(?) in the group has a sweet paintjob.

[@martinhogan5970]

Looks like the Disco crushed it!! Congrats on your build and the shakedown!

[@EvanMoon]

Another great video. This time all about why taking a adventure With your family and friends is awesome

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you my friend 👊 I always appreciate your positive comments 🙏

[@joesalerno64]

Next time you make your way up, try to get a little more north. The entirety of the wise river is great, and the bitterroot mountains have some awesome spots and small lakes too.

[@michaelsadler6077]

In my opinion this is the best looking/most unique build you've done by far. definitely a build to take some serious pride in. now pleaseeee get that j truck going again. just an idea but seeing a j truck on 40's would be an awesome time capsule to see out there. I love the unique builds you do instead of JK, JK, JK, JL, JL, JL builds you see swarming all over the internet. that's how you've kept me hooked on the channel.

[@DonovanGoodwin]

Back when common sense was taught, and was common, when respect was given first and earned last. And when love was somehow a little more free. Less red tape, and division. Some things aren't as good as they are now no doubt, but I think we're missing something that we used to have...

[@Georgia4Low]

Perfectly Said!!!

[@LesSharp]

I've taken to calling it 'uncommonsence', for obvious reasons.

[@Marcus_Woodard]

There was less division in the 1800's?

[@DonovanGoodwin]

When the American people can't even be proud to be American without being labeled, it's a little divided don't you think ... Not trying to get into any arguments but I said what I said. Many things are different for the better but if we can't even agree that we want to see our country succeed and by extension our neighbors succeed then I think we've lost what made us the "united" states. There have always been big ticket items where division existed in our country(from the very beginning) but our wanting something better always ended up uniting us. And somehow we can't even unite under that anymore. All I'm saying is Love, not hate, and I mean that. Not as some political slogan. Who ever someone is, I can't possibly bet what their background or life experiences are. And because of that how am I supposed to make a judgement about them. They could tell me they are affiliated with any political party but honestly when you get down to it, people are a lot less different then they've ever been. It's time to stop letting labels define who we actually are. It's time to joke, to smile, and to do what Nate does, breath in life and find new places, enjoy the culture around him.

[@EvanMoon]

Brian, You’re awesome

[@bobbynate4271]

Nate I know your busy so I'll make this short. Your channel is an inspiration. DL🤘

[@krasnaludek298]

I don’t know about “overlanding,” but here in the USA; we Americans go wheeling & road tripping. Jeep & Ford 🇺🇸 here … weekend adventures. Good stuff 👍🏻

[@TinS0lder]

Welcome to the Zoo, I live here. It used to be an amazing place to live, but now its Austin and Portland all over again.

[@omni7phaty]

As I type my daughter is moving to Missoula. She has an XJ that I will soon be dragging up their for her. My thoughts are that my wife and I could drag our YJ up their for a wheeling/camping trip with her next summer. Your video just cemented that plan! Thanks for a great video!!

[@awhipps]

That has to be one of my favorite adventure videos you’ve done. I went to grade school and junior high in Deer Lodge, MT and went to our near many of those places. I love Montana and have such great memories growing up there. My favorite road of all time is going over Lolo Pass to Idaho. Such a beautiful part of the country. Thanks for taking us all along for the ride!

[@jakubstrumillo]

I really like that episode, its calming.

[@orangepickel2]

My folks are from Montana when you mentioned Dillon Mt. My parents met in college at the Montana State College of Dillon Montana. Few years ago and has the college had a name change. Primarily business is the Talc Factory, where I picked up two loads at different times when I was driving a big rig dragging a 53 foot trailer..

[@dustyroads7613]

That looked like you took Graves Creek Rd out by the Lumber Jack, towards the end of the video. Looks like fun!

[@ZKTJ]

My wife and I met in Bannack on a photoshoot. Glad to see it's still a great place!

[@dr.swaster8763]

Looks like you had a great time despite all the fire restrictions. I was a pleasure to meet you. I hope we can make something happen up here in the near future. Keep making those memories. They will be what you hold on to.

[@riverrockfab]

This has a real Story Til Now vibe! Great job on this video, can’t wait till you collab with the story till now!

[@michaelirick3984]

This video made me miss my kiddos being small

[@erickaesman4001]

Cool video my friend! I travel with a Choc Lab and 2 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback goofy puppy, Great campers!

[@reyflores4606]

Awesome trip. My friends moved to Montana. I know how beautiful it is.

[@AngelLovesToLook]

With all this great food and company I'm surprised you didn't get sasquatch didn't visit the camp. 👍👍

[@mrmestophilies]

Yes! Been waiting for this one. Thanks Nate 👍

[@DylanYouSonOfABidgeNelson]

Nate never fails to put out a great video.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks buddy! Always a positive comment, I appreciate it 👊

[@robertpotts7589]

Great video!!! That’s my home state. Thanks for showing it off.

[@PaulKaiser42]

So awesome that you are doing this trip!! So happy I get to be a fly on the wall 😂🤣😂

[@arronlowe7458]

Great job on the video and thanks again for a great time!

[@ernievilla0]

Love the instructional techy videos, but it's great to see your rigs in use on family/ friend adventures.

[@danielharsh7698]

I have enjoyed seeing your family.

[@adampinczesgarageandfabric9930]

we were up in Banack about a month ago. my friend got married in the church there. we also stopped by ringing rocks over in Whitehall. if you've never heard of it, it's a spot up on a mountain with a stack of rocks that don't really look like they belong and if you hit them with a hammer they sound like a bell. some of them are duds but there are some really good ones if you climb around the pile. really great view from the top of the pile too. you should check it out if you've never been it's only a few miles from the highway so not a real offroad adventure but a cool stop anyway.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Great suggestion!

[@joeculver6227]

Dude. Your videos are phenomenal.