Overlanding in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Goose & I take our Jeeps deep into the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This was a good shake down trip for the new 2 1/2" Icon Vehicle Dynamics Stage 8 Lift Kit recently installed on her 2018 JL Rubicon. Also, it was a great opportunity for us to practice Social Distancing due to the Corona Virus that is spreading throughout the country. It was great to get away and tune all that madness out, even if it was just for a few days. We camped in a few different locations, did some off-roading and went on a few short hikes.
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[@daveputman4402]

My first time watching our channel. My wife and I have separate checking accounts but I can't imagine having separate jeeps, she would somehow make me drive both

[@395jnky]

Dave Putman I hope you found it entertaining. Stay healthy!

[@roderikwarhamar5540]

Daniel, you cook up a storm on that skottle. Love it!

[@395jnky]

I love that Skottle. It never ceases to amaze me!!!

[@stanw909]

One couple. Two vehicles. First World problems L.O.L ! . Thanks for the video.

[@395jnky]

Right?!?! We are blessed and we don't take any of it for granted. Every day is a gift and we treat it as such. Happy Trails!!

[@felixvargas4112]

One of my favorite new Jeep channels! Happy trails!

[@395jnky]

Wow, thanks Felix. I appreciate the support!!! Happy Trails

[@agrproductions2106]

Hello guys, wowww amazing video enjoyed a lot. We do the same with a Land Rover Defender, but I must recognise that your Jeeps, and BBQ, Mugs, and all the set up are amazing. So beautiful landscapes and rock formations. I would like to be there too. What a beautiful pure american accent of the narrator. Congratulations and keep them going :-))

[@395jnky]

AGR Productions thanks so much for the kind words. We are anxious to get back out there just as soon as we have the all clear from local officials. Stay healthy my friend!

[@agrproductions2106]

@@395jnky You're welcome, yes we too but I feel that we still have 10 days more locked down. We're living bad times now. Our rigs are waiting to get out again, we love this kind of life, filming and to get in contact with nature "overlanding" Stay safe.

[@OVRLNDX]

We went through Anza on Friday on our way to Arizona and it was wet!!! So much water in the desert! Paula and David told me that diablo was impassable so they had go around in order to meet you at fish creek. Crazy!

[@395jnky]

North of the 78 at Hawk Canyon, was dry, and NO mud...It was great. Fish Creek had some areas of mud/water in the wash...But generally only near the wind caves. Where we camped there was very little water. Such a beautiful area. My guess is it will be popping this weekend with all kinds of colors...

[@jcerna7226]

Yes, very nice camera work! I live in Fontana so Lyllo Creek is right in my back yard. I never get tired of that place, except for all the traffic up there lately. A week day trip may be hitting my planer soon 🤗

[@harca6]

Love this channel! Camping, cooking, and wheelin adventures!! Much love and respect to you and momma goose! Keep spittin out these 🔥 content!! Cheers from socal USA!

[@395jnky]

Cheers

[@davidmerrell1163]

That's my favorite drive in AB. Love Fish Creek Wash and Sandstone Canyon.

[@395jnky]

Can’t wait to go again once it cools down a bit.

[@bschuske]

Dude you have a kick ass food set up. I love the wok idea, ill have to try that.

[@395jnky]

Bryce Schuske thanks Bryce. The skottle is made by Tembo Tusk in Southern California. It’s a great product and very versatile...Happy Trails!!!

[@Overlanding_4_Sanity]

Awesome video Daniel!! First time for us at Anza Was a after Jeep Bash and we loved it. We can’t wait to go back with the boys to explore some more. Let’s plan something after the the lockdown and hit some trails and camping out that way. 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@395jnky]

Overlanding_4_ Sanity thanks Jose! Tish and I would love that. Let’s get something in the books! 👍

[@Overlanding_4_Sanity]

395jnky I’ll definitely keep you posted to do something before expo west.

[@RM80AR]

Cool family love what you guys do. Love from Armenia.

[@395jnky]

Thanks for the kind words! Take care 007!

[@Idahoshepherds83440]

Great video. Great content. You guys are alot of fun.

[@395jnky]

Thanks for that Chris. We enjoy making these videos for y'all! I'm glad you enjoy them! Happy Trails!

[@billhaneline7498]

Your “Buttes Pass” campsite was in Hawk Canyon. Had many a picnic at that tree. Stayed over night once in my Manx clone buggy. Beautiful spot.

[@395jnky]

It is a gorgeous spot. Hopefully it's just as nice now as it was when you stayed there before.

[@RobDTom]

You did it just in time. Anza Borrego is now officially closed.

[@jakebaker1969]

Where did you read that? Shoot =(

[@395jnky]

RobDTom I just saw that as well. Crazy times we are living in. Stay healthy!

[@RobDTom]

@@395jnky I appreciate that, you too!

[@jime.angulo4151]

Great Video! thanks for sharing.

[@395jnky]

Glad you enjoyed!!!!

[@lenneighbors8261]

Love this area that you are in

[@MollydogRadar]

If you haven't already, go check out Calico, north of Barstow. There are easy, intermediate and OMG trails there.

[@395jnky]

Hi Derek...We've been to Calico. And the diversity of trails is wonderful depending on the group you are with and how hard you really want to wheel. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Take care!!!

[@TwoXJS]

Come on buddy, a spot thru that squeeze??? Great video until that! Like 395 Junkie.

[@395jnky]

LOL. I know. I was going to delete that out, but then I thought, nahhhh...I'm keeping' it real. But you're right, on our way out there was no spotter required. Happy Trails Nelson!!!

[@rocky3325]

I hope you have a good portable toilet eating the way you do lol. Every time I watch your episodes i get hungry

[@395jnky]

LO>. As a matter of fact I do. Take care!

[@jkpanda7]

Love the video dude looking forward for more 🙋🏻‍♂️ dude nice build and that roof top tent 🤤 I need it asap!! 😂

[@395jnky]

JK Panda thank you. I look forward to making more!!! 😂

[@saintcosme9307]

Just discovered your channel. Good stuff broski!

[@395jnky]

Thank you Cosme! I appreciate the comment and hope you are staying healthy! Happy Trails!

[@mrlandcruiser7833]

Grate video man I wish I can go now but we will have time for it my 4x4 are sitting down on my driveway but I got to go there what's the name off the road that you got in there is there a map thanks if you respond 💪🏼💪🏼

[@395jnky]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. You should be able to google Hawk Canyon and Sandstone Canyon coordinates and plenty of info will come up. Otherwise, feel free to send me a DM on Instagram @395jnky with your email address and I’ll shoot you a few different routes for Gaia. Happy Trails

[@naten2462]

Loving the skottle

[@395jnky]

Isn't it a great addition to camp? Happy Trails!!!

[@vanderzon1]

Great video!

[@395jnky]

Thank you. This video was a lot fun to make and edit!!! Happy Trails

[@elburroadventures]

I’m curious what brand your tailgate table is? I really like the sliding wood extension. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@395jnky]

Hi Steve. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. We love the table. No rattles and easy install. It’s called the Trailgator made by Outback Adventures. Very well made product. Have a good one and stay healthy!

[@elburroadventures]

395jnky Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@dennisdollins4003]

awesome video!!!!!

[@395jnky]

Thanks Dennis...Stay healthy!!! And Happy Trails

[@keithwild6457]

Can this be made on one tank of gas? Sorry but where is this located? Thanks for an awesome video.

[@395jnky]

Hi Keith. Thanks for the feedback. Anza Borrego State Park is located within the Colorado Desert of Southern California. As far as one tank of gas goes, thats a good question. I think as long as you topped off at one of the last gas stations you will likely pass on your way to Anza, you should be able to. But of course there are a lot of variables. How many days will you be out there, how much wheeling', etc. We gassed up in between our two campsites, which wasn't ideal. In retrospect, I should have brought my 3 gallon gas rotopax and I would have likely not worried about gassing up. Happy Trails!!!

[@Misfit_jt]

Can’t wait to go!

[@395jnky]

You're gonna love it. This weekend and especially next weekend looks proper!!!!

[@wardperozuk2782]

New subscriber here! I know what you mean about the rain in that area as we came through there on our way back to Canada on March 15th and it was POURING!!

[@395jnky]

Thanks for the sub. I think we hit Anza that following week after all those rains.

[@Royreloaded15]

15:48. I love the music.

[@395jnky]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Happy Trails!

[@CALIchitown]

I was supposed to go up to Morongo Valley over the weekend. 😭😭😭 sick vid!

[@obviously023]

I think you need to post some recipes too. You’re making some good eats out there!

[@395jnky]

I've posted a few on my website, but I should take some time and post more...Never enough hours in the day...You know what I mean...

[@DucTaZenSurfer]

Awesome video, wondering what is the fridge pull out slider you are using? Thanks

[@395jnky]

Duc Ta thank you. It is the Dometic. I love it, except if I were to do it all over again, I would go with the Tembo Tusk slide. The Tembo Tusk slide locks in position when it is pulled out, where the Dometic does not. So if I’m parked with the front end slightly lower then the rear, the slide wants to slide back into place. If you want, you should go check out my Tembo Tusk video...we briefly discuss the slides in that video. Stay healthy!!!

[@DucTaZenSurfer]

@@395jnky Thank you so much! I just bought an 85QT Whytner fridge, I will check out Tempo Tusk and see if the dimensions fit in the back of my Tacoma. Loved the video!

[@395jnky]

Duc Ta nice. That’s a big fridge. Definitely need that Tembo Tusk. Call Jerry, the owner at Tembo Tusk, and he can answer all your questions. Let him know I sent you! Happy Trails!!!

[@cesarborboa7199]

Great video, planning a trip with the family when it cools down. What fenders are you running?

[@395jnky]

Thanks. I'm running the Poison Spyder outer Crusher flares, and inner fender flares are Poisen spyder as well.

[@mena580]

Great video! What roof rack do you have on your Jeep? I want to do the same build with the IKamper tent on my Jeep!

[@395jnky]

Thank you Mena. The roof rack is made by Rhino Rack and is the Pioneer Platform, with extended leg extensions which makes it a little easier to mount the RTT. You won't be disappointed with the iKamper. I love it!!!! Have fun with your build. Happy Trails!!!

[@mena580]

@@395jnky Thank you! Love the channel & content! Watching while bugging in! Need more Goose tho..maybe a burrito wrapping demo? :) Stay safe!

[@minhster714]

Any Skottle cleaning tips? I like how yours gets just as used/dirty as mines, how to you clean it after a meal within a trip....

[@395jnky]

It took a while to get a routine down. I used to be super obsessed with getting it perfect, and that was a problem. It took me a long time and the way I was doing it wasn't good for the skottle. I used to use a regular knife to scrape some of the hardened food off, and that causes harm to the skottle. Now, I just use water and a $3 plastic putty knife from Home Depot to scrape the food off while boiling water at the same time on the skottle. Once all the food is scraped off, I rinse it a few times with fresh water, I use a paper towel and wipe it down once or twice. Then I leave the skottle on to get rid of any moisture left behind. As it cools, I'll use spray it down with some non-stick Pam spray or equivalent and give it a final wipe down.

[@minhster714]

@@395jnky that's super clever! I've been using those plastic lodge logic scrappers but a putty knife would be a lot easier! Thanks for the tips!

[@jaydeepark2851]

Awesome video! How wide is your Jeep with from tire to tire? Thanks in advance.

[@395jnky]

Thank you. The JK is 83" and the JL is 80".

[@Kennylond]

Really enjoy watching your videos, keep up the good work . I do have a quick question in minute 10:41 I noticed on your hood a mounting bracket for your hi-lift jack and shovel. Were did you find this mount?

[@395jnky]

Hi Jesse - Thanks so much for taking some time out of your day to leave a comment. I appreciate it! As far as the mount goes, it is actually made by Hi-Lift Jack! You can find it on their website. Enjoy. And Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@pescandoeltrayecto]

Cool video and a sweet set up 😎👌🏼

[@395jnky]

Thanks for watching, and the kind words. Happy Trails to you!

[@MrSKOHC]

I know you love your wife but you are a great mentor just the same.

[@395jnky]

I appreciate that! Happy Trails SKOHC

[@anthonyt2460]

You always seem to find the people that are stuck and need help, what’s your save count ? What kind of winch is that ?

[@395jnky]

I'd like to see it as they have a way of finding me. I'm glad to be there to help. Makes great video!!! LOL. Stay healthy!

[@OverlandTrax]

Good video, thanks for sharing!

[@395jnky]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@diegomares4001]

Hey bro love your videos I want to head up there this weekend I have 4x4 my buddy has 2wd truck will it stuck up there?

[@395jnky]

Hi Diego - These trails are very mild offroading for the most part. Like all areas, there are some areas that can be challenging if you want them to be!

[@joshuakim5905]

dude, love the vid. love the chairs. what camp chairs are you rocking? oh and more 411 on the firepit! I was gonna pack my solo stove but this would be a huge space saver!

[@395jnky]

Thanks Josh. The chairs are made by Kelty. We also have the Kelty table as well. All three fold up very compact and we store all three in between the roll bar and rear side window on the driver side. Table first, and the two chairs on top of it. Its a good fit and they don't move around while we are wheeling. Happy Trails

[@joshuakim5905]

@@395jnky thanks! i'll check out the keltys. how about the firepit?

[@395jnky]

Sorry...totally missed that second question. It is the Kazmi Charcoal Grill found on Amazon. Folds up real nice! We’re happy with it...

[@joshuakim5905]

@@395jnky nawh no worries! Thanks for the info. Looks like Amazon doesn't carry it right now. It looks just like the snowpeak. I also saw another Australian brand out there that rivals the snowpeak price. I hope Amazon gets it back in stock soon!

[@hooper818]

Awesome Video keepem comin !

[@395jnky]

Thats the plan. I really enjoy making these videos, and almost as much fun editing them. I'm glad you are enjoying them. Happy Trails!!!

[@rbsimmons64]

Great camera views! Which trails did you go on?

[@395jnky]

My Weekend Life thank you. We hit up Hawk Canyon, Fish Creek & Sandstone Canyon. Sandstone was our favorite, but each one was still amazing!

[@danmulkiewicz5515]

Love that area! Well done video! Subbed! (be careful with the drone usage out there... unfortunately I *think* it's prohibited... :\ ....)

[@395jnky]

Thanks Dan for watching and the sub! Anza is a great place for overlanding. We can't wait until our travels take us there again one day. Stay healthy!

[@genxiong2695]

You guys are eating real good. We know who the chef is. Be safe out there.

[@395jnky]

You too Gen!

[@billhaneline7498]

I’m curious, what do you do with the burned wood left in your fire pit?

[@395jnky]

Thanks for asking Bill. I threw the ashes away in my Trasharoo after they were extinguised, like always. We always abide by the Leave no Trace motto..Happy Trails!!!

[@billhaneline7498]

It’s nice to see someone who respects the desert!

[@biloud111]

Merci pour cette vidéo !

[@395jnky]

C'est mon plaisir. J'espère que vous apprécierez, et s'il vous plaît, bousculez les autres et partagez avec vos amis. Sentiers heureux et restez en sécurité !!

[@rocky3325]

Great video buddy

[@395jnky]

Thank you!!!!

[@blackwell32]

how do you like the ICON Stage 8. Been looking for reviews of that for the jeep jl but hard to find.

[@395jnky]

Hi Mike - We've really only had it out on this trip, and a few other day trips. Need to take it out a few more times before I can really give a decent review...But up until now...I'm very impressed. Install went easy..and rides great!!! Check out this video...this is an install video if you want to see it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4TQmXtvaMZlgrs Happy Trails!

[@charlespowell9964]

Where did you find the extra wide spatula you cook with on your skottle?

[@395jnky]

I don't remember Charles, but it broke a few months back...Man I miss it though!

[@charlespowell9964]

@@395jnky found one on amazon thats a 6 inch wide . Works beautifully

[@serjkeshish7]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@395jnky]

🤘🏻

[@darc.1822]

Just curious as to how much gas is used up on a trip like this. Do you bring extra gas tanks along?

[@395jnky]

Hi Dar - Thanks watching and leaving a comment. If I would have topped off before we got to the first campsite, I would have been fine all weekend. But since I didn't, my wife and I did have to drive into Salton City to fill up just to play it safe. We likely would have been OK. But we didn't want to chance it. In retrospect, topping off before night one or even bringing a 3 gallon rotopax would have been just fine.

[@switchman956]

Where can I get one of those grills brutha?

[@395jnky]

Are you referring to the Tembo Tusk skittle that I use for cooking food? Or the fire pit, that can also be used for grilling?

[@thomasgross8289]

The wok looking "skillet" just get a old disc from a farmer and a crawfish burner. Ez pz

[@switchman956]

Thomas Gross I’ve got one of those brutha but they heavy to haul around.

[@hotshotstenniscalifornia5367]

What stove is that? The one that’s similar to Snow Peak

[@395jnky]

The firepit was one I found on Amazon made by a Korean company called KZM. It is slightly smaller than the SnowPeak but other than that it is identical and was a fraction of the price. Thanks for the comment.

[@elmarisquero8083]

where can i get the thing your cooking on.....

[@395jnky]

Go to wwwtembotusk.com and place an order. Use code 395jnky for 10% off. Enjoy

[@senderoverland]

Where does the video start at?

[@395jnky]

Hawk Canyon area....Enjoy

[@randyellard722]

So , what is the brand of fire pit that you were using?

[@395jnky]

It is called the Kazmi Hestia Charcoal Campfire. Interestingly, when I purchased this fire pit on Feb 13 I paid $94.99. Since the time I purchased it, they have raised the price up to $149.99. In my opinion, it is still a deal compared to the Snow Peak.

[@302willstang]

Do you have to pay for camping overnight?

[@395jnky]

Hi 302 - Not at Anza...You and I pay for this area with our State taxes. Go and enjoy as soon as it opens back up! Take care!!!

[@carlos6793]

What trail did you take?

[@395jnky]

Right off of Holcomb Valley...

[@IPv6Freely]

Huh, this must have been before they told people to not go to Anza-Borrego.

[@395jnky]

Hi Chris - Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed it...As far as the dates go, you're 100% correct. It was shot before it closed. Anza officially closed 2 weeks ago. This trip was over a month ago. Thanks again for the comment and Happy Trails!!!

[@IPv6Freely]

@@395jnky Can't wait for it to re-open! We've been dying to go!

[@xplorefurther]

Your id almost matches number of subscribers.

[@alankimsytsma2436]

Ráÿ You gotta start somewhere!

[@2jeven]

Love what you’re doing, but you definitely need a real mic

[@lizoriginale]

Nah, he clean it up in post. Pan the two of you apart, EQ low range on him, notch filter car ride. compressor, choose a delicate reverb, and remember to worship that forgotten goddess.

[@johnmccaffery5186]

What was the name of that fire pit?

[@395jnky]

So I just looked up my Amazon order to get the exact name. It is called the Kazmi Hestia Charcoal Campfire. Interestingly, when I purchased this fire pit on Feb 13 I paid $94.99. Since the time I purchased it, they have raised the price up to $149.99. In my opinion, it is still a deal compared to the Snow Peak.

[@LADEntertainment]

Can someone help me find that coffee maker?

[@395jnky]

Hi Leroy - This coffee press can be found in my Amazon Store. Go to www.395jnky.com and click on Shop for Adventure Gear! Happy Trails

[@LADEntertainment]

@@395jnky Thank you!

[@SuperSilence23]

That’s so weird having two Jeeps

[@davidclark291]

I hate Jeeps (I wish I owned one) 😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@CrescentCityCollectibles]

What stove were you cooking with?

[@395jnky]

Hi Diogenes - The name of this device is called a skottle. Its a South African inspired cooking method that is made by a local company here in Southern California called Tembo Tusk. Its an amazing and very versatile little device, Here is the website if you are interested in learning more: tembotusk.com/ Take care and Happy Trails!

[@CrescentCityCollectibles]

395jnky thank you so much