Overlanding the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri

[@moonshinesadventures]

This video is still our favorite, thank you so much for taking the time that day to walk with us to our Jeep Moonshine and signing her dash. Can’t wait until we meet again so you all can sign our newest member of the family, Bandit.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Can't wait to see you guys again and sign the new addition.

[@a-survivors-journey]

Wow, some great water crossings!!! The underwater drone view was incredible!!!! The hairdryer was a nice touch!!!!!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

The water crossings were incredible. We were glad Deb had a hairdryer to dry the drone. 😂

[@DestinationArkansas]

Uranus…lmbo I spit my drink out from laughing!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Love it!😂

[@jamesmcgarry8660]

The roads you travel and the pace you maintain is exactly what I want to do. So awesome to be able to take in everything around you. Great content.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@miketell8182]

Now that is what I call a whole bunch of fun in the water.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It sure was a blast! Thanks for watching! - Kelly

[@arbor890]

Im a wheeler and live in MO, I’d love to be able to find some of these trails. Just my wife and daughters speed!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Just got your email. I will respond shortly.

[@twodummiesdigginandadventu2947]

Also like the music, the simple meals like dawgs n kraut, and lunch meat sandwiches for lunch!! Keeping it real like most of us!👍👍❤️

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks

[@twodummiesdigginandadventu2947]

One of your best videos in my opinion!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@darksideemt]

Even though I'm personally not a big fan of bed caps, your rig is still one of the best looking Gladiators out there. Your's, Matt's and Tony's are definitely my favorites I've seen.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@dxporker]

What a fantastic video. I experienced some Mark Twain on hard top at least 😂. Poor Kelly and the jiffy pop…..

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks Porker! Yea, Kelly sure struggled with the 🍿 LOL

[@kellypw8186]

Yep, all I wanted some jiffy pop.... sure am glad Deb took pitty on me!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

😂

[@SouthernComfortOutdoors]

Might be the most water crossings I’ve seen in one area. looks like some awesome camping spots to boot. Thanks for taking us along!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It was an amazing place for sure! Thanks for going along

[@bryanlewis8891]

Love that red Power Wagon. I want to get my red Power Wagon out on some appropriate trails.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks! I really like getting it out and it hasn't let me down yet! Thanks for watching! -Kelly

[@riverrockhunter1211]

Ever get back there!! Holler at us , we know all the trails and some cool caves and arches!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks we will be headed that way for the expo.

[@oldstersoverland4257]

These are the best series of crossings in MTNF. They're a long trip to get to, but it's worth it.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Agree 💯%

[@AdventureGearTV]

I’ll be moving close to the Mark Twain National Forest area soon and am curious about the dispersed camping rules. Can I just pull off of the side of the trail and camp for the night? I have a minivan camper, so I’d avoid some of the trails you encounter here. But, have found a great spot to camp out there.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes, dispersed camping is allowed. Always check the website for the National Forest Service you are going to for updates and changes and where dispersed camping is allowed.

[@krashnpa]

Looks like a beautiful trip and great way to leave MOORE ! Love it!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It was for sure!

[@WoodfordsBest]

I love it. Signing the dash was really vool

[@WoodfordsBest]

I meant cool.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It was an honor.

[@bradhannah5593]

Enjoyed meeting you guys at the Moore Expo . Great video glad you made one in the mark Twain an southwest Mo area

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Great to meet you also. We loved the area and definitely will be back.

[@darthvollmer]

When we left the Moore Expo on Saturday, we went to the same area. Not that I would ever recommend that anyone drive that fast on a gravel road, but I heard that in a Mojave, that spot at 1:38 in your video, is really fun and smooth at 45mph or better, a couple of times at least. ;-)

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Sometimes you just have to feel the smoothness of the Mojave!!! Lol

[@smilingjrt644]

Cool video! My son is now living near Columbia so we will be giving this area a try soon!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Definitely, this is a great area.

[@twodummiesdigginandadventu2947]

Absolutely love the pw!!!!

[@kellypw8186]

Thanks! I love getting out and hitting the trails with it! Thanks for watching!

[@austinlittle924]

@ Kelly pw you need to do a review of the wagon! I'm going back and forth between a power wagon and a rebel. Nervous the PW would have a hard time on narrow forest roads

[@Gone_Camping]

It was great to meet you guys at Moore. I was supposed to camp in the Mark Twain National Forest over the weekend, but the 35mph wind Thursday night changed that.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Great to meet you also. We left a day early also do to storms.

[@bennie873]

Love all the water crossings!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We did too

[@ap.3679]

I was just Devil’s Elbow bridge the other day. Beautiful area.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes it is!

[@schoene314]

What a great video. Also shout out to the one who did the editing of the video!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@kgeorgeson]

Dang it. Now you got me hitting pause and going into the kitchen to make some popcorn. 😀 with a little practice Kelly you’ll get it. Deb yours looked perfect.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

😄

[@kellypw8186]

I bought a case of Jiffy pop - I'll get this figured out! Deb was nice enough to give me some pointers as she did hers.

[@jerryrodgers6785]

Amazing video and drone footage. Absolutely loved the drone up and around the fire tower! I’m only a couple hours south of the MO line in AR so I will be on the lookout for those county roads. Loved it and keep em coming y’all!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It's a great area and we will be back to explore more. Thanks for watching! - Kelly

[@fjforest]

...getting back to Beautiful nature... it’s relaxing to watch this trip. Keep up the good work...cheers

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks

[@a-survivors-journey]

Nice drone work and some really good music!!!! Signed dash!!!! A diner and fudge.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@oldmanoldtruck]

Great video! This may be my favorite of yours! I really need to visit this area!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!!

[@timpellett9701]

Thanks for the ride through the woods and rivers. We really enjoyed it. We haven’t had Jiffy Pop for many many years! ✌️

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for riding along with us!

[@danbrown4205]

A pack of butts, bologna sandwich on Wonder bread, my kind of people! Bologna or PB&J sandwiches are a major staple for our off road adventures 😃

[@Baumrah]

Uranus comments…I’m dying! 😂

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

😁

[@amaysinglifellc6273]

Lol you have me cracking up with the fudge factory located in Uranus.. can’t make that stuff up!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

No you can't

[@dustinbernard3701]

Loved this video. I think this is just west of my neck of the woods. I'm an hour east of Rolla. I just emailed you about getting a gps file for this route. At least I think I did....

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Got it, I'll send it to you tomorrow.

[@WolfOverland]

One of your best videos yet!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@merritts3515]

Missouri trails are definitely very tight!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes!

[@timvictor5988]

Wow! Did you post that trip quick after Moore Expo. Thanks for the energy getting it put together!!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@philgriswold2133]

Just when I was thinking that you might as well stay in that creek as much as you were crossing it, dang if you didn't just drive down the middle of it. Those folks in Mo got a strange definition of a road.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It's a great area.

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Awesome overlanding.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you

[@csphto]

We are coming down for the Moore Expo this year and are not super familiar with the area. We plan on doing a few days in the MTNF. Would love to know what routes these are if you guys are open to sharing. Awesome video!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

All of our tracks are available on our Patreon. Thanks for watching! patreon.com/CoddiwompleOverla...​

[@daveoffroad7396]

Nice job Coddi..! Great video..!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@davidbeezley6161]

Great vlog! For more awesome water crossings, Ozark National Forest in AR

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It's on our list! Thanks for watching!

[@WilliamEnnis4380]

Another great video, I couldn't help but wonder if you got a cup that said "I found this mug in Uranus." or a T-shirt, etc.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We definitely got a t-shirt.

[@thedaywemake]

Love it!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@C2CoIIIIIIIo]

What is the piece of electronics that you show at 17:30 in the video?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Ham Radio

[@sakmycnc5377]

Much better audio! 🥳 What was the issue? I'll pass on URANUS FUDGE! Did they pack you some to go?🤣🤣🤣

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Audio was from a mic issue... we left the fudge packing to the experts...🤣🤣🤣

[@stevepauley2437]

I love all your videos! I was wondering if you could or have done one on the medical gear you typically carry?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We have it is our video MyMedic

[@mikesters3532]

Amazing trip!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes it was

[@ksfishingadventures]

What trails did you hit? Thinking about coming this year for the moore expo and hitting glade top in my 4th gen Ram and some fun trails

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We just explored the FS roads in the Mark Twain.

[@birdwatchohiolive]

Your videos inspired me to buy a Wrangler, explore, and make my own Overlanding videos! I learned about the Kentucky Adventure Tour from your channel and did part of the trail as my first trip. Then a friend and I drove my daily driver to Moab and rented a Wrangler out there for Easter Jeep Safari. So far I’m having a ton of fun! Thanks for the inspiration! I’m planning on attending the event sponsored by Dan Cummins this year and hopefully bringing a couple friends along. Any advice on some essentials I should have? Also, I’d be honored if you’d check out the couple videos I’ve made so far. They’re not very good yet but I’ll keep trying. Can’t wait to see more content from you guys, have fun out there!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Glad we were able to inspire you, sounds like your having a great time. We will check out your video. Thanks for watching.

[@MozarkAdventures]

You all hit some nice co roads/trails. Did you visit any of the old mills while you were down that way?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We did not on this trip. But we will be going back.

[@MozarkAdventures]

@@CoddiwompleOverland Definitely put Alley Spring and Hodgson Mill on your list. Maybe even a float down the Current from Akers to Round Spring.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for the info, we'll have to check them out.

[@danmoser27]

Excuse the inexperienced, but when you put up a rooftop tent In the rain and wet does the wet material saturate and intrude onto the mattress? I am interested in one and this has always been a ? Of mine.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We have never had that problem. Makes sure all windows are closed before folding.

[@overlandtowater]

Unfortunately most of the campspots on the gladetop are exposed on the top of the ridges...welcome to my area y'all

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

You have an awesome backyard!

[@overlandtowater]

@@CoddiwompleOverland Thanks anytime you're planning a trip that brings you along hwy 60 in Missouri send me a message on Instagram (same handle as KZbin). It wouldn't bother me at all to show you some of my favorite areas

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That would be great!

[@chrisc4427]

I love the Indian music really good choice

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@chrisc4427]

Your welcome

[@klaskot]

Are there maps of the trails you take? Awesome video

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

You can email us at [e-mail] For gpx files that you want.

[@Tgauchsin]

Excellent. That drone crash though! Would you be willing to send me the trail gps files if you kept them? This is fairly close to me and I’ve not been to very many of those roads…

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Send me an email to [e-mail]

[@markmolyneaux9662]

Really cool. What resources are you using to find off-road trails in MO?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We use Gaia to find roads or trails, and then we just go explore.

[@MexicanaChicka]

I would love to know the trail you took in this video

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Our tracks are available on our Patreon. patreon.com/CoddiwompleOverland?Link&

[@steventhomas1952]

Hi there guys, great video! I’m a Missouri resident up near St. Louis. Would you be willing to share the route you guys took? I’d like to get my dad out on some scenic trails like that.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Send us an email to [e-mail] and we will get it to you.

[@steventhomas1952]

I emailed you guys.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We are working on it. Our real jobs have us tied down.

[@steventhomas1952]

Not a problem. I absolutely understand that. Our shop has been slammed with work.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks

[@MidTnOutdoors]

Can you suggest anywhere off the beaten path that a two wheel drive truck can go and do some overlanding and camping in Tennessee or Kentucky??

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Any of the Smokey Mountain 1,000

[@MidTnOutdoors]

@@CoddiwompleOverland thank you so much, I do appreciate you taking the time to reply. Us two wheel drive people don’t have many options. One day I will have something four wheel drive.

[@whowho8470]

Great video! What time of the year was it and approx how many miles off road did you travel?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It was April. Not sure how many miles off road, We spent a couple days there.

[@anteupjcook]

Did you have to have any permits or anything like that? Can you just camp anywhere in the forrest?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

No permits. Always check with the National Forest for updates and changes.

[@dannysorden8310]

Where did you enter the Mt national forest? I'd like to find these kind of roads. I'm usually close to lesterville area.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Sent you an email.

[@Okierover]

Kelly where did you sleep? I never saw a tent in this video.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

You don't miss much do you! I slept in the back seat of the truck this trip. The Rams have a flat platform that folds out. Being short has some advantages! Thanks for watching! - Kelly

[@Okierover]

@@CoddiwompleOverland I sleep in the back of my F-150. Its not flat and I'm 5'10".....so... But I'm dry, and warm if I want to be. What sleeping pad do you use?

[@theporterfieldfam]

What was the name of the new camping light from the first night of camping?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Devos Light Ranger. Let them know that you seen it here! www.devosoutdoor.com/products/lightranger

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Devos Light Ranger. Let them know that you seen it here!

[@archangel7673]

Campfire jiffy pop is really a crapshoot!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

For sure.

[@shawnthomas6460]

OUCH>>>> Been there and done that! DJI care is the best...

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It was under water recording for over a minute! Dried out and works fine

[@shawnthomas6460]

@@CoddiwompleOverland Make sure to place it in an area that will help dry it out. It will work for a while but moisture has gotten on the board and will start corrosion in a few months. Solder joints don't like getting wet.. If you have a dehumidifier place it in a place that will pull the moisture out of it.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you.

[@red07JK]

I’ve done the first part of the video and the last part. But would like to do the middle part from Uranus to Montauk. Is there any place to find your route?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Send us an email to [e-mail]

[@TheDashSavers2022]

I was interested in the route as well. But your link to the email doesnt appear correct.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

You have to put the contact@ that did not appear in blue

[@red07JK]

@@TheDashSavers2022 it worked for me.

[@red07JK]

@@CoddiwompleOverland thank you for sharing

[@curtpaulfrey2731]

Does that cost anything to go on the trails?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

No

[@robertkoch1327]

I’ve been considering airbags for my Mojave, what brand did you go with?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We went with Firestone.

[@robertkoch1327]

Thank you, are they inside the coil?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes they are

[@Wklambert]

They don't make Jiffy Pop like they used to... oh man lololol

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Oh, it was operator error on my attemp! Thanks for watching! - Kelly

[@Wklambert]

@@CoddiwompleOverland lol, I was sticking up for you, hahaha. It looks like y'all had fun regardless. This is an epic trip. Really giving me the hankering to go to the Appalachians again. Ocala National Forest just doesn't have the same mountainous vibe as Cherokee or Pisgah. Appreciate you all filming this. (And, hope the drone dries out :))

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks, Drone is dried out and flying again.

[@ericsmith_21]

I've seen a couple of people comment on asking for your route and you said you would send it to them if they emailed you. So I comment I emailed asking and sent an email. You replied to my comment say you would send it but never replied to my email. Are you still interested in sharing your route info.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Definitely, we apologize. Sometimes, our normal jobs get in the way, and we must have missed it. Iam sending it to you now.

[@ericsmith_21]

@Coddiwomple Overland no problem I understand. I look forward to getting your email with the route info.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks.

[@Bogiesplace]

@coddiwomple-overland.com Wow what a beautiful trip! Could you send me the route map as I would also like to take it.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Send route request to [e-mail] Make sure you add the contact@ the beginning or we will not get it.

[@inverted311]

Dude, that guy with the knife out when the popcorn came out is a menace! His daddy didn't teach his ass any respect for a knife and others.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yea, that guy is a menace for sure. I don't even know why we keep him on the channel!!😂

[@j.a.1785]

Let's go outside into the serenity of nature and make lots of noise...🤢🤮

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for the channel interaction. It really helps our channel grow! This is also pretty ironic coming from someone who has their profile picture with them in a MOTORIZED fishing boat😂

[@blueduster74]

🤣 acquired taste!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

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