Overlanding White Rim Trail In A Bronco

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[@TheStoryTillNow]

Next time take me.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yes. Next time we do 3 days minimum so we can properly film it.

[@DnDSeekingAdventure]

@thestorytillnow is this gonna be a bronco duo? Or do you have enough fuel storage for that new V8 of yours to make it to Utah? 😝

[@andyackerman7123]

I’ll bring the whiskey… oh wait, did I just invite myself, or read your minds?

[@DnDSeekingAdventure]

@@andyackerman7123 my man! I’ll bring the rocks.

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Hey...me to please

[@martinanidjar]

Great video! I did that trail Thanksgiving 2021, and temps dropped below 20 at night, it was not fun in the tent. The best trail drive ever! Will do it again. Your video reminded me how much fun we had there and how I need to plan my second pass. Thanks

[@JustinBMcBride]

I need to go back and film it in 3 days and make a series. That way I can stop more and hit some of the “side quests”

[@travelingman21000]

Good video, I liked the camera on a stick that showed a different view of the trail. Over the years I've along with friend have done this trail 6 times in our Truck Campers (hardsides).

[@Trax_travels]

This trail is absolutely mind blowing. Did it twice in one summer.

[@theridesideoflife]

Amazing video! We're planning to do the White Rim Trail in September but had no luck getting permits yet :/ Can you please list all the 360 camera gear you're using? I´m stunned about the fact that it seems your whole 360 pole is mounted with "only" suction cups ON THE SIDE of the car :D Thanks in advance and keep on exploring!

[@dantecangri9125]

Love to see the new bronco hanging with the discos LR4s

[@ashlynm0125]

Thanks for the inspo!!

[@teamtaggedout]

Looking like a lion, Justin! 🦁 Highly undersubbed channel!!

[@ads9765]

It's not the 360 camera that causes the problem, it is the fact that the bronco is the focal point of the shot which of course is bouncing around causing all the motion sickness out there. Having the view of what is ahead instead of what is behind will focus our eyes on what is in the distance. Farther view equals less bounce.

[@Lethal_Venom]

This was amazing, such awesome scenery. Thanks for taking us along

[@joshleal9811]

That trail is one the most beautiful and long ones I did in moab. And like you I did in two days, and yea it will better to do it in tree so you can enjoy more the beautiful landscape. Thank you for share this amazing adventure.

[@Robert_hill]

LR4 - Full on Disco episode. Love it. BTW- The last time my LR4 was there, it broke down. Only cost 1K for a tow out. : (

[@RanchoTexano]

One of my all time favorites! Shhhh don’t let the secret out about this park 😊

[@BroadiAdventures]

Curious what time you set out at the top of Shafer on day 1? A group of fellow Bronco loons and I are heading out late March, same exact plan you did with Murphy’s as the camp spot. Trying to gauge our timeframes. I’ve had to make camp after dark too many times. Would rather be relaxing and watching the sun go down, snug and set up already. Great video, the 360 focusing on the Bronco was a cool approach but did detract some from the landscape around it. Good, fun video!

[@Garren.B]

Great video. Who makes the video camera extension stick and suction cup mount?

[@JustinBMcBride]

The suction cups are from Sea Su Lee. The arms were 1/4-20 clamps I found on Amazon and the SUPER long pole is from Insta360.

[@tmcnicho]

I like all the new camera angles. I’ve been wanting to put the max on a pole coming off the trail sight.

[@BrooklynNY1979]

Great video Justin! Quick question, would you suggest an overlanding newbie do this trail solo?

[@JustinBMcBride]

Hmmm I would never suggest a newbie to head out alone. This trail can get pretty nasty if it rains or snows.

[@blueduster74]

We are going back for trip 5 to Moab the week after EJS 4/23. I’ve never done White Rim. Looking forward to it.

[@markruppert9017]

Very cool trail. Love the soundtrack too! Keep up the good work.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks! Trying to avoid the overly cinematic score that I keep seeing in other overland videos.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Cool use of the 360 camera! I used one of those stuck to the front of an airplane for a promo video I did back in 2018. Same principle as you here... out as far as possible in front on a pole.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I need me a more sturdy pole. Sprinkling a shot or two into a video would work better than 85% of the video being on this.

[@ever_leal]

So rad! Happy Trails 🤙🏽

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks!

[@JTube571]

I'm looking forward to doing this trail in June with my '06 Pathfinder. Already reserved a camp site at Potato Bottom! Doing a whole week long trip through southern Utah.

[@beachcoffeesun]

Take me

[@audiomxr]

At 3:22 into video. What do you do if someone is coming from the other direction? There's not enough room to pass?

[@scotthutchinson2184]

Enjoyed the video! We did the trail in the spring several years ago (actually did it in the opposite direction), camped at Taylor the first night and were supposed to camp at Murphy Hogback the second but rain and then a full on blizzard set in so we just pushed through. With all the mud and snow, my passengers didn’t enjoy it and yea, we nearly ran out of gas too! In a LR4 as well.

[@wisconsinmountainriders7177]

I appreciate you trying different camera mounts and views. Though there was quite a bit of motion and wobble to the video, I felt like I was getting motion sickness. Just wanted to give some feedback.

[@maximumoverland]

Hey Justin, great vid as always but can I ask who makes the rear tire mount / gear shelf?

[@JustinBMcBride]

It’s from American Adventure Labs. Here is my video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLCg4GQisesldk

[@maximumoverland]

@@JustinBMcBride you sir badass !! Much appreciated

[@pala4833]

I enjoyed the adventure. Thanks. Not a fan of the dark filter you've been using in recent videos, though.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Noted. Thanks for the feedback.

[@tylaroverturf]

Did this trail in October but it was right after the big storms so we couldn't do the whole thing because the switch backs on the west side were closed. So we did a out and back to the white crack campground. An amazing place to camp.

[@JustinBMcBride]

We were afraid it would be closed on the back side due to snow.

[@John-jx1dk]

Justin, who makes your camera on a stick? I’ve been looking for something like this with no luck. Thx

[@clintclick5132]

Is the 2 door sufficient enough to do a proper trip? It doesn't look like it has enough room for storage..

[@JustinBMcBride]

It needs a full seat delete, but we did plenty with it with just the two of us. It takes some strategy in planning what to pack, but it can be done. That said, there is a reason I switched to the Gladiator, and that is the space needed for more comfortable travel.

[@BSFabrication]

Was on that trail in August! Place is insane

[@wangwooodhead8900]

Hi, what is the stick and mount are you using? It's a must be when drone are not allowed.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I got this one from Insta360

[@zihaoli1549]

Hey just wondering what car mount did you use for insta 360

[@JustinBMcBride]

Couple of sea suckers and clamps

[@reneepowell8541]

Love this! And love that spare tire holder setup! Is it custom?

[@JustinBMcBride]

All the details are here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLCg4GQisesldk

[@sk8rboy509]

Hey man, looking to do this with my second gen X5 with some off-road tires. You think it could do the whole trail? Sitting at 9.3 inches of clearance. Thanks in advance 🙏🏼

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yeah! You should be ok.

[@sk8rboy509]

@@JustinBMcBride sweet, thanks again!

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Justin...how did you like the 360 footage? Would you say I'd be ok with my powerwagon and off road trailer in tow (12' long)?

[@JustinBMcBride]

360 footage didn’t turn out as I expected. But I can’t say I HATE it. It works. A little over-used for this video, but being that I couldn’t review it on the trail, it’s what we are stuck with. No trailers allowed on the White Rim. The back side would be very tight for a Power Wagon.

[@B00NES11]

Hey Justin, awesome vid! Out out curiosity, why aren't dogs allowed on the white rim road trail? Is that a normal thing that is restricted on the trails you go on?

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yeah, it’s usually a “pack it in, pack it out” rule that can’t be enforced entirely, so it’s easier to say no dogs.

[@prush1]

What would you say the difficulty of this trail is? Any climbing involved? Wondering if my buddy's Outback Wilderness could pull it off.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I think a wilderness would be fine on it. I’d give it a 3 out of 10 for difficulty as long as it’s dry.

[@andyackerman7123]

Fancy!

[@scout159]

I would like to see updated sleeping without RTT. Do you know anyone with hit setup for sleeping 2 people inside? A lot of us want stock Bronco with low center of gravity.

[@JustinBMcBride]

The two door will not fit two people sleeping inside. It might fit one short person sleeping diagonally. But not two. Snag a 4 door and a Deep Sleep mattress.

[@classictravis]

you can see a couple of satellites flying in your time lapse at night. that's pretty sick

[@billj5645]

You didn't show the tow strap to get those LRs up Murphy Hogback, that's probably what happened to your gas. If you can get a camp near the center of the trail then one night and 2 full days is enough. There is a lot of demand for those camps and they are hard to get. If you can't get near the center, it is hard to do the remainder of the trail in one day so 2 nights would be better. The Mineral Bottom switchbacks are no inside the national park, that is why the cars have been left there.

[@bigskyadventures1780]

How do you recommend going up Murphy’s Hogback? Crawl it slow or get up some speed? Any concern about losing traction if going slow? Did you cross paths with anyone going opposite direction?

[@JustinBMcBride]

It’s pretty easy. I think I tossed it in 4-low just to get up it easy. It’s not technical, just skinny.

[@bigskyadventures1780]

@@JustinBMcBride appreciate the info; I’m not very experienced; I did it solo back in June; awesome experience but scared the #%*! out of me a few times along the trail. I enjoy your channel! I was lucky to live in Utah, and been kicking myself for leaving. Keep up the good content!

[@futuretraveldrone]

So cool

[@lederppz6202]

What month did you end up going ? I don’t see any snow?

[@JustinBMcBride]

Early December

[@tonyronquillo2246]

Any issues with pulling a high clearance 12 foot teardrop trailer through this trail?

[@JustinBMcBride]

No trailers allowed

[@tonyronquillo2246]

@@JustinBMcBride I'm not seeing any information online that states trailers are not allowed. Was this a recent change?

[@kristoferrayner]

Looks incredible. Been researching it and curious about conditions when you went. Anything actually requiring 4wd(apart from the forest service)? Have a 2wd with locker, experienced driver. Obviously if it’s wet it’s a no go.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I slapped it into 4-lo a few times. Especially on the second day. Some of the inclines require a little more torque. I’d avoid this if it’s wet. And make sure you have another vehicle with you just in case.

[@roblunnen1653]

while i love the get around the drone issue the movement on the 360 camera made me fast forward through the section as i got feeling sick. Love the channel though. i wonder about a fiberglass painting pole. I used one for some realestate photo for a friend. I have a 3 section pole that goes almost 25 feet. you would have to figure out some sort of mounting system but the pole would be able to get taller. I think at slow speed it might work. Just a thought

[@JustinBMcBride]

It’s need to be a firmer pole. 100% agree. This isn’t going to be the new norm for the channel. I promise.

[@lindseyryder2504]

@@JustinBMcBride It needs to be on a Gimbal! The footage just before the suction cup gave out was giving me motion sickness LOL.

[@imatexan3]

This is awesome. I just got back to Texas from Arches and Canyonlands. Noticed this trail and here you are with a video of it at the perfect time!

[@UnderAchievrLP]

The fuel tank size is one fo the bigger draw backs, its got the same size as my crosstrek... Did not realize that trail is permit only which is rather nice to keep the ignorant away.

[@TammysTrailsNTravel]

Not a fan of your video footage while connected to pole on your vehicle......Beautiful trail!

[@kelvinstoryteller8564]

The 360 camera is not my favorite, the distortion and sway makes that footage…difficult, plus the viewer doesn’t really get a sense of the environment or scale. Just one opinion.

[@laloolhouvum1634]

I thought Toyota is the reliable one.

[@mikepierson3097]

Good video as usual but please never use that non-drone drone ever again. 👍. It really adds nothing to the video imho.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Common consensus!

[@mikepierson3097]

@@JustinBMcBride Your skill and video quality don’t need it. Just sayin. 👍

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@mikepierson3097 the whole reason it was on this shoot is the restriction of shooting in a National Park. No drones allowed. That, coupled with the time restraint for Kris to get to his TV call time made for coming up with a creative solution. If it were a shot or two spicing up a normal video, it would be tasteful. But 85% of the video being the 360 isn’t hitting. I get that.

[@mikepierson3097]

@@JustinBMcBride Understandable, it’s good to experiment. Thank you for what you do! 👍

[@Dakar.Roamer]

Always great content and great locations. But the Insta 360 would be a no from me - sorry. Made me feel nauseous! 🤢 Was quite happy to see it hit the deck! Simply lacks your regular cinematic quality…

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks for the feedback. The time constraints limited placing a tripod as much as I would’ve liked, and the National Park limited the option of a drone. Good news. Next weeks video is 100% on my A7SIII. 👊🏻

[@Dakar.Roamer]

@@JustinBMcBride Okay, that's good to know! I guess short clips with the 360 would work fine, but this video had a LOT of that footage (for the reasons you explained) - was the first film of yours I couldn't watch until the end just because of those clips. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

[@davidfisher7792]

Cut the music

[@Dan007UT]

Less 360 next time please. My .02 for what it's worth. :)

[@OverlandTrailsAdventures]

hey, I love the trail and most of the video, but that camera on a stick is horrible. it gave us motion sickness trying to watch your video and had to stop. 😔

[@TheBigRally21]

Same here. Not a fan of the pole camera in this application. Great idea for a drone like shot, but just made me dizzy.

[@mikewickham]

I'm not a fan of the 3D pole cam. Too much bounce, too much distortion of the scenery, and it makes the car the focus of the video, instead of the astounding landscape.

[@geoffalders1211]

2 thing s . 360 stick makes me dizzy all the bouncing. Also your music louder then voice ... trying to watch in bed turning up and down is anowing my wife