IDAHOLY CRAP!! Exploring the Sawtooth Range in Central Idaho in our Jeep Gladiators

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

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[@sonnicman]

37:24 Matt and Cara, driving through the forest Laughing back and forth at what the other'n has to say Reminiscing this and that and having such a good time Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly, what a day

[@paulg.5947]

The way you and Cara put these films of your trips together is truly captivating. No doubt, a lot of work goes into these! I look forward to watching more of your incredible overlanding adventures. Stay safe out there. Jeremiah 29:11.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks so much!!

[@ndunnan68]

Thanks!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks so much!!

[@offgridrecon]

With large trees like that, I’ve seen people chop one side for 5-10 min, then use the winch to break the tree. Force it to break where you chop. It works in a pinch. (If you have at least an axe) 👍🏻

[@richardcarnahan6335]

I’m sorry but before I gave up and turned around and went all the way back. I would have tried a redirect and tried to pull it down the hill. I do enjoy your videos so very much. I wish I could get out and do the whole overlanding thing. But right now I’m recovering from my 12th back surgery so it looks like another year lost. So for now I have to live vicariously through your videos.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@richardcarnahan6335 I looked at that option very carefully and it just wasn’t going to happen. I hope you get better soon.

[@gcookz86]

This is why I will never leave Idaho. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

Beautiful state

[@OverlandCalling]

Looks like a nice trip. Bummer the tree was down. Oh and nobody puts Baby in the corner! Good job on that log!

[@JackSowWild]

Love the new ride.

[@lisaspurk3187]

Beautiful!! Idaho is on my list to get to one of these days! We love Colorado so I think we will love Idaho too! Great video!

[@arkansasrailproductions5507]

There’s a couple of famous spots in northern Idaho to check out that was featured in a popular 1990s disaster thriller. The town of Wallace, the Silver Bridge over the Coeur D’Alene River near Kingston and Mirror Lake. These were the filming locations of “Dante’s Peak”.

[@jmo0311]

13:48 you definitely gotta get some fly gear and give it a try with all the mountain streams you find yourself next to. I had the same thought a few years ago next to a mountain stream. I just learned the basics through KZbin and started catching trout.

[@gregc9220]

All the gear y'all have in the rig but not a electric chainsaw 😂 I never live home without one, it's part of my overlanding gear, great video btw!

[@VideosOffRoad]

Idaho is EPIC, and is the best kept overlanding secret in the Continental USA. Especially ESPECIALLY because there are so few people there.

[@UnPlanned_Adventures-n3rd]

I’ve been binge watching your channel now for about 2 weeks so if you see a bump in watch time that’s why 😂 great video and keep up the great work!

[@AnonymousItinerant]

In this video you showed a still in the back of Cara’s Wrangler (Boo). I would love to see more of that setup with the SHW Offroad drawers and sleep system. Thanks!

[@TnD_Adventures]

This has to be a few weeks ago (posted on 7/19/24) I just returned from there and it was full of smoke and a small fire next to Redfish lake. I had to return to the Oregon coast to get out of the heat and smoke.

[@TheUncrowdedPATH]

We were trying to go through the Magruder trail about the same time... (110 mile overland trail from Montana to Idaho) We also hit snow... deep snow. The road did open around the 15th of July... just a little too early this year to get through some of those roads! The trail we were on is on the other side of the Frank Church river of no return wilderness.... the Magruder corridor runs through two wilderness areas. One is 2.3 million acres and the other one is 1.3 million acres... and just a road between them! Awesome area!

[@bajasoobnut]

you should look into a day fishing pass, there are places that do offer that kind of thing including Oregon IIRC

[@ritzrgood1]

i love watching your videos man. Welcome to idaho!! Id love to see more videos with you guys using your uev490! Keep up with the great videos guys!

[@jaggsjunction]

Great video guys. Theres a reason not a lot of people know of Idaho. Cause we don’t tell them. lol. Born and raised there. Really enjoying the video.

[@HeadHunterZ06]

If you guys aren’t familiar, look into the Silky Big Boy hand saws. They’re light and might work better for bigger trees. Love the channel!

[@christopheranderson8619]

My primary location this trip (yes I made a quick stop in the Ozarks) has been Idaho and WOW! I have loved the loops I've made and yes first night remote camp on the Salmon River then site looking right at the Sawtooths with a Cow & Calf feeding in the meadow... Trips not over yet so after a toe dip on the Pacific (was going to go after Expo PNW where I had the good fortune to meet you both however July 4th week...) So now off to the Oregon Coast then 🧭

[@kirstenlieder5364]

Dan and I just loved Idaho!! Wyoming, Montana and Colorado!!

[@whiteywhitestein]

Sully’s Ozark Fly Fishin. I’m waiting for the premiere!

[@deladyakarobin4777]

Welcome to Idaho. I wish I could have met you while you were here :)

[@ZR2BIZON]

Finally! I was waiting for another Vid 😂

[@DefiantOffroad]

Sweet Jesus, it looks amazing out there!

[@JamesWilliams-bl1fm]

Great video! bummer about the trees😑 I live in the woods & have several gas saws but we have a Ryobi Electric chainsaw just for the Gladiator & it’s been a godsend & it would cut stuff like that just takes a bit of patience.

[@samuelsantiago3229]

Good morning from Long Island, NY. Can’t wait to fully retire so I can go full time RV/Overlanding with my Tremor.

[@alehman233]

I love watching the overland channels and seeing the sights. But I also have a big hangup with them. Now all the good places will be covered in people. I am planning on traveling next year after retirement and Idaho was at the top of the list. Now Im afraid it will be harder to get a good spot.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yeah it doesn’t actually work that way. 😂

[@billbrown6626]

If you ever come back to Idaho you have to check out Hazard lakes and venture up Hwy 95 north through Idaho. So many ways to go. Elk City, Kooskia... Too many to mention

[@brandoncmapes]

If it makes you feel any better, based on the amount of snowbanks in the lower elevations of the trail, you guys would have never made it to the summit and over the other side. There is a massive snow drift on the last switchback that forms every year. We've done this in late July and had the snowbank still be 12-15 feet tall blocking the road. Either way, great video and gorgeous area to explore!

[@markperza384]

Really great video guys enjoyed it!! Bummer about tree though..,

[@TrumansCorner]

I know this is a late comment but I’m not sure how other states work but I know here in Kentucky you can go online and buy a 24 hour fishing license cheap and print it off yourself. Just a thought since you said you would like to fish and have came to Kentucky for a few trips. Great videos been a fan for awhile stay safe!

[@TrailCookCamp]

Tried to pause and figure out what animal is running around in the woods at 44:09 lol! I'll be in Idaho soon. If I take this trail, hopefully that tree is moved 😅

[@Sarah-c8o5l]

Chainsaws are a must in my state…. Blessings!!!

[@DestinationArkansas]

Wow I didn’t realize Idaho was so beautiful.

[@explore_off_road]

Wow, Idaho is beautiful. Keep that quiet cuz it didn't look TOOOOO busy. ... And your conversation on "Toppers or open back" ... How about, do you prefer your setups in this trip, or Trailers?

[@patina_turner6791]

Take a look at Tenkara, poles. Great introduction to fly fishing and pack up super small

[@RDOverland]

Hey it sucks you had to turn around because of that fallen tree. I was in the same situation in my last video but was able to winch it out and didn’t have to turn around. I have to say… buying a winch was the best purchase I made.

[@RaptorPackAdventures]

Absolutely beautiful. We have so many beautiful roads here in Oregon but I see Idaho in the near future. God’s Tapestry

[@HoustonBrownPhotography]

The drone makes for a good recon when you think there may be too many obstacles in the way. :)

[@alanrparker796]

Sent you came across big trees in the road have you thought about getting a battery power chain saw to carry around for emergencies.

[@Scottzilla2014]

Beautiful thanks for sharing. What radios do. Y'all use?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Midland MXT 575s

[@onasledoverland]

Matt. Can you give some feedback on the Milestars on the red gladiator please? Im about to choose a non MT for my second vehicle. Thanks

[@onasledoverland]

Why no chain saw? I never go without one. Sucks to have tobturn around. ❤❤

[@michaelptm2269]

Hey great video! Quick question. Is the reason you don’t always have a chain saw and a diesel heater with you because of space in you rig?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I don't bring the diesel heater unless the lows are in the 30s. The chainsaw was just a calculated risk since I had my hand saw.

[@1oldarmyguy]

Had a similar experience in Wisconsin... but we had a chainsaw ... defiantly a good tool to have, if you have the room for it. I've looked at some of the battery ones like Makita.. not sure if it would have been any help on the monster tree you encountered. But you got to stay at the spot you wanted... fate!!

[@Clarksadv]

Need to do a little fishing in those streams

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Next time for sure!!

[@thegiant573]

No Chainsaw? Well that's a part of my load out from now on.

[@RyanMcClellan-tn9bx]

I’m a McClellan, saddle was a big deal, check out history…. Very interesting.

[@shawnking6270]

Have you looked at the harker platform

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I have. Not a huge fan.

[@jamesbray2113]

What radios are you using to talk to each other?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Midland MXT575s

[@earlhamil731]

Make your way to Surry BC and Epic will regear.

[@johnsilver7150]

Your hair looks like the tent on the red Gladiator . LOL

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Black and white? That doesn’t make sense. 😂

[@Beauty_and_TheBeard]

Lake McClellan not far from merus

[@williamcalhoun5133]

Hey mat check out a harker toper

[@markymark903]

33:51...I don't know...Maybe you should check and see if she has taken out a large insurance policy on you ..😉

[@sonnicman]

On our next video, we will be evaluating the differences between Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaws. 😉

[@velocity800]

oh! you didn't go to Twin Falls??😮

[@stephenbrown9522]

It's Idaho, with two jeeps you don't have a chainsaw. Come on.

[@VideosOffRoad]

You bring SO endlessly much gear, in TWO vehicles, TO IDAHO, and no kind of power saw for downed trees? 😮. At a minimum I always have a Milwaukee 18V Hacksalll with a 12" pruning blade that goes through small-medium trees just fine, without being big and heavy. Would have handled that acceptably well.

[@trackexplore]

That was some epic scenery. I'm sure you'll add a chainsaw to your arsenal now.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I have one. I said in the video I left it at home.

[@trackexplore]

Ah, yes. That's right.

[@dragonseggs]

Great to see you exploring the real PNW with all its glory after the Expo. Yep… as others have said, us locals carry a sharp bow saw, an electric chainsaw, and fishing gear… preferably fly fish gear for the best experience. The hobby grows on you. A little more survival gear than most as well… at least you should.

[@AramatOverlanding]

You folks need to get an electric chainsaw. I have used mine more than I ever thought that I wood (see what I did there?) Plus it makes cutting up downed limbs for camp fires easy-peasy!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

As stated in the video, I have one and decided to leave it at home for this trip.

[@AramatOverlanding]

@OzarkOverlandAdventures Oh gotcha, sorry must have missed that part. Thanks for posting the video.

[@Bert-k9j]

A 100000 dollar Jeep and no 120 dollar chain saw LOL

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

As stated in the video I left it at home and I wouldn’t have tried cutting that large of a tree with it anyway.

[@ronniewebb2777]

I’m really surprised you don’t carry a battery operated chainsaw

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I said in the video I didn’t bring it on this trip.

[@tpdmotor13]

She has her seatbelt on. U don’t !

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Wow you're observation skills are truly amazing!

[@jk_wrangler13]

Looks like it might be time for a battery chainsaw

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I have one. I said in the video I didn’t bring it and should have.

[@jk_wrangler13]

@OzarkOverlandAdventures oh ok. Sorry, I guess I missed that

[@wolfs4evr]

Cara's audio sucks most of the time driving. She's hard to hear in the truck without cranking up the overall volume. I've noticed this on the last couple of vids.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

The new Gladiator doesn’t have the same audio setup I have in mine. But that will change soon.

[@RegisteredNurseLA]

TRUMP 2024!!!!

[@onasledoverland]

Because... he will continue to spell off all of our public land to big corp? Funny how people just don't understand the consequences of voting for this man child.

[@LGoody9273]

You should read up on projest 2025. The architects of that BS would love to sell off all of that public land you just watched them travel through. Be careful what you wish for.

[@docholliday3043]

Guy looks like he should be in a gay club somewhere in San Francisco!!!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Something tells me you know what those are like. 😂😂😂

[@im2lost]

Hey y'all, Idaho is horrible, please stay away!!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

😂

[@LGoody9273]

This all CGI'd, ID sucks, it's nothing but potato farms 🤫

[@jaggsjunction]

You are definitely entitled to your opinion about ID. Here’s the neat thing. If you’re there you can leave. If you’re not there, don’t go. Matt and Cara do an awesome job of bringing us all great footage, we all appreciate there content

[@MrJd1976]

I don't know if other idahos are like me, but we really don't want you here. Come visit, but then we'd like you to go home as well.​@@jaggsjunction

[@frenchie4wd]

@@jaggsjunctionpretty sure the comment was made in sarcasm so others won’t go there. I may be wrong though. 😂

[@LGoody9273]

@@frenchie4wd Not sarcasm, it really is terrible here 🤣🤣 OK, you got me. It is beautiful here, I just get a little fusterated watching my quiet little home state get more and more popular. We've seen a huge influx of shitty people trashing campgrounds, dispersed campsites, etc. and it's wearing on me. I do realise this typically is not the comunity that does this, I'm just a little salty. That said I do apreciate the work that goes into getting all the amazing footage, and of course I do enjoy watching.

[@jaggsjunction]

@@LGoody9273 That’s good to know. It to is my home town. Born n raised. Still have family there

[@MrJd1976]

I would strongly recommend not putting a paddle board on the Salmon River in Idaho. You might end up in a little trouble.