Solo Overland Colorado - You don't need any of this to have an amazing overland trip.

[@Trinity-Overland]

Thanks for being honest about what you do/don't need to overland. Too many folks focus on the gear and miss out on the adventure.

[@scottsnyder8691]

Thanks for pointing out that so much can be done with so little. These days it's easy to get carried away trying to keep up with the next guy. People need to get outside and see all they can without worrying about having thousands in unnecessary gear.

[@josephcampbell007]

This is why i love the channel. Thank you Matt and Cara so much for the amazing views.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad you like them!

[@indianaoutdoors748]

Matt, i really enjoyed meeting you on the trail. I missed my courtesy’s . I didnt introduce my daughter and grandson. But it was a surprise and a joy. Thank you for what you do.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Great meeting you too. Hope y’all had a blast!!

[@JohnSmith-bq7gz]

This is one of your best vids. Little info, little views. Absolutely awesome

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@leonardcrespin6476]

absolutely beautiful out there in Southern Colorado matt , I myself am a resident in Castle Rock and every time I get a chance I love to find new places to camp myself. I'm glad you were able to get out this way and take all the beauty in that Colorado has to offer.oh and once again you hit it out of the park with your content take care matt .

[@EvergreenOG]

Hey Evergreen here

[@catherinestitt9640]

Canon City here!

[@RinconPilot]

Truer words were never spoken. Time off work is my most valuable asset. Thanks for the Moose sightings.

[@W2IRT]

Satellite communicators. Yep. Buy one. Now. I bought a Zoleo before my last solo trip in late-August. I was going into the National Radio Quiet Zone in West VA, where there is no cell service for about 75 miles east-to-west, and about 200 miles north-to-south. Found an epic campsite on the water, across a deep stream crossing. Not a soul for at least 10 miles. Woke up to a beautiful day with the promise of overland adventures ahead...and the Jeep's battery was flatter than the pancakes I'd just made for breakfast. I had the Zoleo in hand and was about to press the SOS button, but tried one last troubleshooting trick (bypassed the aux start/stop battery) and had enough juice in the man battery to start it up. If I hadn't had the Zoleo with me I would have panicked, 100%. It paid for itself right there, even though I never needed it.

[@danieldonegan6914]

Matt, your videography just keeps getting better and better! Awesome job brother.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I appreciate that!

[@TheChris1500]

we did Ouray, Durango, Silverton, and went to mesa Verda's cave homes did the tour, beautiful state. was up at daylight every morning ready to go to the next stop. this state you would never run out of places to see and do.

[@steveburkhart7711]

Thanks for another epic movie!!

[@jhen6690]

i have been all over CO and never seen moose!! good job and thank you for your hard work.

[@GATORADDAM]

Checking out some of your older videos. Nice!

[@BoCoOverland]

It never fails, Matt. I watch your videos and the worm starts turning and I get a major itch to get out there. Think I'm going to head up to the mountains tonight 😀. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Hope you had fun!!!

[@darksideemt]

Gorgeous video and that last camp place was epic for sure.

[@theviewfrommyhammock]

I love the 🫎 footage! I didn't get to see any when I was out west this summer. We saw Bears and Buffalo and then some turkeys.

[@catherinestitt9640]

The video is great, Matt! I had to look up Baxterville... I am thinking that must be another name for South Fork, which is what I'm more familiar with! I was just down that way this weekend! I do agree with you - you don't need any of the fancy gadgetry to overland (or, just camping, as my family would call this). I enjoy seeing people with the gear though because, like everyone, if you are thinking about getting a piece of equipment, it's nice to see it in use. I was convinced to click "buy" on my Klymit camping pillow because of a video you did a few years ago (I agree, it is the best pillow) but I was already looking because I was tired of dragging my nice "bed" pillows out and my cheap "travel" pillow wasn't cutting it. At the same time, I already know that a rooftop tent is not something that would work for me - but I enjoy seeing the videos you do on them. I'm using my 15 year old Coleman tent and my heavy and huge Cabela's sleeping bag and I can get out and do what I want. Upgrade equipment as you run into opportunities and on your own priority level, is what I think. Safe travels and looking forward to the next video!

[@jeepinwithjulia]

Aww, love the moose!

[@VeryCoolJeep]

Yes you do. I drove to Alaska and i used everything i have on my Jeep

[@stephenwhelan901]

Great video Matt! I would put mountain lion at the top of the list, but seeing moose is awesome!

[@SargeNurseOffRoading]

Beautiful episode mate

[@stevetabor4447]

Good stuff gorgeous areas my 5 th grade teacher had same name as the reservoir spent a lot of time in principles office 😂😂😂 as always be safe 👍👍

[@motivatedcb5837]

You are way to modest! You may feel lucky to have this career but luck had nothing to do with it! You put in a lot of hard work of driving, getting great shots, setting up for shots, hours and hours of editing , etc!!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you so much!!

[@motivatedcb5837]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures It also helps you have a great personality “the IT factor” that keeps people coming back! Just as nice in person as in videos!

[@encarnacionrangel6055]

❤thanks for this episode of needs and not needs i have 😊been doing day trips with a bone stock YJ to show my grandkids the back roads and the beautiful mountains and lakes around my area with just a picnic tote and basic tools for emergencies again thanks for all you do!

[@lisaspurk3187]

Great video! Everytime we go to Colorado I just love it there and cant get enough of it! I still havent seen a moose! Loved all the footage of them! Thank you.

[@phlfly10]

wow w man you are getting cost awareness on every video. I like this, not many do well don't at all, as they are like go get most expensive shock, that most people will never use at full capability. you need a power station 1000Wh and more to run fridge well, not stress a about a charging

[@timdavenport2943]

I always look forward to watching Colorado videos

[@gregplotts8795]

What an amazing adventure. I’m getting my 86 CJ7 ready for over landing. I hope to meet you.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Sounds amazing!!

[@justinrichie2598]

Sweet awning great video once again

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!!

[@donnawoodall721]

This is one of my positively favorite places in Colorado. I know stuff there. Love your channel by the way.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@LessJunkMoreHealth]

I love camping in Colorado. I haven't been there in over 10 years. These videos bring back so many great memories. Thanks for all your videos.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TomorrowIsNow]

Another great video! If you're really lucky and in the right place you get to see Mountain Goats here too!

[@carolbrucecollett]

Amazing views and what epic camping spots!!

[@dennisr7452]

Great video Matt. Thanks for sharing.

[@CraigG21]

Epic scenery! 😍

[@jonahshupert1329]

I love your videos, been watching a long time. I know you dont push any gear om anyone, and that is appreciated. But I sure would like to have all of it 😂😂

[@RanchoTexano]

Another amazing video Matt. You know, you may want to consider learning to fly fish with all the epic river side spots you find! I’d love to wet a line in that last camp spot!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I would love to fly fish!!!

[@333adventures3]

Great video. Looking forward to the next one with the rest of Stoney Pass. I hope you had the time to swing by Kite Lake.

[@tylersams6905]

You sounded really excited to see Cara.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I was!!!

[@brianjames3105]

Matt, love your videos. Great information, great veiws, great advise, but wear your seatbelt. We'd like to keep you around as long as we can.

[@deblikert]

Batchelor’s Loop out of Creede. Neat little town especially for the summer at 8800’ it is cooler!

[@BoCoOverland]

Matt, in addition to your big animal list, we also have mountain goats, mountain lions, lynx, bobcats and wolves in Colorado.

[@JTube571]

24:50 Locations like this are great. There's an RV park in Moab that I use when I go there. It's $8 but amazing to swing by every couple days and freshen up.

[@ahmednesbitte4906]

Hi Matt, loved this video, your awning is amazing 🤩 Can’t believe you found that campsite. Very cool 😎 Thank you for sharing. 🚙

[@Tacticallugnut]

Man you have one of the best-looking gladiator builds. Please do an updated build review soon

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!! I will soon.

[@larryfloyd8498]

Hi Matt, great video and love the perspective the drone shots provide. As a native Coloradan, it's sad to see all the dead pine trees due to the pine beetle. Also, great potential fire danger. Liked your comments on what a person needs. We have a '21 Gladiator Willy's and we're going the medium route with 2" lift and 35's. Not into technical but want to be prepared. Keep up the great work!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!!

[@johnwojcik977]

I'm watching this on my television now and I'm totally in agreement with you about southern Colorado and exploring new trails. Having been to Silverton 4 times and learning the trails I'm all about new trails. We've chatted on Facebook about y'all's channel, trail recon, lifestyle overland, revere overland and the story until now. I'm looking forward to getting back out on the trails and finding new places, after Kevin and Sarah went to Dead Horse, I'm really interested in Alaska, and y'all's trip to the Owyhees has me wanting to see Oregon. Got a lot the USA to see!!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

There’s so much!!!

[@herschelbrown2944]

Love your channel brother and your POV

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I appreciate that!

[@NigelNaughton]

Interesting comments and perspective. You say you don't know any "overlanders" that don't say you need any of that stuff but that's most likely because they already have it. Why don't a bunch of you guys get together (with the females in your lives too!) and take away all of that "stuff" and try it for a week. Then report back and see how that went and see if any of you would still wanna do it that way. 😁

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

You mean like I do in my early videos?

[@Marks.wildlifephotography]

That mountain pizza in south fork is really good, you made a good decision stopping there for lunch instead of creede

[@deeproamer2431]

Hey Matt just watched your latest video. I'm the guy that gave you unnecessary crap about your review on the set power. I think the bad taste was still in my mouth from dealing with their customer service and trying to get a replacement, again I apologize. What I really love about your videos is your honesty and how you make people feel comfortable no matter what their situation is if they want to go overlanding Great job! May I suggest that you asked your viewers when you're reviewing something and have potential problems to leave comments if they've already own these pieces of equipment and if they've had problems what their experience was with customer service. Like in the last comments a commenter named Dan said he had three iceco units failed him and customer service was slow in helping them out. That might help your viewers in their decisions about the equipment that you're reviewing, just a suggestion. Now I'm going to change the subject, as a retired adventure show producer for ESPN and outdoor life network how hard it is to produce these shows. If they think the field work is tough that is nothing compared to the editing process. It's a difficult job and you've been producing some quality content that speaks to a lot of people who are both in and thinking about getting into overlanding thanks again for a great video Matt. We're traveling full time in a built out Ford F-150 with a four-wheel camper. I can't tell you how much we have enjoyed it. And thanks for giving us heads up about Fuchs reservoir. We find a lot of the places because of people like you informing us. Thanks again.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks so much!!!

[@sicktricksab]

Love the videos! Can’t wait to start overlanding

[@JamesBlake3]

“Too peoply” needs to be a shirt!!!

[@tomassanesson902]

Sooo beautiful epik video

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks 🤗

[@shanew.8784]

The canine middle toes also protrude forward, feline is more rounded like you saw

[@brian_hamlett14]

Another Great Video Matt!! I do feel like I’m there with you lol… My Son lives in Denver and I told him he Needs to take a Drive down to Crede lol

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks. He definitely does!!

[@billieglennbusch2189]

Beautiful 🤩, watch ur videos when I can and enjoy them 😊. Just curious if Rob and his 4Runner will be making any appearances. Thanks

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

You mean Robert? He has both a Wrangler and his 4Runner and we never know what he's going to bring on our trips.

[@Revelation_Overland]

Awesome video. Thank you

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad you liked it!

[@Revelation_Overland]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Would love to attend one of your group trips sometime. I live in Ohio and I’m struggling to find any routes, or people to do it with. Wouldn’t mind being with some experience during the technical portions.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@Revelation_Overland look up GoXplorUSA.com. We go out with them a lot. Actually just finished a trip in Kentucky with them.

[@markperza384]

Great video Matt!!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!

[@jhbryaniv]

Matt, another great video - I am excited to see if the riverside campsite makes it's way into the patreon list. 😂

[@jhbryaniv]

Not if, but when. 😂

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It’s there. Lol

[@jhbryaniv]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures woohoo thanks for sharing these experiences with us!

[@LuvStLCards]

I live in Northern Colorado and I’m getting ready to get an Armada 4x4 so I can go out and see Colorado and sleep in it. What tires do you recommend for it? Thanks for all the tips!!! I have 4-5 day weekends all the time and I want to get out there and see all of the beautiful states around me. I can’t wait!!

[@timothyduggan3559]

I watch all your videos and love them. I've been an avid offroader for the past 5 years riding side by sides. I currently own a gmc sierra and wanting to buy a new colorado zr2 and start doing some overlanding. With your experience, would you recommend this vehicle? I know your a big jeep guy, but I also need to tow a utility trailer for my side by side.

[@vazquezherb1]

Love your channel and content you put out. Fuchs reservoir is now on the bucket list. Thanks for all your time and hard work….quick question, do you carry a full size spare and where?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks! Yes I have a full size spare in the spare tire location under the bed.

[@tellusdwyer7800]

Absolutely love your channel. I. Planning a trip to the Ozarks for a trip with my sons. Are there any trails or camp site you would recommend

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!! Ozark Overland Adventure Trail. lol it up on KZbin and see if that’s what you’re looking for.

[@RealtorHollyB]

It’s not just luck!! You are a very talented videographer and editor!! Great shots… great videos! What is that chair you are sitting in while eating at the end of the video?! Looks cool!!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks so much!! I appreciate that!! The chair is a Cliq Chair Lounge. I love it!!

[@Colorado4x4]

Great video! 💯 not a feline track. Either a dog, large male coyote or a wolf. Most likely someone’s pet. It’s too square. The retractable claws always get people but look for the general squareness of the track. Canine tracks are mostly square and feline tracks are offset, which this track is not. The most telltale sign is the main pad. Two lobes: canine. Three lobes: feline, but it’s hard to tell from that track

[@Beauty_and_TheBeard]

The wagoner belongs to the camp host at 30 mile campground

[@ekhouser614]

What is the navigation panel you have in that Jeep? I love Gaia as an app, but see your device in there is much larger and nicer than just mounting your phone. I have only two channels that I absolutely love watching on Overlanding, and yours is amazing and love your humor. Keep up all the great work and your passion for this is what inspires me to get out there myself.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I’m using an iPad mini to run Gaia.

[@BigFishOverlanding]

Next time you're in my backyard we should hit some trails together.

[@chuckc6515]

Really fantastic content, I like that you mixed in advice with the adventure. Keep the vids coming! I watched your old-ish video about the Patagonia MT-02’s…Do you guys still feel like they are decent on-road even after they have a few thousand miles on them? I’m considering them for my next set but I worry they will be super loud after the crown wears down.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!! Still freaking love the MT02!

[@chuckc6515]

Glad to hear it!

[@VirginiaHapa]

I’m with you, most overlander influencers do NOT say that anything IS required, but you can’t deny that the digital ecosystem and content around this topic is about building up rigs. Folks on KZbin may not say anything is “needed” but they’re influencing nonetheless by doing and showing with cool and expensive rigs. I mean, it’s classic marketing. Just own it, dude. You’re sponsored, you have an expensive rig, and you influence based on that regardless what you say to try to mitigate it. Am I wrong to say that? I’m not trying to be a troll, just honest.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I 100% own it which is why I’m deliberate at saying things like I do in this video. I see way to many people say they are waiting till they get their rig built or waiting till they get XYZ gear to go out. My point is just go and experience life. You need the built rig and fancy gear to do it.

[@daywalker8326]

Hey Matt as always I love your videos. I’m currently living in my Jeep jk in south Texas and was wondering if you could recommend a fridge? I’m currently running a 50 qt ARB since 2017 and it’s been a disappointment for the most part. Thanks brother!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I love IceCo fridges!!

[@daywalker8326]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures awesome ty! It’s been sitting in my shopping cart for three days! Ty for the promotion discount!

[@VideosOffRoad]

If you want Colorado scenery with very few people I suggest Idaho. Where I was in central Idaho the mountains aren't quite as tall, but there were hardly any people there. 😊

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Idaho is awesome

[@anthonyarmijo]

Hey Matt what brand of awning did you buy. It's pretty cool with the lights.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

4x4 Colorado

[@sprocket374]

Just found your channel. Awesome 👍. Can you tell us what river that was that you camped on? Thanks

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Rio Grande

[@Lutrahh]

I’m watching this on a modified gameboy color in my rooftop tent lol

[@EvergreenOG]

Colorado is the best… living in Evergreen great base camp

[@SGFAdventures]

Went with p rated tires vs lt since majority of my driving is on road. Do think p rated all reran like falken wildpeak is enough for this?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Should be. I wouldn’t do anything tougher than this with P rated tires.

[@sarahdinkelman8297]

When you say "good tires", do you mean get the mud stock option or to get aftermarket options?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Some vehicles come with good tires. Jeeps and broncos do.

[@frankjarossy3549]

Sure be nice to know where you are once in a while.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

All of our GPS data is shared with our Patreon supporters.

[@johnfulater2945]

Plural of Moose is ... wait for it....Moose!

[@phantp78]

Do you recommend a chainsaw for clearing falling trees from road/trail ? If so would you go with gas or battery operated?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

We take a battery operated one. Super handy!!

[@reijoasikainen9237]

If gasoline cost $ 8-10 / gallon, is overlanding still fun? That is what we have to pay here in Sweden. But I like to follow you on your overlanding trips.

[@Bikepro4x]

I believe it’s pronounced “South Fork” not “Baxterville”. 😂. I’ve been to that Mountain Pizza many times and it’s in South Fork. Next time eat at Kipps in Creede.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

My map showed it as Baxterville. 🤷🏼‍♂️ If you google Baxterville CO, that’s where I was.

[@Bikepro4x]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I think that’s the name of a neighborhood area that’s part of South Fork

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@Bikepro4x could be. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MozarkAdventures]

It's pronounced as fox, there's a family farm of the same name near me, Fuchs Farm.

[@4x4Guac]

Because you have stuff in tent do you need to inflate every morning?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yes. Super easy.

[@wirnet2084]

OK. Someone has to give you a hard time on this. The Gladiator is NOT complete. No coffee pot or french press. No beans. No grinder etc.. How does that Jeep even run in the morning. 🤣🤣🤣 At least Brad over at TrailRecon has the morning money shot with the steaming coffee. Get with the program there buddy!! 😂😂 Great video btw...

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I think it’s the one major flaw on my channel. I don’t drink coffee. Maybe I should fake it in the videos. 🤷🏼‍♂️😂😂

[@wirnet2084]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventuresMaybe you could get Brad to film some cameo's for you. 🤣It's still a fantastic channel man!

[@Minneyota]

I have a friend with the same last name. They pronounce it fooks, sounds like books with an F.

[@alexcosta7020]

Creede looks alot like the town from the movie Dante's Peak

[@alfredneuman1179]

Fuchs is the german name for fox - pronunciation impossible for us 😂

[@wanderingokie1983]

Doubtful you don’t “know” where you are at anytime. Be nice to my fellow Silverton residents. 🤙🏼🙏🏼

[@randyletourneau3430]

It would be great to know where you actually drove. I love the San Juan’s and would love o do that trail.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

All my gps data is available to our Patreon supporters.

[@GrahamHolmes]

Hey Matt. What brand of awning is that? Your trip looks amazing

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

4x4 Colorado

[@DJZach22]

What awning is it that you are using at the end?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

4x4 Colorado

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

It is pretty sad how many dead and dying piney trees all across our country. This including all the ash trees we've lost to emerald ash borers.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yes it is

[@codychace4185]

What’s the bag that hangs off your tailgate?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

www.atelierxa.com/

[@NorthernCoveCreations]

Would you be willing to share the gps location of that camp by the river, maybe privately

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

All my gps data is shared with our Patreon supporters.

[@gretchenstormer6501]

How do you unhook the beeper alarm for driving without the seatbelt on?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It’s easy. Just google it. There’s lots of forum posts on how to do it.

[@graphicd00d75]

I think you pronounce it "fewks"

[@robertlombardi2228]

Yes I also believe that to be the correct way to pronounce it.

[@shanew.8784]

If you have verizon you will have almost no roaming in colorado m, att tmobile are better Trails that have narrow trees are all over colorado, pine tree pinstriping is common here