Forester, CRV RD1 & Ridgeline Exploring and Snow Camping

A crew featuring a Honda CRV RD1, a Honda Ridgline, and my Subaru Forester explore Oregon high desert backcountry southeast of Bend. We discover abandoned places, attempt to scale mountains via questionable trails, and camp in the snow.
TECHNICAL ISSUES APOLOGY: This isn't all the best footage I've ever captured. As I don't have a GoPro yet, I generally film some of my going-down-the-trail shots with my iPhone, which automatically stabilizes them pretty nicely. Prior to this trip, I completely forgot to empty my phone and immediately ran out of room. So there's a lot of shaky footage shot with my still camera and stabilized in post - which gets a little wobbly sometimes. Sorry about that. I'll try to make sure I've got a better cam setup before my next excursion.
SPECIAL THANKS to Erik ( @adventure_rd1 ) for setting up this adventure as well as providing me with some solid additional footage to use in this video.
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[@sethheijermans3605]

I clicked because of the CR-V, stayed because it's a great video! 👍

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you! I should have another CRV-heavy video coming in maybe 4-6 weeks, stay tuned!

[@SanProsan1993]

@@softroadingthewest so umm... Which one of the videos is the CR-V heavy one?

[@softroadingthewest]

@@SanProsan1993 The upcoming video I was referring to in that comment never got assembled because that excursion got cut short. I do have some footage from that though which I think I may finally publish, combined with another recent short excursion. This time I'm not gonna promise any time frame though, LOL. :-) Perhaps you've already seen them, but I have two other videos which include two CRVs. They are older, early efforts when I was still new to KZbin and video editing, but plenty of CRV appearances: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3OUo3l-id6gsK8 and kzbin.info/www/bejne/javOh5p4oN-CY6s and if you haven't already, check out my friend Shawn's channel @silver_rd1: kzbin.info/door/9CF6aGwUe2O0HfxbIuMgtw Lots of CRV action! :-)

[@MRCALIEMS]

I have some CRV videos on my page 🤙🏽

[@budgetboyz1278]

I have a manual 1st Gen CR-V basically a very reliable, off road, tent on wheels with great gas milage

[@galecra99]

Here a proud owner of a 1998 AT CR-V ... Best car ever made. Period.

[@rondail5675]

Thanks for providing the Ridgeline experience(It's even a Gen2 like I have). I would like to see the Honda Pilot too, you mentioned it in another video.

[@WhiteCavendish]

Camping in snow is one of the best things you can do outdoors. It's an amazing experience if you prepare properly. I have a 99 CR-V with a 2" lift and a bunch of mods I DIY'd. One of the best vehicles I've ever owned and I love it.

[@softroadingthewest]

All my life it never occurred to me to camp in winter. This trip was my first time ever, and I was pretty nervous about it actually. But now I absolutely love it. No fire restrictions, never too hot (I hate being too hot), and nobody out on the trails.

[@WhiteCavendish]

@@softroadingthewest Absolutely, and there's nothing like waking up to the beauty and stillness of everything covered in a blanket of snow.

[@christopheradams7309]

Another Great video cant wait to get out and make some trips like you guys do looks so relaxing and like so much fun

[@donnygustian6707]

love this simple adventure story, awesome

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you, it was a fun trip and camping in the snow was much nicer than I expected! Thanks for watching!

[@justapotter]

Great video, as always! It's interesting to see how much your videos have changed just in one year. I started with more recent ones and have slowly been going backward. You REALLY have upped your game! Thanks for doing these :-)

[@isakjetbean]

Finding old mechanical equipment and structures out on the trail is the best! Always so cool

[@softroadingthewest]

That was a highlight for sure! I had previously encountered a number of crumbling old log cabins or remnants of mining operations, but never anything quite as elaborate as this. Thanks for watching!

[@markcantemail8018]

5:00 mins Cabin . Keep in mind they logged some of that area believe it or not . Take a closer look for some parts of a saw mill ? 2:00 minutes Pumie Stone Flats . We drove down thru there in April 91 past China Hat to see Lava Tubes . Lavacicle ,Derricks cave and Broken Dome . I live east quite a ways not far off U.S rt 20 . Nice video .

[@softroadingthewest]

@@markcantemail8018 Our original plan for this trip was in fact to get to Derrick Cave and camp down in that area, but the road out there was closed down. Nice thing is there's always something else to find out there! Thanks for watching!

[@johnreese3762]

Great video! Thanks for doing it!

[@moistoregon9049]

Thanks for the vid man! I love taking a caravan out through the forests! I'm from Oregon myself and I take my Scion XD down some sketch trails. Driving skills will get you a long way.

[@softroadingthewest]

Indeed, I think most cars are more capable than most people give them credit for, and making the right choices on the trail makes all the difference. Thanks for watching!

[@Bmiguelpaiva]

@@softroadingthewest does Erik still have the CRV account ? I cant find’it....

[@softroadingthewest]

@@Bmiguelpaiva He got rid of the CRV years ago and changed his instagram to @dahlenadventures You might be able to dig back through his page, I assume the old CRV content is still down there somewhere.

[@dahlenadventures]

Great video man! Awesome little funny moments in there. Loved it!

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks man, it was truly a fantastic trip, I had such a great time, thank you for pulling it together!

[@stevetabor4447]

Cool area goes to show you don’t need to spend 100,000 on 4x4 an big lift an 37” tires to get out on an adventure good job capturing the area an different shots in the video as always be safe

[@grmy011]

Awesome shots! Great vid

[@dougsfan9984]

Amazing video! Great editing!!! Love Honda + Subie colab

[@hubertczajka8308]

I'm used to a bit more expensive and geared up cars but there is something about your videos, there peaceful and very interesting. You got a new subscriber. :-)

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks! Yeah, this isn't exactly the 4WDAction channel, haha. For me the appeal is more about quietly exploring the wilderness rather than conquering it. And honestly, I'd gladly have a better equipped, better built rig if I could afford it, but I'm also happy to demonstrate that it can be done without spending tons of money. Thanks for watching - and subscribing! 8^)

[@coldfrontbmf]

I love this vid! Crazy Terrain you have up in the Pacific North West. I seen the CRV and it hooked me in lol. Double positive is the Forester, because I happen to have a 1st gen CRV and had a 1st gen Forester. Thanks for the upload, subscribed!

[@softroadingthewest]

Two sweet rigs! The 1st gen Forester is my other favorite! Thanks for watching!

[@mikeoldham]

Looks like an awesome winter adventure. Keep the vids coming you are making great content.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you Mike! Much appreciated. Hope we'll be seeing a new adventure from you guys soon..!?

[@mikeoldham]

@@softroadingthewest We hope to have a new vid up in the next week. This holiday season has been a bit crazy schedule wise but we are hoping to start getting back on the road more often again.

[@softroadingthewest]

@@mikeoldham Great news, can't wait!

[@billcarson9565]

Just another reason for me to move to the USA! excellent vid! subscribed!

[@sameerali78]

cool name!

[@sixramsalot]

new here..just what i was looking for as a newly acquired 03 crv owner,awesome vid,cheers!

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Awesome video guys

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I love overly dramatic Overlanding sequences!!!!!! Haha! Great implementation of that! I just got back from a fairly cold 15 🥶 snowy camping trip. I really like that fire pit, I need to get me one of those! I put a wall of reflectics around half of our fire pit. Definitely seems to help!

[@softroadingthewest]

Reflectix along one side of the campfire is a brilliant idea! We obviously weren't as cold as you but I'm hoping to tackle more cold-weather camping and going to add that to my bag of tricks. Thanks Jon!!

[@jmsuitter5]

Great trail clearing sound effects

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

Looks like a lot of fun. Heading out for our first winter adventure in two weeks. Not spending the night though. Thanks for sharing! George.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks George! That reminds me I think I haven't watched your most recent video yet, I got a little backlogged on my subscriptions while editing this one, but looking forward to seeing what you captured! Have a great time on your winter outing!

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

@@softroadingthewest I know how it goes. Thanks for watching. George.

[@tomastylecek7209]

crv love

[@Mrfree1]

Tomas Tylecek cant wait to get my 1st gen

[@solosaga5091]

It's interesting to "go back" and watch your older stuff. Similar to your adventures, you picked trails to see where they lead. The exploration has lead to a good place.

[@tomastylecek7209]

i like to see videos that dont do just one brand of cars. i have a crv and im very impressed with its deep sand and mud capability on street tires. cant wait till i get Ko2s

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Check the weight on KO2s. General Grabber AT tires are lighter, and likely more appropriate for a small SUV. Also check the price. Six Grabbers could cost the same as four KO2. You need at least five matching tires for an AWD, preferably with similar tread depth, so six allows you to blow out a tire completely and still have a matching spare.

[@luchaDor]

Poking a little fun at YT overlanders while doing the same is awesome. subscribed!

[@crv_tom]

Great vid!!

[@pnwadventurer9674]

I love the crv the most

[@bblock22]

makes me want to buy a honda ridgeline. It looks great!

[@leadnsteel1428]

except they cost 40 grand lol

[@abbiedeloof8507]

Much better vehicles for the price.

[@brentcorkins4711]

This is awesome . I live in kc and see all these big suvs , jeeps and etc that never see anything .. then these three out in what a lot of people consider “off-roaders” doing this hahaha !

[@user-yn7un8gu6g]

Very nice video 👍

[@kwuneko]

Great videos man, keep em up

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you, much appreciated! 8^)

[@alfredomendoza6246]

Here for the honda crv period^

[@ALNSMOVERLAND]

I guess I can beat you with this coffee challenge ! 3 spoon of instant Maxwell House coffee and BAM done ! ahahah maybe not the best tho ... After watching this video, I really want to experience trail exploring and camping under the snow ! Must be awesome and beautiful ! Oh, and I really like these Honda's too !

[@softroadingthewest]

LOL...though as I recall, the instant coffee in France is far superior in flavor to what you find here, so that seems like a reasonable choice! And yes, the snow camping was much much more enjoyable than I expected! I'm hoping to do it again soon! Thank you!

[@offthetrail636]

My 97 CRV has gone from St. Louis Mo to Denver then southwest to Gunnison CO then to 4 corners up through south Utah then west through Vegas then to north of LA then Hwy 70 back to STL!! All in 3 weeks. She did not like the mountain highways going uphill but GD she made it with only 1 flat tire

[@asplenic16180]

Expo coffee videos are ALWAYS warranted! Stop-motion, slow-mo, high-speed, pixleated, unnecessary zooms, no steady-cam jiggle hand-held, and kid-videography, they're all great forms of expo coffee coverage!! :) Does Erik have a build video of his tail door table? If not, suggest he do a walk-through of it. ;) Great stuff, your filming, narration, and trips!!

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, it still makes me laugh how ubiquitous the coffee segment is, but I guess it really is a universal experience that everyone can relate to. Erik no longer even has the CRV, he's sold it and now driving and modding an AMAZING MItsubishi Montero. I don't know if he kept the table, I'll have to ask. But I think that's an off-the-shelf item from...Front Runner maybe? I'll ask him about that too.

[@asplenic16180]

@@softroadingthewest ah yes, Frontrunner. They're table (and so much other stuff) is pretty sweet...

[@pnw_element9822]

Saw u riding the west with a Honda so I had to watch cuz I have an Element and I’m already ready for the trails

[@jonathanhumphrey4143]

CR-V Boi.!!!!!!

[@danhohman]

Thank you so much! Such a refreshing bit of fresh air away from all those crazy expensive overlanding vehicles! I use my 2001 Chevy Tahoe work truck to get out to camp and adventure. It suits me just fine! You have a new subscriber and follower. Hey I would love to get the gps coordinates from you on that industrial site. I’m using multiple map sources to identify the logging railroad history in Central Oregon. Would love to add that location to my GAIA master map.

[@softroadingthewest]

I wasn't navigating that day and don't even know what all roads we went down, so I don't know the exact spot. We saw a few abandoned buildings here and there. I think this one sort of looked out over the open desert to the north of Fort Rock as we were cruising along the fringes of the national forest lands? Something like that if I remember right. Do you have an idea what the equipment in that little building would have been used for?

[@danhohman]

I’m anxious to see the equipment. It seems more complex than just a sawmill. It will be high on my list for this summer.

[@ardeleandan]

Slow mo coffee making was better....you can make cuts and have the best of both worlds. Excellent trip, great scenery! Cheers!

[@OutOfTheWay4x4]

👍👍👍👍

[@timdipietro1133]

Love the videos. When are you planning another trip to the desert towards the badlands?

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you! I'm not sure when I'll next make it over that way. Central Oregon is generally my default destination though, can always count on finding interesting trails and incredible scenery. Hopefully I'll get back over to that side of the Cascades sooner than later! Thanks for watching!

[@Oregun]

Very cool! Just found your channel. Subscribed.

[@softroadingthewest]

"texpat" - that name rings a bell...I literally JUST watched the CoyoteWorks video with you in it last night! Had you commented here yesterday, I never would've made the connection. 8^) Anyway, thanks for watching and maybe I'll see you out on the trails someday!

[@Oregun]

softroadingthewest lol! Your video just landed in my feed, sometimes KZbin gets things right! Hope to see you out there sometime soon.

[@billmetcalf1158]

Great vid thanks! Being from Seattle I did Ft Rock, Hole in the ground, Crack in the ground, and Christmas Valley last summer, beautiful and fun. What App for navigation was Eric using? Keep the vid’s coming as my wife and i are always looking for new places to explore. PS morning coffee is a camping rite of passage….😊

[@leroyjarvis5617]

Came for the crv stayed for the crv almost left because of the music over. Not an absolute deal breaker though. Nice editing!

[@jklpino]

Can you do a video of how you set up your camp once you get to where you going, your sleeping setup, and how you entertain yourself once you get to where your going? I have a small family of 3, with a 3 yr old daughter and I want to start using our AWD SUV to explore and camp. I’ve camped only a hand full of times as a child and it always turned out kinda bad. Ok want to give my daughter and my family a positive experience. We go to the mountians pretty regularly and I already no the spot I want to camp at. Restrooms are available but that’s it. I want to sleep in our vehicle, and money and camping supplies are extremely limited. Looking for info on a basic, cheap, easy, comfortable overnight soft roading camping trip. Meal prep and organization to minimize supplies is also a big a question.

[@softroadingthewest]

Yes! I've been thinking about doing something along those lines actually. I'm hoping to pull that together on my next solo camping trip. Simple and affordable are definitely priorities for me as well when it comes to camping. Thanks for watching!

[@vincentwindels3752]

A very nice video, love the camping in the snow ! That Honda Ridgeline is very interesting, same philosophy as our SUV's with independant rear suspension. Does it have low range ?

[@softroadingthewest]

I was thoroughly impressed with the Ridgeline. It did not struggle once and, getting a closer look at it, it has a lot of really well-thought-out features. I'm *guessing* no low-range; it probably uses some kind of traction control system instead, but my Forester has traction control instead of low-range and still basically goes wherever I point it. Thanks for watching, and the kind words!

[@ALNSMOVERLAND]

Vincent ! You are really everywhere ! ahahaha

[@DJshutterfly]

Agreed. It looked amazing. Where did Jason sleep? Any more videos of the Ridgeline?

[@arickauyang1632]

Just discovered your adventures! I'm in the Oregon area starting to discover the roads less traveled. Your site and detailed instructions on routes are great! If you use Gaia, would you ever consider sharing your routes/gpx files? Maybe I can join one day :)

[@softroadingthewest]

I do use Gaia but I don't usually record my tracks, and my pre-planned routes often end up not working out in one way or another so I would hesitate to share those. I try to provide enough guidance to give ideas for cool areas to explore, while still allowing anyone to make their own discoveries as they explore. 8^) Where in Oregon are you?

[@arickauyang1632]

@@softroadingthewest Portland. That's fair! I like adventure and discovery!

[@shubhampokharel4848]

nice video and smooth narration. this feels so normal compared to other super hyped adventure videos. Can you tell me more about the shocks on your CRV? how tall is it lifted and what you used for it?

[@softroadingthewest]

I drive the Subaru seen in this video. The CRV belonged to my friend Erik. He no longer has it, but I'll see if he can come answer your questions...

[@shubhampokharel4848]

@@softroadingthewest cool. it would be great if Erik could answer it. I have 2012 crv and thinking about doing some changes on it for more adventure. Appreciate it. Thanks

[@bodean5163]

Another great ride. I enjoyed following along. I would like to know how tall is the lift-kit on your Subaru Forester? What supplier did you purchase it from? Was it installed or did you install it yourself? In reference to your brush guard, is there a winch model available? Can you offer some suggestions where to search for these items? Last question what size is the tires you are running? Thanks again!!!

[@softroadingthewest]

1" lift from ADF. Paid the local Subie tuner shop to install it, supposedly simple, but beyond my comfort level. The bumper bar is a superficial bolt-on for supporting lights only. AFAIK there is no off-the-shelf winch mounting solution for an SH Forester, at least in the US (might be something in Australia). Here, that requires custom fabrication work. Tires are 215/75R15.

[@henrikm4657]

The bar for “overland coffee porn” has been raised! 😂

[@christophergove8772]

What headlight housings does that crv have?

[@xsmith5561]

What tires arw you running on the crv

[@fouglasdir]

Another great video. You tell a story well, very enjoyable. And can I ask, what kind of coffee maker is that?

[@softroadingthewest]

It's just a moka pot, but with a more rounded form than the traditional octagonal angular ones more commonly seen. It makes excellent coffee, and it's what I use most frequently at home, but I've stopped using this for camping because the small, rounded shape of mine is pretty inefficient on a camp stove. I received this bulbous one as a gift and while it works very nicely on the smallest burner at home, on my camp stove the flame is too wide and too much heat just goes up the sides...the water takes forever to boil. This one is mine: amzn.to/2ZX3OVD though for camping I'd recommend a more traditional model with a wider, flat base.

[@fouglasdir]

@@softroadingthewest RIght, that makes sense. I used to have the octagonal one years ago but must have given it away before realizing its value for camping. Thank you for the reply.

[@izaakdaviddiggs]

Which forest road did you find the abandon building and machinery on?

[@softroadingthewest]

I'm not sure, I wasn't navigating this trip so I really wasn't paying very close attention to where we were, just luxuriating in someone else deciding where to go. 8^) I do think we were somewhere along the southern fringes of the national forest along northern edge of the open desert surrounding Fort Rock...I don't think we could see Fort Rock from that spot but you can see the desert vista, my sense was that we were sort of looking down towards the Christmas Valley area..ish?

[@LarryRichelli]

Did the CR-V have the clutch mod done in this video?

[@jmsuitter5]

Best 60 dollars I’ve seen

[@moonsapling]

Awesome video! Loved the snow scene trough the entire video. Also what is the transmission of your Forester? Im summing up thoughts cause i may be buying a first gen Forester with automatic but since i havent had an AT vehicle before id like to know what to expect.🤣

[@softroadingthewest]

My Forester has the 4-speed automatic. It has worked great for me and is reputed to be a reasonably reliable transmission. While you'll read arguments In both directions, I think an automatic makes more sense when offroading a vehicle like this. In this video, we were unable to ascend that cool little road up Pine Mountain because of Erik's manual transmission in the CRV. I was having no issues at all with the climb. The exception however would be if you can get a first gen Forester with a low-range gearbox in it. I believe that was only possible with the manual transmission. There are many many times I wished for low-range. The auto + traction control in my SH generally pulls me through OK, but often with a bunch of wheel spin that wouldn't even happen if I could simply crawl in low-range. Spinning wheels = some amount of control loss, which I never ever like to experience on narrow treacherous mountain roads. 8^) Thanks for watching and good luck with the car shopping!

[@moonsapling]

@@softroadingthewest Thanks for the answer. The guys from the local Subaru shop told me to go for the automatic. I heard that they are reliable and im happy you said that too. I heard it can send power to the axel with more traction. And the 125hp boxer should benefit greatly from the torque converter, right? Oh and also when do you do your ATF changes?

[@softroadingthewest]

@@moonsapling I think ATF might be at 60,000 miles? I'm not quite there yet...

[@moonsapling]

@@softroadingthewest read about the forums its 60k. Anyways thank you for the discussion. Glad i found your channel (thanks to JonDZ), it really is a hidden gem. Keep it up!

[@tomastylecek7209]

if you could please talk about the capabilities of other cars like the Crv vs your Subbie, that would be nice. I was lucky to be able to buy 2nd gen Crv w 5spd from original owner, high miles, though lady driven. id like to built it up, so some insight would be great, thank you

[@softroadingthewest]

I generally hesitate to make comparisons with other cars if I haven't driven them myself...I honestly don't know how car x or car y compares to the capabilities of my Forester. Having hit the trails many times with three different first-gen CRVs, I've been very impressed by what I've seen them do. I don't know how the 2nd gen compares. The reason Erik couldn't get up that snowy hill climb was because he had to ride his clutch to control wheel spin and eventually he was just burning too much clutch. That's the only time I've seen a CRV not be able to go where I was able to go, but that's really more a comparison of offroading a manual vs an automatic. :-)

[@overland8081]

I've seen some crv done up pretty nice and I own a subby but the Honda Ridgeline!? Lol you gotta draw the line somewhere man lol.

[@softroadingthewest]

Really? Does a line *need* to be drawn? I see people out adventuring in passenger cars...better to get out there than not, as long as you know your limits. In any case, that Ridgeline had no trouble going anywhere my Subaru went...and he had room to sleep in it...and his cargo hauling had me beat by miles. Earned my respect for sure.

[@overland8081]

softroadingthewest if that's your only way to get out there then I get it but sure wouldn't pick that rig as an offroad adventure rig but I guess for soft roading it works. 🤔

[@brandonar868]

Wow You're Dumb 🤦🏻‍♂️ The RidgeLine is just a CRV with a Bed in the back

[@overland8081]

@@brandonar868 no it's not. It's way longer and heavier and does it have a low range transfer case?

[@j.crandom2077]

Calm down everyone. .... Just get a older. 4runner problem fixed

[@rickbrooks1608]

What is the names/titles for the different music you've included in this movie? Great video by the way!!

[@softroadingthewest]

This was all music from the stock music library KZbin provides for creators to use. No idea what the names of these pieces are unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

[@blackpearlvoyager4174]

I could not help but notice you install a gas canister in your Kovea stove every time you use it. Is there some reason you cannot leave the canister installed? I'm thinking about getting one of these stoves

[@softroadingthewest]

As I recall, that is what the manual instructs. I mean, I would leave it in over the course of an evening or whatever, but since I was sleeping in my car, I didn't want to take any chances relying upon the valve of this $18 Coleman stove to keep the butane in the can. Ultimately putting in the butane canister and removing it with each cooking session is a very quick and easy matter compared to threading on the green propane canisters. It never felt cumbersome to deal with.

[@blackpearlvoyager4174]

@@softroadingthewest thanks, I noticed that there is always a method to your madness. Thanks for some great videos. I'm a Jeep guy but I can appreciate anybody who goes where you go in that Forester! Respects.

[@aterseraph]

Does that CRV have a regular automatic transmission? or the CVT like they do these days. I have 2017 and it has the CVT, which I'm told is fairly dangerous to off-road in, serious chance of belt failure under off-road loads.

[@softroadingthewest]

Oh no, that's an old first-gen CRV, from long before anyone put CVTs in anything. He had a 5-speed manual in that car, but if it had been an automatic, it would've been a regular old-school automatic. :-)

[@jdbiz]

Would you be willing to tell me the type of tires on the crv and tire size? I need tires on mine and going to Hat Point, Hells Canyon.

[@softroadingthewest]

Yes, the CRV was running BFGoodrich T/A KO2 in 215/75R15, exactly as on my Forester. They're heavy and not the cheapest option, but I've been very very happy with these tires on the trail.

[@MrRichieCZ]

I have never seen that Honda Pickup before... Definitely not selling in Europe... What type of 4x4 does it have? Is it based on CRV? Oh and fresh snow there... I'm looking forward to this years first snow... Maybe next week..

[@softroadingthewest]

It's AWD, not 4x4. I believe it has unibody construction rather than a typical body on frame pickup build. It seemed to be nicely capable, although I don't think there's much in the way of aftermarket mods available for it. Jason, the guy driving the Honda pickup in this video, has since traded it in for a Tacoma (that's him and his Tacoma in the Cascade Creeks video you also commented on). :-)

[@MrRichieCZ]

@@softroadingthewest Ok... AWD, 4WD, 4x4... Everybody corrects me everytime but there is no definition what is correct. At the end its all only name for four wheel drive... I was mainly asking if there is some transfer clutch to engage second axle or is there C/D. But it is solved... Tacoma is for better i think.

[@softroadingthewest]

@@MrRichieCZ I think many of us think of 4x4 as a body-on-frame truck with a traditional 4 wheel drive system and a low-range transfer case designed for offroad use, and AWD as a system on a unibody car designed primarily as a safety feature to keep a car on the road (but which many of us take advantage of off-road). The Ridgeline is built more like an AWD car and I'm pretty sure there was no low-range gearing in it. In any case, yes, I agree that for as capable as the Ridgeline was, the Tacoma is clearly a more capable offroad machine. :-)

[@barbshubert9667]

Very cool coffee pot. What is it?

[@softroadingthewest]

It's basically just a standard Italian moka type coffeemaker, only it's formed of curved steel instead of the typical angular aluminum style. I received it as a gift but I think it's this one: amzn.to/2ZX3OVD It makes very very good coffee, but the way the base curves in, it doesn't catch the heat of a gas burner very well and takes a ludicrous amount of time to actually brew on my camp stove. I've since given up on using it for camping. It's still my first choice at home, though I would recommend selecting a model with a wider base rather than tapered like mine. Thanks for watching!

[@barbshubert9667]

softroadingthewest thanks !! Have really enjoyed your adventures. Well done.

[@ridazach53]

Does the crv have lift spacers or lift springs?

[@dahlenadventures]

Zach Trujillo it had lift spacers on it. At the time I think it was 1.5” front and 2” rear

[@ridazach53]

@@dahlenadventures nice i did new Monroe shocks moog springs then made my own lift spacers. Its been like that for about a year now . i may redo it with the hrg lift kit or just leave it lol

[@stephanm.4715]

Is this the 1inch lift kit? Because I saw in a previous video you said you wanted to upgrade to a 2 inch kit

[@softroadingthewest]

I'm still at 1" (1.375" rear) to this day, which was where I was at in this trip. Perhaps I mentioned wanting to move up to the 2" lift in my walkthrough video, but yeah haven't done that yet. I'm pleased with the value I've received from the 1" kit but would still recommend one of the 2" kits.

[@stephanm.4715]

@@softroadingthewest Thanks for the reply. You've got some pretty good clearance there that's why I asked. I have a 2011 Forester and will be adding the same lift kit soon.

[@softroadingthewest]

@@stephanm.4715 For sure, can't complain. Even bone stock the clearance is already good on these, so every additional inch is gravy. The tires provide a bit of additional lift as well. Good luck with the build!

[@stephanm.4715]

@@softroadingthewest I agree and they perform well off-road. Thanks for the encouragement and keep on making more amazing videos.

[@torryminers2177]

Crv gang wya?

[@kingsarah6991]

I like this year me how can buy one here in Nigeria??

[@lware1]

What type of coffee pot is that?

[@softroadingthewest]

It’s a basic moka pot, it just has a bulbous shape instead of the typical angular octagonal form. Mokas make excellent coffee but I’ve since given up on using this for camping...the narrow base just doesn’t capture heat efficiently from my butane stove and it takes forever to brew. It’s still my go-to at home though.

[@AgentOrange96]

Since your headlight vid, I've been getting your videos suggested. (Here, take a subscribe!) I kinda figured you'd know some of the Oregon CR-V Gang! xD I've seen a few of them on Insta, pretty sure I've seen @adventure_rd1 around there along with the likes of @silver_rd1 and @nav_rd1

[@softroadingthewest]

Yep, all three of those guys are my friends and trail buddies, though @adventure_rd1 no longer has the CRV...he's the guy with the Montero seen in some of my more recent videos, now going by @dahlenadventures :-)

[@elwoodpolarisrzr5957]

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[@jesseriley7681]

Camp cooking videos ?

[@softroadingthewest]

Not sure what you're asking? I incorporate cooking into some of my camping videos, not all. I do have a compilation video with a bunch of cooking segments extracted from 12 different episodes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6TLaZWsbcd9gsU

[@jesseriley7681]

@@softroadingthewest thank you sir for the video link I saved it so I can watch it again later on and shared it so I can find it easier later when I wanna try to make one of those meals myself I’ve really enjoyed watching all of your films the last few days and have started watching them all again

[@xsmith5561]

Rd1 tire specs

[@softroadingthewest]

He was running BFGoodrich T/A KO2 215/75R15

[@thewildernessguy4805]

Why did les stroud (survivor man)narrate this???

[@softroadingthewest]

LOL :-)

[@brokenhandle]

half the video is out of focus and im sad about it because it really seems cool!

[@softroadingthewest]

This is a pretty old episode...Looking back at it now, I can make a huge list of things that are wrong with it, haha. :-) I'm not a professional but I keep trying to improve the product as I go. Thanks for trying though. More recent episodes are generally better, though I still manage to make mistakes here and there. :-)

[@redneckindustries]

Why would that trail be locked off.?? What possible harm could be done by driving on a road?? Only exuse is the owner has fields of WEED in the summer he's trying to hide...

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, there's certainly some of that in the western Oregon hills, but this desert area is far too arid to cultivate cannabis - or anything else really. It's just rangeland. We were at the southern edge of the national forest at that point. There's some BLM land beyond, but it's interspersed with private land...this looked pretty legit. 8^) In any case there were other roads that headed down into that general area, which we quickly abandoned anyway with an icy wind whipping across the open desert. 8^) Thanks for watching!

[@kenwatheghob827]

Love the videos....do something about the music...

[@leroyjarvis5617]

I know, right

[@WillN2Go1]

Can it with the bad music. What is 'bad music'? 1. Music you wouldn't voluntarily listen to. 2. When you think you're 'supposed to add some music here' -- don't that's how cliched crap is made. Hollywood often uses music as a crutch for a poorly told story. 3. When you have a montage sequence that needs some cohesion. Montage sequences come in two basic forms. A rapid compilation of 'events' that quickly tell a part of the story that is important but not critical. Say off-roading on an isolated island. It's not about the ferry ride to the island, it's about driving the increasingly difficult and then missing tracks on the island. So quick montage. Bad montage we all know, in feature films the new couple are holding hands on the beach, chasing pigeons, trying on hats. This is felony level bad. You mention the abandoned machinery, but you don't show much of it, then you say, "It's just nice to be outdoors." Nice. Understanding and communication are goals. Nice? Nice is eating at McDonalds, it might seem okay going down, but when you weigh 270 lbs and you're pre-diabetic, how's 'nice' working for you now. Show the machinery, follow the connections: motor to pulleys, gears; gears to ? Someone watching this will know what it is. Now you're communicating not just to, but with your viewers. I wanted to watch this to see how well these non-4x4 vehicles do in the snow. I finally became annoyed and stopped watching. Most people probably won't. The best shots were the music free shots of vehicles driving. Good luck. Sorry to be such a prick; you can do better.

[@softroadingthewest]

I can appreciate that music choices and video editing are subjective and there can be differing opinions, and certainly respect your right to dislike my choices and express that opinion. This, however, seems like a disproportionate amount of anger over something as trivial as the music on some silly KZbin video you paid nothing to watch. There is so much in this world that is far more worthy of outrage. I'm going to respectfully suggest that you stop watching my videos, because you are just going to be aggravated by the bad music choices on all of them, past and future. This is the second such comment you've left on one of my videos...I'm not sure why you're back for more. I wish you the best and hope you are able to find some videos out there on other channels which meet your standards.