Solo Winter Camping In The Utah Desert

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[@larrygriffiths5039]

CONGRATS!!!! You will love being a father Justin 👍🏻

[@JustinBMcBride]

We are super excited!

[@globalperformance]

Wind noise just made it real ! Thanks for another great video.

[@sts24]

Congrats on the baby news! Definitely enjoy as many solo trips as you can now

[@mikewhite3855]

Congratulations on becoming a father-to-be. Thanks for the solo camping video. I enjoy all your videos, but I enjoy this type of video the most.

[@DefiantOffroad]

I never get tired of seeing Utah!

[@DarthScohin]

Congratulations on the baby! 🎉

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you!! 😊

[@onasledoverland]

Nice Justin. I really enjoy these types of videos when you do them. I'm all in. 😊 I solo about 100% of the time, for about a month at a time. It can be an emotional roller-coaster at times. It's the longing to share that's the biggest struggle. ❤❤ By the way, you're looking pretty healthy these days.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks! Been working on the health thing in preparation for the kiddo. It’s not as easy to shed weight and feel energized as it was 15 years ago. But I’m happy to be on the path.

[@rudysoto87]

Congratulations to the 3 of you!

[@GirdlerFamilyOverland]

Saving the best part of the video for the end. Nice. That looks like a great solo trip too!

[@Thergood]

The Decked with the single big drawer is great if you use your truck for anything other than camping. The tailgate is your camp table and with the big drawer you can't get anything out of it without first clearing everything off of your tailgate. With the 2 drawer system you can cook or do whatever on one side and still be able to get into the other side drawer with your camp kitchen stuff, etc. I don't know if many people are thinking this through when going for the system with the one large drawer.

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

I sold my Cook Partner and bought a single burner Firemaple Saturn Gas Stove. It rocks. You can also get the Bulin AirOka B17 6800 (this particular one has the built in wind screen). It also rocks. There are fancier Bulins but the more expensive ones don’t have the built in windscreens. The thing with Cook Partner or other camp stove setups is when you cook bacon or burgers or anything else that has grease that pops, that in itself gets all over the stove backstop, the bottom of the burner tray, and on the side wind screens. It creates a huge mess to clean up. Not to mention wiping out all the nooks and crannies. With a single standing burner, your pot or pan covers the whole stove so there is no detailed cleaning to do afterwards. All you need to do is wipe up the table its sitting on a bit when done. The Bulin is probably the better option because it has a built in wind screen. Also has fine simmer control. It packs up super light and is pretty small when the legs fold inward. Also the Bulin has supporting arms for the pan which expand or fold inwards to accommodate smaller or larger pots. Since it folds up pretty small just buy two so you can run a pan for cooking while boiling water on the other for rice. Best part is the Bulin only costs about $45-69 bucks depending on sale or not. They are buliet proof, built exceptionally well, and always starts with built in magneto starter, even after 5 years of heavy usage.

[@audiomxr]

Sous vide for the win!!! Beautiful trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@Thergood]

Biscuits and gravy is the best Peak meal! Congrats the baby!

[@BenStottlemyer]

For the drone shots, I like the subtle wind noise, I feel it fits the scene

[@JoeBplus12]

Congrats man! I have a Nora too. Not a baby anymore though.

[@bobinpodunkutah]

Enjoy your vid's....We may cross paths someday....I'll be in a 'Yota.......(:

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

The Gladiator with GFC type topper is such a perfect Overlanding setup. 👍. My friends and I headed to the Swell and Moab in about Month. Excited to see it for the 1st time.😃

[@JustinBMcBride]

It’s perfect for solo stuff like this, but I sense a change in the future as the family expands.

[@waijhou9529]

Congrats Justin !!

[@capt.stubing5604]

Congratulations on your first. It’ll be amazing.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you! We’re very excited!!!

[@staggerleebrown]

Honestly, I'm using a cheap Eureka Spark stove. It's quiet, which the Partner definitely is not, and the butane canisters last several days and are easy to carry. The stove itself is tiny.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

I really dig how raw this is man. Very cool

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks man! I’ve enjoyed settling into this style. It keeps camping feeling like camping when I’m at “work.” 👊🏻

[@RichD-os5ov]

I really like your videos. With that said, I own a Jeep JL Rubicon. I have that In common. I know that Jeeps have there issues. So does every platform out there. I love my Jeep,and that is why I love your channel. My friends have other makes, and I like their rigs. Nothing personal, but if you had some other vehicle I would not be as interested in your content. You make great videos, but then I would not have that in common. I am happy for you. Sometimes it just comes down to what it is. I wish the best for you what ever happens. 👍🏼

[@tailhookactual]

Congrats on the new addition!!! 🙌 I've been really happy with the JetBoil HalfGen as a single burner stove...

[@gogerwi]

Congratulations Justin on the pending new addition.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks! Big changes are in store and we couldn’t be more excited.

[@tom_gorman]

A sign of a great video, it makes me want to go do that... ya, I want to load up and go right now. Great stuff!

[@Meqanicull]

Congrats on being a father Justin, I’m a girl dad myself nothing more fulfilling!

[@connormuench8489]

Nice vid. Would love a video on drone techniques/settings/angles you look for filming! Great shots and when I take my own, they’re just not the same!

[@JustinBMcBride]

I have one on my member-only playlist.

[@dennydobson2754]

Congratulations on the news!

[@Lcg503]

Nice vid❤❤❤ & Congratulations 🎊 on the baby❤❤❤

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you and we’re very very excited!

[@jaygoble83]

You could check out the new Blackstone camp griddle with side burner. Might be a good solution to replace your stove. It isn’t a single burner though.

[@shakirnaeemvlogs]

Life is not about finding yourself life is about creating yourself

[@robertlamishaw9893]

Looks like a fun trip. As for the shredded chicken; first it looks a bit overcooked and dry and second a sharp knife really helps. But shredded or not it tastes the same.

[@JustinBMcBride]

It was cooked via Sous Vide and only seared. Plenty juicy, I promise.

[@joemzd]

Congrats on the baby news! 🎊 Those shots man… Looks like my kind of trail! Interesting idea with the real-time ambient noise recording. Wind screen is key, let’s hear the better version for next video!

[@tonysrcoutdooradventures621]

Looks like a real nice E- Bike? Please do some mountain bike rides. Don't go over the top. I would enjoy View. I'm retired. And moved from Vermont to Southern Virgina. Now we Enjoy the Warm weather.

[@StormKingExpedition]

Justin, Great Video & Congratulations. Love the occasional chill Non-Adrenaline Junkie driven well produced Cinematic storytelling short Film (Unfortunately sometimes fewer views as well). My Apologies for my previous audio comments in one of your other videos…. I was being a #@$%. It appears to me that this trip Solo was maybe what you needed. Very nicely done. Keep up the great work, I know how much time goes in to this work. Cheers to new beginnings. The greatest adventure of your life is about to begin.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks! As for views, I think this will find its audience. I enjoy it, so I’m going to continue to work on it and evolve it.

[@StormKingExpedition]

If you don’t make what you like, your just workin’

[@kai__larsen]

Biscuits and Gravy is one of the best Peak meals! Try breaking the biscuits up next time before you put the hot water in

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

What is the best temp for overlanding with a 12v fridge? Just as a fridge not freezer?

[@girth628]

Justin, what’s the deal with the Trailgater tailgate cover? Can’t find it on Outback adventure’s website. Beta testing?

[@djp1234]

I boil water in a small electric kettle. So much easier.

[@coobyraccoon]

lol. I wasn't gonna ask but I did wonder why you're putting the cover back on.

[@dorknerd]

Well that’s one way to start a fire!

[@JSEvolved]

Thanks for another great video. Having lived in Utah my entire life, there is just so much I haven't been able to enjoy. I am a few weeks away from picking up my Lone Peak camper and can't wait to get out there again. Congratulations on the baby. Any plans on a different camper set up to accommodate for the new addition?

[@danieldigiusto1943]

What a great video, those shots just incredible, but Justin please!!!! next investment a good chefs knife, I felt sorry for that chicken 😉

[@JustinBMcBride]

Here’s the deal, I have an incredible chef’s knife. Like, top shelf, it’s a Messermiester, it is just in need of some maintenance.

[@johnnychun59]

My buddy and I were just in the San Rafael Swell March 5-6. Over towards Cathedral Valley. Would've been wild to run into you. Absolutely beautiful out there.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Ah, yeah, this trip was back in February. It’s a gorgeous area though!

[@christianlowe7077]

Hey Justin, congrats to start! What side steps are you using?

[@JustinBMcBride]

They are the Rockslide Engineering side steps.

[@tim.muangkeo]

Just out of curiosity how much power does the starlink pull? Was thinking of switching from my weboost to starlink

[@JustinBMcBride]

About 12 amps.

[@AaronBond007]

Great video Justin... What snorkel are you running - it's on the other side than most... and congrats on the baby!

[@solartech3640]

Very relaxing to watch. I already bought the roof rack. What brand is the bike rack?

[@JustinBMcBride]

It’s the Rig’d Ultra Swing with the Ramble Rack.

[@solartech3640]

@@JustinBMcBride Thank You So Much. I aways enjoy your videos.

[@qrolander]

hey justin, which is the rack you have over the pilot and passenger? i looking one for my jl

[@JustinBMcBride]

This is the new Sherpa Equipment Co Rack! They have a full line for JL/JTs!

[@qrolander]

@@JustinBMcBride thanks, and congratulations on that kid that’s coming

[@doveadventures]

Awesome video! What part of Utah? Recently bought a Gladiator Rubicon and looking for some cool trails like this one. We don't have these types of views on the east coast lol

[@tonysrcoutdooradventures621]

Is the Mountain bike getting Rusty?

[@JustinBMcBride]

I just hose it down like I do the truck to get rid of that red Utah dirt. Seems to be fine. Maintenance goes a long way.

[@Timothytbanks]

how have the Wildpeak RT's been?

[@JustinBMcBride]

Great on and off road, but I’d give them a 2/10 for highway snow.

[@vl7852]

I miss the bronco

[@JustinBMcBride]

And when I had the Bronco folks missed the Jeep. The unchanged portion is that it’s still Utah and it’s still adventure.

[@charlescoutret6808]

I was all prepared to trade in the GX470 for a Gladiator but I am just too tall. Don’t want to wear a helmet, ya know. Ended up with a Bronco.

[@vl7852]

@@JustinBMcBride I followed you on Instagram in the Bronco days. For every 1000 jeeps there only one Bronco that 's why it was special for me. Seeing the Bronco and its capability w/short wheel base too. There is a million jeep videos but no worries I'm not going anywhere.

[@davidk6668]

So did the fire down method allow for the wood to last longer?

[@JustinBMcBride]

Nope. Cooked through it stupid fast. Burned hotter, so makes sense.

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

why not deconstruct the fire pit if its in the way?

[@JustinBMcBride]

Time and energy mostly.

[@VideosOffRoad]

I wouldn't enjoy a trip where I had to spend so stinkin' much time recording video, running ahead setting up cameras, running back to get cameras, worrying about light and angles and setting up scenes and whatnot. And worrying about where you can't fly a drone. And worrying about filming gear being used, too. It would slow the trip way down and basically drive me nuts. I go out and do those kinds of trips to ENJOY the experience, and get AWAY from doing things that are like work. Kudos to you (and your travel mates when you have them) for your incredible patience. I don't think I could do it.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I’m happy to say that not every trip is recorded. As this is my job there are times that I don’t want to work while camping. Those memories are happily contained in the family and not shared to the world like these. Thanks for watching and understanding the amount of work that goes into this!

[@VideosOffRoad]

​@@JustinBMcBrideAnd let's not forget the hours and hours of reviewing footage and editing. Oy.

[@mightymikee]

​@@JustinBMcBride Thank you for your time and dedication so that we can live vicariously through you. Don't let some rando slow you down. Remember for every one vocal naysayer, there are many many subscribers like me who appreciate you for what you do!!

[@TheMarsgia]

you need a dog for company.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Maybe I’ll get a camp cat.