Take your kids winter camping! Snow camping off road with a 4 year old

Today on Dirt Lifestyle we are taking my son snow camping! Winter camping is not something I would recommend for just anyone. Overland style travel has it's own inherent risks and when it is snowy like this everything is taken up a notch! But with the right company, preparation and attitude this can be a great way to get out of the house and reflect on what is important.
On this trip I bring one of the most important people in my life... my son! I think it is in their (our children's) best interest to be exposed to the wonder and value of the great outdoors. My son/ kiddos fell in love camping this summer but I want to show Chris that sometimes you need to earn your fun. I want him to learn to be happy even when the conditions aren't perfect. Join me on my first real snow trip with this little guy and see how this adventure unfolds!
BTW if you aren't subscribed to Edward's channel you are missing out! This dude is extremely talented and I have zero doubt he will have an even bigger channel than mine one day.
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[@brandonwallet885]

Dude, the family content outshines the fab and off-road content all day, as a father of 4 I love seeing it. Keep up the good work.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man 👊

[@mohamadshafizadeh363]

Hi

[@tacotots_132]

❤ this!

[@shurppa64]

Major props for taking your son. What he will take away from these experiences will last him a lifetime.

[@mrpeabodythethird]

I agree! Let the little guy work.... make him a part and it'll do him so much good! I remember when I was a youngster I just wanted to do everything my dad was doing.

[@WeekendWarriors87]

typically in these types of videos on other channels I have to skip through the video past the boring 'talking to the camera about nothing to fill time' parts, but these videos are wonderfully put together and easy to watch. Excellent content

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much 🙏 that means alot

[@jonnewbury3482]

Same here. Great job.

[@The4Z]

X2

[@TinS0lder]

@@DirtLifestyle Montana overlander here. Slush can suck for sure. Solid ice, I mean 1 inch hard solid ice is some deadly stuff. I almost went over on blue mountain near Missoula and its no joke, I had 1 tire over the edge. I am glad I wore my brown pants that day.

[@offroad6309]

Having Chris along adds something special for us who's kids are in other states. It brings back great memories. I have a picture of my friends kids and mine on the front of my early bronco in Moab on one of our many trips that brings a smile to my face every time I think about it. Thanks

[@shaneraber3072]

Love the PNW . Growing up there and being active in Boy Scouts in addition to living in the boondocks gives you an appreciation of good equipment. Literally the difference between being miserable and having a great time.

[@iwishiknew10]

adapting and overcoming to find the enjoyment out of the circumstances is truly the difference between that being a miserable night and it being an adventure

[@paulsalmon4771]

That little boy doesn't know how lucky he is. Taught to be a true SURVIVOR from such a young age A blessed little boy...INDEED.

[@jamesoddsends4483]

Glad to see your introducing the little one(s) at a young age. It is a very big challenge to take them out in anything but perfect weather.

[@jdenmark1287]

So glad you guys are pushing your comfort zones. Remember, tire chains, winter tires and tire studs are your friends. When crossing those sketchy side slopes, hook up your vehicles with winch cable recovery straps etc making sure at least two vehicles stabilized to one crossing. It could save your life. As it gets later in season and avalanche danger is high plan accordingly. We had an avalanche take out a disco on route two west side of Stevens Pass. Everyone survived even though the disco took a few hundred foot scoot downslope. Get some fat wood and have everyone bring a little dry firewood in each vehicle. Get yourselves a good fire reflecting shield or even a collapsing wood stove. Your edits are getting really good brother.

[@boudroux1]

Love watching full size trucks on trails. Wish I could find a group in SoCal to join for some epic trail time.

[@SEEKANDDESTROY717]

Some pucker moments there Ed! Whew beautiful scenery and videography as always!!

[@thecatalyst7743]

Good video! I love that you do stuff with your son. We need Ed's channel.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@lesszabo5625]

That's awesome Nate, your son is going to have memories for his lifetime. Just as it was with my dad, I have so many great memories.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

LOL, when you guys broke the shovels out there was no questions about the level of dedication. I love the mindset of not letting a little physical labor get in the way of you and your goal.

[@gwot]

I love the rain, and I love the snow and cold. What I don't like is the combo of those things, when it's just above freezing, still cold with melting snow around you and it's raining.

[@LJ_Jeff]

Sharing my love for wheeling and the outdoors is something I can't wait to share with my future children I'll have some day.

[@clintlamrouex9866]

Awesome bringing little man. Yes...teach them young. Winter camping is fun.

[@rebel1988us]

I love seeing big diesels on these types of trails. There is just something about it that makes interesting.

[@fish0n2]

My truck did better than I thought it would, and funny thing is at the end when we all topped off with fuel I used the least amount of fuel, it was definitely a fun trip although I would like less rain next time

[@davidkint17]

These places are such a different kind of pretty if you're equipped and brave enough to get there. Awesome video.

[@dustys3320]

Nate, hands down the best off-road content on the internet. Love the how to videos, but your adventure vids are incredible. I know how much work goes into making something like that. Keep up the good work!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Wow thanks man! I appreciate the huge compliment 👊

[@gnarkillgnarkill7725]

Hunting season was always my favorite, because that meant winter camping in Wyoming for a California kid.. I loved it!

[@JeepTJay6]

Nothing cooler than being able to watch two of your favorite KZbinrs at the same time. Beautiful visuals guys. Wish I wasn’t sitting in my office.

[@Bostonaholic]

I love it. It's exactly the philosophy I have raising my kids. Introduce a bit of (controlled) chaos in order to build resilience and problem solving. We take our very little ones on backpacking and off-roading adventures like this, too. Happy to see that you all had a great time. Cheers, Nate and Chris. I hope to see more adventures with you and your family.

[@Knuckles7777]

I watch a lot of channels about offroad vehicles and overlanding and you all have great info and good content but your videography is second to none.

[@anthonygendron9737]

A diesel heater would have been perfect. My wife and kids just tested ours out in 25 degree weather and couldn’t believe how warm it kept both tents.

[@johnrussell4861]

Ahh, sleet. Such an enjoyable weather

[@ybuszone]

Great video Nate. Watched after an epic snow wheeling trip in TSF in OR. I spent a couple seasons in the barracks across from the elk at the end of your video when I was on trail crew. Something to check out is High Rock Lookout in those parts, amazing building and view.

[@SouthernComfortOutdoors]

Good Stuff brother! Looked like a blast and great time spent with lil man.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for watching the video folks! These are tough to make, especially with kiddos along for the ride lol. And if you like overland camping make sure you check out my buddy Edward Shin's KZbin channel. He is WAAAAAAY UNDERRATED! kzbin.info

[@Justaguy0420]

Hey man. I’m headed up to snowqualmie in about 20 min. If you do another overnighter with your kid let me know. My daughter would love other kids to go snow camping with.

[@chrisnaaa3378]

how about a link?

[@1217heaven]

Nate the point you made about being in the snow reminds me when I used to go to the desert in California in my younger years. We would show up with very high winds, 6 foot tall fire blowing sideways wearing goggles drinking a beer, just happy not to be at home. Watching people leaving because they don't like the wind.So the point is make what you can out of the adventure & make some memories. Great shot of Edwards new truck almost going off the cliff. I bet he got his heart a pumping in that moment .

[@3jsoneb]

Absolutely loved the video, you all did great! For me personally was being able to see that full size Chevy in action. As I have one myself and now I will be looking forward to doing the same. Keep those great memories rolling! 🙌🏼

[@erichughes9098]

It looks like you had a wonderful trip thank you for sharing 👍😎

[@chrisgardnerss]

Hell yeah, dude! This is great! I wish I could’ve done this with my boys.

[@ericwevans1972]

Yep, we've never stopped Overlanding, even with the kids who are now 5, 4, and 2, but all of them have been camping and overlanding since they were a newborn (the oldest was camping @ 3 months). So it is a part of their lives. I will say for us, moving from a ground tent to a huge RTT was a game changer for overlanding with kids. All 5 of us sleep in the RTT.

[@robbennett]

My friends and I call it #miserycamping. It's the best. You never remember the camping trips where everything goes well.

[@Rad21967]

When i was growing up in maine i winter camped in a tent all the time its some of my best memories

[@Jethrumi]

I almost had a heart attack when I saw that RAM slip on the snow when he used his brakes. Glad everyone was safe.

[@furion7040]

Packwood, I think that's where we spent the night before we headed up to surprise lake.

[@shootermcmillan]

It's all about the experiences Nate, my kid is 13 now and he remembers all the nonsensical things I dragged him out to do when he was little. I keep not one but two sets of tire chains in my Explorer. It's bone stock but when I have all four tires chained up I can pretty much run with anyone out in that slick stuff. I almost never use them but would not even consider going out in the Colorado mountains with having them for insurance. Nobody but truckers use them around here these days, the highway dept keeps the roads plowed....when I was a kid, tire chains were standard equipment around these parts.

[@davethewelder1]

My heart skipped a beat watching Edward getting close to the edge. Never rolled off a cliff but did slide to the edge. Got a couple grey hairs that day. Be calm, think problem out, work till desired solution and have a winch and don't go out by yourself.

[@10mwtp]

Your videography/editing/music is getting so dialled. Love the content mate!

[@lordvader5560]

Things that I've never got to do with my dad. Grew up in a house of girls. So happy for you guys.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 Beautiful scenery ❄️🎅🎄🙏 Blessed Family and Friends🛐 Thank you for sharing

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for watching!

[@chasesutton11]

Awesome video Nate! I am jealous of your scenery, maybe one day I'll make it to the west coast. My son is coming close to 4 weeks old, I'm excited to eventually bring him on adventures with me.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Congratulations on the new edition! It's tough at first but they just keep getting better as they get older 🙌

[@chasesutton11]

@@DirtLifestyle Thank you sir! I can't wait for him to start showing his personality.

[@mrpeabodythethird]

That's the way to do it! If the trail doesn't fit, you fit the trail... Definitely need to have shovels and man power on this kind of road... Especially in that kind of weather. Looks like so much fun. I was on a trail last year and it got so narrow there was just no place to turn around anywhere. We had to get out the tools and make us a spot... I actually enjoyed it though.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Great video! I’ve honestly had so many bad experiences in the snow I’ve avoided it like crazy. I’m determined this winter to get out of my comfort zone though cause I really want some snow camping

[@jaysmallen3067]

Wet snow is tough. Headed home tomorrow back into the sierras where we're expecting a few feet of snow. Before we get there haha!

[@GoXplr]

Nice vid. We only dream about seeing snow like that in the deep south ...

[@Annie-zf7xi]

This is such a great channel, love everything your doing. And your and awesome dad to!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@briangibson6684]

That Power Wagon on the cliff edge....So suspenseful!

[@ZuluComander]

Beautiful filming in this one! We need a rig walk around on Dave's Toyota please.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! Maybe one day 👍

[@MrBeerfix]

I second that, I was hoping for a quick walk around the 40.

[@devondrayton4006]

Wow it's crazy to see you guys searching for snow. Here in Fairbanks, Alaska we've had a constant snow cover since late September.

[@grahamsmith6474]

That side hill looked sketchy. Great vid man. Those memories with your son will be cherished for ever.

[@tommycarrera3875]

glad i had a dad like you man, you're winning at life

[@sonnycline1802]

Always seems over too soon and that hill was tiooo scary. Thank God your all safe. Roll on

[@14TheMoney24TheSH0W]

Thank you for sharing, I love your content. I’m a complete newby to off-roading and last year purchased a stock 2019 Tacoma OR. I have this burning desire to take my girls winter camping but also have a mad respect for what the great outdoors can challenge you with. I live in Colorado Springs, CO and would love to hook up with some seasoned folks who could help show me the ropes to help my desire come to reality. If you have any guidance or knowledge of groups, people in my area it would be much appreciated! If not, no worries but thanks again for the awesome content!

[@Loosearrow_lifestyle]

Awesome video! Storyline, music, narrations… perfect

[@jessemeanlt1]

What a great experience!!!!! I miss my montana camping days. One time I got stuck in Idaho and I couldn't turn around. And I was pulling a trailer. Love this and taking your son is great.

[@TheSmitty-js2rj]

Absolutely GREAT content and footage. Truly great streaming this episode on the big screen tv in my living room here!!!

[@MatthiasMandl]

Love winter camping! I've got some dope spots here in CO if you ever make it out here

[@finnishfatman]

It's easier to camp when it's below freezing, so that everything isn't just wet all the time so yeah, a lot more work when it's just around those temperatures you're having on that trip. But still a lot of good times can be had 👍 I'm not yet going on camping with my family, because our daughter is just below 3 years old and minus 20 celcius would mean a lot of extra work to prevent her having frost bites 😬 So we'll wait a bit. But I'm certainly looking forward going on the camping trips with my family. My wife haven't been into camping that much, but she'll learn 😅

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Holy shit when he started sliding 😮 Awesome vid pure escapism.

[@lory2622]

There it is… “You gotta earn your fun.” That is a life lesson, - “earning” something is the only way to make it worthwhile, the *only* way.

[@ben2687]

Maybe I'm just more......outdoorsy, but this looks like an enjoyable situation to me. Beautiful scenery, fun wheeling, good friends....... 👍👍

[@North_Of_Nowhere]

Your Disco is stunning, my mum had one exactly the same as yours... loved it to bits

[@rocklanderoffroad]

Im coming to the end of kiddos in the house, never thought that would happen. I can't cram enough adventures with my 15yr old with 1 in College, and one graduates this year. It happens so fast! Im sure te 15yr old will get SPOILED next couple of years. Enjoy the time you have!

[@hughwolfe1176]

Nate I love your content as it’s “real” not fabricated as some channels are… Edwards channel looks great so I subscribed.

[@camaraman2009]

I love the Chris cam footage. The videography and editing you do are top notch and really set your channel apart. Thanks for doing this channel it is one of my favorite by far. One day I would like to get to a place with my Jeep that I would feel confident that I could at least keep up with you on a trip.

[@tacotots_132]

Love the family stuff man!! So good! Love the lessons your trying to teach your son. I definitely need to be doing more of this with my daughter! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@davidw9631]

Awesome vid. Felt like 3 minutes. Thanks everyone.

[@cherokeebilly69_jeepnwv11]

I wished that I lived closer. That really looks like some amazing Territory out there. Watching from Elkview WV. That’s really great that you are taking your son out with you. I have twin daughters that are 15, and they have been wheeling with me since they were 7. Awesome video.

[@jackhershaw6295]

Great drone footage! Keep getting that young man out there to enjoy and to learn. My 21 year old son went with me dang near every time I went out. Converted the Grand Cherokee to a camper and we would head out for two or three weeks at a time, (I had a lot of vacation time saved up). San Bernardino Mountains, San Jacinto Mountains, Los Padres National Forest and now where I live: The Sequoia National Forest 20 minutes from the Giant Sequoia Trees at the famous "Trail of a Hundred Giants"

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Been watching your vids for awhile dude, just hit the subscribe button. Thanks for the great content!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for coming aboard man 🙌 lots more adventures to come

[@SomeGuyOutside]

I’m sorry but “kids point of view ” has gotta be the cutest innovation in YouTubing I’ve ever seen

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol thanks

[@latitudeash]

Love that you can do this with your little boy ❤️👍🏼

[@mikemorgan4670]

Great outing, very inspiring.

[@onefastcyclist]

Fun in a Winter Wonderland - I've been in a lot of snow and found that hills can become a sheet of ice very quicky - so I carry chains EVERY time I venture in snow and I live in California

[@greenlaneamerica2306]

😬 the Ram almost sliding off the hill was giving me anxiety. We almost slid off an icy hill a few weeks ago in a national forest but we were completely alone, and no cell signal. I know it sounds like we should have known better but we weren’t expecting how icy the road was. Just discovered your channel. Love the camera work and family content

[@Dragouncz]

I see lots of 4wd videos from US, but no one uses snow chains.....Thats a piece of kit I always carry, even in summer. I can say it saved our van this year on one steep wet clay downhill..... :)

[@itzbishop5256]

That old Toyota is gnarly

[@AliKhan-oe9ir]

This like for your cute ☺️ son God bless you all

[@selador11]

Thank you very much Nate! I have Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 tires on my rig, (LT255 /85 R16 123Q E1 RBL), and I have been wondering how they are going to do in the snow. (I live in the mountains. (In stevens pass.) So 4WD and good tires are a necessity here, not a toy.) Your tires look to have a bit similar tread pattern, so I am watching, (about a third of the way through right now), to see how you handle this without chains or studs.

[@thomasmullins1783]

That's amazing. Wish we got snow more than once a decade in Eastern Oklahoma

[@tombrown879]

PLEASE give us a walk around of Dave's 40 Series!!!!!!!!

[@minnionator]

The kid-cam is a nice touch.

[@silverbulletJKU]

I kept thinking the Roger build was a publicity stunt but it’s really getting some use and looks great!

[@michaelbarrientos7693]

Dope vid! Need to get out of CA and visit areas like these. Test the limits! Much love brother👊🏽

[@nwbackwoodboyz6613]

Awesome video man ! I really enjoyed this one ! That breaking moment kinda shook me a little , need to let the gears do the work but y’all handled it very well , I often winter camp myself and thing I love the most about it is that you appreciate everything 50x more then any other season . Anyways man great video again look forward to your next one

[@EvanMoon]

For those of us who live in the south, We runaway from ice like the plague. They say that it is 40° outside so I’m probably not gonna go outside at all today

[@excursionoverland7315]

What an awesome adventure! Great to ya bringin the little man along! CHERISH IT! It goes by WAY TOO FAST! However, NO THX on that sketchy slippery slushy tumble to your death part. ESPECIALLY in my 9klb Ford Excursion 7.3L. I'll have to hook up with ya sometime for an adventure. Ever want to venture out to Eastern Oregon, reach out!

[@woggersoverlandadventures]

Great video!! Sketchy gettin around that slide area. Would've made me pucker too haha! Keep up the great work!!

[@steventhomas1952]

Chris Cam is hilarious. Fun video!

[@TacomaSteelhead]

Well done man. Love these.

[@31sfga88]

Awsome!! Like your video!! Live WA and love the nature like you guys!! Subscribed!! Thank you! 👍👍

[@samsanderson7159]

Man that is some beautiful country! I'm not a huge fan of snow, but I'd love to visit in the warmer months.

[@davidmscott4409]

Videography is really showing a big move forward. Nice!

[@davidbartlett5604]

great photography and story as always!!!

[@ronnychavez8521]

Yes man this is what real nw camping is like! That’s home for me buddy

[@roberts628704]

great video and great concept! Would love to get my 5 year old out there like this as well. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@overlanding_tbd3000]

It must really hurt walking for you guys with kahunas so big! I would have turned around as soon as I saw that snow downhill to the valley! Gotta love the PNW. Great video!!