The $20 Road Trip Challenge

[@charlieswearingen500]

Cutler Marsh is beautiful and a fitting place to visit while reading "Eager." I worked for the Forest Service as a resource manager for decades and often used beavers to rehabilitate rangelands and mining projects with amazing results that I and the beavers are very proud of... ;-)

[@ManivanAdventures]

The cat with the mustache😂😂😂

[@bettybrigance6784]

All that water is unbelievable.....nice video

[@rainbowcanoe17]

if anyone wants to learn a little about beavers, theres a little documentary called "Leave it to Beavers." I believe the full video is on youtube.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Ellie, I'll check that out.

[@gracecallowayable]

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

[@ledatangen]

Wow! That waterway maze looks like a dream to kayak!

[@SUVRVing]

It really was a lot of fun!

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Sorry I don’t travel more than 50 miles every few months outside my small town in Va. mts!❤️😀🇺🇸🚙liked your trip to waterfall!❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🌏🚙

[@OffGridBackcountryAdventures]

Great video, Tristan! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

[@daesfu]

Mine is going to Santa Bárbara California from Orange County. We do full day of site-seen. The mission, beach and sometimes the free festivals. We always have breakfast at home, then we eat lunch at the mission garden, and we have dinner at home.

[@michelleharrell8452]

I know that one can use a cell phone but editing no for me. I am almost 75 years old. My last road trip by myself & the cat was in 2019. Unfortunately there was no fishing as the reservoirs were dried up. So I walk around a bit. But that was it. I was trying to escape the wilderness fires. Eastern NV was much, much cleaner. Went to Pioche. Lots of beautiful parks around there. I am sure you probably have been there as the mountains are the climbing kind you like. Wheeler Peak at 13,068 ft Great Basin Nat'l Park. North of that Mt. Moriah in the Snake Range.

[@robaldridge6505]

so this is your 1st tenkara vid ??? you got into it really quick

[@janernn]

Awesome drone videos!

[@BS2Dos]

👍👍

[@Luigi13]

I am not writing for a challenge. I am writing that this type of video is adventurous and appealing to many people where budgeting a trip and make the most of it is a good way to enjoy with whatever a person can afford. The drone is a big plus since you are able to share from a bird eye view a scene that shows more of the surroundings. Good video make more of them indeed. Cheers.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Gino! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@robaldridge6505]

2021 gas prices .. $20 will get you across the street to the other gas station .. LOL

[@virginiarocks]

I worry when I see a cat like that. Did someone dump him (idiot people think a house cat can just make it in the wild), or he escaped from someone’s RV or car and they were not able to find him. Otherwise fun video. Beautiful country. I’ve been wanting to look at the Logan area, thanks!

[@alanwebster3942]

The drone video adds another dimension. Great!

[@sonnyblu6299]

The Cat with a Hitler Moustache... LOL How strange. I know... that you know just how fortunate you are to live where you do, where this can be done... Thank you so much for making all these videos, I watch and have enjoyed every one. Myself, when I can finally get away, back to my Mountains and Desert and Rocks and Trees and Streams and Wildlife... it will unfortunately cost me hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles, that I must take into account, just to get back to the horrid, humid, stinking, wretched swamp, called home... Salt Life ain't for me... The first big rock I see... I swear I'm gonna' hug it, till it grins!

[@juadonna]

Great video, Tristan! LOVED the drone shots, the quiet music and the waterfalls. You truly have a talent for capturing the beauty of nature all around us. Thank you for taking us along with you, yet again! The book about beavers sounds really great and I will definitely check it out.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Juadonna! It was a fun little trip, for sure. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@HobbsHorror]

This will be great!

[@middleground8388]

As a retired Dental Hygienist, I have to comment on your beautiful, white teeth! I know you take floss and a toothbrush on these adventures! 😀

[@rebeccalong171]

Poor kitty. He/she was probably hopeing you had a fish to toss to it. I bet other people have fed it before. Beautiful waterfalls. Thanks for shareing.Happy Thanksgiving.

[@SUVRVing]

And I wish I'd caught one to give her! Thanks for watching, Rebecca. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@sueg2658]

Happy Thanksgiving 😊

[@SUVRVing]

You too, Sue,

[@BadOldBuzzard]

The drone is a great addition to your travels.....

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks John. I agree, it's a great thing to have. Thanks for watching.

[@KurtNoakes]

I like the concept. There are always fun, cheap places to go if one looks hard.

[@prophetesspinki1]

So beautiful, thank you for sharing. I may try that $20 challenge

[@SUVRVing]

Do it! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@bettybrigance6784]

We can realize just how small we are in this place we live with that drone view.....love your adventures

[@jeffreywhitaker5154]

Yoo Trist. I dig your vids 👍🏾. I enjoy you taking us on your exciting adventures. Utah looks like a beautiful place. I can’t help but look behind you as you film yourself in your car-and I notice plastic bins, stretch cords, and clips and such. I know you’ve done a practical camping vid showing you your products and your camping layout, but I would like to see an update. Maybe you picked up some new ideas or products? I would like to see how you setup and breakdown camp, shower scheme )even-though I’ve already seen it from previous vids). Basically just an update on your previous educational camp vid

[@SUVRVing]

I could do that in the future for sure, but I don't think anything has really changed since I filmed a video that's on the Tiny Home Tours channel called "Living and Traveling in a RAV4 SUV." That's by far the most comprehensive video tour I've done, and it includes what's in the bins and everything.

[@downhillanddeadlifts6489]

Seeing as my 4Runner camper is basically finished (it's never REALLY going to be finished), the $20 challenge seems like a good reason to make a video about it. It will be in Pennsylvania, in December, so it might sort of suck, but hey, it's better than sitting at home. This is a great idea for the channel by the way... making it more interactive.

[@SUVRVing]

Yeah, I though about waiting until spring to post this video because the weather is kind of crummy in most of the country right now, but I figured there might still be enough time before the worst of winter hits. I'd love to see what you come up with!

[@downhillanddeadlifts6489]

@@SUVRVing Yeah, it should be fun. Winter here is really dreary, overcast and fairly miserable, but I've learned to make the best of it. As long as the schedule works, I should have a video up next week.

[@downhillanddeadlifts6489]

@@SUVRVing Setting off and filming my $20 trip tomorrow morning. 4Runner is converted. Roof box is loaded up. Looking at temperatures in the mid 30's during the day and high 20's at night. Had to think outside the box with the how and the where but it should make for a fun trip.

[@SUVRVing]

Awesome! Be sure to let me know how it goes.

[@Fabgonecarcamping]

Awesome video challenge, but i don't if i can do it in vancouver, canada. But i will try it anyway 😎

[@SUVRVing]

Great! Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching.

[@softroadingthewest]

I love this idea! I'll tackle the challenge as well, and am very much looking forward to seeing all the various response videos. Also wanted to add, the drone really adds an amazing new dimension to your videos. That spot where you were kayaking was already cool from the kayak POV but from above...wow. I know you're new to the fishing but would really enjoy learning more about this unusual little rod if you ever feel inclined to go into more depth in a future episode. I'm not really a fisherman and own no gear at all, but this minimalist uncomplicated setup looks appealing...would love to snag a trout for dinner when the opportunity presents. Thanks as always and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@SUVRVing]

I'll absolutely talk about the fishing rod in the future. I'm obsessed with that kind of fishing now and have been going 3 times a week, at least. I may even start a new channel dedicated to it. Stay tuned ☺️

[@carolynsagraves2376]

Wonderful video! The scenery was beautiful. I love following your trips. Keep it up.

[@kenherr1]

Hi Tristan, I see you have a rooftop luggage rack and Kayak. Can you tell me what brand is your luggage, I'd like to put a luggage rack and kayak on my car. Thanks

[@SUVRVing]

I don't remember the name of the cargo box, but I think I list it on the Gear I Use page on suvrving.com. I bought it used, and I don't believe they're being made anymore.

[@Deanna52ish]

After the holiday's and after I move in March, I'm definately doing this. What a great idea. There really is no excuse to get out and go. Cool rod. Can you fish in larger streams to catch larger fish? I think Utah is amongst the top 5 most beautiful states in the country and for sure the most versatile. What priceless scenery you captured with your drone for only $20. Amazing!!! Thank you Tristan. By the way, if this was shot in October, you must be healing really well. That's great!

[@SUVRVing]

Yes, you can fish larger streams and rivers with this kind of rod. People catch enormous salmon in Alaska with larger versions. I've always said that I think Utah has the highest density of beautiful places of all the states. Every state has beautiful places, but Utah seems to have the highest concentration of them. Thanks for watching!

[@gloria5873]

Your drone takes amazing videos. Really nice !

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, it does a great job! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@chastitycox6633]

Lol I wish $20 would get me to Missouri. Riding out this summer from California. Taking my mom and 2 kids. Excited and nervous. This will be a long trip trying to figure out how to manage space.

[@livinglike_lisa7954]

Great drone footage! I’ll have to take a rain check on the $20 challenge because I’m still recovering from my broken foot and we’ve already had about 5 snow storms. We currently have about a foot of snow on the ground here in NH. I don’t have winter camping gear.

[@SUVRVing]

Sorry to hear about your foot and the lousy weather. But the challenge will still be around come spring ☺️ Thanks for watching!

[@weekendlovinggypsy1737]

That's my weekends, well use to be lol. I don't even spend money on gas sometimes, depends on where I go. Food, water etc.....You take with you and you boondock sooooo that's easily doneand I love it. When I went skiing my lift tickets where already purchased long before. Hiking costs $0 camping $0 food $0 etc..... If I spend on food I don't splurge and normally I go to a grocery store lol. My van is dead right now, Well it runs but I think I need a new head gasket 😢. Once I get that fixed I'm on it again.

[@SUVRVing]

Sorry to hear about your van 🙁 I guess that's just extra planning time! Thanks for watching

[@weekendlovinggypsy1737]

@@SUVRVing Thanks... I don't like planning i just want to go go go lol

[@TheKeylor107]

Totally off topic but with all the gear your carry and the condition of some alternate roads in Western USA, do you go through tires quickly? Also, once my National Forest reopens (thanks Hurricane Florence) I’ll give this a go in The Croatan.

[@SUVRVing]

I think I go through tires at a pretty standard rate. Thanks for watching.

[@Jax4umalta]

Awesome drone footage! Looks like a lovely trip. I will remember this and do my 20.00 challenge in the spring. I’m not much of a winter camper.

[@SUVRVing]

Understandable. Winter camping is pretty terrible 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@vickifulkerson6068]

I'm a beaver believer! Loved this book and so glad to see you plugging it. Beavers are key to our North American ecosystem and need to be reintroduced wherever possible.

[@BeefNEggs057]

Very destructive to forestland. I wouldn’t want them destroying my land turning it into a stinking swamp. No. Bad idea.

[@prophetesspinki1]

I don’t know anything about drones, which one are you using? I can’t hike due to disability but I can take a trip somewhere

[@SUVRVing]

I've got the DJI Mavic Air. Thanks for watching.

[@threedogsandacamper503]

Very enjoyable video, and I might try your $20 challenge. Your experience with the underwhelming cave reminds me of something I did at Chaco Canyon. I thought I saw a huge cave opening a few hundred yards up a dry stream bed (on the way back from the Supernova pictograph and the great house remains), so I trudged out to it with great expectations.....but the “opening” was only a shadow cast by a huge boulder....anyway, I’ll have to give this $20 challenge some thought. Have a nice Thanksgiving!

[@SUVRVing]

Lol I've had plenty of experiences like that, but you never know unless you make the effort to go and look! Thanks for watching.

[@aantiporda]

Challenge Accepted ;)

[@SUVRVing]

Awesome!

[@astrog8tr]

Well damn, didn't know about your challenge a month ago, but i went to Jemez NM (100 miles), however, I ate lunch out which was in a different place than my usual, or it would have been cheaper. Anyway hiked and did 2 watercolor sketches, and took a few short walks. Since my lunch was more than usual, I think my little day trip was $30, including gas. Might try it another time. BTW, beautiful little kayaking and camp spot.

[@SUVRVing]

Sounds like a great trip! And $20 or $30, it doesn't matter. The idea is the same. Thanks for watching.

[@ednapuckett1042]

It's funny you mentioning peanut butter. I've been talking about going to Reykjavik. Friends have commented about how expensive it is. I've told them I plan to take squeeze bottles of peanut butter and jelly, buy the bread there & make sandwiches. Of course I'll try the food, but I'm mostly going for the sights.

[@SUVRVing]

Sounds like a great way to save some money. Thanks for watching, Edna!

[@Mary-yu3sn]

lake Mead ,wounder what is on the rock walls from the Native American's (under water for 70 yrs)the water level in Lake Mead dropped to an all-time low, falling below 1080 feet above sea level for the first time in 70 years. people are only looking at the old town (St. Thomas Ghost Town at the Bottom of Lake Mead) very close to grand canon where the native talk of the ant people..

[@SUVRVing]

Interesting stuff! Thanks for watching, Mary 🙂

[@Mary-yu3sn]

Love your video's and respect for Life and the Healthy Happy Life you found a Partner also of great Consciousness of Life and the wonders of Nature and History.. all this does wonders for my want to travel and see this country,while i'm watching,reading,learning the History being made that millions do not know is going on...if you are wondering it is too big to cover but here is a site of a reporter that has put it all down..you know that there is over 60,000 indictment for this year! normal is 1,000 per year..www.coreydigs.com/

[@ishventurez]

I took a road trip to Austin in my 16 Rav4 your videos inspired me to camp in my Rav4 for two nights. It was amazing, overall I spent $85 (food, gas and state park entry fees)

[@ratherbfishing455]

I didn't know that you could stay in your car. Thanks

[@SUVRVing]

Awesome! Sounds like a great trip. Glad to hear you had a good time. Thanks for watching!

[@nanchesca3950]

I can't even get out of the city with 20 dollars, gas was $1.60 a liter this past summer. For sure I'd be going on more roadtrips if gas came down in price. My mileage is similar to yours. Loving the drone footage!!

[@Mary-yu3sn]

You may like the book "follow the river" how they followed the Ohio river to make it back to their family ,i think in the 1700's 1800's . thank you..

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Mary, I'll check it out.

[@Mary-yu3sn]

@@SUVRVing your welcome i don't do fiction :} nice twist in story..

[@shadesofidaho]

Loved the drone shots. I am giggling 20 dollars in gas will give me two trips to the grocery store. Why I try to go only once every 4 to 6 weeks. No video from me. No camera like that and unless I camped in a walmart parking lot I would go over the 20 dollar budget.

[@SUVRVing]

Sounds like a trip to the grocery store would be a great video 😂

[@shadesofidaho]

HA it would have to be all snap shots. I do not have a video camera other than the little one on my old old sony. I am very low tech here.

[@LostThymeOverlandAdventures]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJPLf5aomZ2qgrs. This is at a WMA near my home approx. 20 miles. I know your video is 4 yrs old, but I just came across it. I spent all mine on gas. The food was what I already had, with exception of the crawfish but it was given to me. My propane was already full, but it only uses a small amount. It costs $5 to fill so, maybe, $1 worth? I camped in my Jeep. I did purchase a permit that is good for all WMA's and I have used it quite a bit. I would say that it would be $1 or so of the permit cost.

[@ChasinSimplicity]

It's funny you posted this because I recently wanted to see what I could do with about $30. Made it to little grand canyon. Having said that...challenge accepted! I am glad Hitler cat allowed you to pass unmolested.

[@ChasinSimplicity]

Hobbs Ventures yup. I’ll shoot up to Idaho most likely. Couple places I wanna check out

[@SUVRVing]

$30 to Little Grand Canyon is money well spent, for sure. Lol Hitler cat. Thanks for watching, Galvain. Looking forward to your $20 road trip vid!

[@Radnally]

That would get me a round trip to the beach. I'd spend the day surfing and fishing. Usually do it once a week. I live at a lake. So I can kayak for basically free. Or mt. bike. Location, location. Location.

[@SUVRVing]

Sounds like a great trip! And I agree, location is key. Thanks for watching.

[@markalcornjr4841]

Dayum. Where's that!? Sounds like my kind of place

[@nightwolf1592]

Wow, over here in the UK fuel is about 8.00 dollars per gallon. Wouldn't get far on 20.00 dollars!

[@SUVRVing]

Yikes! I knew it was more expensive there, but I didn't know it was that much more. Might have to double the budget for your version ☺️

[@jonathanhansen3709]

Just paid $3.45 a gallon where I live near Riverside California. Will buy you 5.79 gallons. My Transit Connect will get about 25 miles/gallon, so I could make about a 144 mile round trip. Would get you up to Mount Palomar and back from where I live.

[@SUVRVing]

Sounds like it'd be a great trip. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@michelleharrell8452]

That is lost or dumped there cause no one wants it. Poor Kitty. Meat snack for wild animals.

[@ProMediaHub]

Ok. Who gave the thumbs down? 😒

[@SUVRVing]

Shrug. Can't win 'em all!

[@stephen73person72]

20.00 includes food and gas ok nice 157

[@tim8767]

Good deal for 14 bucks.

[@SUVRVing]

I agree! It was a great trip. Thanks for watching, Tim.

[@michelleduncan5936]

please remember your PDF next time.

[@SUVRVing]

I didn't forget the PFD; I just didn't want to wear it. Thanks for watching.

[@mikele5306]

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