THIS Is What It's Really Like Being An Off-Road YouTuber

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[@TheStoryTillNow]

Watch the whole series at stories.stream

[@norco4life518]

The videos will not play on that website. It just says “click here to watch” and that takes you back to the same page.

[@fbhan7]

I don’t see anyone on KZbin making vids like this on a consistent basis and at a high level, except your channel. The BC govt should be sponsoring your vids because you make the province look amazing!

[@scottymac5174]

Adventure 4WD is the only other one I can think of... I have been following Chris for years. Different content type though, he's mostly travelling solo. Chris was some kind of IT guy, divorced. He sold/packed up everything and just took off in his jeep. Sink or swim. He's still swimming!!!! The opportunity is there but you need to always be finding the new and interesting.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

@@scottymac5174 I love Chris’ channel.

[@KrzyAZ]

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life" - It isn't a 9 to 5 and but I'm sure you spend more than 40 hours per week.

[@blueman5924]

And your desk is parked in the driveway, calling you back.😂

[@rangerrecon]

Of all of these kind of videos, this channel consistently not only published the most content, but the highest quality content. The post-production work and the camera work (both of which have to be a tremendous pain in the ass) are simply incredible considering what limited resources are available/used by the channel. I lived vicariously through channels like this and especially this channel as the quality of the videos allows me to even more to the places and events - as if I was riding along. I can't say that Shawn's videos are saving lives, but they are certainly improving, inspiring, and entertaining lives. And that's a pretty huge accomplishment.

[@taraaaron1242]

💯

[@bradcaviness1256]

Thankful that you're willing to put in the extra time and effort that it takes to make these happen!

[@BadlandIndustries]

Keep up the good work. KZbinrs like yourself help me push to finish my rig and get out on the trail.

[@TheUnchained]

Shaun I bet you never thought your videos would have the worldwide reach that they have now. Watching you all the way in Australia & absolutely hooked. Thank you so much for all the adventures you take us on.

[@simpleinstinct]

4wd 24/7 is good too. You guys in Aus know how to build a rig!

[@panekmoto]

This channel deserves sooooo much more of a following. Hands down one of the best channels on youtube. The consistent high quality content and production value is IMO better than anything on TV now. This channel is amazing. This guy deserves a million dollars an episode. Plus Braun!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Haha thank you

[@woodrowcall3269]

I’ve commented many times on many videos. Your cinematography is bar none some of the most beautiful landscape shots I’ve ever seen. Your narration makes the viewer think that they’re right there with you guys. Thanks for the dedication and effort you put into this channel. Be safe and keep them coming.

[@gunfytr249]

Believe it or not, taking my rig to BC and meeting up with you and your crew is on my bucket list.

[@capt.stubing5604]

The best story telling and cinematography out there. I can’t believe you don’t have a million subscribers. I’m stuck on a project in the San Juan Islands for a year and a half and am living my off-road dreams through your videos, thanks.

[@coolvibes3663]

Wow, it was funny to hear you talk about the van life folks in that manner, but was refreshing to see and hear your candor. Even though I partake in watching these kinds of videos from time to time- to be honest I've kind of said it the same way about you guys, bummed how you've brought everyone and their kitchen sinks outdoors. Hope you enjoyed your visit into our beautiful country.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Everyone is welcome to their opinion.

[@grinnelljd]

Yeah, I found it ironic that a Canadian tourist was complaining about all the tourists in an area of California which has long been known to be overused, hence the recent restrictions on the camping in that area. It would be like me going to Banff and complaining about all the tourists there.

[@fulac1958]

It's great to see a fellow Canadian achieve his dreams... never stop mate.

[@wanderingtrailrider]

Met Shaun last Saturday at Glacier. Really cool, dude. Very friendly. Thanks for the stickers and for letting us take a photo with you, Shaun!! :-) #SafetySecond

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Nice to meet you! :)

[@DorDor400]

My dad whos 75 years old and can barely use his phone found your youtube channel and absolutely loves it. I watch every episode and your channel has encouraged me to try many things. So thank you.

[@JohnHMoore]

Great first episode, Dave. Shaun, I was going to ask you how you really felt about van lifers, but from the comments before me it looks like you might be explaining that one for a long time! Alabama Hills was crowded even before the current van life and off-roading trends. Beautiful place, but way too damn many people. Oh, and if that guy drives down six times a year, he should probably learn how to pronounce “Mono Lake”-there are some weird pronunciations in that area… not sure why.

[@BuckinLifeoffroad]

I've been watching off road KZbin channels for a long time... I even just started a small one myself. I gotta tell ya man, none of the other "big" off road channels (lite Brite, trail recon, jailbreak over lander etc...) even come close to your production value). They are all great, don't get me wrong... But this channel has so much more depth to it than any other. You know how to tell a story and your cinematography is quite simply amazing. Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration. I'd be happy to get even a quarter of the way to the level your channel is at. Which, by the way, you deserve WAY MORE subs than you have at the moment. I know our niche isn't for everyone, but you should definitely be well above the other off road tubers when it comes to subs. You guys rock bro. Definitely my favorite channel.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks buddy!

[@MyVantasticLifeVoyage]

Shaun, what I love most about your videos is how you keep the video rolling even during the sketchiest of situations you find yourself in. Of course that’s what makes the story, but I’m sure I’d be like, screw the video, I’ve got to get out of this situation alive! But this is what separates yourself and your content from the rest. True professional. Thank you!

[@m.t.mobile]

Shaun - Loved watching your version of this story, then Paul's version. Now watching the "behind the scenes" version just wraps it all up! All 3 versions were Epic!

[@jason.hartson]

Thanks for throwing episode 1 up on your channel for us to watch. I enjoy seeing the behind the scenes stuff like this as well. It's too bad so many good camp spots are being shut down because so many people overstay their welcome. I remember watching your video with that amazing camp spot and never would've known just how lucky you were to find it.

[@steveelliott1160]

Shaun. I remember watching these episodes back when you posted them. It is so awesome to see kinda the behind the scenes of just how hard you work to make each new episode. Thank You for what you do. You are an inspiration to those who love the outdoors. I hope you continue to make your videos and are successful for many years to come. I hope one day to meet you out on an adventure of my own.

[@BacktotheDirt]

Great video, I'm glad you're able to do this and bring us along. I live in Reno and we hit a trail on Saturday, 24 miles, 7 hours so I get it, the peace.

[@kevinjaczyk3562]

Sean brother every time I watch your videos I feel like I'm watching a movie OK you're cinematography just in the last 2 years alone has gone through the roof your film ography your video auger fee is amazing, yeah your job as a KZbin or dude is full time and it's awesome and you know if I would have known about KZbin 10 years ago I would have gotten into it 10 years ago but now I'm gonna be 43 years old and I think it's a little too late for that for me but I've been watching your videos for 3 years now and they just keep getting better More informative more clear and it shows your hard work and dedication Sean to your craft!!!!! Keep the awesome videos coming brother I'll keep continue to watch them as I am wishing I could be driving through the mountains of British Columbia Colombia with you And the dirty and dangerous crew

[@CMReid]

You choose the ultimate job! Your videos are the benchmark on KZbin. Appreciate the time and effort you put in. Safe travels 👍🏼

[@PaulKaiser42]

This was such a rad series start!!!

[@RM_Garage]

I loved watching this video and seeing your progression and success! You deserve it all Shaun.

[@jordankeith4110]

There is no other off-road channel that even comes remotely close to this. It’s the greatest experience ever. I love the scenic shots and the music. Not to mention all the good people. Awesome channel. Great helpful tips and tricks. Just a beautiful creator

[@zachsherbeth1667]

I always think I have no room packing MY rig up for a trip. But then I think of all the extra film bags u need. Thanks foe the videos

[@justalatitude]

So cool to see all of the behind the scenes! This is incredible!

[@michaelmaffeo5912]

Spectacular ! TSTN is just so engaging - content and editing is wonderful - authentic wheeling with some of the most off the grid trails imaginable - Shaun is talented and it shows . I'm in NY and just so envious of the locations these folks get to explore . I'm ready to retire , get a rig and hit the road !!

[@That_Guy_Outside]

Amazing documentary. Love the channel!

[@Cgny]

Love your content man. Quality is amazing

[@4babers07]

Awesome video. I'll definitely check out the series.

[@edsadventures3575]

Amazing. You have a great work ethic. You’re videos show. Hands down, best off road vids! Thanks brother!

[@jackham2549]

I feel you about the more touristy places when you've been a long time camper. Some of the music in this video was most excellent.

[@chadbrandonstreet]

I’m not sure how, but your channel fell off my normal video suggestions on KZbin. I’m so glad this one popped up. It’s been a few months since I watched your channel. I’m a big bearded mountain man and I’m nearly in tears watching this. You are doing exactly what you are destined and made to do. Always incredible cinematography and storytelling, and your ability to do that every single time amazes me still. Keep it up, but not to be afraid to loose it… rather because it’s so clear you love it. Well done, brother, well done.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks for watching and your comment. I appreciate it.

[@JeepLifeClub]

Great video and shows how hard it is to be consistent and still have fun doing it.

[@nomilk3554]

Great vid Shawn, your content and images are awesome! Can’t wait to see your solo trip that you mentioned last week 🤙 keep it up

[@Wheel2LiveOffRoad]

Absolutely amazing as always. Really cool to catch glimpse of the effort and time it takes to produce this kind of content. Thanks.

[@katherinefrost5808]

Wow… thank you for sharing this perspective on being a KZbinr. I enjoy watching channels about overlanding, but this video has opened my eyes to what actually goes on behind the scenes. I have now subscribed to your channel and I look forward to watching all of your videos. Cheers!!!!

[@maranmyusanlung4433]

I've been watching your vid since 2019.And I really love off road. All your vids are freaking awesome. And I am one of your off road fan from Myanmar ❤️. Thank you for your off road knowledge. It means a lot to me.

[@thejourneyretold]

I love this type of video where its almost like a behind the scenes look. Super cool man!

[@JEByrd]

Your garage is so much cleaner than mine.

[@SamoyedMoms]

You are the Spielberg of off-road KZbinrs -- absolutely gorgeous cinematography! You should have at least several hundred thousand subscribers. I think if you added regular segments in your videos that focus on the camping aspect -- campfires, cooking, camp gear -- then the channel's appeal would broaden and the subscriber base would grow much faster. Though I have camped quite a bit this year I've probably spent even more time looking at campfire cooking on KZbin. It is the next best thing to being there....

[@scottj.7105]

Awesome video Shaun! I love the behind the scenes look of what goes into your videos. You are great at what you do... Amazing cinematography. 👍

[@Gerbyq]

Really great video bud. One of your best

[@cjcowboy7625]

I have always been thinking that there is a lot of work in taking all the great shots during your trips and this video clarifies it. It takes a lot of energy.

[@bruceevans8837]

Your commitment is commendable and surpassed only by the quality, honesty and humility it contains. I look forward to every video, thanks for what you do.

[@sagarbhakta1223]

GPS location of that camp site Shaun. The narration and videography on point. Where the roads end is usually where my adventure begins" solid line.

[@winkingjudge]

Very cool! Loved getting a different perspective on things, especially driving while droning 😅

[@davidcooper3957]

Love your dedication and drive, I need to get out there. I watch you every week, you and your friends please keep it up

[@onasledoverland]

Thanks Shawn. You sharing this is pretty awesome. 😌👍

[@travellersnestoverland]

Keep on going, Shaun. I love your channel. We stopped overlanding due to Covid19. Cheers Ro, Auckland, NZ

[@JEEP-N-DIRT]

Dude, I've commented so many times on how inspiring your work is. I youtube for fun on my channel (planning too), but I'm inspired by you. The work to run around, see the shot, take the shot, then edit, and start over again is tiresome. So many people think it takes away from the adventure and in some ways it does, but to make it seem so seamless takes a special talent, and you are the man. I agree on the drone comment, you are incredible at seeing something without seeing it, then shooting it if that makes sense. Lol. On a personal note, I do wonder how you balance family life. I can't imagine it being easy but your wife and family must be incredibly supportive. Great job buddy.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks!

[@kenhubbell552]

Great stuff. You definitely put in the work. Keep it up brother.

[@cjleon1104]

Such a awesome video, excellent work!

[@SimplyNewEngland]

Great video as always! your one of the first guys on yotuube that Inspired me to start. Love the off road world and hope to come across your path on a jeep trail sometime.

[@NANKEL1]

Great vid Shaun, this vid shows you a little bit of what it takes to be a KZbinr and also the development of equipment that you use to do a Monday vid. I can now see why you and Casey and Brad and other KZbinr always update your equipment, and just a thought about equipment, besides KZbin the gopro being so small, simple to operate has now given us great channels like your. Anyway, great work, great music and great vids 👌🇦🇺

[@findmeinariver]

Just so you know, you're amazing at filming, story telling and the off-roading is pretty kick ass too, Shaun! Thank you for the behind the scenes look, that's a tough job, but I'm glad you do it :)

[@Black_Silver_Beast]

Your channel is one of the best overland and Off-road channels on KZbin 🤯

[@urbancavemanintheak7732]

You Make incredible Videos Shawn, very talented. Keep doing what you do, cheers from Alaska!

[@overland_dadsfl]

Shawn, outstanding video ,just like all of them.

[@cementtacocalifornia5638]

That's my spot at Alabama Hills! So quiet there! Heading out on a Death Valley trip over Thanksgiving if you want to join. :). Met you at Expo West but didn't have time to chat longer. Keep up the good work!

[@rickwatson1000]

Great mission and great work !

[@xxtomcatxx]

This is my new favorite KZbin channel. Hope to one day soon have a rig like that!

[@roygotham]

I have never commented on your videos or filming but it is very well done👍👍. Really and truly enjoy watching and listening to your you tube videos!!!! Keep up the good job 👏👍.

[@MrElljott]

The only Channel, i watch every single week... I love what you are sharing with us!

[@ekim72]

Great vid, keep 'em coming.

[@davidoden]

Love your videos. I am here every week from Western Kentucky USA.

[@xXzBoUnTyxHuNtErzXx]

This channel from day one has inspired me and helped me when I’ve been at my lowest in life just recently…the quality and adventure of this channel Shaun is nothing short of incredible and the level of care that goes into these videos week after week at such a high level is just amazing….keep up the great work…you have also inspired me to take to my dreams and just recently bought a gladiator who knows someday adventure may follow not far behind….thanks Shaun😊

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Awesome!!! Love to hear it.

[@DSD]

Man I feel you on Alabama Hills - that's in my neck of the woods (a couple hours away). It was SOOOO depressing about them closing down most of the areas there. It's just become to "van life" popular and it's always hammered there now. One night I was able to sleep out there but it was a nightmare. I suppose I'll see where you end up in the video but at 20:43 I can so relate. Its kind of depressing that I've lived so close and just recently learned about that area only to be really unable to explore and enjoy it. Well, and if you happen to be out there when it's windy (most of the time) it can be miserable out there...

[@justmattgray]

Hands down my inspiration for my adventures and cinematography. I don’t have a story to tell yet but when I do I’ll have the skill set from practicing imitating you.

[@jeffreybetts8014]

Great video, keep up the great work, thanks

[@williamwelch4459]

Absolutely love your videos Shaun. You are a huge inspiration to me to get out and do stuff like this. If you ever find yourself back in southern Utah it would be a dream to hit some trails with you.

[@lorenzogarcia7512]

This is my Favorite KZbin Channel 👌🏻👌🏻The story till now

[@damonbyrne3591]

You inspire .the places you go the scenery you show the way you show it to us its just breathtakingly awesome .I wanna see it .

[@4High4Low]

Amazing video! This is equivalent to NAT GEO for off roading. Loved it!

[@saharaoverland6972]

I enjoyed watching this in the summer, and have again enjoyed watching it. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@ajadrew]

You've always made excellent videos that seem to strike the right balance between the personal & the great wilderness! I wish you all the best for all involved, from England

[@marcn5733]

Wow, Shaun. This is awesome! I started watching you because I knew you were in BC.....I kept watching you because of your production skills. Believe me, being a real estate agent isn't all that. See you around the Lower Mainland sometime!

[@scottbruce9872]

Cool cool. Always love these type of success stories.

[@pnw_element9822]

Putting in mad work ya for us to enjoy a story till now

[@OffGridAdventures7]

excellent video Shaun, Def made me think of my approach and what I need to do to be unique. Thanks

[@Jonny2won]

This is just amazing. Can’t wait to see more “bts” content. It inspires me to go on my adventure trips !

[@tvz111284]

Shaun- I plan to build out a 4x4 Astro van and now I plan to make a sticker that says, "The Story Till Now loves VanLife" keep up the awesome content!!!

[@tonyk1amt806]

Awesome! Love your work, keep it up 👍

[@bobgriffin4080]

@Shaun, you are so good! Your cinematography is out of this world! Thanks for such amazing content!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thank you, Bob!

[@davidbedell3062]

Did you know when you camped in the Alabama Hills you were looking at Lone Pine Peak in the foreground and Mt. Whitney to the right in the background?

[@darrenmackenzie1645]

Great perspective of what it really takes to be successful at KZbin. Great work as always. Love your videos.

[@irvingzisman3252]

Mono Lake is where High Plains Drifter w Clint Eastwood was filmed. Another great video.

[@brucebenson9651]

Your videos are amazing. They need to be featured in film festivals. They should be up for awards in best cinematography and story telling! I never miss the Telluride Film Festival, and your videos are better than anything they show! I look forward to every video you put out on Monday! Regardless of what KZbin says!

[@frankmartin806]

Great video,s they always entertain me thank you.

[@Roamingloba]

I wanted to say how inspiring you are as a creator and a damn good one on KZbin. Thanks for your hard work and efforts for creating content that motivates the rest of us to chase after what we want in life. Keep it up!

[@justinmontgomery3574]

Pretty cool video.. I watch your videos wishing I could explore the places you go.. keep up the awesome work

[@studiooff2946]

you deserve it bro, hope you reach a million subs

[@jojobball1]

Very cool kind of look behind the scenes. Thanks for providing me content to watch at lunch while I am stuck in my 9 to 5. Also. Need to make safety second shirts in 5xl

[@KOTW.Adventures]

I thought my garage was a mess but yours takes the cake! 😂 Still my favourite KZbinr Shaun! Love your channel. From an Aussie fan.

[@johnnywishbone932]

This channel is awesome. As a East Coast boy I get to see the other side of the country weekly. Much Luv ❤🚙 🇨🇦!

[@brucemackh3352]

Oh my God, thank you! I'm not certain I could fly a drone while driving, but I always wondered how you did that. I'm in awe.

[@aaronaguiar8907]

New to your Chanel and I love it. Can’t wait to get my gladiator and start adventuring like this.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Welcome aboard!