An Unforgettable Overland Adventure Along Highway 395 - Part 1 of 2

This was the first multi-day trip that I would be taking my Jeep Gladiator on with my son and good friends Marco and Josh in their Jeep Wranglers. We headed North along the 395 highway towards Coyote Flats in search of new trails and camping sites. In part 1, we find some amazing places to spend the night, eat some great camp food, explore some trails just to see where they will lead and we run into a few challenges along the way.
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[@TrailRecon]

Lots of comments about wanting more Marco cooking videos and we've got plans to do more in the future, but here is one we filmed in Baja last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYqahnuHgd-ZY7M

[@markzenzo6206]

Marco needs to make a Jeep Cookbook. There are basically 5 books on the market. 4/5 suck. Like trying to turn MRE's into 5 star dining.

[@kiplambel4052]

"Marco videos"? That's be cool, but better to have him along on trips!

[@sostrucking]

Marco needs his own cooking show....we need a Marco cooking show.

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

joe king yes that would be great, I think he’s doing a cooking book

[@Stephen-G]

I'm sitting here taking notes for my grocery list lol

[@JustinKingOffroad]

yes!! this!

[@rvboyett]

Absolutely, Marco is greatness!

[@JLHenderson]

Seriously! These vids make me hungry.

[@danr3545]

Marco, start your own KZbin channel! “Overland Eats.”

[@TheRayDog]

I enjoy your vids for their low key vibe. Enjoying the outdoors and the trail adventure doesn't need crazy runs on Dana 60s with screaming music. Thanks.

[@hotshtsr20]

This. I want to hear the rocks crunch, engine sounds, and whatever else there is, not bash my head against a wall listening to bro music. :)

[@overlandaf_adventures472]

Overlanding is the best type of jeeping.

[@CesarGuzman0608]

I am convinced that Brad enjoys Marcos cooking more than his wifes cooking. Its why he goes camping so much.

[@TrailRecon]

LOL! You're trying to get me in trouble! My wife is an amazing cook... yes, even better than Marco!

[@OverlandAddict]

😂😂

[@OVRLNDX]

@@TrailRecon hahaha!!

[@joykemprai]

@@TrailRecon Nice comeback. Love from India.

[@davekendall1338]

I love the mix of overlanding and cooking show. This channel is truly something special.

[@TrailRecon]

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@jameshuggins4300]

+1! I didn't know that Brad a personal chef along on his trips! Lol!

[@nikstone2420]

Dave Kendall Yes it is.

[@jordannn392]

this channel is seriously one of the best channels on youtube

[@diegopena3663]

dude, i'm a vegetarian and i'm always thinking that is really hard to do this kind of adventures because i won't be able to eat "normal" food! Thanks Marco for showing me that i'm so wrong haha. Good luck guys

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

For vegetarians, the three S's are great for camping : - Soup - Stew - Salad Go on and get out there, food is great everywhere. 😃 Oh, and maybe a bit of garlic bread with the soup/stew ?

[@diegopena3663]

@@Grumpy_old_Boot thanks for the info! :)

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

@@diegopena3663 Aint no reason to stop doing what you want to do, if a little bit of work and preparation can solve the issue. 😁 Also, most trips tend to be just a few days, you could pre-make the food at home, and keep it in a cooler. There's more than one way of getting around most issues. Be creative and have some fun with it. Heck, that could be part of the whole adventure, how to camp while being a vegan! You could probably start a KZbin channel on less. 🤣

[@lexustech48]

If Marco can do ALL THAT on a small cooking surface at a remote camp, he must absolutely SLAY it in a full kitchen. Excellent job sir!

[@teckstream9762]

@trailrecon you're the bob ross of overlanding, you have some of the most relaxing and educational videos

[@jmsuitter5]

Marco is continuing to out so himself pro level doesn't even cut it any more you sir are a legend

[@pointeddown]

You can fix that flickering by copying that clip to another layer of your timeline and moving it over one frame either ahead of your original clip or behind and lowering your opacity to to 50%. Or you can. Try to match up your shutter speed with your light. But since the clip's been shot you can try the first thing I mentioned. Hope that helps... Always enjoy your videos!! Keep up the great work!

[@pandafranchise]

I went up to this spot over the Labor Day weekend. Got up to the lake around 2 pm from LA, and there were already 5 different groups camped around the lake. I talked to a local and he said within the last month (august) that traffic on these trails increased 10 fold, and he couldn't believe so many people were up at the lake. Leaving Sunday morning, there was actually traffic going down the mountain. You certainly are an influencer Brad, and I'm a big fan.

[@Igot2fly1]

I need Marco to go camping with us. WOW. !!! What a Chef. Thank you Brother Marco.. I'm so itching to get out there with you guys... As Michael says ( OverlandBound ). I need some ADVENTURE.. nothing like ARMY camping, Brad you understand.. Thank you Marco and thank you Brad and Justin for your service

[@RobDTom]

I did virtually the exact same thing regarding a puncture in the sidewall. Did it on a very easy trail too. All it takes is hitting a sharp rock at just the right (wrong) angle.

[@TrailRecon]

It can happen anytime... gotta have a spare!

[@RobDTom]

TrailRecon definitely!

[@nikstone2420]

Now that’s living, good friends, food, & Mother Nature. Can’t wait for spring, & summer.

[@danieljlucero92]

Me and my girlfriend started watching all your videos a couple weeks ago nonstop!!! Yesterday we bought our overland rack, tent, and basic supplies 😊😊😊 thank you for your content!!!!!!

[@DrewToner]

Fresh cookies and ice cream, for desert, while camping!! That's livin folks!!

[@DrewToner]

Forgot to mention Brad, when you said you were just up enjoying your coffee, you should of said and I'm just enjoying my "Black Rifle Coffee"! I know I am! Thanks for the lead on that. They even ship from Canada to me in Alberta!!

[@travisbreaux2463]

Marco could hire himself out as a traveling overland Chef (Marco on the Move). I literally just ate and my mouth is watering over every meal I see this man prepare. Lucky travelers in his camp.

[@BrandonCooper1]

More than anything in the world, I want a crossover video with Marco and Chris from @venture4wd. A little cooking tutorial video would make fans of both series happy for sure.

[@OVRLNDX]

Love Chris!!!

[@TrailRecon]

It would be great to have Chris and Marco on at the same time.

[@nosnerd1967]

Chris is in the Canadian Maritimes this week . ( but u guys already knew that ) lol

[@davewalkerden]

Chris could certainly use a few cooking lessons.

[@OverlandAddict]

That’s a great idea! Would be cool for the more prominent overlanding channels to organize a trip and document it.

[@scottharrison994]

You stress the importance of having a spare, but equally important is the spare is the same size as the others when lockers are involved - I was glad to see you bought 5 of the 35's. Great channel, I'm enjoying immensely !

[@admantiom1848]

You guys should also visit Squaw flat, Papoose Flat and Harkless Flat and The Narrows Via the Town Of Big Pine 395 to HWY 168 to Death Valley Road which takes you to the top of White Mountain some fantastic landscape and some great history since Paiute Indians used to live up on those places since 1930s and you can see those remains today. Or you can continue on Death Valley Road to Eureka Dunes and through Steel Pass and jump into the Saline Valley Warm Springs.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! So many places still till explore out there!

[@shankiradix]

I''m from kenya and came across your channel, thanks to you-tube recommendations and I love the content..

[@REELCOMPAS]

Huge fan of your videos. Marco for sure needs to do an overlanding cooking show.

[@papasmurfsjeepinfamily9198]

Papa Smurf's Jeepin' Family I just started my channel and your videos have been very helpful. I don't know where my channel falls in place, what it's about is me enjoying working on Jeeps and me showing others how to do things they may not know how to do. Thanks for the help

[@DevonKocevski1]

No no no no 15:29, you guys do it RIGHT with camp cooking! These are camp cooking goals! The best!

[@RyanZNO]

Glad to see I’m not the only one that plans over the top meals for camping 😊

[@JoeyRock333]

Just watching these episodes, I get so hungry for both the food and the views!

[@nandan580i]

A guy like Marco on trips like these, you cannot ask for anything more.

[@MarkPharaoh]

Moved from SF to SEA and boy do I miss the 395 corridor. Great video.

[@seissusilowibowo]

Brad, Marco, and Cameraman For all of you, I say THANK YOU SO MUCH Your content is very good Im so happy watch this channel From Indonesia

[@tjshine8022]

Gotta remember that when you're Overlanding, it's not just about the fourwheeling, it's also about the camping and relaxing! That was a beautiful spot you picked out with the running creek (no mosquitoes)! Great cooking Marko and Josh!

[@studiooff2946]

cooking and eating together is a huge part of the outdoors experience, dont trust anyone that tell you otherwise :)

[@sebastianarganaraz2879]

This guys live the good life outdoors, anyone would trade this lifestyle for the "comfort" of being indoors

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Sorry to see the puncture. The milestars do have a pretty weak sidewall though. *yes I’m one of those people blaming the tires*

[@juanticimo]

you get what you pay for.

[@powerstar2363]

was considering a set of the 38x13.50s but after this video Im sticking with Toyo/Nitto

[@markkoller479]

I've been running 35's Toyo Open Country MT not far away of needing a new set and of course I want to save a few bucks but after this vid I think I'll pass on the Milestar

[@RyanBennett_Gpd605]

IMO, its situational. I've seen LiteBrite thrash their Patagonia's and just abuse the hell out of them and not a single problem out of them. Are they perfect tires, no but this is the first time I've seen them with a cut sidewall or at least evidence of them.

[@markkoller479]

@@RyanBennett_Gpd605 I've seen Kev and Brit beat the hell out of their Patagonia's in Valley of Fire, it was impressive. I still have a few months to make a decision. In May I'm heading north to the Arctic Circle. Avoiding interstates and hyways. From socal it is going to be a 10 week round trip. BTW thanks for the input

[@davedennis6042]

Wow. I can't think of any better way I would rather have a tire go down. I can't believe there are people who would dare go out there without a spare. A mountain thunderstorm, by a mountain stream, with the greatest friends, what a way to live. And NO, cooking a gourmet meal out on the trail is the frosting on the cake. The guys in Australia do it. (4WD Action)

[@peterb3473]

A Jeep dual cab truck is as close you’ll get to a land cruiser dual cab in America. When I go camping and take steaks, fells like little mans syndrome compared to marco’s fillet minion. Good to see brad not showing or mentioning alcohol like Ronny Dahl. Makes us aussies look like drinks every day on the trail. Pete from Western Australia.

[@johnstup4479]

Oh Brad, teasing us with Marco's cooking. I'd surely be gaining some weight on any trip with Marco. Josh's salmon and cookie dessert looked mighty fine too.

[@Metalgearsolid1992]

Marco's food makes my mouth water

[@Mgn1701]

We just drove all day from the Sac area to try the Coyote Flat trail, (Sept 6, ‘19). Got there right before dusk and thought we could get through the tough spots before nightfall. I got up to the first steep hairpin turn and completely chickened out. I’ve driven the Rubicon Trail (jamboree) and had no fear, but when it comes to hugging cliffs, I’m out. I did chicken corners in Moab, fun, but that’s about my limits when it comes to 1k foot drops. Anyway, I was driving this one and had my husband scout out ahead, we weren’t with any others. It was sandy and I just didn’t feel the confidence necessary, despite 2015 Wrangler with front lockers. The popular trail guide said it was an intermediate trail, but that first hairpin really had me questioning that. Thank good there was a spot to turn around. Oh if only I didn’t have a fear of heights!

[@DustinIsCool]

When I camp we cook hotdogs lol

[@evanm9026]

Lol. Omg. True

[@TheTrakker]

Josh's fish dinner looks awesome. But I must admit, I really wanna go Jeepin' with Marco! The man is obviously an artist of the culinary disciplines!

[@notyetdead8804]

So wow just joined watch my second video (running through the newbies playlist) and you have a Gladiator!! Awesome and what a great trip already watched part 2 and came back to comment. Everyone needs a Marco on their trips...

[@warandpeaceminiatures2333]

the sound of rain and thunder in the mountain is the best. great video. the cooking is also perfect. I agree on the fact why go that far and not have a great meal with friends.

[@larsg67]

That campsite on the 2nd night was awesome with the creek running right alongside

[@ProjectXJ]

I really need to get out and camp more! Memories with my kids that they will never forget!

[@theadventurecontinues]

Your reaction to biting into the breakfast sandwich, priceless!

[@fonzdedios6625]

When we camp. It's prime rib cooked by campfire. Ribeye steaks tri tips. We eat good camping

[@Carlosgutierrez-gu9nh]

Good food, friends, and nature it doesn’t get any better than that!

[@porscheguy09]

Yes, always have a spare or two when doing backcountry trails like this. There’s nothing worse than getting a flat and being stuck without a fix. If you puncture through the tread then you can usually patch it but sidewall damage usually won’t hold up if you try to patch it.

[@pullingtaffyproductions8148]

Fine dining at its best. Marco is a truly amazing chef.

[@drerskine]

I’m not sure what looked better... that breakfast sandwich or the overhead view of the second night’s campsite. Amazing.

[@EJPinter]

Marcos cooking always looks so good! His 392 is coming out great.

[@jameswathen1]

Marco is always cooking something fantastic. I just had lunch, and still made my tummy growl

[@mlshangluah]

It will be so nice to have a buddy like your Marco.. To have a great breakfast nor dinner out there in the wild will be so awesome... Best buddy for life brad and marco 👌😉

[@lukenorth8705]

Every camping trip needs a Marco.

[@Iam_Machines]

Same tire thing happened to me going over Cerro Gordo on the side of a cliff. Happens to the best of us for sure. 👍

[@mauiman52]

Love, love, love your trip. And no, we think you guys are doing all right the way you do your food. Who really enjoys dehydrated food in the first place? ;-). Thanks also for always giving a big shout out to Marco who does not eat meat but is happy to serve the best food available to his friends. Thank you Marco!

[@davidoden]

Super good quality video. Marco’s food looks awesome.

[@droyal1975]

You are probably my new favorite adventure channel. Marco is awesome, and you all seem like genuinely good people. Keep it up, and God bless.

[@marktalamantez3303]

Wow....y’all’s trip made me hungry!!!

[@Donnut123]

You can hear the OCD nervousness in Brad's voice as he said "I don't have a spare" when they were going to set up camp for night two. And Brad, I have cooked a two-layer German Chocolate Cake in two stacked Dutch Ovens at camp. Camp deserts are the best!

[@devrajvenger5582]

Me --I slept after watching this vedio And my life -- good morning MARKO cooking !!!!

[@sdlager22]

Marco even has a bag of goodies on the back of his Jeep. He is like the overland Santa Clause!

[@rushmonk3545]

These are more food gasm videos than they are overlanding. And you know what, I’m not upset. Thanks for the awesome videos and all the inspiration. About to start building mine to get out a bit deeper into the southwest.

[@uweschroeder]

I totally agree. Why go out to great places and have crappy food? Makes no sense. I'm usually the one cooking and I do everything from paella to tacos (yes, including fresh tortillas), pot stickers to freshly baked sourdough bread. It's doable with fairly little and it has been done for a long time. Nothing better than enjoying a great view with great food and a nice glass of wine or other beverage of choice.

[@CMWebb]

I wish my Jeep was set up to do these kind of trips, looks like a lot of fun!

[@CaptainHalitosis]

Marco is my favorite vegitarian.

[@GoatOffroad]

I am so there with you guys in spirit !!! Looks absolutely amazing! ❤️🐞. Marco is the best!!!

[@kenmarapese9085]

Beautiful scenery, the day two campsite was story book and a thunderstorm to boot, nice!

[@evanhunter6900]

14:05 that is heaven to me

[@terryandteresa]

Bisquick peach cobbler in a dutch oven is incredible on the trail.

[@TrailRecon]

Sound really good!

[@insaynbcr]

@IrishStew Trade the yellow cake for spice cake, and absolutely DO NOT stir any of it. Just dump in some chunks of butter, dump in the fruit with some juice, dump in the spice cake mix, dump a few more chunks of butter, and then drizzle some soda, or peach juice in a criss-cross pattern. Let it do its thing. You'll have cobbler, cookie, and gooey goodness all in one cobbler!

[@OverlandTravelAdventures]

Brad, you are killing me w Marco’s amazing cooking! Too bad we can’t be there with you guys!

[@slackerprince1]

Totally lost it with that Filet Mignon grilled cheese.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

I wanted that sandwich SO much ! 🤣

[@rivertownrider7126]

I am seriously addicted to your channel, and your food segments are great! Who doesn’t love awesome food when you are camping!

[@AnimalOverland]

Great video Brad. I really like your focus on overlanding and nature vs rock crawling and finding the baddest boulder field one can cram their Jeep through. I totally agree with your decision NOT to post the GPS coords and just give general location with hints and let us figure it out on our own.

[@vermt001]

Adding Coyote flats as a camping destination for sure.

[@renaissancepoet]

TrailRecon is my new favorite KZbin channel. You guys visit the most beautiful places. The camera work really is top notch. Love Marco's cooking segments. Learning more about four wheeling is always good. And your hosting/narration style is so laid back, natural, and educational that it helps keep the videos interesting & entertaining. Add all of these elements together and it makes me feel like I'm right there with you guys! Absolutely love it!

[@xray450technologies]

Hello all of you overlanders! I want to say, here from Portugal - Europe, what a great Content this videos are for me to watch!! Keep Going!!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Watching these videos for the food recipes

[@trjnsd6874]

To have the time and income to do adventures like this is a real blessing. You have given the rest of us inspiration to go and do when we can! Thank You all for a great vicarious vacation! Great camera and video work Brad, and fine editing - I'm watching and learning.

[@TYZR4ME]

Brad, I am surprised you don't seem to gain any weight with all of Marco's amazing cooking!!!! That is definitely something him and I have in common... He is such an amazing cook!! another awesome video.... we have been up to coyote flats awesome place to see.

[@deancarr4507]

I once tore a 4" gash in the side of some Nitto NT05's on my corvette making a left hand turn. Came a little too close to the curb of an island and the concrete edge sat a fraction higher than the asphalt and sure enough, tire was flat in seconds. Always wild to me how easily tires can fail.

[@NomanNizarAli]

Omg omg omg y’all living the life! Wish I had friends info these things....I would so do it! Loved it each time y’all would do something I had big smile on my face like I’m eating it and enjoying it with y’all.

[@rogerg0834]

"grilled cheese filet mignon sandwich" ...daaayum that sounds amazing.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Yeah, I was drooling slightly at the sight of that sandwich …. I wanted it so bad ! 😁

[@yfnhbmd]

Man... Marco is the best. Y’all should consider doing a series where y’all take trips but also incorporate Marco’s cooking because that man is a prize that needs to be cherished

[@22mbradley]

Overlanding, fantastic cooking and appreciation. This channel is phenomenal.

[@MitsuFQ400]

i was just browsing for some ZR2 mods then stumble to this video.Now this is what 4wheeling adventure.

[@bosse641]

Marco is the best adventure companion, ever. Surely.

[@mvilla235]

I commented about a year ago that I was going to own a JL one day. Happy to announce that I do in fact own a JL! Your channel is such an inspiration for what I want to accomplish with a Jeep, especially Marco. Cooking is one of my passions and seeing what you guys do and eat out on adventures is simply amazing! ✌🏽

[@mikeanderson6219]

I'd love coordinates to those camp sites. Especially the one by the little creek where it rained on you. Can't wait to go explore this area.

[@tgdtown]

NOW that's enjoying LIFE! That cookie did it for me, I'm hitting the trails ASAP!! - GREAT VIDEO!

[@carlosbishig1]

Marcos are you the best ! Tu eres el mejor hello from Puerto Rico

[@turtletube]

God bless you sir and thank you for you’re service

[@africanson1124]

Camping will not be the same without Marc's cooking ☺😋 just looking at Marco's set ups I knew it was going to be a wonderful meal. Beautiful video you guyz 🙌🏾💪🏾 stay safe 🙏🏾

[@Off-gridCherokee]

The wife and i love 395. This adventure is awesome. Loving the gladiator too.

[@tripleminthehouse]

I love this channel. Coming from a long line of Toyotas for my off-roading, I love how you aren't anti anything. It's all about just getting out. Like what you like, and have fun and be nice.

[@eutimiochavez415]

That’s because Marco is a great man!

[@anilpanta1505]

You guys are blessed to see all this beauty with your own eyes and to feel the fresh air in your lungs and on your skin. The clear water of stream and its music awesome. Best part was the rain accompanied with thundering, wow this is always music to my ears I just love it. What can be better than having a great meal by the stream with your friends. Was there no beer or you don't. Amazing, mesmerized. Thanks for sharing. God bless you all. 👍

[@garymolony8880]

Spectacular countryside. Spiking tyres happens a lot in outback Aus so always carry 2 spares and quality repair kit. Love your content