V16E6: Anticipating the Adventure to Come

[@erichughes9098]

Thank you Chris for another wonderful video. 😎👍

[@lindo12ful]

One of the true overlanders on you tube

[@wardperozuk2288]

You have done lots of work and glad to see you spending time with family! If you ever get to Western Canada, look me up. Safe travels.

[@peatdeloosha2463]

Kudos to your Patreon subscriber for sending you those seat covers. That was a real gentleman thing to do. Your going to like them.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Chris you’ve done an enormous amount of cleaning, modifying and repairing of items. Honestly it’s like a brand new Jeep now, there’s something to be said for taking care of your equipment… It’s good that you created a list to keep a handle on what’s been done… That Jetboil is unbelievably pricey for what it is, I’m hoping it works out and lasts for a long time to come… Im still baffled by the fact that Jeep hasn’t stepped up to at least partially sponsor your adventures. You’ve truly shown what the Jeep is capable of, and without a lot of heavy modifications as some off-road/over landers have done… You and Shannon enjoy time with family and stay safe.

[@anomaly.3860]

Ms Shannon is a delight!! She's a keeper for sure 🙌🏽

[@paxtonellis]

This one was a favorite. I love watching the organization and prep for the next adventure.

[@J4jeep8600]

Finally, a long waited grilled cheese sandwich from Chris. Love Orangie being back in full swing. Thank you!!

[@asdfjkl426]

I really enjoy your channel. Both my wife and I find it very relaxing to watch your low-key delivery of content which is always informative as Jeep owners ourselves, with often spectacular landscape scenery and engaging over landing adventures, which we hope to engage in ourselves in retirement.

[@jfloydsea]

Great choice on the Bartact seat covers. I’ve had a pair on my 13 JK since 2014 and they still look great!

[@justinm.791]

Great video and my condolences on your mom's passing. She must've been so happy that you're doing something with your life you truly love... I want that for my daughter too. I continue to look forward to your content and videos.

[@itchingtogo7362]

Great idea in lining the compartments. Also like your idea of fewer clothes. The longer I am out, the fewer items I take. Looking good on Orangy!!

[@jeffgreene3059]

A thick layer of despair !! That was funny. I think you'll end up really liking the jetboil, I certainly love mine.

[@bigpeeler]

LOL

[@willmcpherson3760]

Man i wouldn't have been able to take those stickers off the fridge. Thats history right there!

[@wvoutdoorsman5326]

Orangie looks great!!! Really have enjoyed all the upgrade videos👌

[@michaeljames4469]

I'm stoked you are coming to Canada. :)

[@search4truth104]

We all are anticipating the new journey. You must be sponsored buy cheez its.

[@scotteramsey]

I wish I was sponsored be Cheez-its😂

[@redbaron2342]

I saw the product placement too😉😎😅

[@nosnerd1967]

i live an hour east of Ottawa . Canada 🇨🇦 is a great value (+30% on your money ) and has a TON of trails . looking forward to the adventures!

[@khonjo1]

The refreshed JK Wrangler is amazing!

[@TheTrakker]

Great episode! I love seeing the upgrades as they happen and the old footage is awesome!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI CHRIS 👋 THANK YOU 🙏 HOPE YOU , FAMILY & FRIENDS HAD A WONDERFUL 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND TOO ! BEAUTIFUL VIDEO 📹 GOING BACK IN TIME ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏

[@72soundguy]

Windigo Lake, north of the town of Pickle Lake is as far north as you can drive in Ontario on year-round public roads. For remote? Check out the Trans-Taiga across northern Quebec.

[@JendellOverland]

Welcome back to the Jeep Life.

[@tbillington]

Keen to see how that jetboil stove lasts. Shame to see the fridge de-stickered.

[@jeffreybischof315]

I got a set of those seat covers. Have had 5 months. I am tuff on seats. Love them

[@mtnbound2764]

wow those look like really nice seat covers!

[@chandlercontractors8232]

Glad to hear your considering coming back to the northeast.

[@clintonelliott340]

I’ll stick with my Coleman stove, but will watch your experience carefully 😀

[@mtk8020]

Jeep is looking great Chris. Enjoy your time with family and friends . As always , I am following along your adventures. Safe travels.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Great one for initial use the classic"Chris's grilled cheese sandwich" especially after all the times people have rants on your grilled cheese sandwich's.🤗

[@cherylparrish1179]

I think you must be off the grid someplace. :) Have fune.

[@mikehermes4732]

The ole Jeep looks great. Your videos are so good. Shannon is a sweetie.

[@rickbuchanan5762]

Orangie is looking great! I'm getting excited to see it back in action. Cheers!

[@cbh76]

Nice to see Red Plate make an appearance.

[@edshoe73]

That grilled cheese was perfect... Where's mine?? Keep up the adventures. Missed orangie!!!

[@phartsky]

Heart Felt Condolences...

[@robmagu65]

Great video. However, I was shocked and a bit sad that you removed all the stickers from the Fridge. That was a great testament to where you've gone! Oh, well, time to get new ones I guess

[@chrisl3062]

I saw Orangey and a huge box of Cheez Its, I thought I was watching an old rerun at first.

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

You two are so cute. I love how you explain why you do things and your thought process behind them, it’s very enlightening. PS: happy Fourth of July to you both

[@jimstokes8507]

Selective sandblasting of the undercarriage and electric drill wire brushing. Paintable rust preventative and your choice of undercoating product. Don't forget inside of your doors. This is what I did.

[@imbdileva]

Chris...James Bay Road(Quebec) will take you the furthest north in Eastern Canada. Look that up. Another good one goes to Pickle Lake Ontario and goes much farther north to Windigo Lake in northwest Ontario. You won't find roads that go more north than that.

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

Bartact covers are amazing.

[@robertm731]

Wow. I've seen a lot of your videos and have to say they are always great. I have a 2016 Wrangler Unlimited but never have the nerve to take off like that. I guess you could say I live vicariously through your adventures. Thank you for that and Godspeed on your upcoming trip

[@calsurflance5598]

Same here! We have a 2018 and plan to keep it forever. Unfortunately it only occasionally sees a forest road. Our Jeep (Firecracker) lives vicariously through Orangie.

[@robertm731]

@@calsurflance5598 maybe someday. Bad thing for me is I've been retired since September of 2020 and no excuse at all for not going. I too stay in the woods every week but only have a couple scuffs on passenger side of my jeep so nothing crazy. Just limbs I didn't see.

[@calsurflance5598]

@@robertm731 Lol ! We both retired Feb. 2020. 10 days later the world shut down. My wife doesn’t like to see the Jeep get dirty. So we need to find some clean dirt to drive in . Lol Be safe and stay well!👍

[@robertm731]

@@calsurflance5598 you would be jealous of my go to spot. 45,000 acres of National Wildlife Refuge and no one hardly ever there. Sand, gravel, and pine needles, plus 15 to 20 lakes . Its wonderful

[@calsurflance5598]

@@robertm731 Sounds perfect!👍

[@marcelpilon5921]

Hope you do come back to Canada!

[@scottymac5174]

I still have an 04 Tundra.... Cars today are disposable items....Older vehicles still enjoy a mechanical connection between the driver and the control systems. (Braking, acceleration, steering). Newer vehicles are all fly by wire. Microchips and software...

[@dennislecompte5297]

Happy 4th Chris & Shannon!!

[@mikeconner9387]

Cheez-it’s are back!

[@terrysennhenn896]

Love those canada videos cant wait

[@brucel399]

With the travels you have in the far back roads, you might consider a battery operated chainsaw or at least a good battery operated sawzal to help with tree branches that block the roads. Plus drop the price of a GMRS license for you and Shannon, and get two high power radios for your vehicles. Looking forward to more adventures with you guys. CHEERS from Colorado

[@happycamper1687]

That's a really good idea for them!

[@Offshore1977]

You can finish orangey with a nice wax. People recommend ceramic but I find nufinish last a long time. Plus it helps remove fine scratches

[@e.c.8668]

Most accessible piece of equipment. Rubber mallet. I see you Chris.

[@josephinegibbs3902]

Oh no, the fridge is naked! I'm gonna miss those stickers. How about one of those folding metal windscreens for a backsplash with the new stove? Lots of options on the market and it would fit in your dishware tub. And I am so looking forward to more far north adventures!

[@Glenn.Cooper]

Dude! Can't believe you dumped the stickers.. Wow!! Regarding the loose stuff on the Sprinter chassis - I've seen others with exactly the same issue - a bunch of 4WD stuff up front being loose. Looking forward to the future travels. Stay safe!

[@RinconPilot]

I got the full Gen because it came with the deep pan and lid. I never use the second burner so I bought the half gen as well. You may want to source a lid for the pan, I like their lid...

[@AvoidingChores]

LOL, you crossed Newfoundland over to Labrador - that’s as North as you’ll get in Atlantic Canada based on your route a few years ago, lots more fun to explore in the base of the Hudson Bay. Then you got the western “north” and of course Yukon… Be interesting what routes you’ll find.

[@redbaron2342]

Hi Chris, when you come back to Canada, just so you know, you can get further north in Quebec than in Ontario - all the way to James Bay!...

[@dickvankoughnett2331]

I just hope he realizes the price of gas has doubled since he was here last .Over 2 dollars a liter now !

[@redbaron2342]

@@dickvankoughnett2331 yes, that sucks but he has US$ - so that will help a little 😎😉...

[@ejp9921]

Don’t forget your vegetables…Where’s the ketchup? Look forward to more videography of Canada.

[@robertsegura6451]

I recently bought a eureka single burner butane stove and it simmers great and for a 1/4 the cost of the jetboil, try it out.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Ontario: Windigo Lake is as far as you can go north on an official road using 599. Quebec: James Bay using Rte. de la Baie James. These are both in/out roads, no loops are possible. I'm still debating whether or not to do the Windigo Lake this year or wait until next summer. Out west, you can go much further north, there's no comparison to Ontario/Quebec. I'd suggest bringing extra fuel.

[@imbdileva]

Great comment! I basically said the same roads and then came across your comments. I second your suggestions!

[@CavemanOutdoorsMissouri]

I'm curious about those bags you had mounted on the back rollbar on each side.

[@ronvalderrama5765]

The JetBoil is awesome, need to pick one up. The Coleman Stove? It needs to be proudly displayed in the Venture4wd museum. That is all, carry on.

[@slabrankle9588]

Along with the Skottle.

[@lenward474]

Easy fix..many sizes of multi panel folding wind guard. Easily cut adapt to jet boil. Cheap too.

[@Hadd13]

i have the same seat covers. great choice

[@aaron5222]

I sold my jeep. But I still enjoy watching.

[@bryanlewis8891]

The grilled cheese looked about perfect that is if the cheese was melted throughout.

[@insaynbcr]

Wouldn't be a bad idea to carry a paint pen with you, and any time you resolve a clunk or loose bolt noise, give the bolt/nut and mounting surface an alignment mark to visually inspect at whatever interval you feel is necessary. If a clunk or loose bolt noise comes back over a given time frame, or after travel over a particular type of terrian, you will be able to make a dialed in decision to get this part replaced or upgraded to reduce or avoid any further issues.

[@wildcatoutdoors]

You need to head to BC,NW territory, Yukon. Spend a year and not see it all.

[@64dejones]

Been watching for 2 years! Awesome as always. Where can one get those corner bags/pouches, where you store your recovery gear please? Great use of space.

[@CavemanOutdoorsMissouri]

I want to know too

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

On your last trip through Atlantic Canada you skipped PEI. You missed the most beautiful places.

[@visciousadventures]

How do you mic up? Your sound is on point. What is it you use? Great feeling that Orangey is almost ready to go!

[@phillipdean9879]

Hope your diesel heaters working Chris 🇦🇺🍺🍺.

[@kski5453]

Would it work to line your cooking shelf with aluminum foil and you can just throw away the foil when it gets too dirty

[@stlouisarch2162]

If you had bought the two burner version, you would have gotten a backsplash, plus other cooking goodies. Last Line of Defense just did a review of his.

[@dmwi1549]

Nooooooo! For the love of Coleman, say it’s not the last we’ve seen of Ol’ Smoky!

[@OverlandCitrus]

Hi Chris looks like that loose bolt on front Diff happen to Chad from Living the van life I seen he also checked the back mount safe travels

[@eovdubsvw8743]

Take a look at the Coleman fold and go

[@jameter21]

Maybe your Canada backcountry kit should include an electric chainsaw?

[@bigpeeler]

👍

[@happycamper1687]

good idea

[@richdatsun8755]

Chris where did you get those triangle bags in the rear? Who makes them, thanks….

[@cherylparrish1179]

Chris, I am trying to find your review on the Roam Rig you recently installed in the Revel? I saw the install video. ?how is it?

[@bertkelly7650]

Just saw on youtube, Tesla makes an electric drive conversion kit for defenders. Suppose to be plug and play. That would be neat for an adventure 4WD.

[@mtnbound2764]

respectfully disagree. they are too heavy and our limited by range and having to charge. there arent many chargers in the middle of no where. you can carry extra gas cans, you cant really carry extra electricity.

[@lr5425]

With all respect to you. The electric conversion would be so limited and costly it wouldn’t be worth it.

[@bertkelly7650]

@@lr5425 Thanks for your respect.

[@happycamper1687]

Neat idea. I thought about an electrified 4WD adventure pretty deeply fairly recently myself before ultimately rejecting it for similar reasons to the other commenters. All electric is great, but until the range significantly improves (imagine 1000 mile range which is coming someday), it probably isn't going to be practical for overlanding for most people.

[@bradcallander7789]

Looks good ,safe travels also what time of year were you up in Canada. I am trying to have my jeep done an head up to Maine an North or the UP of Michigan

[@YBeach]

I would like to restore that old Coleman stove if you decide to depart with it.

[@Mountainjock4ever]

Really like the two breathable bags you pack your warm clothes in. Can you tell me what brand they are or who makes them. Thanks

[@Mink_24]

I believe they are from Blue Ridge Overland Gear in Virginia …

[@steveec9704]

Next time throw some diced chilis on that grilled cheese sandwich

[@ryanlgill]

Hi Chris. What are those triangle storage bags? They look perfect, others I have seen load from the door side which does not make sense to me. Please share. Thanks. Btw- I’ve watched every episode and this is my first comment/question. I really enjoy your content.

[@markj10]

Ouch $199, keep old Smokey! Jetboils burn to hot and are not built like old school stoves!

[@scottymac5174]

Do you have family to be with your dad??? My mom passed from Pancreatic cancer back in 2010. My younger brother and I lived here locally and helped my dad through it. He was able to live on his own for almost 20 years. Then Alzhiemers/Dimentia...

[@uritaub5441]

make sure you havent covered the side airbags Chris!!!

[@happycamper1687]

I just did a little reading and it looks like side airbags weren't standard until the 2018 JL

[@scark00]

Chris You Tube unsubed me. You may check to see if your losing subscribers. I had not had a notification of a video from you in 6 months. Wondered where you were! Glad the JK is back in action!

[@leoschlosnagle]

@venture4wd I'm curious; what made you decide to keep the one rear seat in Orangey (as opposed to adding more storage)? Been watching your travels for years, love the channel. Cheers!

[@voodoo36x]

He's previously mentioned that he wanted a "jump seat"/"mud room". Allows him a bit more room and comfort to do work, chill out, etc. while inside the Jeep.

[@pricechenault2607]

Pretty sure Living The Van Life had the same problem with his sprinter van.

[@mtnbound2764]

you could try one of those folding aluminum wind guards as both a wind screen and back splash. also if this doesnt cut it you might try one of the newer coleman 2 burner stoves. I have one and its alot smaller and slimmer than you old one, but almost the same usability

[@tim_g3478]

Chris, when you test the stove with your trail side pizza then we will know whether it passed the test. Do you have a battery powered chainsaw in Orangy? If not, maybe think about adding one.

[@Joshgribbon]

You should head up the trans-taiga in Quebec

[@OdySlim]

19:06 What a shot. Are you selling prints? Regards from Ody Slim

[@UncleJoeHikes]

I think Chad with Living The Van Life had a similar issue with his new Mercedes van.

[@OCMike]

Awesome seat covers. Off to check to see if they make any for my '04 Disco.

[@OCMike]

Sadly, they don't :(

[@adjake1]

You should contact northbound expeditions. I believe that is his territory. He is also a content creator. He should be able to give you lots of local knowledge. …… i seem to recall you may have done an episode with him which makes this post irrelevant.

[@paty7018]

🙋💕

[@229Reaper]

Nooooo the stickers man...why? LoL

[@rmb1213]

I know. Really odd move.