Rain in the Desert with the Defender 110 - V22E4

Taking the 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 HCPU out into the backcountry for an adventure for the first time in a while! More often than not, the sun is shining in the Sonoran Desert, but last week, my travels coincided with a weather system that happened to be passing through southern Arizona. Alas, the desert is no less beautiful on rainy days, and adventures all the more memorable.
00:00 - Loading Cargo
00:54 - On the Road
01:51 - Introduction
03:35 - At Camp for the Night
05:00 - The Birds are Stoked
05:57 - Sonoran Scenery
07:10 - Exploring Commences
09:14 - A Lovely Campsite
11:43 - The Derelict Cabin
12:44 - Meandering Tracks
15:09 - Plans for the Defender
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[@calsurflance5598]

Big time Apache country! On a recent trip through southern Arizona, my wife schooled me on those saguaro cactus 🌵. They don’t start to grow “arms” until they are 75 to 100 years old. Fascinating landscapes.👌

[@VelcorHF]

That battery jumper and look say “It’s not that I don’t trust you, but I’ve been stranded in you before.” Poor Defender, she is just old. Welcome back dude. Glad to virtually spend some time in the backcountry with you again.

[@t0nit04]

I love your casual style for such a trip. No extrem condition tech wear for an artic expedition, just jeans and shirts and converse sneakers. Nice!

[@ettaplace6716]

Gorgeous shots of the rainy sky and desert Chris !! Thanks much …

[@adamgriss2025]

That look he gave when he stored the battery jumper cables says it all ! I’m glad to see some people still have a healthy sense of humour. 😂

[@venture4wd]

Not my first rodeo 😂

[@timberdogz]

I aboslutely love the adventures in this old truck....maybe because thats how I do my "overlanding"...In my daily work truck, with some gear thrown in the back! Thanks Chris!

[@chingon_grandpa]

Thanks for sharing Chris. These little short trips from the house are actually cool. Adding the Landy into the mix, makes it that much better. Cheers!

[@knonfil]

There's something I really like about this episode, this is my third watch already today. I think it's just the simplicity of it all.

[@johnglowacki5515]

Welcome back! This is what you do best. We hope to see more soon.

[@peterxtrahan]

Love the truck. Although Orangie is king of the off-road, the truck gets down to basics. Much like us week-end-warriors who have owned trucks most of our life, the 110 is basically a get-in-and-go experience. Glad to see you back on the trail.

[@russripley8963]

Great video and your commentary was just awesome. Keep the dry humor coming. We even rewound the vid to hear you Google weather comments twice. 😂

[@ChiTheAesthete]

I need that stainless steel chest from the opening sequence lol

[@cmwilfred]

Love your content. You personify the simplicity of the defender and how great the machine is 💪🏽

[@Mink_24]

When Chris switches from the Chuck Taylor’s to the hiking shoes … you know he is getting serious … footwear is the indicator … lol

[@richardtaylor7457]

Great stuff Chris. A very enjoyable bimble in wonderful scenery. It’s great to see the Landy Rover stretching its legs with adventure a foot. It does not need to be fancy, it will take you to many places and make you smile. Preventative maintenance is as always key, along with a jump pack.

[@wodgesad]

A nice simple hood on the back from exmoor trim in the uk and some interlocking garage mats on the bed floor to take the cold off the aluminium and then a cot or mat would make this the perfect overnight rig without the hassle of a tent

[@gregmgm06]

Great video! I would love to get out often like you do. Thanks for posting this.

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Yeah nice little wonders cruise the desert in. That was a good little video. Thank you. Just like the old days. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@stefanmaddock5516]

First video I've seen of your channel. Nothing to dislike, a tent, a sleeping bag and a car. No 1440° batwing awning, 2 story roof tent, sauna and games room. Nice and relaxed style without coming across try hard Correct hand drive? As a Brit I approve! Take my subscription. BZ.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI CHRIS 👋 THAT LOOKED LIKE A LOT OF FUN ! SHE DID GOOD GOING THROUGH THE BACK ROADS ! LOVE HEARING THE WILDLIFE IN THE MORNINGS & THE RAIN 🌧 TAPPING UPON THE RAIN FLY TOO . BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED ❤ GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 😊 🙏

[@venture4wd]

Thank you!

[@ExploringWithTheBz]

Great to see you back out exploring again. Makes me smile. Have fun and don't worry about us.

[@mtnbound2764]

those wheels and tires look really great on the landy, I think its perfect, just like it is!

[@calsurflance5598]

Your Defender screams at 70?! I have a 1966 S2A that at 55 sounds like it’s launching into orbit ! Lol But in low range it will chug along and go anywhere. Still love my Jeep JKU though.👍

[@kwigbo]

I love your artistic portrayal of offroad adventure. 😁

[@willmcpherson3760]

Good to see the Land Rover getting some action! The Arizona desert sure is beautiful, ill have to make it out that way someday to explore it for myself

[@krisg3984]

Nice ! You make it look so easy. The Defender has new lights, it would’ve been good to see them on, at least at your camp site. The desert 🌵 is home now huh ?

[@Ridesaway24]

Welcome back! Great video and looks like a great adventure.

[@gscrawford74]

No offense to Shannon and the Winne but these are the videos I miss. Although I miss you venturing outside of AZ

[@rustyharvey3481]

This made my Monday as all venture videos make my week Great video my man

[@CorbettMatthews]

What an awesome episode, Chris! It felt so much like your older videos, simple, clean, great footage. If this episode ended at the 7 minute mark I still would have been stoked. It reminded me why I love camping, the simplicity of unplugging and listening to the rain. Cheers

[@Tester81]

Glad you are back

[@krashnpa]

This was a wonderful episode, Chris. Your work on this video (and others) really helps to get across what it is like to be there, even if I am not.

[@ettaplace6716]

I love the desert under stormy skies!! I do hope u also like being an Arizonan now … Tucson has so much to explore 😊

[@goingoverland6403]

I like the rustic nature of the Land Rover Adventures!

[@tacoburn5198]

The Land Rover is looking good! Great video, Chris.

[@redbaron2342]

The new lights are doing well on the ole Landy, I like that you keep it basic with this truck!

[@4x4adventure_pl]

Embrace the wild side!

[@valmurray869]

Wonderful colors, layers, textures, and sounds. Loved it, Chris.

[@taurota1554]

Awesome and outstanding as always.Nice to see the Landy and your camp set up and over landing gear is simple but effective.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@Bimmerrx7]

Chris, you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs. It’s great to see a new video. I hope you’re enjoying enjoy life.

[@garya6647]

Really like this, back to the old V4WD style.

[@curtevans838]

Nice lights!

[@laddgoodall6015]

Chris, thanks for the video! Awesome as always! When I got my Jeep 3 years ago you were one of the first over landers that I found and started following so you're kind of my inspiration for camping out of it! :)

[@tdg0101]

Good stuff thanks

[@OldFellaDave]

What about a small 3mx3m (umm that's about 19/257ths of an American football field isn't it?) pop up Gazebo to throw into the back of the tub when you go out? And a chair. That way you have somewhere to sit out of the weather instead of cooped up in the tent all afternoon/evening. Quick to setup/packdown in less than 5 minutes. Great little trip this week!

[@jamestom2510]

so cosy sounding

[@NorthernFreighterCanoe]

Keep up the good work! Still recall your travels here in the great state of Maine!

[@blackbeard308]

Nice

[@chakatrain]

The colors look more vibrant and details look sharper in the video than I remember. New camera?

[@rodneyross5282]

I love the Defender, however, where is that beautiful orange Jeep that made this channel? Have a blessed week.

[@joecerda630]

Now that you're a fellow Arizonian...you planning any meet and greets...?😁

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Looks like all of the issues with the Defender have been taken care of.

[@scottwickham9405]

Looking forward to more Rover content. What winch re you going with?

[@timw3411]

When are you going to sell the Landy to me? 😂

[@ChiTheAesthete]

That chest in the beginning do you sell it?

[@WQ9V]

Have you ever thought about getting your ham radio lenience? I have one and never worry about cell service. I think it is a good idea for you since you are off the beaten path so much. I think you have GMRS that is only good for a few miles and g\GMRS is not a common thing for others to have. It is easy to get your Ham Ticket.

[@djcslc1]

The JK has its obvious attractions, but there is definitely something to be said for the Defender's rugged capabilities... I'm curious, is 1st gear a crawler gear? Seems like it would be great for climbing just about anything in 4L and 1st gear. What it lacks in comfort and bells/whistles it makes up for in ability to get into (and out of) tight spots, utility, and off road capability. Looks like a lot of fun!

[@johncaster6189]

😮

[@explore_off_road]

Definately the problem with a standard.... Trying to film and shift at the same time. Then someone calls you on the CB to. ... What kind of future plans do you have for the Defender, set up wise. Thinking one of them box frame thingies and attach an awning? Or a canvas back? Curious as to the ideas rattling about the brain. The rainy day made me think of that.

[@venture4wd]

At this point just getting ahead a little on the upkeep is my main concern. Beyond that, I’m not planning to lean much into the comfy-camping side of a build. I’d like a nice, cushy suspension, a winch, locking differentials, air compressor, good tires (check) and general upkeep. I’m enjoying the simplicity, and have two other vehicles that can check the box on the comfort factor. Getting out in the truck, as dead simple as it is, is such a blast. I don’t consider it an “overlandy” vehicle and likely won’t unless and until something changes drastically with my current quiver.

[@scott9752]

Hey Chris, how do you like that tent? I've never owned one from MSR.

[@venture4wd]

Best tent I’ve ever owned.

[@markperritte]

How is the jeep going, still not working

[@venture4wd]

It’s definitely time for a solid stay in the shop to work out some front end gremlins I can’t shake. And mayyyyybe a small transmission issue…hopefully 🤞🏻 not though.

[@markgrudzinski914]

Curious how the transition feels going to a right side drive vehicle.

[@lawrencehaw8780]

Shifting with your left hand! All else the same!

[@sewallm60]

What size and brand tires ?

[@venture4wd]

255/85R/16 Bfgoodrich km3

[@sewallm60]

Thanks@@venture4wd

[@OsvaldoPeralta]

Hola, muy buen video. Cual es la cámara que usas? La LR parece una miniatura!

[@venture4wd]

Panasonic LUMIX! Espero que tengan un día increíble!

[@kenwilliams4086]

Is that a dead rat on your dash?

[@jamestom2510]

And a RHD Defender ? you imported it in ?

[@venture4wd]

Yep! Via Sonoran Rovers in Tucson (search for them here on KZbin!)

[@jamestom2510]

@@venture4wd well done ! everyone is chasing those downunder

[@robbrent]

@@venture4wd It’d be interesting to know where it began its life?

[@venture4wd]

Yes, there has been a comment or two by a previous owner on insta - I believe he’s a welder so I assume the truck had a good long hard working precious life :)

[@venture4wd]

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[@99bounz]

Cosy tenting but you lack a dog - or a much larger deadcat...