We Never Imagined We'd End Up Here - Overland Adventure Part 2 of 2

[@jordannn392]

where can i get a trailrecon sticker? or shirt? or something that says trail recon on it 😂

[@TrailRecon]

A few things are available over on Teespring: teespring.com/stores/trailrecon. Thank you for the support!

[@davidrrh80]

Big Fan! Great video, nice editing. The place looked great!! Well done. OIIIIIIO

[@Vggincidently]

Ok, where can get your folding tailgate table? Your amazon store is awesome but the table is missing

[@natemevec9692]

@@Vggincidently Pretty sure it's the Outback Adventures JL Tailgater on his Wrangler if that's what you're asking about.

[@1111Overland]

njmevec yep, it is. I picked mine up from Rebel Off Road. It’s not unusual to see it as the “deal of the week” if you follow them on IG. It’s a pricey table but 100% worth it. I get compliments ALL the time and love not just how it looks but how versatile it is to use.

[@zerosandones701]

I know most of the comments on your videos are compliments of the jeeps & trails, but I just want to take a second to say cheers on being such an excellent filmmaker! I can only imagine how much effort the planning, filming, and editing take, and you seem to do it all effortlessly. Your channel could be a show on Netflix and I wouldn't think twice

[@BrandonReid-AndroidUser]

I would 100% watch Trail Recon on Netflix!

[@johncrowder4297]

My wife and I did 395 for 6 years starting in 1976 and inded up in Yosemite ,then mono lake,bodie & the gold country . We hit every dirt road that dident have a gate . All in a 2 wheel drive van . U haven't seen nothing yet . Keep up the great work

[@phTeamHalb]

Do share!

[@charlesblakney2378]

The last view point you were on was just north of dunderberg peak. The three lakes are east lake green lake and the falls come out of west lake into green lake. I have been packing into this area for over 45 years and been to this spot for this view many times. I have a 100 year old map of this area and all the old mining communities that you probably did not even know you drove through. I got the map from my grandfather who used to deliver fuel to green lake for the miners on a road that is now a trail to green lake. While hiking if you know what to look for you can make out the old road. I have often wanted to try to follow all of the old roads on this map. A ton of history here. Great video.

[@danielbigham1460]

Thank you for showcasing our valley as a life long bishop resident I can tell you that you didn't even scratch the surface of what we have here to see

[@UniquelyUsAdventures]

You live in one of our favorite places on earth!!

[@demisx]

I wish I had such friends. You guys are awesome and so lucky to have each other 👍🏻

[@mr.h3603]

Brad, you got me hooked on your videos. Please make them longer! I know you got plenty of footage ;) Production is absolutely flawless. I cant imagine how many times you would have to stop, make u-turns, run back and forth just so we the audience are able to grasp what you are experiencing. Audio/visual is spot-on. Loving each individuals input, especially Marco, makes me hungry every time with his cookouts. Well done!! Looking forward to the next video.

[@earthishome1866]

Exactly

[@renaissancepoet]

Outstanding! This 15:00 minute video went by like it was a 5 minute video. That's how much I enjoyed it.

[@elopez9869]

This guy is so nice. He is like the Bob Ross of off roading. Fun to watch.

[@willb3018]

While not an offroader/overlander myself, I do enjoy these videos of the adventures, the upgrades, outfiting, review of equipment etc. Aside from the good content, Brad's obvious enthusiasm adds to the viewing experience.

[@glennpeterson1946]

This is so cool! This is the first time I have seen Trail Recon. As a kid our family spent many vacations and hunting and fishing trips in the eastern side of the Sierras. I left California after college (40 yer ago) and moved to Alaska and as much as I love AK and will never move; there is something magical about the High Sierras. I think it’s time to take a road trip. Thanks for rekindling the memories.

[@garymolony8880]

When you live 3000 miles from snow these views were spectacular. Great vid. Thanks Brad.

[@theheepjeep]

Next week on Trail Recon: "We walk around Marco's new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon!" Come on Marco, think of how large of a slide out kitchen area you could fit!

[@TrailRecon]

LOL! Tell him!

[@nosnerd1967]

The Heep Jeep lol

[@MellowMike112]

it would be like master chef trail edition

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

The Heep Jeep yes that would be so sick, could run a full kitchen from the back of that

[@1111Overland]

He’s been trying to convince me to to buy one... about time someone turned the tables on him!

[@TUBELSLIDER]

I live in Florida and just took delivery of a new Firecracker Red Gladiator Rubicon! I can now live vicariously through watching your videos and dream about heading west some day to get my Gladiator up in the mountains!

[@hoss1003]

You out did yourself on the last two videos, they're the best. The view at the Creek in Part 1, and the end of Part 2 with the waterfalls, is just absolutely magnificent. My wife doesn't understand the, "It's a Jeep Thing", or "Only in a Jeep", she's not a Jeep person, this may have sold it. Good job.

[@verborgenheitte]

Fantastic! I don't like camping, but I do love virtual armchair camping from my living room like this- thank you!

[@motomike007-1]

Geez watching Marcos dinners makes me so damn hungry! Some of the best scenery up there. I spent a year working for BLM in Reno living out of my 5th wheel and drove up and down 395 e everyweekend. Truly is God's country

[@aidenlittle7014]

At 5:15 in the video, that is Green Creek Road. I live about a mile from the turnoff and have explored all of the roads up in that area. It is so cool seeing that other people, especially a group like this have explored some of the more difficult roads around Bridgeport! Love seeing this video, makes me want to go home and travel these roads again. Thank you TrailRecon for capturing the beauty of the area of which I call home.

[@mrtravelguy7867]

Just looking at your videos bring me peace. I told my VA Doc I see for PTSD, about the adventures and camping in Nature. With those scenic views. How this can help with my PTSD. Maybe I need to get away and connect with nature. Thank you for sharing your camping experiences.

[@jasenrichards6590]

You all are living the dream! Thanks for the window to look in!

[@Toddlwilson]

I’ve been binge watching TrailRecon videos this past week and I freaking love these videos. Thank you for all the work you do on these. Such an inspiration and Marco is my favorite person in the world right now. What a great guy to put so much love into the food he makes for his friends. I think we’d all love to call Marco a friend. You guys are great.

[@SuperAdobeFlash]

Every group needs a Marco. Loved both the episodes Bradd

[@glennyoung3086]

I had to replace a tire at Perez's a few years back. Great service and fair prices, and fast. I know this is just beyond Virginia Lakes, but maybe you could give us the coordinates. Thanks

[@marcsosa3341]

The guys at Perez are actually really nice and friendly. I had a flat by Bishop and went there too on a Sunday. Good guys

[@YJKadventure]

Have been waiting for this for days!

[@NinjaBros219]

YJK ADVENTURE same!

[@LordDezro]

For real though!

[@Cogzed]

You create some of the best videos on KZbin bro!!! And thank you for keeping them family friendly!!! I always know my kids can watch your videos with me. God bless brother.

[@normanbarrett8124]

WOW! That view..........and great camp food. Y’all are blessed

[@dirttrailstv2170]

Sure makes sitting at work hard to do when you have watched this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Iam_Machines]

Glad you found a tire shop. The same thing happened to me coming off of Cerro Gordo with 2 flats, rolling into Lone Pine :)

[@TrailRecon]

Cerro Gordo was suppose to be the last trail we explore during this adventure, but we'll just have to make another trip up there to visit it... hopefully no more flats in my future!

[@Iam_Machines]

@@TrailRecon Its definitely worth it. Can be pretty challenging at times on the Swansea side going up, as well as the backside coming down by the Ghost Town. But the top overlooking Owens and Death Valley, along with the Saline Tramway, is probably my favorite camping spot in all of California. Protip: when you go by the tramway on the top, there is a small little house that caretakers stay in. I found out you can actually stay in the little house if you want, its wide open.

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Marco is generous with the meals, but I notice he gets priority on camp parking spots😁

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

@@Future-Preps35 but of course. But, I wonder how it goes off screen. Does Marco go in there aggressively and take the best spot, and everyone else is like damn Marco got the best spot again. Then they stew for a bit, and then decide to shut their mouths begrudgingly because they know he has good food coming.

[@jameshuggins4300]

Cook like that along I'd le them camp wherever they want!

[@OVRLNDX]

John FitzGerald Ha!! Yes! I just step in the throttle to get in front of everyone!!

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

@@OVRLNDX hi Marco. Just subbed your channel.

[@OVRLNDX]

@@johnfitzgerald5158 Thank you!!

[@DanielGFreeman]

I just found this channel this weekend and I am now hooked. I now have nothing but overlanding jeeps 🚙 on my Instagram feed. Thanks a lot. Now I’m gonna have to buy and build one.

[@danielwilliamson1577]

Your channel has become one of my favorites here and as a bonus, I've showed your videos to my fiance and now she's starting to get interested in going offroad.

[@jsoverland]

I truly can't wait to get up north. I've this route planned for 2.5 years now. Every time we are about go something comes up and have end up canceling a couple of times. So looking forward!

[@roam4fun853]

Brad, extremely spectacular views, but the friendship you guys have is priceless!

[@TrailRecon]

It's the people you are with that make trips like this special!

[@amj4822]

Excellent video... I am an Indian living in Saudi Arabia who love off-road trips and campings. Great work once again 👍

[@kenmarapese9085]

California is one beautiful state! I would have wanted to camp on that ridge!

[@Stuka87]

From that look out point, if you hike about 3/4 mile south, you can look down onto Virginia Lakes. That whole area is so awesome.

[@wymore73]

Stuka87 You’re exactly right. My family and I stay at the resort there just about every year. Virginia Lk’s is absolutely gorgeous. I believe the highest lake in his video might be Moat Lk. It’s a little bit of a hike to get to, but well worth it if you enjoy catching brookies.

[@raymondmora2642]

I enjoy the view. Its breath taken. Theirs no way I can do this . So your video makes me feel like I'm there. Thanks .

[@rgandmjroberts8344]

Marco, your invited to accompany me on our next overland adventure in the north Ga. mountains. Those meals ... WOW !

[@adventure-iron]

Rangler and Gladiator are so cool. The natural environment is so fantastic. I've seen it.

[@mdnezam8240]

What a wicked!! It's really amazing. The view is mesmerizing. You guys are so polite and your presentation is mindblowing. In the end, you guys are so lucky...

[@Ws6er97]

Brad love the video. Great shots of the Eastern Sierra. I wish I had a little more time to get out but life keeps getting in the way. I have one serious issue. Denny's? For real? I spend a lot of time rolling through Bishop on the way to Mammoth and Denny's is the emergency late night option. Start with Erick Schat's Bakery. Holy Smoke BBQ has fantastic brisket. El Ranchito, Amigos and Taqueria La Palmas are all very solid Mexican food options. I've got friends who swear by Mahogany Smoked Meats. Even Jack's is a good, local, middle of the road alternative to Denny's. Part of the adventure is trying something new so you know try something new!

[@wymore73]

Backkick Productions Haha, I thought the very same thing. You can’t go through Bishop and not stop at Schats.

[@dcmooreesq]

Schat's can get very busy and I personally think it's somewhat overrated. I prefer Mahogany over Schat's. But both are miles better than Denny's. Shoot, lots of places in Bishop would be preferable to a Denny's, and you named several. But lunch choices in Bishop aside, that was a terrific video.

[@DannyRc]

Having good friends like Marco is like having Blessed lol. Really enjoyed your videos with my family 😍🇨🇦

[@mmodtomic7119]

Ahhhh...Tonopah. I remember you well. This is where our roadtrip from St. Louis MO to Yosemite NP started to go wrong. My radiator cap gave up just on the other side of Tonopah. Limped back to find a NAPA parts store tgat Didn't have a cap for my 1999 Mitsu Eclipse. They did have one that with a razor knife and pliers, gave up its gasket to my old cap...which lasted about 700 more miles, then I towed the car the rest.

[@andrewkang9160]

Wow wow wow wow

[@daveagne3308]

Been watching TrailRecon for a a couple months now getting familiar with different trails, and drooling over the equipment. I am a complete "noob" when it comes to off-roading, but I find that I am drawn to "Overdlanding" and not so much rock crawling. Looking to get a Gladiator and would love to hit some of the trails that I have been seeing in your videos. Thanks for making the videos. Subscribed.

[@azkafen9306]

Thank you for posting these videos, I cant believe how much ive been missing ive driven all the paved roads around the areas for years. Never knowing just how much more there is to see. Now that ive finally bought a Jeep i cant wait to go explore.

[@sukutube12]

Wow spectacular trail to visit and the views took away my breath. Thanks so much! Waiting for your next trip eagerly.. Have a safe journey!

[@joepro5915]

Thank you for sharing! Spectacular views.

[@TakesbyJake]

Great video and footage! Dear Marco, start your own outdoor/overland cooking show brother!!!

[@romerodavid1990]

Lots of memories on the 395!! Recognized the background right away, cant wait until i can take the tj out there!! Thanks for bringing a piece of ur adventure and sharing

[@codyri1]

Great video! I’ve been laid up for a month with a foot injury(no driving) and watching helps time pass till I can push the throttle. Thanks!

[@grtelli]

PHENOMENAL 2 part series about your journey. Great content, incredible scenery / views & top notch production quality. Drone footage was exceptional. I can’t wait to see another adventure !!

[@gilortiz8519]

Love the chemistry between you and Marco.

[@scottmoore8080]

Epic Brad. Save that spot for yourself. You deserve it. Thank you for taking us along. S

[@nightfall22]

Holy smokes tri lake and Falls! damn! Sooo amazing! I must say again Marcos and his meal plans are amazing!

[@zumezoom9593]

a chef, a barrister, and good company with the great outdoors.... damn that's pretty awesome! thank you for sharing, can't wait to see more

[@Rkbrown88]

What a great video, Brad. Probably one of the best you’ve put together yet! Im sitting at work longing to be there now. What an amazing trip

[@originalbraveblade]

Pérez my fam always there to help!!

[@ntsms69]

Stunning, stunning scenery. Great footage. Jeeps in their natural environment.

[@anilpanta1505]

Brad you are really lucky. Beautiful place beautiful lakes. Only to be appreciated with one's eyes. God has sent heaven down for you guys. God bless you all. 👍

[@CactusHugrAz]

Holy wow! I've had the national parks on my radar and lake Tahoe... but never thought about this area. My mom has always been telling me to explore around Bishop an Mammoth and I think I know why now. Please verify your JT is still stock suspension...??? Thank you for letting us all join in on your adventures. They're really fun!

[@freshfingersff]

He’s living his best life . Love this . Cameroon 🇨🇲 approves

[@sonnicman]

Wow, what an adventure. Interesting to see the different tastes in my music. Brad's rocking the country channel, and Marco is opting for some more eclectic sounds. Interested to hear how the Jackery solar panel setup worked out.

[@davidlomax8902]

I love your enthusiasm! With out a doubt or second thought, clearly your very best video.

[@mklee7608]

Absolute amazing, thank you for bringing us the unbelievable scene.

[@stevenherrera310]

Marco is the G.O.A.T lol awesome video !

[@vicgregg3644]

Just the best trip yet guys. Looks like a new camera maybe??? Such clear HD footage. That final destination is just stunning!!! Keep em coming and let us know when Marco gets his Gladiator.... Wink Wink...

[@AndrewTurner251]

I came home after a long work day and seen a new video had been posted. It was a great video so awesome thanks for making it.

[@wardperozuk2782]

Now, with the money Marco makes with his cookbook, he will be able to justify the Gladiator!! Another awesome video but still want to see some more of the old rig!!

[@marlerusticgeek0075]

Actually checked my notifications daily to see if part 2 posted Brad and it didn't disappoint😀👍🏾

[@yakoobjunior9631]

Absolutely stunning sceneries. Thanks Brad for sharing mate 👍🏼🏕🚙

[@wallacerotternaut]

Beautiful scenery! This is one of my favorite videos of yours in a while!!! Great stuff, my friends, thanks so much for taking Us along!

[@LandElevated]

We love your channel. It gives us a lot of ideas about what we can do when we get out of the city. These ideas will inspire our customers, and we’ll be pointing them in this direction. They’ll love your content, too! Keep going :)

[@smtennant]

Love your videos. Thank you Master Chief Also, Marco is awesome. Keep him around

[@nosnerd1967]

Just woke up . It’s 310 am ... watching again 💪❤️💪

[@markwolf8804]

TOTALLY AWESOME ADVENTURE!!!!!!!!!!! I love the eastern Sierra Nevada's. I think Marco should go into the "Off-Road Catering business"! He is an awesome cook!!

[@yoyokjo]

Loved the stop for skipping rocks!! And the final views were spectacular!!! Well done boys!

[@nosnerd1967]

@13:00 ish .. music has that Cranberries vibe . Excellent choice of music in this entire vid . Relaxing as I live vicariously though you guys at 3 am lol

[@theduke9953]

This was a epic trip! Thank you for taking me along. Good stuff 🌵🇺🇸🤙🏼

[@masbas1740]

black beer pass is very divecult way I see you with your team in this road but nice and iterstting road thanks

[@ConnorGMedia]

Absolutely loved these installments of videos, man! Great quality and narration!! This is making me want a jeep even more, especially the gladiator. 😂

[@Ribastein]

what an epic view towards the end of your drive.....can't wait to overland North America one day

[@captdunnawayify]

Welcome to our backyard.. we love it also .. enjoy ..

[@razorworks9942]

Hey Brad, I am probably your newest subscriber and just wanted to say "first off" THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. That is the first thing we have in common. I am a former Seabee from late seventies... I saw you from the spoiled kids with the "Litebright" jeep and thought I would go check out your channel! Can an older guy like me get out there on these adventures? Some of the places you go to are truly "EPIC"!!! I certainly enjoy watching you wondering if I should get myself a JEEP!!!🤔🤣🤣🤣 I've been watching you guy's for a couple of weeks now and can only imagine how great it is to be out there enjoying these great adventures and even more being around all the AMAZING folks and the food definitely seems like a truly AMAZING time! Thanks for sharing these GREAT ADVENTURES! I am a big fan! Congratulations on your new "GLADIATOR" Razor!

[@mwjii]

Always top off better safe than sorry. Beautiful scenery nice video.

[@tomasrivera1211]

Amazin places to visit. Beautiful nature. And great 4x4.

[@TheTrothKeeper]

USA version of 4WD Action... Without the commercial plugs! Well done guys!

[@mikehoffman3690]

What a find with the scenic views. You should consider posting your routes on GAIA.

[@ping0]

wow josh is cooking some great things too!!! Love the vid! thanks for this adventure, I will live vicariously through you all for now lol

[@jackvanderhyde8828]

Those roof top tents are great. But I wouldn't want to be in one during a lightning storm. Thanks for uploading these great videos, TrailRecon.

[@rcmakingtracks18]

I've enjoyed joining you and the guys, awesome. Wish I had been with you. Great video, lovely people and spectacular scenery. Wow. Keep em coming. Thank you. John. In in UK.

[@zoexj4872]

Howdy Brad, Lots of jewels up and down 395. In between Lee Vining where you gassed up and the town of Bridgeport there is historical Bodie ghost town. One of the best original towns of it's kind in the USA. Take route 270 east into the hills and check it out. You can four wheel through the back country there and see remnants of other mining towns. Take care.

[@TrailRecon]

Bodies was one of the two places we had planned on visiting, but we just got too side tracked. Bodie Ghost Town is on the bucket list for the next trip. Thank you!

[@wymore73]

TrailRecon When going to Bodie, try the Cottonwood Rd. Definitely worth the trip.

[@LockedOnFishing]

Bodie was closed in mid- May when I went up to Mono. Even the backside was all snowed in and I couldn't get through. Going to try and head down that way again before the first snows hit.

[@zoexj4872]

@@LockedOnFishing Yeah, I heard there was still tons of snow in Mammoth mountain too. This was a very harsh winter for the area in many years.

[@seancovert4847]

Thanks for the video, used to drive a semi on 395 and always wished I was in my TJ.

[@steverice595]

I have really been enjoying watching your videos. Really fueling up for my build. Great job!!!

[@gregellingson7584]

My kind of trip, great Videos’s. Thanks for sharing!

[@kblaine123]

Dang.....that was nothing short of spectacular !

[@jeepn0811]

Best Jeep videos and production on KZbin.

[@markkoller479]

There's a much shorter route to Kavanaugh Ridge from the Virginia Lakes Rd go north on Dunderburg Meadow Rd after you pass the cabins take the second road on your left. If you make a mistake the 1st road dead-ends pretty fast. I've been going up there for nearly 4 decades and I've never seen the no-name lake dry.

[@RobDTom]

Great video again Brad. I'd love to see you give us some GPS coordinates dispersed throughout your videos like you've done in the past so we can get to these great spots that you find.

[@redgtscoupe]

Would like to see the routes as well for this but I don't mind doing research myself.. Care to share the gpx coords? 😉

[@RobDTom]

The channel is called "TrailRecon" and Brad did a great job of finding the awesome trails shown in this video, but he needs to share the coordinates with his followers! :)

[@cameronground1625]

@@RobDTom Brad mentioned the name of the trail in the video, and if you peruse the google maps imagery of that area it doesn't take long at all to find the overlook viewpoint from the end of the video. With some more work and an ability to match terrain in the video to a map, you could find each camp site. IMO it's better to leave enough info for those willing to figure it out to do so, rather than just spoon feed coordinates to everybody.

[@RobDTom]

@@cameronground1625 Ridiculous. Brad used to give GPS coordinates in most of his videos. There is no valid reason to not continue to do so. Remember, the name of the channel is TrailRecon, not GuessWhereThisTrailis.

[@cameronground1625]

@@RobDTom One valid reason is that the popularity of his videos has increased significantly, so requiring just a tiny bit of extra work on a viewer's part to find the camp sites could help prevent overuse of the locations (which social media highlighting often leads to these days).

[@RudyC27]

WOW The 395 Never Disappoints!!!