WEEKENDERLANDER EP 7 - Onesies, Gear, Chasing Stars - Tacoma Overland

[@JBoudreaux0712]

I started following you for gun stuff but I think I enjoy these videos the most because it makes me want hot dogs for dinner.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Do it!

[@Oh_You_Know_]

Major respects to your woman! She has a great heart picking up that glass

[@RobbDzzz]

Brother I originally came for the gun gear reviews, stayed for the quality and Tacoma. But this #Weekenderlander series is becoming amazing, and this particular episode is just a new level. Keep rockin the Tubes bro, you’ve become one of the best creators!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Robb M thanks Robb!

[@AldoRama69]

I don’t watch cable tv when I come from work, I watch this and relax

[@JoseSanchez-vg6nu]

Love how you live by "Leave no Trace" philosophy. As an Eagle Scout, I teach this to my scouts all the time. Always leave the place better than what you started with.

[@dahwedge]

Thanks Ashley for being such a good steward of the outdoors. I have instilled this trait in my kids as well. Good for you guys by making a point to remind us all to leave it better than we found it.

[@amorton94]

I believe the onesie-sleeping-bag + crocs combo needs to make an appearance in the next weekenderlander!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Took Atreyu to the vet and his CCL has a complete tear and definitely needs surgery. I'll be getting that done asap, and will keep you guys updated. It'll sure put a damper on the next couple months of camping plans though.. :(

[@ajstayssick5195]

Hey our dog had it done and it was well worth it! back to running around in a few months!

[@pizzamilf]

This really puts a ding in my day hope he gets better man.

[@Allaunira]

I used to be a veterinary technician. When we did CCL surgeries, the dogs recovered quickly, much more quickly than a person recovers from ACL surgery (it's called "Cranial Cruciate" rather than "Anterior Cruciate" because in canine anatomy "cranial" means toward the head since a dog stands on all fours, whereas Anterior in humans means something like "toward the front" - I didn't take human anatomy though lol). So Atreyu should make a quick recovery :) Wish him the best!

[@rambotarzann]

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. My dog also tore her ACL 2 years ago(she was 4 at the time). After talking to a number of Vets we got a TPLO surgery for her. My wife and I worked really hard rehabbing the leg(I can't take to much credit, my wife is an athletic therapist and did a lot of the work lol) and it took about 6 months to get her to 100%. She is a 60 lbs husky, golden retriever mix, and she hasn't had any issues since the surgery. I wish you guys the best of luck and hope Atreyu has a quick recovery!

[@ryonwright7181]

Get well soon Atreyu!

[@nobetagear]

Crocs n Glocks a winning combo, love it ! Very cool gear...Excellent vid

[@darthvader7010]

this is the quality content I subscribed for!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Thanks for watching, Anakin

[@TMCX113]

Awesome video man! I think it’s great you mentioned the 2002 fire and about leaving the land better than you found it. I’m sure someone can come across your channel and not know about these things, so awareness is always a good thing for new to the outdoor scene. Keep up the great content man! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@williamkenyon9858]

I hit subscribe at the end of this video because of what you said about not "needing" all of this special gear. Wish it was at the beginning of your video. It is sooooo true, a tent, a blanket or cheap sleeping bag and a ride is all ya really need. The rest is comfort. Be safe!

[@MustardMade]

Your message at the end was great man. I always tell people who want to get outside the only thing you need to have is a good attitude; I then throw them my walmart sleeping bag I bought 15 years ago and never use, and tell them to get their ass in the truck.

[@duckhunter2359]

I love and share your attitude towards losers leaving trash behind.

[@Paintbl99]

I hate it when people trash nature. Classless. Love that you went the extra mile to clean it up. I do the same thing, especially when shooting in the national forest. Keep it clean peeps!

[@cmcer1995]

Great video again. I think that picking up someone else's trash is always a good idea, someone needs to be responsible. Just like with the Hayman Fire, it's amazing how just one person can cause so much damage that will affect an area longer than will be alive. So everyone needs to do their part in protecting our wilderness areas.

[@timothycummins2700]

My dog (lab pit mix) had that surgery last year for a torn ACL. About a one month recovery and she was a brand new dog! If she has a big day of running she will limp slightly for a couple hours, but for the most part, I’d definitely recommend the surgery!!! Hope he gets better!!!

[@mauriciocastaneda2749]

After a couple of weeks I can definitely say your holster has been the most comfortable I have ever used. Keep up the great work.

[@jubankta1627]

Love the ending how u break things down for people and I can see it’s not necessarily the money that makes what u do possible it’s ur creativity and love for what u do ur dog and ur beautiful lady....cudos bro

[@dannylg5707]

Watched past vids and enjoyed the info. I'm fortunate enough to be able to have the funding and time to purchase and use a lot of nice gear, but I really enjoyed and appreciated your ending comments on being able to do the same on the cheap. Humbleness and humility go a long way in showing others goodness, etc. Keep em coming

[@omacify]

Love this weekenderlander series, it's a nice combo of gear and adventure. We love it

[@jonathanthompson5710]

I can vouch for Olight, the brand is highly respected in the flashlight community. I personally have 6 of their products and use the H2R Nova every day for work. They are extremely tough and everything they make is water proof. Their user interface is my personal favorite and the fit/finish on them is perfect. I've often said, they make their stuff like they have something to prove. You honestly can't go wrong with an Olight.

[@patrickmurphy9115]

Great message at the end about not needing lots of money, it's quite true you can do it on the cheap. Too much gear never gets used anyway. I have filled my Land Rover up for a camping trip and didn't use half the gear I took.

[@thomaschanaca9682]

Got my holster recently. Two thumbs up! Thanks, Mike.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Glad you like it!

[@trentbowling5618]

Video looks great man! Keep up the good work! Thanks for taking us on your adventures!

[@tylerblack1434]

Fun video. Should do these more often. Nothing in particular. Just the overall experience being out with your dogs and checking out cool gear.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Thanks man - yup, it's what most of this 'Weekenderlander' series will be!

[@jmaclicious10]

my dog had something similar like that when he was running around, luckily it wasn't a torn ACL, the vet just stretched it out a bit and then gave some anti inflammatory meds for a few days and he was better! Hope your pup has a speedy recovery!!

[@fcoriano]

Excellent video Mike. This is one of the best videos I have seen in a while. And the way you keep it real and genuine at the end tells a lot about you. That's why I follow and patreon you. Keep it bro! 🤙

[@austinjones9970]

I like what you said at the end about how it doesn’t require a ton of money or time to get out and adventure. Weekend trips are about all I can afford in regards to time and money

[@joeholmberg250]

A setup like his does require a ton of money though.

[@austinjones9970]

Joseph Holmberg you don’t have to get all the Gucci gear, and you can buy quality gear overtime.

[@bsurber]

Great video, hope your dog is ok. Our dog had 2 knee replacements, the vet sad after the first surgery it’s likely the other knee will need to be replaced in 12-24 months. It’s been 4 months after her 2nd now and she’s doing great with full mobility!

[@mattj486]

I know that spot all to well! Camped in that exact one and many of the others back in there many times. Love seeing all your videos and from someone that lives in the same area. Glad to hear you preaching about picking up trash, thanks and keep up all the awesomeness! Unfortunately missed the meet but hope to see ya on the trails one of these day.

[@mtnguy]

LLOD!!!! 👍👍👍 just ordered some swag for my roof!

[@irishdefense77]

Mike,my dog blew out his anterior cruciate ligament and we opted for the surgery and $2200 later he was good.The problem is that he blew the other one less than a year later-and the Vet said we didn’t have to do the surgery-that he would heal fine-which he did.Basically a really profitable deal for them-and Stormy is just fine a year later-and jumps just as well as he did before.I would say if you haven’t done it-don’t.Your dog knows something is wrong,and this is why he’s limping,but the pain subsides quickly and he’ll bounce back fine.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I've been reading similar stuff online. I'll see if he seems to recover on his own - it seems that once he starts getting better he doesn't something jumpy and then re-injures it.

[@irishdefense77]

Last Line Of Defense Your only worry is if he does re injure it.Then he would need the surgery.I would wait and see-give him glucosamine and an Advil a day for pain management and to facilitate quicker healing.Good luck with him.BTW,love your videos-great work..

[@tonys1064]

Brother you Rock, love your content....Peace, stay safe !

[@dederonair]

Great video an talking points on getting out an exploring! That was still such a beautiful area to camp in despite the devastation from the fire, thanks for sharing that with us!

[@Ascend42]

I love watching your camping content and I appreciate the taking care of the environment element. Cool to see more shots of your lady friend and your dog. Most of my camping trips are the same with my girlfriend and the dog and they're the best of times. All about having the right company around you.

[@jswright1975]

Great ending points...people just need to get out there and enjoy whatever time they have!!! Another great vid!!! Excellent drone footage!!!

[@holes02]

I had CCL surgery on my Great Dane a year ago. Pretty quick recovery (like 10x faster than my MCL recovery), and a bit of physical therapy work to get her leg/knee strengthened. Good luck Atreyu!

[@ivanvalenzue68]

You're becoming my inspiration bro, keep it up!

[@jailbreakoverlander]

Nicely done

[@Caseylawton]

Thanks for picking up that glass! My GF and I do the same thing every time we're out. I've never understood why people feel the need to break bottles everywhere. I recommend buying a 'picker' it helps a ton!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yeah, I don't understand a lot of people. What's a picker - do you have a link? I'll have to check em out.

[@Caseylawton]

@@LastLineOfDefense haha you'll know it when you see it. It's just a long stick that has a little grabber on end and a squeeze mechanism on the other... Not any easy thing to describe 😂

[@Caseylawton]

@@LastLineOfDefense www.amazon.com/Unger-Professional-Nifty-Nabber-36/dp/B0000V0AGS/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=picker&qid=1554863413&s=gateway&sr=8-6

[@CFairNH]

Great video, really enjoy the series. Always like your filming Style and the fact that you mix it up. Looking forward to the next one, thanks

[@Mohillbilly1]

Hey brother. I'm a veterinarian. We do lots of acl surgeries. The two procedures that I would recommend for him would be a TPLO or a TTA. These are both procedures that involve cutting the bone and putting either a Stainless plate (TPLO) or a titanium foam wedge (TTA) in the proximal tibia. Both these procedures change the slope of the knee creating an angle that no longer requires the acl. Both of these procedures if done by a skilled surgeon work well and typically create a very functional leg post healing. The TPLO is a little longer in the healing process and return to function for the dog. You are looking at roughly 8 weeks of restricted activity with both of the procedures. As with all orthopedic procedures there can be complications. However, if a skilled surgeon performs the surgery and you fulfill the after care they tend to do quite well.

[@adamknight2838]

Mike the new video style is great. Especially the way you chopped up the early/intro footage. So cool man, great job!

[@Killpine123]

"The worst thing at camp sites is when pieces of trash...leave pieces of trash" 😲😂👏👏 2:15

[@jolka77]

Both of my old dogs tore their ACL’s in their later years. We weighed pros and cons of surgery at the time and ended up not going ahead with the surgery. I forget the exact explanation the vet gave but it was something like the injury forms callus’ around where it was torn. So although it won’t ever be fully healed, they get a lot of use back in the leg. They both “healed” up just fine. They were never 100% but could still run around, have fun and be a dog 👍🏼

[@classicrocker81]

A few months back some friends and I did a trail cleanup in our area and my buddies Pitsky stepped on a broken bottle and cut his paw. Thankfully we had first aid kits nearby to patch him up but the following visits to the vet every week wasn’t the most fun.

[@randalstephens4180]

Dude you cost me a lot of money! Unfortunately it was after a bad accident in which we got rear ended, but in the end our Colorado z71 was totaled and we lived through it! After saying all that we are the proud owners of a desert tan TRD4x4 Tacoma!! Love your videos, you are a smart little guy keep the videos coming!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Glad you're alright and have moved onto better things. ;)

[@reorea7646]

I subscribed for the truck but now I’m in for the camping trips 😂 great content man, keep up the good work

[@TheSkibum009]

Good call on the Cucumber Crush!

[@smithvegasbassassassin9406]

Watching this series, and being from the East Coast, definitely makes me want to get out that way and take in the sites and the adventure! Keep up the amazing work and looking forward to all the new videos!

[@jonathancamps9853]

Awesome production on this vid Mike. So cool to see you evolve. I started out couple years ago with a stock wrangler, ground tent, cooler, and my bare hands to process fire wood. Incredible memories.

[@vipersix3]

Dude I just came across this vid and that onesie with crocs is bad ass lol

[@Gunnyk1567]

Mike, your videos redefine the word “aesthetic”. Even when trying on a full body Snuggie sleeping bag 😂

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Haha thank you, thank you

[@toddrickbradley7220]

Love this video. One of my favorites of yours. Thanks for keeping it real at the end

[@thanhb2]

Definitely don't need a super rig. I remember one trip I took up into the mountains. It was mostly trails with some rocky sections and steeps that you would think you needed a 4x4 to traverse. Here I am having a kick ass time in my jeep, come around the corner to see a Prius doing the same...

[@Rooster825]

Just started following you mostly for the Tacoma but really love the reviews. Hope your pup has a quick recovery from surgery! CrCL (cranial cruciate ligament) tear is the equivalent of an achilles tendon tear in humans.

[@EverydayLayman]

Those little single burners are awesome! We use ours for hot pot in the winter! Might have to pick up a new patch.

[@la8974]

Started watching for your gun videos, stayed for everything else!!!! Even your lack of left handed off brand holsters doesn’t drive me nuts anymore!!!! Lol!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

[@darrengambrel2226]

Really enjoyed the video seeing places ive never been beautiful places .

[@justingarnick6021]

Always a thumbs up mike.

[@357RacingKing]

Great video Mike! I like the music change up as well.

[@davejohnson3176]

Tplo surgery is the way to go for the dog. Our husky blew hers out 2 years ago and was pretty much done until we got I fixed. It was not an easy recovery but the dog is back to acting like a puppy again.

[@valentinoisaac3220]

cool channel I agree make the most of your weekend

[@newbtuber333]

My dog tore his knee up and was doing the same thing yours is(can’t remember the exact injury it was years ago)and had to have surgery on it. Not the worst but not cheap and he will be miserable for a few days. Best of luck to your pupper.

[@edgarmoreno3748]

Whoa !!! Awesome video bro continue on the great job that you are doing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@matthewrundell9685]

I'm loving this series bro. I am really wanting to start getting out there and camping again since my girls are getting to the age where they will probably enjoy it. We don't have much and don't have a 4x4 truck yet but we are going to start small and go from there. Thanks for all you do with the gear reviews, its very helpful.

[@stillridingtrav6251]

Man your videos have come so far, excellent work and awesome content!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Thanks man, appreciate it!

[@ItAintJustPaint]

Those Olights are great!

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Another awesome video! Like your attitude.

[@justinelwood3751]

As always awesome content thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@informedcitizen8687]

I hate when I find garbage left behind by other campers.i like to think people are generally good but some really suck! Thx for the great content

[@AW-xv7dq]

Thanks for cleanig upt the messes,

[@dmurk888]

Nicely done! The videos are getting better and better... CROCS!!!??? LOL... Ok, love the onesie. You reminded me of Eddie Murphy's "I'm Gumby, dammit!!!"

[@ranger1912]

I've camped at the same spot...it sucks to see people leaving trash. Rampart Road is the same now I leave there with bags of trash, just picking up after everyone else. Its a shame.

[@GSMT4R]

Great video man. Love the new drone footage

[@JBM-yr3xw]

Sweet rock crawling at 1:38!! :-P Love your videos man keep up the good work. Hope the pup recovers quickly.

[@mixflip]

I love how you made the transition from gun channel to overland channel. I'm on the same path lol.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Haha, I've kinda always been both, I just favored one more than the other, now I flipped.

[@kentrik999]

I mean .... both are good...

[@ryanm78]

Another awesome video! I think I'm opposite than most people bcuz I subbed for the off-roading/weekenderlander stuff but knowing you're a gun guy after the fact is a plus!

[@seanc8016]

Great video man. Jealous of the scenery out west there.

[@boywilly]

People don't understand that you can have a good job that pays well and being smart with your money goes a long ways.

[@Realricketycricket]

boywilly what does he do for a living ?

[@kevinwillmore2761]

Tucker Ryan he’s stated in other of his videos that he’s a web developer, plus the money he makes from his holster business and KZbin channel.

[@supergirladventures9380]

Love your videos!! Makes me motivated to get out!

[@jps3b]

I just subbed. I really enjoy your videos brother. Thank you for all this awesome content 👍🏽

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Appreciate it!

[@michaelwozniak1951]

I noticed in the beginning of the video that your focus was much more accurate, and then you mentioned the Canon and it all made sense. Great little camera for the price. Also, I ordered the iKamper X-cover...cant wait for it to arrive after seeing you use it.

[@vailtaylor22]

Great content as always.

[@liven3vil]

My dog tore his CCL 4 years ago, we talked with the vet and they recommended not to have the surgery and keep him from running and jumping for a month and do stretches. It was a struggle for awhile but hes back to 100% with no surgery, can't even tell he had issues.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Good to hear!

[@markuss5465]

How do you go about finding exactly where you camp? Word of mouth? Just exploring? Imagery? A small segment on that might be nice.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Word of mouth, facebook groups, random internet research, and a lot of google satellite view exploration.

[@JeffrikOG9]

Ioverlander app is awesome too

[@JR-hr2xs]

Us Floridians don’t have much of a scenery and mosquitoes are a pin this time of year. Winter is the best time for us here..

[@e2big1]

Great videos! Def helped with my build. Sorry your dog is hurt. I have a 3 yr old pit that had a torn CCL. He had to have TPLO surgery which is a metal plate and 3 pins to reconstruct the knee. He has 8 weeks of rehab and must be crated the whole time. $3800 surgery and will most likely need it on his right hind leg also.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Basically the same here. Not looking forward to the 8 weeks of crate time.

[@e2big1]

Last Line Of Defense aww damn. Well definitely have cleaning supplies close by. It was like crate training all over again and had several "accidents". Good luck.

[@5.0_STEWIE86]

Got hooked watching all of your videos Mike! On the weekender series videos, it would be awesome if you added the the camp ground and/or the trail you did.

[@JPK1981]

Just want to express my appreciation for your positive content and the "hard" work you put in to creating it for us. Even "hard" work is enjoyable when you love it. You sir clearly love what you do. You're a true inspiration!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Thanks for the kind words, Jamin!

[@Broker205]

Wow! I’ve been subscribed for a while, but this seemed like a whole other side to your channel. Great video and thanks for sharing the experience with us. You seem like a pretty cool dude. The charred wilderness is sad, but even with the damage, there is still a majestic beauty there. I’d love to get my wife and daughters out for a trip. Please keep sharing, and safe travels to you and your family brother!

[@thedarknight5100]

That onesie looks AWSOME, just dont tell anyone...

[@High_Key]

Geeeeaaarrr videoooo lets go

[@ateniense_]

Loved it as always

[@rogerbean6442]

Awesome video!

[@Th3unknownuser111]

Mountain hatch doesn't add any weight. Not anything you would even remotely notice. Definitely worth the investment

[@LastLineOfDefense]

14lbs - but most people in these little trucks don't seem to care about payload or GVWR. My truck has been built as light weight as possible, and empty is basically already above GVWR. Still think they're cool though, and might pick one up.

[@will4real58]

So I just bought the onesie, unfortunately i forgot you guys get affiliate money and I bought on my phone instead of through the video, love the content, maybe I’ll catch ya out under the stars one of these days. Cheers.

[@peterfigueroa8807]

Awesome, how about some more drone footage man, they look awesome!

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

Super appreciate the little PSA at the end, along with the "leave it better than you found it", "leave no trace behind" themed messages during the vid. Other things I'd like to add is for people to educate themselves about the outdoors (e.g. the animals, the terrain, the locals, the laws, the history, etc.), learn new skills (e.g. how to build a camp fire, how to mountain bike, how to snowboard, wilderness survival, astronomy, etc.), bring others along and have fun doing these things. As a personal thing, I also like to experience the spiritual aspects of the outdoors where I can better connect to God and other people. Some texts that I can relate to are these below: Psalm 8:3-4 New International Version (NIV) 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?[a] Romans 1:20 New International Version (NIV) 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

Acts 17:24-28 New International Version (NIV) 24 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. 26 From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. 27 God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. 28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’[a] As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’[b] Sometimes, I just like to explore what's near me, about 2-5hrs drive away, and I don't necessarily even need to go out of state.

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

This is also another good one to meditate on while in the outdoors... Psalm 19[a] For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. 4 Yet their voice[b] goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. 5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. 6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. 11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. 12 But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. 13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. 14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Great stuff

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

@@LastLineOfDefense I pray Atreyu will be okay and back to 100% in good time.

[@dahlenadventures]

You should come to Bend, hang out and get some Ten Barrel from the brewery!