Why Every Car Enthusiast NEEDs an Off-Road Truck - Overland Camping Adventure in The Cascades

Testing out the Firestone Destination X/T and M/T2 tires in the real world. We took a Ford Bronco, Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2 Land Rover LR3's, a Land Rover Defender, Toyota 4Runner, and 2 Toyota Tacomas deep into the Cascades. We camped on top of our overland vehicles in Roof Nest Tents and blasted through a variety of terrain to get to the best view possible. Waking up to Mt Rainier was worth all the effort.
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[@TedwardDrives]

What overland rig would you build? And where is your dream camping trip?

[@dansmagicalcreations2162]

Supercharged 200 series Land Cruiser or LX570 on 35s; and honestly anywhere I can see the stars. Unfortunately I’m a broke college student in the city 😅

[@astro5977]

3rd Gen 4Runner or an FJ80 and slap a 3” lift, 33” AT tires, and a rooftop tent on it!! Dream trip w this car would be alpine loop in Colorado or the pan American highway perhaps

[@KrAk_D0g]

Ngl I want a last gen Colorado zr2 but lifted with 33s in red

[@thatbrettkid1]

1st gen cayenne turbo is my dream overland

[@jaroslavzalesak1447]

LR3 with roof tent and some wild places in Balkan peninsula.

[@youdotbeedot]

having lived in the PNW for several years, I could just smell the nature thru my screen. my goodness this was incredible from start to finish, so worth the watch for that view at the end too. thank you for taking us along!

[@Tristansenpai]

I was getting emotional seeing the view outside of your tent when you finished up in the FJ. This is what life’s about man. This is the life of not just automotive-enthusiasts; this is the life period. Thank you for sharing your experience with us Tedward. Definitely would build up a Tacoma for my overland rig. 🔥

[@mrishka7286]

Tedward videos are honest to god one of my favorite parts about being a car enthusiast

[@TedwardDrives]

🥹

[@hungryhungryhummer]

Valid

[@dadventuretv2538]

Always fun to watch someone’s first offroading. Hint- at 8:45- put your lockers on before the obstacle so that you are locked as you approach it. You may not need them. That is fine. But if you do you’ll get stuck less and do less trail damage. The difference between the real world and social media is that in the real world it’s not cool to sit and spin and destroy the trails if you didn’t need to. Have fun out there.

[@thedudeabides1443]

As a lifelong PNW native and a 2014 FJ Trail Teams addition owner, I’ve driven on those same back roads. Brings back some great memories. The FJ is a phenomenal off road vehicle! So analog, with everything you need and nothing you don’t. I can’t ever see myself selling it.

[@yourmatemichael]

Tedward I've been a fan for about 2 years now and your videos this past year have been phenomenal. I know in your one video you said you wanted/were getting our of your comfort zone more and it's definitely paying off (i.e. this video is beautiful and engaging, its more than just a pov drive). I also want to say oddly enough your videos have been very inspiring to me this year as I try to get out of my comfort zone as well. Keep doing cool things, but don't forget about what makes you comfortable!

[@OrionMcFozzle]

Between the Gridlife Toter-home adventures and this, loving all the more vlog style content!

[@ElliWoelfin]

Specifically liking them still being POV :)

[@simplerealistic.]

I was just thinking 'hmm I'm in the mood for some Tedward' and lo 'n behold he's uploaded a new video Nice

[@TedwardDrives]

You have made it to the instagram story

[@gws-1776]

What I like about these rigs is that they are what most of us have, none of those extreme builds that are more aspirational than achievable.

[@elonsus9747]

Love the FJ. Things a beast, minus the blind spots😅

[@TedwardDrives]

Like driving with the visibility of a mail slot 😂

[@hmbdata]

@@TedwardDrives I have an FJ. Rear and side views also suck! But it's great fun offroad.

[@vinayaklalshrivastava6988]

I love your energy You made me a car enthusiast Great contents❤

[@alejandronunez3032]

I'm not sure if it's just the time in my life that I'm going through, but this video made me surprisingly emotional. I can't wait to get back out into nature. Thank you for making this.

[@kenzoevolution]

Dude. This is amazing!! Thanks for an amazing video. I have a FJ but where I live there aren’t any roads like this. You’re very lucky!

[@kenzoevolution]

2012. Quicksand 🤙🏽

[@dftns19]

This was excellent. Looks like an amazing time, though occasionally stressful.

[@michaelshone2465]

I don’t think I’ll ever get the opportunity to do something like this. But thanks for doing it for me and capturing it on video

[@baner2032]

Definitely one of my favorite videos on KZbin, now I have a new goal in life, thanks Ted ❤

[@zsigmondrepassy6239]

Really, really good video, I think you should definitely do more road trips.💪🚘

[@kiyanharchegani2588]

about to get my first truck. it isnt much (1st gen honda ridgeline) and while not the most capable offroad vehicle - extremely grateful to get it for free from my dad as a gift. I know it isnt the most capable, but coming from a lowered nissan I am infinitely excited to push its limits and go off the beaten path. thank you for this treat.

[@itsjake9444]

I watched this video the day it came out. I've rewatched it 5+ time since. This is one of my favorite videos on youtube. Please make more content like this :)

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you! I'll try

[@moogies3754]

This is why I traded in my RCF for a TRDOR Tacoma. So much more possibilities for adventures. Have a quick car was great but being out in nature and exploring is just so much more refreshing. Being able to just park and pop a tent up wherever you want is so fun. Living in the PNW makes it easier, too.

[@zBMatt]

I personally think people who have the funds and space should own two cars. 1: either a fuel efficient comfortable car or a fast luxury car (depending on budget), 2: either a truck or SUV with at least a 3000lb tow rating depending on wether you find yourself hauling stuff or people more. If you don’t have the funds or a place with multiple parking spots then I think Jack of all Trades cars like the Subaru Outback can’t be beat.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thanks for the shout out buddy, great hanging out!

[@TedwardDrives]

Had the best time! Thanks for showing me the rig

[@Adison0529]

Long have we waited, offroad Ted activated. Hands down one of the best videos I've seen in a while, definitely the best video of yours recently and I don't even have interest in offroading. I think your persona and a very casual offroad approach made this watch so entertaining. A fantastic way to show offroading to the people not interested in it, because now I want to go offroading myself or at the very least see you do more of that. That said, the moment you got stuck in the Bronco was nerve wrecking, I would've panicked and asked someone to clear that for me 100%. :D Honestly I found FJ the most impressive, perhaps that's because I don't look at offroad vehicles from the beauty perspective but more from the value/reliablity/capabilities to cost ratio. I was mindblown you cleared that hillside climb, I was 100% sure at 19:00 that you're not gonna make it.

[@slenderman_XY]

Tedward is the only car blogger I don't skip segments of him talking

[@megapet777]

Getting deep into the woods with any offroad vehicle is just so nice. I remember when I had the opportunity to ride on top of a mountain with a snowmobile with some hardcore dudes, it was crazy experience. I got thrown into the deep end immediately :D

[@williamlong2682]

YESSSSSSSS I’ve been looking forward to this one! Looks absolutely epic! And if you think Rainier’s pretty from there, wait till you see Rainier National Park itself 😏 Thanks for bringing us along for the Tedventure!

[@VexHD0]

I actually bought a 1st gen Toyota Sequoia for this exact reason 2 months ago and have been fixing it and upgrading it since. Super excited to do some wheeling in the snow. I agree, off road vehicles can be so helpful to a car enthusiast.

[@DefenderPuma]

I couldn't agree more. It's a whole other world of driving fun. And the camera never does it justice!

[@whiterx-7274]

This beautiful video reminded me of all the times I had to camp for the WRC rallies… arriving at night and waking up to that amazing view.

[@hungryhungryhummer]

as much as I don’t like independent suspensions off-road, those LR3s are really something special. The design of the air suspension is very cool. And wow! The fj’s traction control worked so well on that hill!

[@Nick-dw8nd]

Tedward, I have been following for years and this has been the best video you have put out! Really hoping to see more content like this in the future. It looked like an absolute best.

[@seank3683]

This was a great vid, nice change of pace with this one! Nicely done.

[@zech007]

Definitely must have an 4x4 off-roader in a your stable, because driving on pavement/road-track is only half of the Motorsport world!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Perfect trails for my GX... Awesome video indeed, Tedward. Glad you got to drive multiple vehicles.

[@coleh2053]

Videos like this make me rethink getting rid of my Xterra.

[@kdubb81]

That looks like a fun adventure, absolutely beautiful views!

[@aminmlmi7457]

I had a ohh really intimidating day & just seeing the mother nature with all those literally breathtaking views just healed me, God Bless you, thank you indeed

[@jeffec]

I love these vlog style videos, need more of these for sure!

[@a.h1095]

Dude, that's very soul refreshing, really appreciate the effort!

[@Emoore0909]

Wow awesome trip! Definitely do more! Id have to go with a Tacoma build myself and this adventure makes it tempting!

[@dinosource]

Great to see you having such a good time in the forest. It looks incredible.

[@codyashman1708]

Absolutely loved this video

[@Follett2121]

So impressed by that LR3. Phenomenal video!!

[@ValkenDnB]

Such a different video from you but so good. Thanks for sharing this. Own a 22 civic si courtesy of yours truly and bought my wife a rubicon earlier this year. Haven’t off roaded it yet but man am I tempted now.

[@yyxo]

thank you for sharing this moment with us bro. it helps me picture the type of stuff I wanna be doing in the next couple years :)

[@silver.d1]

As a Discovery 1 user, It´s really cool to see so many Land Rovers on that event, there in the USA (at least on youtube) it's pretty rare to see them. Great vid! Greetings from Argentina!

[@Annon89]

One thing you said that really is true about off roading. Tires are one of the biggest improvements you can make. Or an extra set of trail tires. After that lockers.

[@johnshaffer270]

Amazing video. Looks like a fantastic trip. That view at the end is amazing. I’m jealous

[@RyanRoadReaper]

Gotta say, you're a better driver _and_ ballsier than most. I know I probably would've pinstriped the ever loving f**k out of that Bronco against those trees 😅

[@nik7091]

Awesome! And I say that as a dude who has taken an X5 on three road trips from PA to the National Parks in the Rocky Mountain west this year. Some people think I'm crazy for driving that far - almost 20,000 miles combined, but to me it was as much about the driving experience as the destination. Now for an overlander - I'm thinking Toyota or Lexus for reliability, but the Bronco looked pretty good too. Thank you for sharing this!

[@duza695]

super cool video, i like this vlog style combined with the pov for events like this one

[@ARentz07]

More people need to watch this. What an absolute adventure.

[@mohammadrahman1722]

Tedward has been bringing us some BANGERS lately. Keep it up!

[@skolenimation]

One of the best things I did as a photographer was trade the sedan for something more offroad capable.

[@cbdoney]

More of this kind of content, please! How insanely beautiful

[@baseafbronco]

This video was amazing seriously. Please do more like this.

[@andreamusso1469]

That looks really fun. Amazing scenery too! Oh and loved the reaction to the F18, I do the same when a cool plane flies overhead lol. Loved the video!

[@-Moloc-]

You gotta do more of these man. Epic video.

[@R19Robbin]

Overlanding is something that is definitely on my bucket list 👌

[@Alex-bs7bc]

This was amazing, I definitely want to see more trips on the channel

[@DoSum4Me]

I go off-roading with my bestfriend in her manual lifted wrangler and it’s so much fun. This trail looks absolutely stunning!

[@kaidenkilcrease]

Genuinely one of the best vids on KZbin I’ve seen. I dream to live a lifestyle of travel

[@icrixi1992]

Love your video! You are absolutely right about car enthusiasts, tho! I got rid of all my toys and bought me a wider off-roader, but still very capable Gen3 Raptor. Building it up as an overlanding/travel the continent/end-of-world scenario rig. What I would like to see more of for an overlanding build: like what the F150 Powerboost did as a mild hybrid truck that acts as a power generator with 7.2kW of power you can access without having the truck on until you use all the power. Been wanting to hit up Utah when I graduate from school and roam over to Yellowstone, then over towards Yosemite in a span of 2 months mostly living off the land and such.

[@mershanks]

Jammer of a video! Great overlanding rigs across the board. Amazing PNW views. Keep an eye out for a 2010 FJ TTSE bopping around here in greater BOS.

[@naebalvas]

Darn, Tedward on fire showing us these sick rides every other day. Love this channel, keep them vids coming!

[@austinmcdonald4851]

One of my favorite videos of yours!

[@michaeltagessian3631]

Hope you do more overload/offroading videos, love them so much

[@Mental.world202]

This video is one of the best video i watch in youtube thank u so much i hope u making some more content such this❤❤

[@thegamingguy1]

Man I recently picked up a 4x4 5 speed XJ Cherokee at a really good price, and I was totally gonna flip it, but you're really making me reconsider that decision lol I think I need to do this at least once before I get rid of it. Great video Tedward!

[@space8017]

It was amazing, thanks.

[@calviinvang]

This video was awesome! I definitely want to do an overland build soon!

[@whosjohnallen]

It’s the mud taps for me 👏🏻

[@datapots1811]

i might be kinda late to comment + i dont usually comment on videos, but this was an amazing video 20/10 i have seen some of your videos before since youtube usually recommends me car related stuff (i myself like cars a lot so i dont mind) but this made me feel somenthing for offroading n exploring, before i didnt really care about offroading that much since i thought "oh big SUV or truck with big wheels crawls over stuff" but after seeing the view at the end of the video it was amazing, really opened my eyes to some stuff i didnt really use to make too much thought out of it. im gonna see if i ever buy an FJ or any good Truck to go and do this kind of stuff when im a bit older. ik this comment wont make too much sense english is not my 1st language so im naturally not that good at it but im trying to get better day by day. thanks for this amazing video.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!!

[@zeskimo1044]

Pls try to do a fj cruiser pov drive+ review on the roads

[@kojack635]

Man this video was awesome! Please do more off road videos!!

[@moose4503]

Phenomenal video!

[@pohlars3320]

It’s my absolute dream to build a 911 Dakar tribute with the full sleeper on the roof and everything and then take it on some old logger trails in the PNW and Canada. Glad you’re doing almost exactly that. Basically fulfilling my dreams and making me more excited for the future to come.

[@aaronpeta]

It's like The Fellowship of The Ring for cars.

[@Bryan-vu5fu]

Best video I've seen from this channel

[@slowaccord]

Ive got a 97 ranger 4x4 5 speed as my overlander. A 93 miata as my weekend car, and a 7th gen Accord v6 as the daily. Perfect cars for each task imo.

[@OscarCastillo-fl9dw]

Happy to see an FJ my bb 😊

[@Hunter-Grossmann]

Dude more of these videos please!

[@chrishaugh1655]

I am still waiting for CSX to deliver my damn Bronco, but man this makes me wish I lived in the PNW instead of FL just for these trails/views. I will road trip there at some point.

[@JTube571]

I am a long time compact car enthusiast, anything from Sentra SE-R's to an Elantra Sport 6MT. (great car BTW) I sold it off to my brother and purchased a 2006 Pathfinder 4WD with 68k miles on it for $10k. One of the things I NEVER did with my compact cars was take them off a paved surface. So having the Pathfinder has opened up a whole new world to me, being able to see things and go places that I had never been. Currently it has a 1.5" lift and some 32" tires, but hoping to add a 1" body lift and go up to 33's soon. I wanted an Xterra but the good ones and anything with a Pro-4X badge on it still sells for $15k++. The Pathfinder is pretty much the same save for IRS instead of a solid rear axle (which limits it's off road capabilities) but I'm happy with it. Just got back from my 2nd trip to Moab this year and can't wait to go back.

[@4800BMO]

This look so fun!

[@its_jakester]

Looks like a blast. I’ve been thinking of getting the Toyota forerunner TRD PRO.

[@eyang7]

Freaking cool bro, can't wait to get me a tacoma and start putting a lot of work to get it for over landing. 😍

[@TurdManJonesDY]

I love these type of videos❤

[@patrick03333]

Off-road Ted! I felt like I was on the trip 🤙🏻 awesome content

[@118modelcars6]

Good video!

[@ynvchelvin4364]

I've been actually thinking about buying a vehicle overlanding these past few weeks, and here you are making an overlanding video 😂

[@ianmoone6562]

Defender is representing but you know what's missing?? A good ol 1980's Gelandewagen or maybe a g320 from the 90's for something more plush. would be perfect next to the porsche 😉

[@mamsoadd]

That FJ cruiser 👍

[@Bucaj]

I like how you switch it up, your on camera!

[@kingali1606]

Great, now I have to buy a truck.

[@tjadventures]

This lloks like a really, really nice adventure, love it, would like to take part in something like this...and have this type of friends that i can share those experiences with. Really nice video too!

[@yankee2yankee216]

There are clubs… which are one of the very best ways to get involved. You don’t even need a 4WD vehicle. If you perform a necessary role, you MAY be welcome to tag along!

[@johnryanharper]

this is awesome

[@colinbecker6869]

Would love to see how you would build out an LX or land cruiser. Some great trails up in NH/VT. check out main line overland!

[@diegokleinman8774]

Please get a truck!! I own a heavily modified b5s4 and recently picked up a Tacoma as a daily/overland rig and it’s been so much fun! Would highly recommend getting into a truck/suv (definitely go for a shorter wheelbase midsize truck or suv if you’d wanna do serious off roading) and checking it out for yourself!