V15: Adventure in a Defender 110 Hi-Cap

In this week’s episode, Shannon and I kick things off in the backcountry of eastern Utah, and wander north into the Uinta Mountains, where I do some exploring with Kevin from Lifestyle Overland. This board features three of the remote campsites that we enjoyed, in addition to a lovely campground we stayed at in Durango, Colorado.

In this episode of venture4wd, we are based outside of Sedona, Arizona. I take the Land Rover deep into the backcountry to do some exploring away from the popular tourist areas. There, I experience spectacular landscapes among red rocks and ponderosa pines. This board contains points-of-interest and mixed media from our travels relating to V15E12.

Adventure is afoot! This week, we venture into Coconino National Forest to explore the backcountry around Sedona, where the Arizona landscape shows off its most vibrant colors. Mother nature tests my resolve as I endure a windy evening in the ground tent. The Land Rover Defender 110 traverses Schnebly Hill Road with grace and aplomb as inconsequential bits fall off. The episode concludes with a picturesque hike along the Hangover Trail.

This week, we find ourselves surrounded by trees and mountains in Prescott, Arizona. Every year, I visit this town for amazing food and drink, vehicle service, and memorable backcountry adventure. At Summit 4x4 Company, our Winnebago Revel gets an ARB air compressor kit from Agile Off-Road. I talk about my transmission preference, Hi-Lift Jacks, awnings, and the Land Rover gets a set of tow rings. I explore some gnarly tracks in the Defender and stumble upon some impressive waterfalls!

We leave Tucson, and start traveling north in the Land Rover Defender 110 and the Revel, but things are off to a rough start. This episode kicks off at Basha's, which is weird, followed by a hike to the top of Picacho Peak. After troubleshooting a problem with the truck, I head off into the desert to explore near Wickenburg, Arizona. Some delicious food is featured in this episode, and I also demonstrate improper use of a soft-shackle.

This week, I explore a wonderful backcountry route in the Land Rover Defender 110 Hi-Cap just outside of Tucson, Arizona. This route features some of the most surprisingly secluded camping experiences so close to town. My legs gets some sun for the first time in years. I prepare a backpacking meal, another backpacking meal, and discover some amazing petroglyphs! At the end of the video, I talk a little about the Thatch app, for iOS and Android.

We venture further into the desert in the Land Rover Defender 110 Hi-Cap, settling in for the week near Ajo, Arizona. I set off into Organ Pipe National Monument to go on a mountain hike, featuring a stunning natural arch. I take the truck out to do some exploring in the lovely Sonoran Desert. Following windy conditions and a rough night in the ground tent, I retreat back to the Winnebago Revel, spill coffee, and spend the day in bed, grumpy and high-maintenance. Orangie update toward the end of video!

This week kicks off in Bisbee, Arizona - one of our favorite places to visit. After a quick stop in Lowell, I take the Land Rover Defender 110 Hi-Cap into Coronado National Forest to do some exploring and discover some hidden gems along the way. Swimming holes, ruins, historical landmarks, and some gorgeous campsites. Following a visit to Patagonia, Arizona, for some coffee and breakfast, I talk a little more about the aluminum Zarges K470 boxes.

This week, we delve into the backcountry of southern Arizona in the 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 Hi-Cap. We put the truck through its paces as Shannon takes it out for a drive. I am left to my own devices at a local grocery store, and then spend a chilly February night under the stars in the bed of the Defender. The episode concludes in Coronado National Forest where I enjoy a tent site under some junipers.

In this episode on YouTube, I feature some of my fondest camping experiences from my travels over the past several years. I share some of my favorite places, explain what I like about them, and why, including a few of the most memorable moments.