We prepped for this event like we did for any trail that we have been on. For food, we only needed lunch and snacks for the days you are there and whatever you bring for the potluck dinner. Breakfast and dinner are catered. Fill up your vehicle with gas in Claude or Amarillo and bring your Rotopax just in case. They have showers and bathrooms available at Merus.
It seems like it takes me two weeks to prep for a four/five day trip...not just prepping my truck. All of the little stuff. Paper towels/TP. Coffee stuff, batteries, salt and pepper, watching the weather forecasts and bringing the right gear. Planning meals....
@@scottymac5174 That's more like I would imagine. I can't believe people would just leave all their camping stuff in their rig between trips. Then the cleaning process after a trip must be a project too
I swear Brad IS the nicest guy ever! He's always smiling and encouraging others and very appreciative, but then he gives the keys to his very nice jeep to a guy that brakes down every time he goes to this event so the guy can get his trail badge. That's awesome, and so was this video. 👏👏👍👍
I try to watch other overlanding channels, but i keep coming back to TrailRecon… the satisfaction i get from watching these videos are unmatched to other outdoor videos!
It's been 11 years that I've wanted to own a Jeep, and I started watching these kinds of videos in 2016. I knew I could go to AZ,CO,UT and rent a Jeep for a few days with my wife to have that experience, but this looks sooo much better. The fact that you can rent a Jeep there for this event is fantastic, please let us know the date for next year so we can try to get there. cheers from New England
Thanks Peter! Such an amazing event, still haven't fully processed everything! Your coaching and instant willingness to help others in challenging situations was inspirational.
Looks like a great time. I love the spirit and comradery that happens when off road folks get together. Great job Trail Recon, this is what is all about.
This is our second year attending and you are correct. The spirit and comradery of the people you meet is just amazing. We've met so many people and coincidentally, we met a couple that lives like two miles from us back in Florida. LOL
You got that right Brad just beautiful when a big group of different but off road like minded individuals get together to do what they love just straight amazing keep it Brad and Rogena you guys rock!
Great event Brad. Thanks for sharing. Purchased my 2018 JK on Wed. and Jerry has ordered all the parts for the build 👍. Trailrecon order has started showing up on my porch and we are excited. Going to stick my toe back in the water and get some experience before next year and hopefully my wife and I can join everyone next time! Thanks Brad and Regina! Jim & Michele
I own a 1970 Jeep wagoner 4x4 i just put 31/10.50/15 tires on it I knew you own one do I need to upgrade the suspension because it rubs every now and then I enjoy your channel awesome adventure God bless ✝️🇺🇸
I'm a member but missed it this year due to traveling to see family and letting them see my firstborn for the first time. Hoping to make it next year! Will be a real challenge in my 1996 Prado with only a center locking diff!
We had such a great time at the event and can’t wait till next year to do it again. Met some amazing people, an amazing group, and amazing event put on by some amazing folks at awesome place!! It was great to meet you Brad and Regina, Ember and I are looking forward to next year.
Brad you are a great guy. I always enjoy how positive you are and how willing you are to help everyone. I hope to someday be able to make it to the event and have a chance to wheel with you.
It is amazing what you have accomplished with your RU-vid channel Brad. Seriously cool stuff. And you give back so much. Thank you for all of the great content.
This looks awesome.. Hopefully it continues for next year.. more than willing to drive down to this from Wisconsin and reading all the comments, it looks like fun. I enjoy all of your videos and how you explain items through your videos - I am setting up my 2009 JK Rubicon Unlimited based on your videos so THANK YOU!!!,,,, as a fellow veteran I look forward to meeting you someday on the trails maybe next year
Being in Austin with a Love for Camping and Trails as well as heading to Amarillo to the Big Texan Steak House... I will FOR SURE be keeping an eye out for 3.0
An amazing event for certain. Still processing the opportunity I was given to complete the challenge in an incredible machine with such a stellar individual.
I'd love an interview with the Rivian owner to find out what they think of its performance and how they manage the battery while out in the wilderness. Looks like a fun ride and some good food. It shows how much of a stand-up guy you are to let someone drive your Jeep to finish the challenge.
Funny you mention turning of your gps device. I like to use it to get to my main area, then turn it off also until needed. I find it distracting on the trail, taking my thoughts off of the beauty I came to see to begin with. Just those few second looks back at your devices every few minutes really begins to distract. I spent my younger years backpacking with no electronics or vehicles but now enjoy using my Jeep to get way out in the backcountry but still like the back to nature feel with modern distractions put away.
Now Brad that was one Fantastic video!!!!!!!! So happy for everyone!!!!!!! I thank the organizers of the event..... I'm in bed recovering from a partial knee replacement surgery. Fantastic video for me to watch. I forgot about my pain. But I sure was Nervous about some of the folks on the trail... But your right positive attitude makes a hell of difference!!!!!!! Looking forward to more!!!!!!!!! Take care and Thank You!!!!!!!
For everyone who has asked about how they can join us for a future TrailRecon Summit, here's the info: Dates for next year have been set for Oct. 3-6. merusadventure.com/trs/ You can also check out Merus Adventure Park's events page, merusadventure.com/events-calendar/, and the TrailRecon Summit page, merusadventure.com/trs/, for any updates. Thank you and hope to see you next year!
I lived in Amarillo for 5 years. It is the real “Windy City”. One day it was -11 F with 35 mph sustained winds. -47 chill. It was the coldest place in the nation that day. Pablo Duro Canyon is a special place wind or not.
As always, thank you. We just came off of the Kokopelli Trail. Two “extreme” parts gave us great views, and opportunities to test our Jeeps - but - my Jeep JL Sahara with 33” tires and a 2” lift kit would NOT have made it on those “extreme” routes. Front and rear lockers, skid plates, and higher lifts with 35”-40” tires were absolutely required. Now it’s time to look at upgrades vs buying a Rubicon. Decisions, decisions. Any thoughts?
Brad-my wife and I have been watching your videos since we purchased our Gladiator last December. We love your content and always look forward to your next adventure, but this video really has us pumped to join you next year!!! Love what you stand for, and being a veteran as well, look forward to supporting Operation Home Front during the night ride when we do get there. Do you know the date of next year's TR Summit yet?
This event, Brad & Regena, the Merus Team, Chris Jolly and all the old and new friends made this one of the most memorable experiences in my life. Mark your calendars for next year!
There is! Dates will be Oct. 3-6. We'll post more information on the community tab here, Facebook, and Instagram as we get closer to opening registration.
I would agree with putting your Gps away especially if someone else is leading . My wife calls me her personal TOM TOM and it use to bug people in a 4wheel drive club i use to belong to. I was a tale gunner on a run of a trail that i laid out years before. They got to a point on the trail where you could go 3 different ways. I just kept my mouth shut and let them figured it out. The guy that was leading the run was to busy looking at his GPS when he recorded it when i had lead it before that he never looked up at landmarks or like you said enjoy your surroundings.. I am going to have to get to this place. Lots of the stuff looks familiar but its been probably 30 years since i did the Pala Duro Jeep Jamboree.. Really have been enjoying your Videos
Would a full size truck make it around Merus? I seem to remember a video you did at Merus where it was super tight for your Jeep and my Power Wagon likely wouldn't have fit. Was that on the extreme trail?
What an awesome event. Looks like yall had a lot of fun out there. Must be a great terrain. Btw can we get the receipt of Regenas blondies? 😃They're looking so delicious 😍
Thank you! It was definitely a great event and Merus is incredible! Regena's blondie recipe can be found on our website's blog, along with a few others: trailrecon.com/Blondies-_b_49.html.
We always make several announcements here in the community tab, on our Facebook page and group, and on Instagram. We should be announcing info about next year's event sometime in the spring.
Thanks! We had a great time! Yes, registration is open to everyone. The dates for next year will be Oct. 3-6, and we'll post more info here in the community tab, on Facebook, and Instagram as we get closer to registration opening.
Wow !!! Looks like everyone had a great time, Brad I would like to know how I can join you guys for next years event, so please let me know, thank you.
Dates for next year have been set for Oct. 3-6. As we have more information, like when registration will open, we will post more information on our RU-vid Community Tab, www.youtube.com/@TrailRecon/community, on our Facebook page, facebook.com/trailrecon, and group, facebook.com/groups/trailrecon, and Instagram instagram.com/trailrecon/. You can also check out Merus Adventure Park's events page, merusadventure.com/events-calendar/, and the TrailRecon Summit page, merusadventure.com/trs/, for any updates. Hope to see you next year!
@TrailRecon, can you do a video showing different level of builds? Like the minimum mods for beginning rock crawling and overlanding, then some more moderate mods, then compare it to a heavily modded Jeep? Thanks! Love your vids! Just checked out your site, looks like I'll be doing some Christmas shopping on there!
Hey Brad. I see that you have (or at least it looks like) the KC flex era 3 fog lights. How do you like them? And is the gap from a triangular light big?
Hi Brad, how do we get on a list for your trail runs? We would love to join you guys at some point and the Texas Trailrecon Summit looks like a great ride. Ben Mendoza
There's no list but you can register for next year's event, which will be Oct. 3-6, when we open registration sometime in Spring 2024. As we get closer to registration, info will be posted here on the community tab, on Facebook, and Instagram, and Merus will have info on their website too. We do our best to post info about any events we're doing on all the socials.
