V6E13: State Parks like Stepping Stones 

Another great one! Thanks for the heads up about next week. Some of us would have been discussing a search party by Saturday morning. Lol! Hope you have an enjoyable few days away from the camera. Safe travels!

I appreciate you for many things but mainly on this episode for saying, paraphrasing here, "i used to worry about where i was going to spend the night but after this I don't anymore". I will remember your words when i head out to explore Tx. Thanks.

THAT'S PRETTY COOL THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH US ! GORGEOUS COLORS SCENERY VIEWS VIDEOS AS ALWAYS ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !

Best line: "Grown Adults Weeping". Never gets old watching you make coffee while I enjoy mine. OBOS Shoes: Love mine, wear them daily and have the same problem with the soles as you are having. I think it is problem with the width of the sole platform as it rubs on the other shoe inadvertently more than most shoes, sadly I can't find a more comfortable shoe. Most folks don't wear hiking shoes daily like you and I do and you are out in the wilds more than I am. Safe travels!

Chris - try frying/sautéing mushrooms, onions, peppers and/or zucchini and add those to your Prego. Buy some shredded parmasen to garnish the top. You can fry up ground sausage or beef to add. It won’t be as boring.

I hear my people jamming to that cumbia song at the 6 min. mark. LOL!!! Great video Chris!

Mineral Wells looks very nice, it’s good you could spend a couple of days there... Safe travels

I know this video is years old, but if I may just add another park to check out in Texas for those viewers watching this video; Dinosaur Valley State Park on the DFW side of the state. It is so nice! You can hike amongst actual dinosaur footprints embedded in the rocky river bed. The camping is nice, but somewhat close together. And, the little town nearby is super cute! Happy travels :)

Texas! It like a whole another Country!

Great Video I love watching them thank you for bringing us on your adventures

Enjoy your time off! Liked the spiderweb whacker stick. Nothing worse than getting an Orb Weaver web to the face. Especially when one's in it!

Loved this episode! Really liked seeing the gps layers

Another great video Chris. Enjoyed the variety with the shoe review and camper pack down sections.

Love the videos! I look forward to every Saturday watching the channel. Great content and video editing. Keep up the awesome work and as always, SAFE TRAVELS!

Enjoy your Break Chris. Thanks for what you are doing!!

Great videos you put out I’ve enjoyed everyone of them and watch all the episodes, please keep it rolling. Thanks.

Great adventures, love the views!

Love your videos Chris. Looking forward to your next one,

Enjoyed listening to the birds.

Thanks Chris, I do indeed look forward to your content each and every week. See you in two weeks and again, thank you!

Great travels this week....we enjoyed it alot:D Good luck with your meetings fella!

Hey 👋 I’ve been a subscriber for while now but first time leaving a comment. I been to that lodge and all the parks in Tx and my grand parents live in Alpine Tx and I’m live in San Antonio! Can’t wait for the next video! This is Big Boy Frank from Texas! Peace out ✌🏼

Mineral Wells State park is a nice area. I have spent a lot of time there myself. Enjoyed your video. Tell us more about your jeep and the items you use in your travels. I have seen all you videos and because of them I can hardly wait to get back in my Jeep. Thanks for taking us along

Great video. Thanks for cleaning up that spot. Your Jeep set up is neat.

The scenic loop around the Davies mountains is one of my favorite motorcycle rides in Texas! And Marfa truly is a hidden jewel. Visit El Cosmico!

Awesome episode, Chris! Thanks for sharing. It was really fun to see you camp at and explore around areas where I spent a lot of my childhood and adolescence camping with family and Boy Scouts. I've camped at that primitive camping site in Mineral Wells State Park a couple of times and have fond memories from those experiences. It is such a peaceful and relaxing area! If you find yourself looking for more awesome state parks to camp at in East Texas, I highly recommend either Tyler State Park or Caddo Lake State Park.

We LOVE your videos Chris! You do amazing camera work.

Just recently found your channel here. I was born and raised in Mineral Wells and lived right on the Brazos for a few years as a kid not far from where you were. Also spent plenty of time in that state park. Hearing the bird and seeing the trees gave me a major flashback moment. 😂

YOU MAKE IT SEEM SO EASY GOING FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER! BEAUTIFUL VIDEO & SOUND WAS PERFECT TOO .COOL HOW THE CACTUS JUST BLENDS IN WITH THE REST OF THE BUSHES & TREES .BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY AS ALWAYS! ENJOYED VERY MUCH .

I love it- "Grilled cheese is on fire but I got a picture of a spigot". LOL

Beautiful country.

I always enjoy the "Chris on a rock" episodes! Have some relaxing time off!

Look forward to seeing you on the 19th ....enjoy 😊

Love your popup tent...

Another Great Video, thanks.

Welcome to Dallas where the stars are bright deep in the heart of Texas

I also live in Texas, enjoy the Lone Star State, and look 4WD to your next adventure episode.

Pretty cool. As close as I’ve been to big bend is el captain mountain at the I think Guadeloupe campground. I think about 50 miles from Carlsbad caverns!, id love big bend. Thanks for the video

In Atlanta Texas there is a small park called Jackson Creek that is free primitive camping. It has a boat ramp and toilets. Also in Atlanta Texas up the road from Jackson Creek a few miles is Atlanta State park. Friendly staff and clean . Pretty park with a few short trails . Both these areas are on Wright Patman Lake West of Texarkana a few miles. Don't know if you will come through this way but thought I would post the info.

Just found your channel and I enjoy the content. Hope you're going to make your way towards east Texas and see those national forests. Sorry you had to experience Odessa, glad you made it out with your belongings.

Hello from DFW, just found your channel and like your laid back approach ---- While we are not overlanders and usually stay where 44 foot motorhomes fit, we do have fun in our jeep toad at places like Hidden Falls in South Texas.... give us a yell when you come through...

/chris, thanks for another great episode. Great sacrifice of a grilled cheese for "the shot". We will be looking forward to your next episode in a couple of weeks. Vaya con dios.

Nice video. Enjoy your time off (notice the banner in your tent, hopefully you get to enjoy the T/LNY in the DFW area!!)

Hugs from Brazil!

I really appreciate the work you perform while setting up walking views. I follow iamjake and he has always done this for his work. You also edit these vlogs well and consider timing for space at the beginning and end of each shot. Excellent work, friend!

Instead of a grilled cheese followed by a hotdog: The Hotdog Grilled Cheese. Cut 2 dogs lengthwise and fry/grill to desired char. Layer bread, slice of cheese, 4 hotdog halves, slice of cheese, bread. Cook at a little lower flame than you usually cook a grilled cheese. Serve with your favorite hotdog condiments for dipping. Game changer.

If you have wide feet I'd suggest getting a pair of Keens. American company and very well made whether you purchase the ones made in Portland or overseas. I've had a couple pairs from winter boots, casual, to hiking shoes and I want to get a set of their sandals. They're an amazing brand and their customer service honestly is like no other.

columbia shoes are really good I wear their hiking shoes all the time for work and everyday use and they are still in really good shape after 2 years

14:23 - lol. Good on you for clearing up. You set a good example.

Chris, that knife needs an edge put on it. 😂 Great video, enjoy spending a few minutes each Friday with you.

Hope one day to cross paths and talk adventures and grill cheese, thanks for the content and enjoy the break. Have plenty of friends in DFW area if you need anything. ARKLATEX OFFROAD is happy to help..

I have had multiple pairs of Oboz footwear and all of them lasted exactly eleven months. I have switched to Danners and Keen out of Portland Oregon and have not looked back. Oboz has a long way to go before I purchase from them again.

Thanks Chris !

Can’t wait for the 19th!!!

I got 2 years out of my Solomon Xa Pro 3Ds I’ve bought 2 pairs lasting me 3 and half years so far! Most comfortable shoe ever!

Safe travels

Hi Chris... Love the channel man! If you're headed east from Dallas check out Tyler State Park. I think you will really like it. They have a lake for your kayak. 👍😀

The Keen shoes I like have the same problem as your Obos with the heavy rubber separating from the softer foam on the soles. There is a product called Shoe Goo that will let you stick them back together. I recently bought a 4-pack of 0.18 oz tubes for $6. It took a little over 1 tube to make my repairs. I'm 2 months into the repair and things are holding together great. By the time things come apart again, I think the soles will have worn enough to justify a new pair.

Welcome to the Dallas/Fort Worth area... again 😜 Don't miss Caddo State Park on your adventure east 😉👍

I can't complain about my Merrell hiking shoes Chris

once again for goods, I know the work you have to edit your adventures but you can be sure that we look forward to every week for a new video.congratulations. direto do brasil......

Great video thak you!

You should use a pie iron over that fire and toast that sandwich up, I prefer the double one myself, just a suggestion

They have fish with teeth in some them Texas lakes lol Great video !! Thanks .

Next time you are having just spaghetti add some crushed red pepper on it (like you put on pizza). It will spice it up a little from the pasta sauce and the crushed pepper is easy to store. Glad your enjoying Texas, just wished we had more open land like out west.

I really look forward to each weeks video. I think you have one of the best setups for one person overlanding. I'll miss not having one to watch next week. Please forgive me if I'm being to critical, but only a barbarian puts ketchup on a hot dog!!!!

Great Channel...

Oh no, going to miss you next week, have an amazing breaks.

I have the same style Oboz and had the same problem with tread coming off.

Here in germany, every saturday morning is venture4wd time for us. We love your videos. Could you please share, how you level the jeep? If we can do you a favour, let us know. Julia & Ben

I’m curious if you have a vid of a rundown on the Jeep? I like it a lot!

Hell of a leveling job! Try some Merrels.

nice set up

Good heads up on the shoes

Ty😎👍

I'm a year late...but WELCOME TO TEXAS!😎

Oh Chris, at least carry some parmesan for the spaghetti! Are the u-joints not greasable? At least every 10,000 the way you travel, if not every oil change. I've had great luck with Keen and Merrels for wear. Keens fit me better with their wider toe box.

come up to maine!! we’ve got some great scenery in the summer. My dad has a shop in Hollis called jason’s auto service and we can take care and service your jeep.

You should look into kayaking the Devils river in West Texas! Really rough and beautiful trip and you can go to Amistad Reservoir to exit or use other exit points up river from the lake! Come back soon, ya hear?

Same problem with Keen. Super comfortable, but fabric on the inside and the sole is coming off. Won't buy it again. Great video. Thx

Livin the dream my friend

Lol, boring spaghetti and I nailed it!

I heard you were spotted close to the RGV area here in South Texas!! I live there!!

Tyler state park is another nice park along I20 East of Lyndale exit.

"It doesn't matter if my sandwich is on fire. I got a picture of a spigot." HILARIOUS! Funniest thing I've ever heard Chris say!

Plane ol' meat flavored Prego spaghetti sauce with noodles, ain't nothin finer! I love that stuff Chris, no apologies nessasery. Enjoy buddy! As for the shoe problem, get you a nice pair of cowboy boots, break them in and you will have the best pair of shoes for around camp comfort. Easy on and off, and won't wear out so fast.

“I cratered” , That was funny commentary by Chris.

"I hope it was chocolate." Hilarious!

Good vid thanks.. Hope no cops are watching this your max gvwr is only 5,700 lbs. Good luck.

Well I’m going to have to find something to do next Saturday morning. 🤔

As luck would have it, I just bought a pair of Oboz hiking shoes this morning.

Try out Padre Island National Seashore 60 miles of beach driving!

Great video as always! Which layer is the public land layer on the GAIA GPS? I have a premium membership but couldn’t find that layer. Thanks!

Just missed the highest paved road in Texas. Mt. Locke and the Observatory.

Did you check out the rock climbing area at Mineral Wells State Park? The next place you go should be Enchanted Rock it's awesome!!

Will you be in moab for Easter jeep safari?! We'll be looking for you at the vendor show agan!

May I suggest Solomon on hiking shoes? They have a 2 year warranty. I have thru hikers on the cdt and pct water them for 800 miles or more before wearing them out. I have owned mine for 3 years without a problem. If not these I would definitely research name brands. and since you are going to Dallas I'm sure there is an REI there. The sales people are very knowledgeable. Just a thought.

Go you have any videos of you in Idaho? I recommend seeing if McCall would be a nice place, it's really pretty out there.

I think it's funny that you are in Monahans, TX because my father's family is from there. No one has heard of Monahans or Odesa and there you are!

Patreon subscribers, remember to divide all his walking and driving distances by 2 and you have correct info.