Winter Truck Camping Adventure - Sub Freezing Sleeping in a Softopper Truck Bed Canopy ?!?

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Winter Truck Camping Adventure - Sub Freezing Sleeping in a Softopper Truck Bed Canopy ?!?
In this adventure I take the full size GMC Sierra out on an overland style winter truck camping adventure into a remote area of the Oregon High Desert.
Join me for an other old school truck camping adventure with off road exploring, camp cooking, camp set up and my first night sleeping in the Softopper truck bed canopy shell.
On this trip I’m also looking for a couple pieces of lost history. One is the legend of an old silver mine and silver smelter that are in the area that have never been found. The other piece of lost history I’m trying to locate is a section of an old pioneer wagon road.
Hope you all enjoy joining me for the adventure!
Cheers,
Casey
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@duane4972 3 года назад

Here's a tip for longer term overlanding, to carry less water; To cut down the amount of water needed to wash dishes, I use a spray bottle with a 1 part Vinegar to 2 parts water mixture. First wipe off the excess food with a paper towel, spritz the dish with the mixture, another paper towel, then 1 more spritz of the mixture, another paper towel and you're done. Way less water ( heavy weight, ) your dishes are germ free and shiny, paper towels are lightweight, a roll or 2 lasts a week or 2, is cheap. And it takes a good bit of water to get the taste of soap off your dishes.

@search4truth104 3 года назад

Venture 4wd yesterday, coyote works today.

@momobadilak 3 года назад

same :)

@ricksandfort8836 3 года назад

Just waiting on Jason @ Primal Outdoors...

@dantodhunter8373 3 года назад

That's what I look forward to every week!

@alfonsocasillas7290 3 года назад

I’m glad you’re using different vehicles for your videos .We all don’t just drive jeeps some of us trucks

@christurner68 3 года назад

It’s not about the vehicle, it’s about getting out there, right?

@shadvan9494 3 года назад

I used to go camping with an old 66 Baja Beetle from 1999-2006. No 4wd, required. Just get out there. You can’t go everywhere a Jeep can, but you do not need one to to just have some fun and that is what is most important. I like to get away from people so I stepped up to a wrangler in 2006 and finally a rubicon in 2015. Now I am getting a little older, roughing it is a little hard on me so I got a pop up trailer and am thinking about trading in my rubi for a gladiator. How you get there doesn’t matter, it’s the time you get to spend out doors.

@1969darr 3 года назад

@@shadvan9494 No truer words have ever been spoken. Cheers.

@roncryderman4675 3 года назад

fIRST TIME WATCHER, I ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO.

@williamtsol636 3 года назад

I just bought a Softopper and mine came with screen and windows options ! 👍

@momobadilak 3 года назад

oh man ..I've really been thinking about those. need one that fits my taco short bed. what model did you get?

@williamtsol636 3 года назад

@@momobadilak I have a Tacoma 2000 1st Gen with the extra cab ! I have the 73 3/4 " bed ! There's a tent you can also purchase to go with it ! I dont know how water proof they are ? Cheers 👍

@timeinthefield 2 года назад

I came here to see how you liked camping in the softopper but was like “no way am I going to watch 45 minutes to find out.” Well, I watched the whole thing and loved it! Great content. Subscribed!

@SBOutdoors910 Год назад

I overland and camp out of my suburban.... good to see more full sized videos. Keep it up

@obazaar3363 2 года назад

beautiful land scape. Wish i was there. Id be setting up a rocking chair and my youtube videos and my book.

@CoyoteWorks01 2 года назад

It is beautiful country out there. Cheers!

@vince4316 3 года назад

Love this little series with the truck. The fancy jeeps, rigs and $3000 rooftop tents is cool and all, but this is how most of us do it. Preciate ya!!

@lawrencek9748 3 года назад

When I was sleeping under my softopper I used a tri fold mattress about 4in thick and a sleeping bag. The Buddy heater is awesome but definitely too much heat for the space. You'll also get condensation on the roof, I recommend using a spare thin blanket as an extra insulation layer for the roof, also helps stop the condensation dripping on you

@DirtBandit 3 года назад

I really need to do an over night camp trip like this. Seems like a pretty peaceful trip.

@Randz58 3 года назад

I love these videos they never get old. Keep making them & stay safe out there my brother

@ethangregg702 Год назад

🎉😂

@RiverJunkie 3 года назад

This was my first time watching, I will def be watching some! Thanks for bringing us along!

@shadvan9494 3 года назад

You should watch the episode were his old Jeep catches fire. It shows the importance of being prepared, it changed the way I prepare to go off-road and what I take with me. Also it’s just a cool video

@irishdefense77 3 года назад

Really like the cooking aspect of the videos-kind of makes you feel more connected.

@garywatts9153 3 года назад

Great video. I always look forward to watching your adventures.

@caldeauwolf5534 3 года назад

That's all area around where I used to live, beautiful and wild country with some amazing fossil beds and a lot of rattlesnakes in the summer! Thanks for going up there Casey, I sure miss it!

@BillSias-op7xw 3 года назад

Get some door screens off Amazon, make interior screen panels on all sides of your topper inside. Summer time just roll up the sides, thanks for your video!

@joshe2178 3 года назад

Perfect episode for a nice lazy Sunday! Thanks Casey!

@JohnDoe-xm9ql 3 года назад

Great kitchen setup Casey.. Went out in the mountains yesterday.. Way to many people.. Here in California. Safe travels. Thank you Amigo 👍

@MarxAlex 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your work. US is so beautiful and keeps me sane in lockdown.

@BillyTpower 3 года назад

loved your videos a few years ago but slowly becoming infomercials. A drinking game every time you say Lolo

@prophotos365 3 года назад

Try avocado oil for the carbon steel and the cast iron higher temp for better variable heat. Just getting back to carbon steel cooking great for eggs when cured properly. We use the blue shop towels also. Nice video again!

@dansfablab8104 3 года назад

Great video, really enjoyed it.

@swidahooverlanding2867 3 года назад

I did a day outing last weekend and found five old dugouts. I knew where two were, the rest we stumbled upon. One was in great shape. A little work and it could be lived in. Tempting! Thanks for the video! George.

@gringo3009 3 года назад

As a full size truck driver/camper, I'm looking forward to your truck adventures.

@WanderOverlanders 3 года назад

Hey Casey, back in the day when I bought my 1978 Chevy with hard shell cap I built storage compartments along side the wheel wells and cut a 3/4 inch piece of ply wood for the center of the bed so I was sleeping on the ripped bed. I covered everything with indoor/outdoor carpet so the storage compartments were quite and so no splinters would happen while getting in and out of the bed. That old truck and myself saw a lot of Arizona but hardly made a scratch in what’s in that state to see. Enjoy your videos and take care.

@TheFeelButton 3 года назад

Good stuff Coyote Works!

@concretecowboy4212 3 года назад

Thnxs 4 sharing 🇺🇸

@williammccaslin8527 3 года назад

No, thank you for doing what you do, it gives me hope in this day an age, an I truly love these vids, thx.

@kokoyhawaii Год назад

Thanks for the video! I'm about to click purchase on a Softtopper! I like the canvas bags touch for storing cookware, nice!

@martinrodriguez7615 2 года назад

Love the story. Love the adventure.

@autumnhillebrand526 3 года назад

Love your videos. We’ve been doing trips like this for decades and after sailing it’s our favorite thing to do. We added a winch to our Rubicon a couple years ago and it really gives us piece of mind when we are far off the beaten path. For someone who spends as much time as you do in very remote areas very far from help, you really need winches on those rigs! I think it will give you a bit more confidence to traverse the slop too. That and maybe a rear locker. Our gear and rig was built around the ethos of making it as far into the wilderness as possible and back home again every time.

@FatMatAdventures 3 года назад

Glad you had a cozy sleep in the Softopper! Great video, brother 😁 I'll have to check out the carbon steel pans!

@concretecowboy4212 3 года назад

Thumbs up and a comment 👍 🇺🇸

@probablysmokingcigars 2 года назад

It isn’t “cheating” to use premade tinder to start your fires. It’s actually smart and prepared. Seems like there is this unspoken bushcraft pressure to go into the woods with just a knife and in one 20 minute video solve all the basic needs problems. Bring the truck. Bring the light. Bring the propane and bring the fire starter. No judgement here man. Just glad you could get out there and enjoy some nature.

@stacyschneider7316 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing

@MrDcarr7 3 года назад

Great episode Casey. Those meat balls made me so hungry!

@slagmaker6780 3 года назад

haven't had enough time to watch it all, but sure it's going to be a good trip!

@REV0_01 2 года назад

You need the bed rug it’s awesome

@scottmacdonald1877 3 года назад

Like your new stove!!!

@garyputman8782 3 года назад

Hi Casey! VERY Entertaining

@samwebster1266 3 года назад

Smyrna, MAINE!!!! represent!!! sweet axe bub!!! lol

@imafarmboy2 3 года назад

Dad had a "Bed Rug" mat in his old truck. That thing too a lot of abuse from being a farm truck. The nice thing was it reduced everything sliding around and was a delight to kneel on. Always seemed warm too.

@OdySlim 3 года назад

Hey Casey, Yes, truck camping is King! Dry & warm = happy day on the road. Regards from Ody Slim

@sarahburke8955 3 года назад

The ravioli and meatballs is a great idea! Glad to see you trying out the softopper as a tent, it's short but so convenient for times when the ground is a cold soggy mess. I'll never forget the overnighter we did with the kids a few years ago, it was a glorious early summer day, but turned to torrential rain and wind overnight. We woke up to a little river running through our tent LOL.

@UTAZCO.Overland 3 года назад

Casey - Try to make your own alfredo; WAY better than that store bought stuff! For two people, I use 3Tbs of butter, 3/4cup of heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste, a pinch of nutmeg; melt the butter over low heat, then add the cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and bring to a quick boil, then simmer until thickened to your liking. You can also add shrimp, chicken, garlic, etc. for a change to your alfredo. :)

@CoyoteWorks01 3 года назад

That sounds fantastic. And actually not too difficult to do out in the field either. Thanks for the tip!

@UTAZCO.Overland 3 года назад

@@CoyoteWorks01 I have made it on my Trangia storm cooker with a spirit burner (using the simmer ring.) Key is not to get it too hot, and simmer it slowly until it has the right consistency (for you.) Forgot to add that you will want to fold in some grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese (~1/4 cup) once the noodles are in, and it's off the heat. Bon Appetit! :)

@missouritimberwolf3677 3 года назад

Always good vibes from you.

@CoyoteWorks01 3 года назад

Thanks my friend! For sure. It’s all and adventure! ;-)

@HammerHed13 2 года назад

I camp out of my F150 and a Supertop. Fast and easy. I also use a knockoff of the Exped MegaMat for sleeping comfort. Like yourself, I have a Gazelle tent, that i'll still use from time to time.

@markandkiminnewzealand2702 3 года назад

Hey Boet Thanks for taking us out for another great adventure Those biscuits look amazing Seems like quite a versatile rib sticker Mark

@gerryhartung736 3 года назад

I watch your videos,and,think they are so informative, I don't hear be to go there. On the other hand, the beauty, solitude, makes me want to be there now. Soon spring will be here, then I LL be traveling to E. O.

@timwhite777 3 года назад

For freshening up, you should give a Crud Cloth a shot. I love them for camping. They are a full size instant, soapy washcloth that make wipes look wimpy.

@CoyoteWorks01 3 года назад

I’ll try that one. I haven’t even heard of it. Thanks for the tip!

@OdySlim 3 года назад

40:46 Beautiful Spot!

@trustonlyline4206 3 года назад

A good move for a camper base foam is a carpet pad and some industrial or indoor out door carpet. Cut the pad and the carpet around the wheel wells so it is all level and easy to sweep out after a trip. It can stay inside always and is a great knee saver when climbing in and out of the bed.

@tazman8271 3 года назад

OUTSTANDING video. Your always welcome to come down to southeast Utah and camp in the San Rafael desert

@Nafoon21 3 года назад

Always love being one of the first viewers, much love from Alabama, Casey.

@vincentnelson569 3 года назад

Dude love the truck camping

@kathyarmstrong649 3 года назад

Soup is fine, its when it turns into liquid ready - mix becomes a problem. The mud and rock and gravel no longer have a base, time to put it in reverse and reverse it.

@theblacklines 3 года назад

Thanks for taking us on your adventure. Love it bro

@DFWHETRO 3 года назад

I love a Nomex balaclava for sleeping.

@johannbrummer6764 3 года назад

Great video mate!

@orionbennett7343 3 года назад

I used to camp with my son, out of my truck .... I had a fiberglass shell on the back .... it had screened side windows, that could be opened. The fiberglass held the heat in pretty well, so I would heat it up before bed time, then just the heat from my son and my breath, seemed to keep it warm (maybe a little body heat). I built frame work around the wheel wells, creating covered cubby holes in front of and behind both wheel wells, and a board against the floor ... lifted up, set on rails, giving a flat area from side to side, atop the wheel wells, giving us plenty of room to lay padding and sleeping bags for the two of us. There wasn't much head room, as the shell was only as tall as the top of the cab .... and it was a small Toyota pickup ... but if we wanted head room, we pull the board down laying it on the bed of the truck. Camped like that with my son, from his age 6-14

@gilbertarnold8666 3 года назад

Great video thank you!

@black_widow_overland 3 года назад

Softopper makes a screen that replaces the rear vinyl window. They have 4 options.. clear rear window, tinted rear window, solid rear, and a screen mesh window type.

@CoyoteWorks01 3 года назад

That would be a huge help for camping in the warmer weather in it. Otherwise you would still need to throw a mosquito net over you inside it. Which would still work. Cheers!

@darkhorse4148 3 года назад

Hey Casey, Love from Australia ! You should get a little digital weather station or basic digital thermometer so you can keep an eye on things around the camp. Especially one with Bluetooth so you could mount it somewhere around camp, maybe the roof of the vehicle, and check on your phone! Could be interesting!

@dezertraider 3 года назад

THANK YOU CASEY,,,SUPER COOL! ,,,JUST A THOUGHT BAKING,,ADD HOPE COALS TO THE TOP PAN IN THE DUTCH OVEN..BISCUITS LOOKED GREAT..STAY WELL,,YOU ROCK

@Angryhobbit3 3 года назад

I purchased a mil surplus cot mosquito net that can be attached to the frame of the topper for summer camping.

@stevenpetersen4828 3 года назад

I have the Kovea table from Lolo Overland also. Absolutely love it and seems very sturdy. I might have to invest in the multi fuel stove now...lol. Enjoyed the video!

@FreysOnTheSide 3 года назад

Great video! Interesting how RU-vid linked your video to suggest our Trip Report of MOORE 2021! Love your content. Thanks for sharing.

@davidgintz652 3 года назад

Thankyou casey for a great video. I like watching your videos. Nice truck. Your grandpaw bought a great truck. I use to own one just like it. You take care and be safe. Ill be watching out for another great video from you.

@breakandrun70 3 года назад

Great video Casey, they just keep getting better. Have a great week and be safe. Nova Scotia, Canada

@IdahoLessTraveled 3 года назад

Turned out to be a decent camp site. You don't always have the "best campsite" so you need to deal with what you have. Good video, keep improving your pickup camping and you'll enjoy each night more...Take care and keep up the good work.

@mountainshadowart2103 3 года назад

I bought a Softopper for my '17 Colorado. I plan to use mosquito netting so I can leave the side flaps open in the summer. I also bought the tent attachment to make sleeping in my 5' bed possible. :)

@wanderingtundra6310 3 года назад

Another great video, thank you brother. Love seeing the country your way. So different from here in Western New York. Timothy M

@CoyoteWorks01 3 года назад

Thanks my friend. It is much different out west here but you have some beautiful forests your side too. I’d love to get out there a few more times. Cheers!

@wanderingtundra6310 3 года назад

@@CoyoteWorks01 Yes, it is very pretty here, but different. You never appreciate what you see everyday compared to what you see once and a while. I am only 5 milesish from the Falls.

@jlopes68 3 года назад

Had to come back and finish this, took a time out to join the Sunday funday chat. Food looked amazing! Ha skin! Try leaving the buddy heater pilot on, it’s just a lil heat but it makes a difference. I keep a sharp ax and a dull hatchet🤣 tryin to keep my fingers. Good tip on the carbon steel pans. Very neat to explore these old spots folks used to occupy.

@1969darr 3 года назад

I have a 2000 sierra. My family has been overlanding in it for years. Now we are all running Wranglers. Exact opposite how you are doing it. LOL Oh! and kiss those running lights goodbye with M/Ts , I just plain gave up on replacing them.

@built4xploration253 3 года назад

Hey thats a nice Stove!!

@davidfoppe636 3 года назад

Nothing wrong with carbon steel. I have a couple of woks that I have had since high school ( class of '68) and they are still doing great. Properly treated they are practically non stick. Hard to beat that battery chain saw. Great video.

@DeepOwl1073 3 года назад

Looks like an awesome trip! I just got a Softopper for my rig and I spent about 80 bucks for a second rear panel that has a screen instead of the plastic window. It just takes a minute to swap them out.

@CoyoteWorks01 3 года назад

That’s a really good idea. I’m going to look into that!

@tedwiley8215 3 года назад

Thanks for the advice about sleeping with the mask on. Will try that this weekend. Below zero temps here in Iowa.

@iwishiknew10 3 года назад

Happy to be here

@alanbellkey4592 3 года назад

Another great video Casey I really appreciate it Alan from Nampa Idaho and hopefully I’m going to do an overnight camp out here in two or three weeks in the Owyhee‘s but it has been snowing like crazy here this last week so I will have to play it by ear

@jfowler7604 3 года назад

Excellent inspiration. I'm currently planning a 2 week or so trip through central and eastern Or. Will start on the Deschutes and then go who knows? I'm going to wait about 4-5 weeks yet for for the temps to moderate and things to dry out a little. I like many of your camp tips. I sleep in back of my rig sometimes when it's only a one night stopover. Otherwise, I like the room of a ground tent.

@lenniearroyo1571 3 года назад

Awesome truck and vid. One safety practice I always do when I am using my buddy Heater is I have a smoke/co detector combo in my tent with the ventilation just for additional safety. As they say! SAFETY FIRST! :)

@stevezeppieri 3 года назад

Always love your vids Casey. Thank you.

@NQExplorers 3 года назад

Casey that old smelter site would be great to discover mate. Here in Australia in the arid areas you can usually spot them due to the need for lots of water to process ore (i.e. there is usually a dam associated with the site), and if it operated for any period of time, a slag dump and possibly associated tramway or haulway formations to mine sites etc. Great video as always and look forward to your next adventure. Safe travels. Warren.

@shakydolphin4125 3 года назад

Your videos are fascinating. I was shocked to learn of the amount of time it takes for you to produce them once you are back in your home.

@CoyoteWorks01 3 года назад

Thank you. Yeah it takes a lot of time. But the good news is that I enjoy the production and editing process for the most part. It kind of gives me the opportunity to re-live the trip again. Cheers!

@JhaeMo777 3 года назад

Good stuff....gets my itch for camping going. Need a little warmer weather for me to be out right now.

@adamnickel Год назад

Subscribed after what I saw at 1:03… we are of the same mindset. And have the same truck lol.

@kelnco9856 3 года назад

Love your videos and your explorations!

@GMoney-pf8nc 3 года назад

I got some info for you on that Smelter you are looking for.... FYI He who Smelter Delter.... hahhaa Never gets old!

@RVingwithG 3 года назад

30:20 and WHEN have you not??? LOL the CW way! :o)

@pala4833 3 года назад

The sun one hand-height above the horizon gives you and hour 'til sunset, eh? Love the vids. Thanks.

@CoyoteWorks01 3 года назад

Yeah for me each finger distance between the horizon and the sun is about 15 minutes of daylight. Obviously it’s not exact but closer than you might think. Cheers!

@pala4833 3 года назад

@@CoyoteWorks01 I remember learning that at camp or somewhere. I never forgot it.

@RVingwithG 3 года назад

this is why I have not been out in weeks... the temps get going up and down.= MUD or Snow. or just Mud.

@bigd6663 3 года назад

Your videos have turned into infomercials

@SagebrushRebel 3 года назад

Casey, once again a great camping video. I never go camping in the winter here in central Oregon but you do it for me. I salute your determination to keep on camping through the winter. I can almost smell the woodsmoke. As for your breakfast meals the biscuits and sausage are just fine but I would add eggs (either scrambled or hard boiled) and some potatoes, the kind that come in a carton, just boil water, let sit, then make hash browns as usual. I like to add pulled pork shoulder to hash browns to make a hash.

@ferebeefamily 3 года назад

Thank you for the video.

@andyjackson7475 3 года назад

I have a Softopper on my Gladiator and really like it. Too small to sleep in, tho! :-)

@black_widow_overland 3 года назад

I've got one for my Gladiator also. I've got a couple different sleeping options. Check out @Black_Widow_Overland on IG

@christophergoodman8720 3 года назад

Love the truck camping video. Been truck camping myself since before it was trendy. A platform in back would make your setup nice . Keeps gear organized and a nice flat place to put your bedding. The buddy heater is the best thing I've used in mine get it warm then put it on pilot to keep it nice all night