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Exploring the Beartooth Mountains | Truck Camping, Hiking, and the Freedom to Roam
Join us in this episode of our travels us as we explore the Beartooth Mountains, a rugged stretch of peaks that straddle south-central Montana and northwest Wyoming. With a few weeks free in the middle of summer, we were excited to spend time high up in the mountains, wandering and soaking it all in.
Featured by GFC on the new V2 MAX Camper
Go Fast Campers featured us on their blog and in their email newsletter this week after we shared our thoughts on the new V2 MAX camper. We are flattered with the kind words they shared about us and really appreciate the opportunity to test out their newest product!
First Look at the New GFC V2 MAX Launch Edition Camper
With somewhere around 1000 nights in our V2 Go Fast Camper, exploring some of the most remote back roads of North America over the past three years, its safe to say that we’re pretty familiar with what these campers are capable of.
So when Graeme from GFC asked us to take out his truck with the new V2 MAX camper and share our thoughts on it, we couldn’t wait to put it to the test!
A Rare Trip Without Our Truck | Virginia 2025
We traded our camper for airports, hotels, and even a mystery rental car. Very different different than life on the road, but it was really special to get to spend time with family back east!
Check out the full video and story over on our Patreon!
We Launched Our Patreon!
We wanted a space that feels more personal and less polished, a spot to connect more deeply without worrying about pleasing the algorithm gods 😅 — This is the campfire version of our adventures, behind-the-scenes updates, early peeks, exclusive stories, and honest reflections we don’t share anywhere else.
Join us over on our Patreon!
Camping and Packrafting Along the Madison River Montana | Postcards from Camp #2
In this episode of our Postcards from Camp series, we share a short but memorable micro-adventure along the Madison River in southwest Montana. What started as a simple overnight camping trip turned into a spontaneous river float that reminded us why we love leaving space for unplanned adventures.
Driving the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR)
We spent 10 days driving the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) in our 4x4 truck camper—600+ miles of dirt roads, mountain views, and remote campsites from the Oregon border to Canada. In this post, we’re sharing how we tackled the route, what gear and resources we relied on, and what we’d do differently next time.
Kingpin Equipped V Series Light Install Tips
We’ve been really happy with our Kingpin Equipped 40” V series light bar and in this blog post I’ll walk you through the basic installation options for your Kingpin light and helpful components that we recommend.
Similkameen Valley, BC | Postcards from Camp
In this postcard from camp, we share several of our favorite moments from our quiet lookout above the Similkameen Valley in southern British Columbia. Watch the video on YouTube too!
Featured in GFC’s Blog: “3 Years Straight In A GFC Camper - And No Looking Back!”
This week, we’re honored to be featured on the Go Fast Campers blog, where we share a bit more about the trip that started it all, how our setup has held up, what it’s like to live on the road full-time, and why we’re still just as stoked on this lifestyle as we were on day one.
Exploring Remote 4x4 Routes in Southern Utah
Here are some of our favorite images from a May 2025 trip that took us deep into the desert backcountry over 200 miles with more than half of those miles being off-pavement. Just the way we like it!
Be sure to check out the YouTube video from this trip too!
Our Full-Time Home on Wheels | First Gen Tundra Go Fast Camper Tour
We finally filmed a full tour of Dolores, our truck camper that we’ve been living, working, and traveling in full-time since 2022 — exploring remote backroads across North America. We built this rig prioritizing off-road capability, efficient storage, and a solar and electrical system that allows us to work from anywhere.
What We Spent Traveling for 3 Months in Baja
Here’s our full spending breakdown, how we keep costs low, and some Baja travel tips to help you plan your own road trip whether you’re going for a week, a month, or longer!
“Never Turn Down Free Calories” — Now Available!
In 2022, our dear friends Sammy and Alex Cooper set out on an incredible journey to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)—2,650 miles from Canada to Mexico. Sammy has since captured their experience in a beautifully written book titled “Never Turn Down Free Calories”, that is now available for purchase.
Behind the Lens: 2025 Calendar Images
I thought it would be fun to put together a page dedicated to sharing a little more about each of the photos that made it into our 2025 calendar, including where and when the photos were made, as well as some additional images from each location.
Rim Rocker Trail: Montrose to Moab
Finally, at the beginning of October, we got a chance to Drive the Rim Rocker Trails over the course of several days, and we couldn’t have been happier with our timing! We were treated to some amazing fall colors, and a very unexpected northern light showing!
12 Volt Starlink Conversion
After months of wanting to convert Starlink to 12-volt, we finally had time to get all the parts ordered and assembled.
Thankfully in that time, some new products have come out that made converting Starlink to 12-volt without cutting any cables much easier and simpler!
Below is a parts diagram and list for the conversion, and how we did it.
Featured on the Cover of Overland Journal | Fall 2024 Issue
We are honored to share that one of Brian’s photographs was chosen as the cover image for the fall 2024 issue of the Overland Journal magazine! Here’s the story behind the image.
Black Hills South Dakota BDR-X
Over the course of two weeks, we traveled the Black Hills South Dakota Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR-X). The route which is roughly 350 miles long wanders along mostly unpaved forest service roads within the Black Hills National Forest. Along the way, the route goes through Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Catching up with family
Arriving back at my mom’s house always feels good! This time was slightly more special than our other visits. Not that there was any single special occasion to celebrate, but we had a lot more flexibility in our return than we have had in the past.