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The 2024 season got off to an early start, in contrast to what was a down year in 2023. With only two trips in 2023 a May Smokies hike and a July Yellowstone hike I was eager to get 2024 off to an early start. The opportunity came in January 2024 when Jeremy (YouTube channel 'All Things Outdoors' / @all_things_out_doors ) invited me to tag along on a large group overlanding trip to Land Between the Lakes. The trip was a repeat of my first overlanding trip with Jeremy to LBL in April 2022.
We had no set plans, other than to meet the group on the first night at the large dispersed camping location on Clay Bay. In all, there would be 16 people and 8 vehicles ranging from Jeremy's beast of a Ford Bronco (with 38" tires) to a 1950's era authentic Willys Jeep, and every form of offroad vehicle inbetween. We travelled as a pack and somehow managed to get all the vehicles through some tight, gnarly terrain, downed trees, and deep mud pits all without injury, towing or damage to any of the vehicles.
The weather was nearly the exact opposite of our first LBL trip in 2022. On that trip we had sunshine, 80degF temperatures, and relatively dry trails to 'play' on. This trip we had constant rain the entire drive down, the entire first night in camp, and an icy frigid rain was with us the entire last day. Fortunately, in between, on the one day the overlanding took place, was mainly rain free. But the LBL trails were generally a mess and many trails in the area were closed due to flooding. With a heavy, allday rain falling on day #3 we decided to cut the trip one day short rather than press our luck.
For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style 40 minutes long (including slideshow), intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy a five minutes of just pictures and music.
Check out the YouTube channels for the other YouTubers on the trip:
/ allthingsoutdoors16 (Jeremy All Things Outdoors)
/ thathikingguy (Chris That Hiking Guy)
/ @jeremiahstringer (Jeremiah Stringer)
/ @backpackingwithjason (Backpacking with Jason)
/ @lstmate (I'm Wandering Not Lost)
/ @trailmedic911 (Trail Medic)
/ @carlsonadventures (Carlson Adventures)
/ @brianwest58 (Zone 58 Adventures)
Equipment / Gear List:
Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3dHJvni
Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Zmount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo
Tripod: Sirui T025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg
Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp
Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu
Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L
Tent: Zpacks Triplex
Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad: ThermARest NeoAir XTherm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj
Sleeping Pad: ThermARest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v
Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ
Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7
Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5
Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB
Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW
Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC
Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3
Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh
Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes ZTrek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I
Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e