EXTREME Off-Grid Living in a 4 Season Tent & Tiny Truck Camper

Brian has been living off the grid full-time with his dog Sierra since 2015. In the summer he lives in the back of a 4x4 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with a DIY slide out extension, and in the winter he lives in a Big Horn III outfitter-style tent with a wood stove. At the start of his journey, he was working odd-jobs as a ranch hand, landscaping, and doing trail work, but now he earns a living as a digital nomad with his YouTube channel, Off-Grid Backcountry Adventures.

You can follow Brian's incredible adventures here:

Brian keeps his setup as simple and functional as possible to maximize his time in the backcountry so that he doesn't have to go into town for supplies as often. He has Renogy solar panels and a MAXOAK lithium ion battery for power, an MSR Guardian high volume water purifier so he can get water from any stream, an unlimited internet data plan from Net Buddy via AT&T, and a Three Dog DX wood stove from Four Dog Stoves.

We loved collaborating with Brian on this video and are super excited to share his experience with you!

Thanks for watching!

Mat & Danielle

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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.

Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives

Filming Credits:
Brian Galyon from Off-Grid Backcountry Adventures

Additional winter drone footage by Exploring Alternatives

[ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for watching! You can follow Brian’s incredible off-grid adventures here:

[kokonana]

Love the way he treats his dog. He really cares for her well-being and everything. Bet they have a great time together. Awesome!

[thathikingguy]

Brian is a good friend of mine and he inspired me years ago to get my own truck set up. I plan on going full time someday soon. He is the real deal

[jeremytorgersen]

Wonderful video! Been working toward this myself...at 37, and as an introvert who is burned out of a high pressure insurance sales job in the city. I have already sold and donated most of my possessions and now have a nearly empty large townhouse in Salt Lake City that I am preparing to sell ASAP. Have one year left in my work contract, and I look forward to nomadic living like this (and likely building a very small A-Frame house, off-grid in the woods as a simple home base. Keep the inspiration coming! Between channels like this and cheaprvliving...there is so much hope for a different way to live, unscripted! Yes for minimalism, the simple life, the F.I.R.E. movement, and renewable energy!

[sandiestrutin]

I admire you! Instead of working day in day out, you are enjoying the great outdoors!

[richardskaff]

Wanted you to know that I'm a 76 year old who greatly qppreciates you and your videos. Your efforts to live "differently" is clearly making you happy, and the realization that you don't have to be in the acceptable lifestyle to be succesaful. Again, Thanks for sharing your life 2ith us. Much appreciated!

[gabyholliday]

Lots of people are going to be living in tents soon, how timely of you to provide this video.

[ladeene]

I'm not crazy then! I've wanted this lifestyle LITERALLY MY ENTIRE LIFE! When I was 8 yrs old my little brother and I ran away to go live off the land. (Yes our family camped all the time so we did have experience) We made it 2 miles from our house!! Headed to Oklahoma where we ALWAYS went camping. When I was 11 I read "My Side of the Mountain" I forget the author....but truly....my entire life this lifestyle has called to me! My younger brother also. I've prepared for it all my life...I'm 52 now...youngest child is a high school senior...IM SO READY! And with technology today? It's so much easier in many ways. Great video! THANK YOU.🤞

[tomporter]

I spent 10 years living off grid on my Cannondale Mountain Bike, full Arkel touring truly a unique experience. This guy is right about everything! Good luck to you and the many years you plan to do this for.

[NHJDT]

Every dog deserves a human buddy like him. I'm sure both are having a blast

[landgabriel]

My kind of setup! No need for 'extreme sports' gear, only a fishing rod and camping gear! Fishing is meditative!

[warrendejager]

from south profound statement right there... stop chasing things, chase experiences.... . Life's too short, and you only get one, but I wish I heard that 50 years ago, I'd have realised what I've been trying to do with it for the last 50 + years... To you sir, congratulations on figuring it I salute you
REGARDS

[samueladams]

You’re never alone when you have a dog 🐶

[felixcat]

I specifically bought a tent and tent stove to be able to stay out in the snow and be comfortable and warm in camp.

The Interviewee has tailored his life to enable him to live the life he wants to lead, which is admirable, and Sierra looks absolutely delighted to have her human dad with her all the time.

He nailed it when he said that it was long days of hard work in winter simply to keep his camp supplied with wood for the stove.

That hard work is fully worth every bit of energy expended to live in such beautiful and peaceful environments, warm and comfortable and with sufficient food and water.

My micro adventures will be far more simple, no truck, but a tiny Brompton folding bicycle, a hot tent and an Alpacka Raft Packraft.

[starrynight]

He’s a happy camper. Why question it? He’s got nature, fresh air, his loving dog, he still has connections to the world with his blogging, and warm cozy flannel pjs. Looks amazing He looks like he’s a happy man.

[heartwideopen]

"Instead of chasing things, I'm chasing experiences." Thank you!

[CarolynsRVLife]

I've been thinking of trading in my RV that I live in full time for a 4wd truck. I love how Brian lives and it's what I dream of. Great video. Thanks!

[Elements]

Within the first few minutes his quality of life seems a thousand times better than the typical suburban, 9-5 buried in debt life hands down.

[rodagrail]

WHY would people give this a thumbs down?
Being jealous is ugly...let it go.

[spinderella]

My son and I have been living off grid in a 32 ft travel trailer for 5 years. We freeze our butts off in the winter but we wear ski suits, have -30 degree sleeping bags and a pop-out wood stove. We have 40 acres of forested land and LOVE IT. We are in the process of circling ourselves in with a series of tiny home type buildings that fit within the off grid building codes for our area. My favorite truck is the Avalanche because the bed folds into the cabin and the truck bed has a removable cover. We put a queen size memory foam mattress and we sleep comfortably in the back with our dogs. Yes pressure cooker because it will shorten cooking times and use less fuel.