Exploring Vancouver Island | Secret Spots

Get outside and explore.

We're behind the wheel of our built 86 pickup affectionately named The Yeti. His build list is as follows:
2wd to 4wd conversion
22re with 5 speed
Dual transfer cases with twin sticks
Custom front bumper from Westcan Offroad Design
Custom rock sliders from Fabsall
5.29 Yukon Gears F/R
Lock right lockers F/R
Custom thick wall driveshafts from Western Driveline
TG rear bumper
OTT Hi Steer with FJ80 "555" tie rod ends and ARP knuckle studs
Big brake upgrade/braided brake lines
37x12.5x15 Interco TrXus tires
Currently on 15x10 Daytona Steelies painted bronze
Mint interior with custom center console and wicked stereo set-up
Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust with stainless tip
Bilstein 14" 5125 shocks
Runva XP11500 Winch, synthetic rope and wireless remote

[ToyotaWorldRunners]

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[deanweller]

I love that you mentioned in this vid about how people price themselves out...Its very true. Overlanding can be just as fun if not more fun with simple can do attitude, and basic camping supplies. Getting out there is what its all about, not how new your Jeep or Toyota is...Great Video!

[darrenmackenzie]

Matt. You have an awesome copilot. She’s a keeper.

[brownneedles]

Wow! The wine in hand cooking segment had me laughing hard enough to get teary!! Love your voice overs and advice about just camping. Only been to the populated south end of the island. Can’t wait to explore more of it!! Best video I’ve seen in a long time!

[tomandhistruck]

how awesome!! You guys saw an Orca Pod!!! What a treat :) Keep sharing your amazing adventures :)

[derekpaterson]

Awesome video you guys. That was a Cougar you heard. Ive heard them lots over my years as well as been stalked and scoped out in camp over night. I'm 42 years old and have lived and grown up in the back country and Powell River being my back yard. I've heard and seen them lots here in Nanaimo since I moved here in 1999. Keep up the good work on the vids. BTW as long as you keep a clean camp during the night and there is a couple or more people around, they will not bother you. They are just interested in what's going on and snooping around. No doubt tho, they do make my bald head make hairs stand up still to this day.

[RM_Garage]

We always do tacos too. Guys, this seriously plays like a documentary. Excellent work!

Also, we stack our gear in the back of our xtra cab up to the roof too lol. I noticed it in a couple scenes.

[rainygirl]

I moved here because you can’t put a price on the beauty of this place. It’s truly the most amazing place I’ve ever been.
I’ve camped and seen the same places that you went to.

[AllenKopic]

guys...you are living my dream, ....keeep it up, stay frosty

[ScorpioIsland]

I learned to drive 4x4ing logging roads of Vancouver Island. Huge blessing. Endless amazing sights and experiences

[atomicfroster]

When she yeeted that starfish and claimed good deed for the day i died laughing

[conn]

This is so wholesome! We need more story times!!

[brandonpeniuk]

I am already almost three minutes in and I am loving the vibe. Casual. The epic Pacific North West and its abundance show why most love the "WETCOAST." I am headed to the island in June. Looking forward to the trip from Victoria up to Campbell River. There is a mighty waterfall in Campbell River called Elk Falls. I'll be sure to swing by there.

[Dru]

Keep goin' bro! One day life might get more complicated.. watching your videos reminds me of what my wife and i did when we were younger.. same places too! I watch your stuff to see where we were sometimes. Your a way better driver than i ever was tho!!! Keeper goin bro!

[steveroutley]

Nice to see young people enjoying the outdoors the same way we used to do in the 1970s.

[sunnyfrank]

Assuming this is truly recent, We must have just missed one another in the trails. I’m still in Campbell river, waiting on the new 33s for the van. Hope we see each other out there in the wild. Stay rad!

[tombrown]

Great campsite guys. i loved the slow fly thru of the sun lit forest. Ha ha great story about the elk. I was totally thinking a Lynx screaming until you said load thumping sounds.

[albertaadventures]

I’m so glad I just found your channel. I love the island and visit every year. I used to have an old Toyota forerunner and it took me everywhere. Now I explore in my self converted short bus. Keep up the amazing videos. Love them

[HeliRy]

Always love exploring the island. Except for when rounding a blind corner and meeting a fully loaded logging truck coming down. You’ve never lived till you’ve reversed downhill at 40 kph (with the help of gravity), using your rear view mirror to see where you’re going, and 60, 000 lbs of lumber 15’ off your front bumper the whole way down 😂

[yamahapilot]

First time watching. Great video. That cooking scene was hilarious!