01/08/2024
If every afternoon could look like this…
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Hi, I'm Shaun and on this page I will share photos and videos from my adventures along with content around the gear I use and the systems i have implemented to enjoy the outdoors!
25/07/2024
The Truck / Gear Debate - What is your take?
You don’t need a truck like this to get outside. You do need a truck like this if you want to camp here, well endless your down for a very long and miserable hike carrying all your gear on your back (probably won’t be bringing the kiddos on that one)
You don’t need the gear on this truck to go camping. You might just not want to go as often without it.
We all like to debate gear, vehicles, builds etc. Truth is it all can be a big waste of time and money unless it has the right application. Buy the gear that fits your budget and is going to make getting out more often something you want to do. Buy the truck that fits your budget and is going to take you where you want to go and get you back home safe.
You’re not investing in gear, you’re investing in a lifestyle. Unless you get out there it’s all just a big waste of time and money.
Go on the trip - take with you what you already have. What made you want to go home? Address that issue - go again and re access. That’s why we buy gear - to solve all things that make camping suck which can be very different from person to person.
Take the car you have where it’s capable of taking you. Make sure you really like this lifestyle before you make this commitment. Then go out and buy yourself a 4x4 Toyota with a rear locker 😉
That’s my take on the topic. I like to cover all sorts of gear and vehicle stuff on the channel but i really think this is all someone getting into this needs to hear.
I have been doing this for a lifetime and I’m still re accessing gear after trips to address the things that keep me from wanting to get out more.
About 17 years ago I was on a trip and realized that this was my favorite thing to do in life and I was only doing it about once a year (which seems ridiculous to me) ever since I have been looking for ways to get out more and more.
This topic is one of the reasons I started a channel but I haven’t given it enough attention. Should I cover this more?
24/07/2024
Woke up at an alpine lake yesterday morning with my kids then fell asleep at home next to the love of my life last night. What a life ❤️
01/07/2024
New video up covering the new fridge!
13/06/2024
NEW VIDEO IS UP ON PATREON!
I took a day trip out to Lytle Creek which is a great local spot down here in SoCal! Really enjoyed this one and I hope you guys do too! If you want to support my video creation subscribing on Patreon is a great way to do that! The video will also be airing on YouTube soon as well for free!
30/05/2024
There is no place like Utah ❤️
Day 2
After exploring the slot canyon we returned to the barracks trail to camp for another evening. As the sun was going down the moon was rising over the canyon walls. Wish I had a better zoom lens for the shot but it was a sight to see.
28/05/2024
I hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend! I headed up to Lytle Creek with Brooklyn, Henry and my good buddy for a quick one nighter on Sunday and made it down the mountain in time for a BBQ at Grandmas. Great local spot for a quick night of camping and a quick fun 4x4 trail.
No video on this one just wanted to enjoy a night of camping for the holiday weekend. There will be a quick one exclusively for my members though 😉
24/05/2024
Day 2
Running through 20+ water crossings would be a good time for anyone. Water levels were not high so nothing crazy at all just a fun experience. We ended up returning to camp here in the evening so we got to do these crossings from both directions. Kids absolutely loved it!
BTW!!! Big Bear video is live on Patreon.
23/05/2024
DAY 2
We exited the Barracks trail temporarily to do some nearby exploring. There is a Slot canyon not far from where we are at that really rivals the famous Antelope Canyon in Arizona. If I could only pick one to return to it would be this one though because there were no crowds. You do need to have a capable off road vehicle to get out here or hire a tour guide to take you. The trail is made up of the thickest sand I have ever driven in and we did come across a stuck vehicle that was able to assist with a recovery. Overall it made for an incredible afternoon of exploring and as you can see by the pictures we all loved it. If you want to find out more about this incredible slot canyon you will have to watch the video.
21/05/2024
Day 1
We wanted to break up the drive a little bit so night one we stopped about 45 minutes south a Vegas to get some rest. Found a nice little spot up in the mountains to escape the heat and get some rest before heading out to Utah. We also got to see some wild burros on the way out.
13/05/2024
I haven’t been able to get to videos the past few weeks because I have been busy working on the truck and changing out some gear for the this new season. On Thursday i finally got back out on the trail for a shakedown run with the new gear. That video and a truck update video are both coming very soon. On Friday night we are heading out on our first official trip! Stay tuned, there is some great stuff in the works! It’s going to be a fun and busy summer!
12/05/2024
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all the super heroes out there but especially these two!
15/04/2024
Some big camping gear upgrades… check out tonight’s video on YouTube for more!
04/03/2024
Been testing out this Portable Power Bank Kit by All Powers. So far so good and you can’t beat the price for a complete kit like this. You get a 1500 watt hour power station with a 2000 watt inverter and 2 200 watt solar panels for under $1k! I was pretty impressed with it so I thought I would share it with you guys.
I made a video covering it if anyone is interested 👇
https://youtu.be/VqUydZxhI4M
23/02/2024
Hi everyone! My name is Shaun and this is my 2012 Tacoma TX Baja Edition. I also run the YouTube channel Alpine Tactics which you can find here: https://youtube.com/?si=MCDGhmmnKNNnM4PM
I am a lifelong Tacoma enthusiast so I wanted to create a group and community that is specifically for those of us who love building out these amazing trucks!
22/02/2024
Go back to Alpha Rex? Swipe -> OEM
15/02/2024
Finally put a walkaround out of the truck last weekend. The real question now is… Is it really done?
13/02/2024
Pretty awesome campsite found in research prior to the trip. After a week of rain down here it was awesome to have clear skies and the stars were absolutely incredible!
23/01/2024
I deleted my last post because not everything needs to be shared on instagram, so for those who read it I apologize.
What the post should have said is: Due to technical difficulties there will be no video this Sunday but weekly videos will resume Sunday 2/4. I look forward to getting back to pumping out some great content as I sort through these technical issues.
22/01/2024
NO VIDEO TONIGHT???
Hey guys! Tonight’s 5PM video has been postponed until tomorrow. Was out on a camping trip the past few days and forgot to do the upload before we left on Friday. I did post it to Patreon last week if anyone is really looking forward to it and does not want to wait.
This weekends camping trip was a wet and rainy one, we did just a tad bit of exploring but mostly just camped. When this one comes out it will be a bit more of a chill old school vlog video. Weather was tough, drone wasn’t working… however the campsite was great and the company was even better. Still calling it a success and can’t wait to share it with you guys.
09/01/2024
Getting pretty pumped for doing some desert camping over the next few months.
08/01/2024
Thank you to everyone who joined me last night to watch the Eastern Sierra video! Looking forward to putting out many more videos like year! I took a few weeks off to enjoy the holidays with the family and get caught up on some much needed rest but I’m starting to get a little restless, the next trip can not come soon enough!
19/12/2023
Decided to end the year with one last trip with just the kids and I.
SEE MORE HERE: https://bio.site/alpinetactics
Been going pretty hard the past few months getting ready to re launch the channel on New Year’s Eve. Going to take a few weeks off to rest and recover before I really dive into this whole new venture. Really looking forward to sharing more on New Year’s Eve! See you then.
17/11/2023
Life is short. The years go by faster, the seasons change quicker and as hard as I keep trying I just can’t slow things down. I’m exhausted, still haven’t quite recovered from the last trip and in one week I have one marker on the calendar. Do I rest and let this one slip by knowing I can’t get that opportunity back?
15/11/2023
My little girl turns 5 today. She won’t see this post for another 13 years if I have anything to do with it but this is for when you do… Brooklyn I love you, I’m so stinkin proud of you and these adventures just wouldn’t be the same with you kiddo. Happy Birthday!
- Dad
14/11/2023
This photo was taken a few years ago right near the area the kids and I explored on the last trip. This is a typical instagram location. Of course it’s absolutely beautiful and it’s easy to see why it would be a popular spot. There is often a crowd there and it blows my mind what these people who just go to this one spot are missing. In the next video I explored some lesser known locations around this very trendy spot that truly blew my mind. Geo tagging is a problem because it brings high volumes of people to singular areas. The reality is there is so much beauty beyond these trendy spots. The Eastern Sierra is filled with thousands of uncrowded spots just as good if not better then just this one. Get out there - EXPLORE and leave it better then you found it.
13/11/2023
Fall is my favorite time of year to camp. The crowds are gone, there is a colder bite to that crisp air and if you plan things just right the colors are amazing. I missed the window this year but here is a photo from quite a few years back when I didn’t.
11/11/2023
I absolutely love the Toyota Tacoma. I have owned three of them… though I have to be honest I feel like the first two didn’t count. One of the best decisions I ever made was switching to 4WD. Second best decision was building out the truck.
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The Last Trip Of 2023
Decided to end the year with one last trip with just the kids and I. SEE MORE HERE: https://bio.site/alpinetactics Been going pretty hard the past few months getting ready to re launch the channel on New Year’s Eve. Going to take a few weeks off to rest and recover before I really dive into this whole new venture. Really looking forward to sharing more on New Year’s Eve! See you then.
Epic Overland Adventure (Teaser)
A quick teaser trailer of our latest adventure. Full video will be up on the Alpine Tactics YouTube channel soon!
Teaser Trailer
A little teaser of my latest adventure. The full video will be up soon.
I SURVIVED! My First Solo Camping Trip With The Kids
Last weekend I took my 2 and 4 year old camping. This is what happened...
NEW VIDEO UP! Exploring a secret ghost town in the Mojave desert.
Happy Weekend! I hope it’s a great one. Full Video 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJca3SYGs0M
The official trailer for this weeks video. I know i have been blowing up everyone’s feed with all this stuff from my recent trip… sorry not sorry lol. Pretty stoked on this next series! 😃
A little sneak peek at what’s coming to the channel!
I hope your weekend looks like this. Happy Friday!
Thank you to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can live in Freedom. 🇺🇸
Good Morning! Grab that coffee, grab that breakfast and let’s roll out. Part 2 is live on YouTube, let’s hit the trail!
Hiking/Driving doesn’t matter. I’m a big fan of a good ridge line (not the vehicle though, definitely not the vehicle). See more of this trail tomorrow morning on YouTube at 9:00AM. See you then 🙌
Premiers on YouTube tomorrow morning at 7:30AM. Once again thanks for a great trip! @tonydangh @davidbaghdikian @maxparker
NEW VIDEO UP! This weeks video is about my return to Santiago Peak after encountering some tough weather on my attempt a few weeks back! If you stick around to the very end I may or may not have included a bonus scene of the cloud inversion that I have been posting about the past few days 😊. Head over to the YouTube channel to check it out! Link in Bio!
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Our Origin Story
Well that would be a long and complicated story. Lets start with Hi! Im Shaun and the creator of Evident Outdoor. What I will share is I have spent most of my summers high up in the Sierra Nevadas. Thats where I found myself seeking healing, seeking meaning and ultimately finding my faith. 7k-10k feet is really the only place on earth for me where everything seems to slow down enough to make any sense. Over the years Photography has become an outlet for me to try and share this deep love for these mountains and ultimately Evident Outdoor has become my way of sharing all of it.
As a business I am committed to providing quality goods that will help you connect with and experience the places you love. Our apparel is inspired by my personal adventures and the photographs I have taken on them.
Evident Outdoor is a place for like minded people to share in our love for the outdoors as well as our faith in God if you are in to that as well. If you are not we welcome you all the same! And please drop by and say hi any time you please.
