Winter Camping in the $1.1 Million EarthRoamer SX
Summary
TLDRIn this adventurous video, the hosts embark on a winter camping trip in the Rocky Mountains of Central Colorado, using the luxurious EarthRoamer SX, valued at over $1 million. They recount their annual tradition of exploring with EarthRoamer, highlighting previous trips to Boulder and Moab. This year, they navigate through snow-covered roads to find the perfect camping spot, surrounded by majestic mountains and a beautiful stream. The video showcases the EarthRoamer SX's features, including its carbon fiber construction, self-sufficiency capabilities, and luxurious amenities like a built-in grill and washer/dryer combo. The hosts engage in backcountry skiing, enjoy cozy nights inside the EarthRoamer, and even challenge themselves with a cold plunge in the river, making for an epic and memorable winter adventure.
Takeaways
- ๐๏ธ The adventure takes place in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, featuring winter camping in a luxurious Earth Roamer SX valued over $1 million.
- ๐๏ธ This trip has become a yearly tradition for the hosts, with previous adventures in Boulder, Colorado, and Moab.
- ๐ The Earth Roamer SX, described as a 'monster' vehicle, offers a blend of luxury and ruggedness, equipped with features like a 16,500 lb winch and military-grade tires.
- ๐ ๏ธ Each Earth Roamer is custom-built, showcasing unique features and upgrades such as carbon fiber construction and self-charging capabilities.
- ๐ฝ๏ธ The interior boasts a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area that converts into a spare bedroom, and a washer-dryer combo, enhancing the comfort of the expedition.
- ๐ Despite challenging winter conditions, the team enjoys the serenity of the mountains, emphasizing the Earth Roamer's capability to charge itself through the alternator, ensuring self-sufficiency.
- โท๏ธ The adventure includes backcountry skiing, with the Earth Roamer serving as a cozy base camp, highlighting the vehicle's ski-in, ski-out capability.
- ๐ฅ The hosts prepare and enjoy gourmet meals using the Earth Roamer's kitchen facilities, including an air fryer and an outdoor grill.
- โ๏ธ A daring cold plunge in a river behind the Earth Roamer tests the hosts' limits, followed by the immediate comfort of a warm shower inside the vehicle.
- ๐ค The trip concludes with gratitude to the Earth Roamer team, with hints at future adventures and the vehicle's performance in extreme conditions.
Q & A
Where did the winter camping adventure in the EarthRoamer SX take place?
-The winter camping adventure took place in the Rocky Mountains in Central Colorado.
What is the retail price of the EarthRoamer SX mentioned in the script?
-The EarthRoamer SX retails for over $1 million.
How did the EarthRoamer team find the perfect camping spot?
-Zach and Ryan from the EarthRoamer team spent the afternoon with the adventurers, trying to find the perfect camping spot, eventually finding it after dark.
What are the key differences between the EarthRoamer LTI and SX models mentioned in the script?
-The LTI is described as the smaller model, while the SX is referred to as the monster, indicating a significant difference in size and possibly capabilities.
What unique feature of the EarthRoamer SX's front light bar is highlighted in the script?
-The front light bar of the EarthRoamer SX not only looks cool but provides a 180ยฐ view at night, which is particularly useful for driving through snow in the mountains to find the perfect spot.
What is the capacity of the winch installed in the EarthRoamer SX, and how was it used previously?
-The EarthRoamer SX is equipped with a 16,500 lb winch, which was used the previous year to pull a 4Runner out of a ditch in a canyon.
How does the EarthRoamer SX ensure it remains self-sufficient in winter conditions?
-The EarthRoamer SX remains self-sufficient in winter by having 100 gallons of diesel on board, charging itself off the alternator of the Chevy, even when solar panels are covered in snow.
What amenities are included inside the EarthRoamer SX to enhance the comfort of its occupants?
-The EarthRoamer SX includes amenities such as a washer/dryer combo, microwave that doubles as an air fryer, induction stove, instant hot water, and heated ski boot storage.
How does the EarthRoamer SX accommodate for backcountry skiing during the winter camping trip?
-The EarthRoamer SX accommodates backcountry skiing by providing storage for backcountry skis and equipment, as well as having features like onboard air compressor for adjusting tire pressure for snowy conditions.
What was the reaction and activity after the cold plunge in the river behind the EarthRoamer SX?
-After the cold plunge, there was a rush to take a hot shower inside the EarthRoamer SX, with the participants experiencing intense cold but feeling revitalized afterwards.
Outlines
๐๏ธ Winter Camping Adventure in the Rocky Mountains
The video begins with an introduction to a winter camping adventure in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, featuring the EarthRoamer SX, a luxury overland vehicle priced over $1 million. This adventure marks a yearly tradition, with previous trips in Boulder, Colorado, and Moab, Utah. The crew, including Zach and Ryan from EarthRoamer, searches for the perfect camping spot, encountering closed roads and wildlife along the way. They finally settle next to a beautiful stream, surrounded by mountains. The night is contrasted with a previous experience of sleeping in a snow cave, highlighting the comfort and luxury of the EarthRoamer. A brief overview of the vehicle's exterior features emphasizes its capability and luxury.
๐ณ Outdoor Living and Cooking with EarthRoamer
This section delves into the outdoor features of the EarthRoamer, including storage for skiing equipment and the convenience of a built-in grill for outdoor cooking. Despite the freezing conditions, the plan is to utilize the grill. The vehicle's self-sufficiency is highlighted, especially its dual diesel tanks and solar panels, which allow for autonomy in remote, snowy environments. The interior luxuries, such as heated ski boots and an extensive diesel capacity, underscore the EarthRoamer's blend of adventure readiness and comfort. The segment ends with a promotional mention of a nutritional supplement, AG1, showcasing its benefits and versatility for travelers.
๐ ๏ธ Inside the Custom-Built EarthRoamer SX4
The narrative moves inside the EarthRoamer SX4, detailing its custom-built features that cater to luxury and functionality. Key areas like the convertible dining/bedroom area, advanced control panels, and kitchen amenities including a microwave, fridge, and unique storage solutions are showcased. The vehicle's design prioritizes practicality, with special attention to details like instant hot water and an induction stove. The integration of technology for entertainment and utility, such as Starlink internet, is also highlighted, along with the vehicle's ability to handle extreme weather without compromising on comfort or functionality.
๐งผ Conveniences and Innovations in Compact Living
This part focuses on the innovative solutions for comfortable living within the EarthRoamer, including a washer-dryer combo, a full-length mirror in the bathroom, and a security system with temperature control. The integration of sliding doors for access between the truck and camper sections is noted for its convenience and insulation benefits. The bedroom features a California king-size bed, additional TV, and multiple charging options, emphasizing the blend of luxury and practicality in the EarthRoamer's design. The segment underscores the vehicle's thoughtful amenities that enhance the camping experience.
๐ฟ Backcountry Skiing and Culinary Delights
The adventurers engage in backcountry skiing, a new favorite hobby, explaining the gear and safety measures for avalanche danger. The tranquility and unique experience of skiing in remote areas are highlighted. The segment transitions to preparing and enjoying a meal inside the EarthRoamer, showcasing the kitchen's functionality and the joy of cooking in such a well-equipped vehicle. The narrative celebrates the day's adventures and the comfort of returning to the EarthRoamer for a cozy meal, emphasizing the vehicle's ability to support both thrilling outdoor activities and relaxing evenings.
โ๏ธ Concluding Adventures and Reflections
The final segment reflects on the beauty of the mountains and the personal challenge of a cold plunge in the river, illustrating the extremes of adventure and comfort experienced during the trip. The warmth and facilities of the EarthRoamer provide a stark contrast to the cold plunge, highlighting the vehicle's capability to offer comfort in harsh conditions. The video concludes with gratitude to the EarthRoamer team and anticipation for future adventures, inviting viewers to suggest destinations for the next journey. The blend of extreme outdoor activities and the luxury of the EarthRoamer encapsulates the essence of adventure travel.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กEarth Roamer
๐กWinter camping
๐กBackcountry skiing
๐กOff-grid living
๐กAdventure
๐กLuxury
๐กSelf-sufficiency
๐กExploration
๐กSustainability
๐กCamaraderie
Highlights
The video features an adventure of winter camping in the Earth Roamer SX, a luxury off-road vehicle that retails for over $1 million, in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
The group had to navigate through closed side roads and find the perfect camping spot in the snowy mountainous terrain.
The Earth Roamer SX is equipped with impressive features such as a winch, military-grade tires, air compressor, and a carbon fiber camper body that can withstand being dropped from a military airplane.
The interior of the Earth Roamer SX offers luxurious amenities like a shower, heater, microwave, freezer/fridge, instant hot water, washer/dryer combo, and multiple control panels.
The camper has a sliding door that connects to the truck cab, allowing access without going outside, and a bed that can be easily converted from the dining area.
The Earth Roamer SX is equipped with Starlink internet and a feature that automatically melts snow off the satellite dish.
The group went backcountry skiing, using skins on their skis to hike up the mountain and then ski back down, ending up right at their Earth Roamer camp.
The group took advantage of the Earth Roamer's outdoor grill and awning, cooking a meal while enjoying the scenic mountain views.
One adventurous member of the group decided to take a plunge into the freezing river, followed by a warm shower in the Earth Roamer.
The Earth Roamer team trusts the group to take these massive vehicles out on extreme adventures, showcasing their capability in harsh conditions.
The video highlights the luxurious and rugged features of the Earth Roamer SX, allowing for comfortable and unique adventures in remote, scenic locations.
The group encountered wildlife, such as moose, while searching for the perfect camping spot, adding to the wilderness experience.
The Earth Roamer SX has a carbon fiber body that is both strong and lightweight, making it suitable for off-road adventures.
The camper's kitchen is designed for functionality and organization, with custom-built inserts for the sink, a cutting board that doubles as an induction stove, and a wine rack with a latch to secure bottles.
The group invites viewers to suggest locations for their next Earth Roamer adventure, continuing the tradition of exploring remote areas in luxury and comfort.
Transcripts
how epic is this we are currently in the
Rocky Mountains in Central Colorado and
tonight we are going to be winter
camping in the earth RoR SX which
retails for over $1 million we made our
first video with Earth RoR back in 2021
and thankfully this has kind of become a
yearly tradition the first year we were
in Boulder Colorado and their LTI model
everyone who drives by is like and last
year we went on an epic adventure in
Moab in the first ever SX in existence
that was the scaredest I've been yet for
sure the LTI is the smaller one and the
SX is the monster this year we're back
in the SX but in a completely different
environment yesterday we met up with
Zach and Ryan from the earth RoR team
and we spent the afternoon trying to
find the perfect camping spot no way a
moose just crossed the road right in
front of us there's two of them oh
they're so cute well there's another one
there's three
no way as it turns out a lot lot of the
side roads here in Colorado actually
Clos in the winter so it took us a
little while to find a spot this bridge
is skinny what is that saying about you
break it what bu it now it's not a good
job as it was getting dark really once
it was completely dark we found the
perfect camping spot I think that's camp
this is going to be sweet we're
surrounded by The Majestic mountains
we're parked right next to a beautiful
stream and this is going to be our home
for the next 36 hours so before we go
out and explore this beautiful nature
let us show you around our new home yes
this is going to be
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amazing life is
good I kid you not 24 hours ago I was
waking up in a snow cave on the side of
a mountain that we built with our hands
and then slept in so it goes without
saying last night was a bit Cozier than
that we always love adventures in the
earth RoR but I'm extra grateful for all
of the little luxuries today it's going
to be a good day so last year when we
were in Moab we were in the blue sx1
that means it was the first SX ever
built and at that time it was the only
one in existence today we're in the SX4
so these are very similar vehicles but
in case you missed last year's video
we're going to give you a quick overview
of the outside and inside of this one
starting at the front working our way to
the back the cool factor of the front of
the earth RoR is just through the roof
and the light bar not only looks cool
but whether you want 180ยฐ view at night
in the desert or if you're driving
through the snow in the mountains trying
to find the perfect spot this thing
looks like the sun even the color it's
yellow and it was magnifying the snow
last night as we were driving it was so
cool also in the front we have a
16,500 lb winch we used that to pull a
4Runner out of a ditch in a canyon last
year and if I'm being honest I kind of
hope one of these gets stuck this year
so that we can try it out in the snow
all right working our way back we've got
the good year military grade tires these
are rated up to 82 mph so you can take
these things four-wheeling through the
back country or you can be going 80 M an
hour on the highway which is amazing
this is a pretty tall truck to get into
and one thing that I really appreciated
last night was this little step that
opens up as you get out of the earth RoR
so you've actually got two steps to get
up into this well I could have sworn the
number was on the side I think it's just
Chevy
650 I'm just confirming thank you it's a
Chevy 6500
Zach and Ryan are staying in the red LTI
they still don't trust us to take one of
these out on our own but one day so you
actually have two steps to get up into
the cab but last night when there was
all the snow on the ground and I didn't
want to get snow in my boots climb out
this door work your way over open the
door to the back of the earth RoR and
you can make it all the way around
without ever stepping in the snow or you
can just crawl through the back seat
like I did oh gosh I just scraped a
spine bone off between the cab and the
camper we have our on board air
compressor if we get stuck in the snow
or if we hit some really deep snow we
can air down our tires that'll give us
more traction and then when we get back
on the road we'll need to air them back
up and we can do that all from the earth
Ro you don't have to go to a gas station
and sit there forever and so probably
the most unique and special thing about
the Earth RoR is that the camper part of
it is made out of carbon fiber the
entire thing is molded together to be
this super strong structure last night
we invited Zach and Ryan over for dinner
and they were explaining to us that
there is actually a military grade
rating and the cab of the earth roor
could be dropped out of the back of a
military airplane hit the ground and it
would still be in one functional piece
so maybe if we can get this video to a
million likes maybe Earth RoR will let
us make a video dropping this thing out
of an
airplane what do you think guys this is
a shower that I fumbled with many times
before may your way to the back of the
earth RoR that sound is our heater our
lovely beautiful warm heater I think we
may survive mhm inside this box we have
just forgot how to use this for 3 years
now I have shown you this Grill but we
have never put it to use and even though
it is completely freezing outside this
afternoon when we get back we are going
to grill out because why not we've got
our Max tracks in case we get stuck a
spare tire in case we get a flat up top
we've got our cameras and two huge light
it was so amazing last night sitting
inside warm and cozy eating dinner we
had all the lights on outside and we
were just watching it snow another
16,500 lb winch on the back this is the
pass through gear Locker goes all the
way to the other side and this year we
actually have some cool stuff in here
we've got our back Country Skis we're
going to be doing a little bit of that
later we've got both of our suitcases we
unloaded all that inside you'll see that
in a minute I just discovered one other
thing that I'm super excited about there
is a 120 Outlet in the gear garage this
is a little bougie but uh we do have
heated ski boots and so now we can
actually plug our boots in and charge
them here in the back without even
having to take them inside luxury couple
years ago we winterized our Sprinter van
or at least tried to and turned our
entire shower into a ski locker let's
just say this is a lot better than that
the bottom of the Pea funnel froze I
felt it running down my leg diesel tank
number one diesel tank number two we've
got 100 gallons of diesel on board and
that's really important in Winter
settings like this because our solar
panels up top are completely covered in
snow today but the amazing thing about
the Earth RoR is that it can charge
itself off the alternator of the Chevy
so even though we're not getting power
from the solar panels we're still
completely self-sufficient out here not
only are we self-sufficient but it's
also automatic I can't count how many
times we've woken up in our Sprinter van
in the middle of the night to the
batteries going beep beep beep be we
literally just left the shop waking us
up we have to get up get the keys turn
on the car so the alternator can charge
the batteries Earth RoR just turns
itself on this is my arch nemesis there
is still a cassette toilet in the earth
RoR I was told that this toilet is never
used otherwise I would be worried that
this liquid leaking onto my arm right
now was not water I used it earlier no
you didn't we have been using this on
this trip so I will not open it and I
think that does it for a quick overview
of the outside let's head in look at
this I need bigger boots all right I'm
going up since we're actually getting a
little Sun I'm going to attempt to clean
off the solar panels and save a little
diesel that definitely do not think I'd
be opening the sunroof in this video
please be careful you're also sweeping
some snow in
here it's like an ice skating rink up
here pretty cool that you can stand on
the solar panels even if they're
slippery please be careful so by
cleaning off the solar panels on the top
which turned out to be a little bit
dangerous we went from getting 2 amps of
solar to almost 30 and the alternator
charger is even shut
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every single Earth RoR is custom built
for the owner who's buying it so they're
all just a little bit different this one
being the SX4 it has quite a few
similarities but also some pretty cool
upgrades that we're very excited about
I'll do a quick overview of the whole
inside starting here in the dining room/
spare bedroom SL best office ever look
at these views 180ยฐ I love the windows
pretty sure this wasn't in the sx1 this
is one of three control panels that you
have in the earth RoR so with this you
can check your levels of your water or
your tanks or the temperature or you can
turn all the lights on and off we have a
television hiding up here in the ceiling
and with the Press of a button it just
Boop comes down also for the TV and for
working there is starlink Internet on
the roof and we also learned that
starlink actually has a feature where it
automatically melts the snow off of the
satellite so it continues to work even
in a snowstorm so this morning I put the
Drone up above the Earth RoR all the
solar panels were completely covered in
snow and there was one little white spot
with no snow on it and that was Starling
like I said this is also the spare
bedroom so if you have guessed this
table just lowers the cushions come in
and you have a California King in our
van there's pieces of plywood that you
have to mess with it's a whole thing to
put the table up and down this table
goes up and down with the push of a
button oh yeah this also moves which is
just nice here is the drawer that I
everything is stuck in currently maybe
cuz I'm sitting on it I bet the cushion
is here's where we're keeping a bunch of
our Electronics now welcome to the
galley as they say do they say that is
that only on boat it might be on a boat
hey Siri what is a galley here's what I
found I think it's a lamb boats I don't
even know where to start because kid are
my favorite I love to eat I love to cook
and they have nailed it microwave this
is something that we didn't have have in
our van and I learned to live without a
microwave but there is one thing that I
miss so badly and that is reheating my
coffee life is too short for cold coffee
we have this lovely freezer fridge combo
continuing on this side we've pretty
much used this drawer as just our pantry
so all of our little snacks are in here
and then these next two we've put all of
our clothes in they're Dr antic and they
all fit now let me introduce you to the
most beautiful kitchen of any camper
that's ever existed I say this every
year but wow did they nail the dish
organization we don't dare to have glass
in our van but we only have glass glass
plates glass bowls they've custom built
this structure so that nothing moves if
you're in an earth RoR you better be
off-roading going cool places on rugged
roads and they make it so that nothing
breaks and then the sink is shiny and
beautiful but this is very special this
side filtered water but this side is
instant hot water which is one of those
things that doesn't really sound like a
big deal until you've experienced it and
then you don't know how you've ever
lived without it then I'm pretty sure
this was not in the sx1 but they have
custom built these inserts for the sink
so that it is so functional no matter
what you're doing and you have so so
much more counter space which is always
a big deal when you're living in a
vehicle even one is big and great as
Earth and then this big mixing bow that
we filled with snow because Zach used to
be a bartender and he made us some
really fun snow cocktails in the winter
you still have 100% functionality in the
earth RoR which is not something that a
lot of campers can say normally you have
to shut off water to certain places or
if you're like us you have to build a
completely different gray water system
and bring it inside so it doesn't freeze
also on that same trip I had to buy
insulated Crocs because the floor of our
van was getting so cold that's actually
one of my ideas or threr if you're
watching I think heated floors would
just really make it next level they're
not cold though like even not standing
no you're right they're not cold
continuing along this side of the
kitchen we have the classic Earth
RoR Cutlery drawer each piece has its
own perfect slot so nothing Jiggles
around and that brings us to our next
upgrade I do feel responsible this
because last year we were in the sx1 and
unfortunately the moment I started
driving over the sand dunes shoot oh no
so they've installed this Nifty little
latch so that no matter what road you're
on all your wine stays nice and sa this
is another upgrade that we did not have
last year it just looks like a nice
permanent cutting board but actually
boom it's an induction stove which you
can't really set anything on it you want
to protect it so they built this cutting
board that is somehow perfectly still
like no matter what you can't move it
and you got all this counter space p and
then lastly this is definitely one of
the highlights we have a washer dryer
combo machine so obviously it's very
convenient to not have to drive your
million dooll vehicle to a laundry mat
on your trip but here in the winter time
like when our socks get wet from walking
around in the snow or if I want a warm
jacket or a towel after my shower I can
give it a little dry and get it all nice