Epic California Overlanding Film Shoot: New Baja Tent, Beretta Gear, & a Snow Wheeling Rescue!
From the deserts of Johnson Valley to the snow-packed trails of the Sierra Nevada, this MadLad TV episode captures a full-spectrum California overlanding adventure. After filming with the Checkers Motorcycle Club, the crew heads north to Sacramento to connect with Overland Pros and install a Baja Wedge Tent before pushing into winter conditions. Equipped with cold-weather gear from Beretta, the journey continues through Lake Tahoe and into Bridgeport, California, where Buckeye Hot Springs becomes the backdrop for an unexpected challenge. When a fellow overlander—known as the “Wandering Cruiser”—crashes in deep snow, the trip quickly shifts from exploration to real-world recovery. This episode answers what overlanding is really about: preparation, adaptability, and problem-solving in unpredictable environments.
MadLad Films (Instagram | Facebook | YouTube), filmed this episode across multiple terrains to showcase authentic off-road performance and gear testing in real conditions. From desert dust to alpine snow, every moment was captured as it happened—no scripts, no staging. The recovery sequence highlights the importance of proper technique, communication, and reliable equipment, utilizing trusted gear from WARN Industries and Factor 55. The team’s 2022 Jeep Gladiator build—featuring components from Milestar, Raceline Wheels, and Fabtech Motorsports—is pushed to its limits, offering viewers a practical look at how a fully equipped overland rig performs in extreme conditions. This is adventure filmmaking grounded in reality, where education and experience drive the story.
At MadLad Films, we create more than cinematic adventure videos—we build high-performing marketing content for outdoor brands, overlanding companies, and tourism destinations. By integrating products naturally into real experiences, we help brands earn trust, demonstrate value, and connect with audiences in a meaningful way. Whether it’s overlanding gear, off-road accessories, or performance apparel, our films are designed to educate, entertain, and convert. If you’re looking for a video production partner that understands storytelling and strategy, visit madladfilms.com and follow @madladfilms to see how we turn real adventures into powerful brand assets.
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