Soccer Mom Offroad

Welcome to Soccer Mom Offroad.
I'm Chad Putnam—a part-time explorer with a full-time passion for off-road travel, truck camping, and Western history.
This channel follows my 2004 GX470 through three types of adventures:
- Historical exploration blending trail footage with ghost towns, mines, and homesteads & forgotten places
- Micro camping trips—24-hour solo escapes with simple camps, good food, and quiet scenery
- Overland-style journeys to remote backcountry with friends or solo
I also share DIY repairs, mods, and upgrades for the GX470—keeping it reliable and trail-ready.
Whether you're into camping, off-grid adventure, or frontier history, you'll find a community here that values authentic travel, mechanical ingenuity, and the journey over the destination.
🔧 Rig: 2004 Lexus GX470
📍 Based in Redding, CA — exploring Far Northern California, Nevada, and the remote West
🧭 Subscribe and join me on the trail.