Two Pineapples

Two Pineapples We livestream Kīlauea 24/7, field test gear, and are restoring our 7.3L F-250 into an off-road overlander.
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Daily lava updates, real-time cams, and mobile reporting from Hawaiʻi to Alaska and beyond. Two Pineapples Media

Documenting the raw power of the field from volcanic activity to the remote reaches of the trail. We operate out of a 1999 Ford F-250 7.3L Power Stroke, bringing you along for the journey, the gear tests, and the discoveries. What to expect here:
* Daily: Short-form field briefs and e

ruption updates.
* Weekly: Long-form episodes covering our latest expeditions and camp setups.
* Behind the Scenes: Real-time looks at the rig, the gear, and life on the road. Join the journey:
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06/14/2026

Precursory activity happening now. Head on over to our YouTube page and watch Episode 49.

WARNING: Think twice before shipping a vehicle with Matson! 😡I just got my truck into the mechanic shop for some work, a...
06/12/2026

WARNING: Think twice before shipping a vehicle with Matson! 😡

I just got my truck into the mechanic shop for some work, and when my guy went to remove the battery, he found THIS.

For context, we have been wrenching on this truck for the past several months. I know for a fact these battery posts and terminals were brand new, zero corrosion, zero damage, and zero issues. The ONLY time this truck was out of my hands was when it was shipped with Matson.

Clearly, the battery died in transit and someone decided to aggressively jump-start it, completely mangling the terminal in the process.

I called Matson to hold them accountable, and of course, they denied everything. They tried to claim they "never jump start a vehicle, only tow it." Right. When I called out the facts, the rep, "Hayley" actually had the nerve to tell me, "I don't like your language."

Well Hayley, I don't like my property being destroyed and then being lied to about it. I have officially filed a claim with USAA to handle this situation, because I refuse to let Matson sweep their negligence under the rug.

I definitely regret trusting Matson with it right now. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of shady damage and denial from them? Matson

Well...outside of Bythe Arizona we started hearing some funky sounds...made it to Gilbert, AZ to Monster Diesel Repair ....
06/11/2026

Well...outside of Bythe Arizona we started hearing some funky sounds...made it to Gilbert, AZ to Monster Diesel Repair ...having the old girl checked out before we move on.

Heads Up! We are in dialing things in while in Texas...staging for the truck pickup but Matson just sent us BAD NEWS!!!!...
06/05/2026

Heads Up! We are in dialing things in while in Texas...staging for the truck pickup but Matson just sent us BAD NEWS!!!!

**UPDATE** THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP ON 06/08/2026 AFTER 1PM

We are headed that way and hope they dont change the flight again. Any more delays and we wil be catching the next episode on the road!

Robust Degassing Plumes

Volcano UPDATE
Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 AM HST

Glow was visible at the vents overnight and robust degassing plumes are visibly emanating from both vents in Halemaʻumaʻu during the day.

The UWD tiltmeter located near Uēkahuna at Kīlauea summit recorded a total of 17.1 microradians of deflationary tilt during episode 48.

Robust degassing plumes are visibly emanating from both vents in Halemaʻumaʻu during the day.

Here comes Episode 48! The north vent just started its heavy rolling of lava...shouldn't be far off now.
06/01/2026

Here comes Episode 48! The north vent just started its heavy rolling of lava...shouldn't be far off now.

We have OVERFLOWS!!!! Episode 47 ramping up! Hope on with us LIVE!
05/14/2026

We have OVERFLOWS!!!! Episode 47 ramping up! Hope on with us LIVE!

LAVA FOUNTAINS HAVE STARTED!!Check us out LiveStreaming 24/7 on the YT
05/05/2026

LAVA FOUNTAINS HAVE STARTED!!

Check us out LiveStreaming 24/7 on the YT

The engines are warming up...drop by the LIVESTREAM!
05/05/2026

The engines are warming up...drop by the LIVESTREAM!

Pulled a late-night marathon getting the AC system back to life!Replacing the AC condenser, accumulator, and filter was ...
05/02/2026

Pulled a late-night marathon getting the AC system back to life!

Replacing the AC condenser, accumulator, and filter was only half the battle. The real work was the hours spent vacuuming the system; moisture is the absolute enemy here in the rainforset of Hawaii, and it plays total havoc on the system if you don't get it bone-dry.

Of course, nothing goes exactly to plan. We went through three vacuum pumps to get it done. The first one leaked oil everywhere, the second started smoking after 30 minutes, but the third one held strong. No leaks, a perfect vacuum, and a full charge later... we are finally blowing arctic air!

This officially completes the "pancake stack" on the front end:

Banks Intercooler (Thank you Thoroughbred Diesel)
Mishimoto Transmission Cooler
New Power Steering Cooler
Radiator (Had to pivot after a bad part from the supplier. Which really sucks because you have to install and fill before you spot the leak! and 5 days shipping. We are out the UPS $150 and time wasted!)

It’s been a project, but the rig is officially ready for the heat. No Re-gerts. Thoroughbred Diesel has been our source for a bunch of parts and with legit 2 day shipping to our house here in Hawaii. Seriously a great company with guys who know trucks and company that understands quality service!

04/30/2026

Blowtorch Vents & Tilt Shifts! 🌋

Another night with the vents going off like a blowtorch! Even the North vent kicked into high-flame mode, it’s just the ignition of volcanic gases, but it puts on a massive show.

The tilt is playing with our heads again, though. The UWD recorded that famous "Puna pothole," and the timeline for the next round of big fountains just got booted back to May 5th.

The Facts:

Vents: High-intensity flames and strong glow from both summit vents.

Seismic: 19 earthquakes recorded in the last 24 hours under the crater floor.

Tilt: UWD recorded a sharp drop, but we are still sitting at +7.75 microradians of net inflation.

Forecast: The window for Episode 46 has shifted to Tuesday, May 5 – Saturday, May 9.

We are live 24/7 on YouTube with all the cams and all the instruments. Drop by the stream and stay ahead of the flow!

Still rollin’... 🤙🍍

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