Are you ready to venture off the grid? In this video, I'll dive into everything you need to know about overlanding to remote destinations. From packing essentials to key preparation tips, I’ll give you some real world examples based on my experience to ensure you're ready for any adventure—no matter how far off the beaten path you go. What’s covered: -Essential basic gear for remote overlanding -How to plan and find dispersed camping locations -Packing smart to ensure you're always...

Welcome to the ultimate Black Friday gear guide for overlanders and campers! 🔥 In this video, we’re diving into my top 10 picks for overlanding and camping gear that you can score at incredible discounts between now and Black Friday. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to upgrade your current setup, these deals are too good to pass up! From awesome, comfy chair to versatile stoves and diesel heaters, I’ve gathered the best Black Friday offers that will elevate your next...

Are you new to overlanding (or maybe not so new, but forgetful, like me) and want to avoid some common pitfalls? In this episode, I’m diving into the 5 most common mistakes overlanders make—and, more importantly, how you can avoid them! From packing mishaps to route planning challenges, I'll share practical tips and insights to ensure your overlanding journey is smooth, safe, and enjoyable. Whether you're gearing up for your first adventure or looking to improve your setup, this video...

In this episode, I'm going to walk you through some simple tips and tricks, hacks if you will, for saving money and getting out more on overlanding and dispersed camping trips. I feel like I see more and more people posting up in overlanding Facebook groups talking about what gear they "need" before they take their first trip and I wanted to dispel some of those myths and give you some actionable tips to get out exploring ASAP without spending a ton of money. Hopefully it's...

In this episode of the podcast, I'm going to walk you through 3 of my favorite, unorthodox, pieces of Fall camping/overlanding gear that I use all the time. Watch the full episode for all the info! Here are links to the gear I mention in the episode: Ocoopa Hand Warmers: https://amzn.to/47fVpB6 Helinox Rocker Feet: https://amzn.to/4dXthEH Ignik Firecan Elite: https://amzn.to/3Nqh14S A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands...

In this episode, I'm talking about Leave No Trace and what you need to know before you go out dispersed camping. I'll work in some real world stories from my experience plus the tenets of Leave No Trace as found in the links below. Hope it's helpful! Leave No Trace Website: https://lnt.org/ National Park LNT Info: https://www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code...

In this week's episode, I wanted to talk a bit about buying a used vehicle or possibly a vehicle that doesn't come from the factory all that outfitted for offroading and overlanding versus buying a more purpose built truck with factory warranty that's pretty much ready to go off the dealer's lot. I can feel you already running to the comments so let me say that I understand that even these more top trim vehicles aren't all necessarily "ready to go" with no modifications and that you'll...

In this episode, I'm going to pull back the curtain a bit and show you all the gear I use for capturing my overlanding trips and more on film and in pictures. Nothing fancy here as I'm a basic, budget minded overlander and I view my camera gear the same way. However, there are a lot of helpful tips and pieces of gear to take your content from basic to the next level. Whether you want to start a YouTube channel or just capture your adventures to share with family and friends, I'll...

In this week's episode, I'm going to chat through a pretty cool article I found on a website called Offroadium (link to article here: https://offroadium.com/the-popularity-of-overlanding-in-the-usa.html). In the article, they break down numbers from a few sources as far as what Google Trends says about how the term is being searched and what kind of interest people seem to have in it over the last 7 or 8 years. They also talk through regional interest and even seasonal ebbs and flows in...

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm going to walk you through my top 3 pieces of summer overlanding gear. After years of dispersed camping and overlanding, these are some of my favorite (and budget priced) pieces of gear that seriously improve my trips. Whether it's dealing with the heat, keeping the bugs away, or enjoying some good food at camp, these recommendations will help you think of some ways to make camping and overlanding in warmer temps more enjoyable. Check out the full...

In this episode, I'm thinking back through the several rigs I've had and the multiple years of experience I've spent doing overlanding and long camping trips. What would I have done differently, knowing what I know now? In this episode of the podcast, I'm going to talk through some tips and tricks that I've learned and I'll try to lay out some clear, actionable tips for improving your trips and saving you money. I made a lot of mistakes over the last few years and they were costly...

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking through a subscriber suggested topic which is compatibility and its importance within your overlanding gear load out. I'll chat through the story that the subscriber told me, some examples of times I've had issues with gear not being compatible or it being difficult to find replacement parts and how that can negatively impact your trips. Finally, I'll chat through some suggestions for testing, researching, and ensuring your good to go before...

In this episode, I wanted to talk directly to all of you out there that have done some KOA or state park campground camping, but are wanting to get more remote while exploring and finding your own dispersed spots. If you want to know the difference, what you'll need, and the pros and cons of each, this is the episode for you. Check out the full thing for all the info! As I mentioned, here are some links to some of the gear I've used before if you need something to get started. If...

In this episode of the podcast, I'm going to chat through some technological advancements that are improving overlanding trips and making life better and more accessible from the road. If you want some ideas for things to look into to improve your setup, check out this podcast. Thanks for watching and listening and hop into my other social channels if you've got ideas for things I missed. A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands...

In this episode of the podcast, I wanted to look back a bit into things like my unistrut roof rack or my Xtrusion bedrack and how I learned a lot on those projects by stepping outside my comfort zone to do something I'd never done. When doing vehicle modifications or creating your own solutions to overlanding set up challenges, sometimes things go wrong. In this episode, I'm going to share some of the things I've messed up, talk through some tips that I've learned over the years to try to...

In this week's episode of the podcast, I wanted to talk about a topic I see a lot. People think they have to "build" their vehicle out completely before they can go on an overlanding trip. Conversely, sometimes people get caught up in the build and then have a really built rig but feel like they can't ever go camping because they're constantly modifying their built rig. In this episode, I'm going to walk through a newer overlanders journey to build a rig and some real world...

In this episode of the podcast, I wanted to touch a bit on preparedness related to inclement weather. I just got back from a family vacation where (unfortunately) I didn't have my truck, but my wife's car. We had an unexpected storm come through which knocked down a bunch of large trees and limbs and knocked out the power for about a day. This made me think about what I would have done if I was off grid or out of service and something like that happened. So, hopefully these basic tips...

For those of you jumping to the description or to the comments to come at me about how you don't need to buy anything to get out exploring, you're right and I say that in the first 20 seconds of the video, :D. However, after you've been on 3-5 trips, you'll likely get a pretty good handle on how your setup performs and then you'll be ready to think about where to invest your budget to improve your trips. In this episode I'm going to walk you through my top 3 gear categories to focus...

In this episode, I wanted to talk a bit about all of the arguments and gatekeeping that I keep seeing in all of the overlanding groups and pages. I'll talk a bit about what I think overlanding really is (just my opinion, settle down), why I think it's dumb argument to try to tell people whether they're "real" overlanders or not, and finally my thoughts on why overlanding should be inclusive and welcoming. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the topic, so check out the social media links and...

In this episode of the podcast, I'm going to talk through three things that I've specifically learned/improved through my time overlanding. These are things that have helped me in my personal life, at work, and more. If you've been thinking about getting into overlanding, but have felt intimidated, check out this video to see where I started on some of these topics versus where I have come. I hope it's interesting and helpful for you! A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO...

In this episode, with the recent July 4th holiday, I wanted to talk a bit about the pros and cons of going camping or overlanding during or around national holidays. If you haven't experienced it and have questions about what the crowds are like, how hard it is to find a spot (both dispersed or reserved), and what the folks that go out over a holiday weekend are usually like, behavior-wise, this is the episode for you. Check out the full episode for all the info and drop you thoughts...

In this episode, I'm going to talk through seasonality in overlanding and camping. Now, before you run to the comments to tell me that it depends on where you live, just know that I address that in the episode, :D. I'll walk you through the pros and cons of all 4 seasons and also my opinion and what I've come to prefer after doing this for years. Obviously, everyone has different preferences so I'm going to talk through pros and cons as well as solutions to improve your trips in any season,...

In this episode, I'm going to talk through the pros and cons of being organized and end with a bunch of tips and budget minded gear to help you get organized to improve your Overlanding trips. Check out the links below for more info on all the things I show/mention in the episode, but remember, if you're just starting out, use what you've got and then you'll learn your needs as you go. Gear mentioned in the episode: Front Runner Wolf Pack Storage Case (about $80):...

In this episode, I'm going to chat through my experience at the first ever Overland Adventure Summit which took place in Stanton, Kentucky (https://www.overlandadventuresummit.com). I'll walk you through the layout of the event, the venue, how it was run and maintained, and ultimately, was it fun and valuable for folks interested in camping, overlanding, or the outdoors in general. Check out the full episode for all the info! NOTE: At about 1:22, there was supposed to be an image...