On this episode of the podcast/vlog, I'm going to be talking about a lot of stuff I've seen online from people who either hate or love roof top tents. I'll talk through the different styles of roof top tents, the pricing of roof top tents, and the pros and cons of roof top tents. So, check out the video and then join the conversation in the comments below! Here are links to the items mentioned in this video: Smittybilt Overlander: https://amzn.to/2pNUwzy Smittybilt Overlander XL RTT: https://amz...
Dec 06, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 49
On this episode of the podcast/vlog, I've been seeing a lot of questions on Facebook groups and forums from people asking what vehicle they should buy or what gear they should get to get started in Overlanding. On this episode, I'm going to address a lot of that and also ask some questions that I feel a lot of people aren't asking to help get you aligned with the right vehicle, upgrades, and gear that you need to get into Overlanding. I hope it's helpful and gets you thinking! A huge thanks to m...
Nov 29, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 48
On this episode of the podcast/vlog, I'm talking through what motivates me and how I come up with my ideas for do it yourself (DIY) modifications. From my DIY roof top tent, to my DIY drawers in the back of the Xterra, to my newest project, a DIY roof rack to mount my awning, traction mats, and roof top ten too, I'm going to walk you through it all. Post up in the comments below the video to let me know what you're working on and what projects you've done that you're proud of! A huge thanks to m...
Nov 22, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 47
On this very special episode of the Vlog/podcast, I'm walking you through some awesome ideas for holiday presents for Overlanders. Whether you're looking for ideas for yourself or someone you are shopping for, there are tons of good suggestions in this video and listed in the description below. Below the links for the products mentioned are time stamps if you want to check out a particular price range of gifts in the video! If you have any questions about anything I'm talking about in the video,...
Nov 15, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 46
On this week's episode of the podcast/vlog, I'm going to walk you through how to get your family/kids to go Overlanding or camping with you. There are a lot of things to plan for and consider, so make sure to watch all the way through. As always, I'd love to hear from you on ideas that you have related to getting the fam to go on trips. Post up in the comments below with your ideas to help everyone else! Items mentioned in this video: Cliq Chair: https://amzn.to/32gCJ4I Marchway Ultralight Chair...
Nov 08, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Welcome to this week's podcast/vlog! Last week I talked a bit about the things that were coming, but this week, I'm starting to tear into the mods sitting in the garage. I'm going to talk through my thoughts on how to layout the interior of the truck, the mods that are coming, and I'm unboxing the new Android based 10.1" touch screen headunit. Here are the products mentioned in this video for easy access: Extended u-bolts for HD leafs: https://amzn.to/31kN1iR Android Head Unit: https://amzn.to/3...
Nov 01, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 44
On this week's short Vlog/Podcast, I'm talking through an idea that came up on a call with Will from Last US Bag Company a few days ago. We were discussing how the real majority of Overlanders were normal people like me who love it and want to go whenever they can, but are often too busy and can just grab 1 or 2 night trips. I feel like those people are underrepresented in the content being produced generally for Overlanding. Nothing against those super talented content creators who take epic, l...
Oct 25, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 43
On this week's episode, I just got back from a 2 night camping trip and I'm going to be removing the roof top tent and putting the Xterra in the garage for probably about the next month or so. The reason is that I've bought some new exciting upgrades and maintenance items so it makes sense to just do everything all at once. Feel free to ask any questions you might have about the mods or upgrades in the comments below! Here are links to the upgrades I'm installing: General Spring Heavy Duty Leaf ...
Oct 18, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Thinking of going to an Overlanding retreat or expo? If so, what should you do while you're there? Why should you or shouldn't you check one of these events out? In this video, I'm going to talk through how these events work and why they are really awesome for new or even experienced Overlanders. Hopefully this info is helpful if you're considering going to this event in 2021! If you're looking for a great one to check out, consider going to MOORE Expo in February of 2021 (link below to purchase...
Oct 11, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 41
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm staying in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (which I can't pronounce, BTW) on my way home from the Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat and I'm chatting through the vibe of the event, some of the awesome things you could do while there, and why you should check this event out next year. Hopefully this info is helpful if you're considering going to this event in the future! Post up in the comments if you attended and have anything to add, or if you j...
Oct 04, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 40
In this episode of the vlog/podcast, I'm super excited to interview Christian Gibson from the new film, Pacifico. If you haven't heard of this film, check out the links below to learn more. I was fortunate enough to get to view the film early and I have to say that it's extremely entertaining and fascinating, in a good way. These friends took 2 years and traveled around southern America, living out of a van and surfing and fishing. Talk about an epic road trip. So, watch the interview to learn m...
Sep 27, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 39
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, as I prep for a trip to the upper peninsula of Michigan for 5 days, I put together a list of everything I check before a long trip. Hopefully these are some helpful tips to help you plan your next trip. I'm sure that there are other things I missed or that you may do that I didn't mention, so definitely post up in the comments below with what your checklist is for going on a long trip! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Overland Addict (any type of Overla...
Sep 20, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 38
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I've got a pretty big update. I ended up making the tough decision to switch from my DIY Roof Top Tent to a purchased roof top tent. In this video, I run through the reasons I made the decision, the type of RTT that I went with and why, as well as show you around the entire tent and comprehensively cover the features of it. It's called the Offgrid Voyager Raptor Series roof top tent (link in the description below). It was a heck of a value compared to a lot o...
Sep 13, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 37
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm doing a rig walk around focused on talking through all the do-it-yourself modifications that I've done on my own. Consider this a pretty comprehensive talk through of all of my mods to date. For some tips, tricks, and new ideas, check out the video! As always, post up in the comments with any ideas you have or have done for your own DIY mods! If you have any questions about mine just hit me up! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Overland Addict (any t...
Sep 06, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 36
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, after years of constantly changing my setup by buying new gear, maximizing the way I'm using the interior of the Xterra, and even moving gear to the exterior whenever possible, I've got a few suggestions and ideas that can help you make the most out of whatever type of vehicle you use for Overlanding. For some tips, tricks, and new ideas, check out the video! As always, post up in the comments with any ideas you have about how to maximize your storage efficie...
Aug 30, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 35
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I've recently realized how far I've come in the last few years as an Overlander. From learning how to better use my gear, to learning new skills, to building up my truck to be more capable, a lot has changed. On this episode, I'm going to break down all of the things I've learned and how my evolution as an Overlander has made everything more fun! So, listen in, post up in the comments with what you've learned and how you, your gear, or your rig has evolved., ...
Aug 23, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 34
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, as a primarily solo overlander myself, I figured it made sense to talk through some of the specific things you need to think about and consider when going solo. Also, I touch on some important gear and considerations for what to bring when. So, listen in, post up in the comments with your thoughts, and if you have any questions, as I mention in the video, just hit me up! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Overland Addict (any type of Overlanding gear you ...
Aug 16, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 33
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm thinking back on all the awesome experiences I've had Overlanding in the last few years and talking through some of the cool things that make Overlanding like a secret society. So, listen in, post up in the comments with your thoughts, and if you have any questions, as I mention in the video, just hit me up! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Overland Addict (any type of Overlanding gear you could want): https://bit.ly/overlandaddict The Last US Bag C...
Aug 09, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 32
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I've learned a few things about the DIY RTT over the last few months and I'm completely changing it up. Watch the video for the specifics of what's going to change, what can be reused, and what additional stuff I'm adding. A huge thanks to my featured partners: Overland Addict (any type of Overlanding gear you could want): https://bit.ly/overlandaddict The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, check them out!): https://bit.ly/2YxF8Vf Moore Over...
Aug 02, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 31
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm walking you through my basic, starter Overlanding kitchen setup. I've been taking Overlanding trips for a few years now and I've switched up my setup dozens of times. I've gone from really basic cooking capability to be a little more advanced and I've learned a lot along the way. So, in this video, I'm going to walk you through my full setup, the products I use (budget minded for sure), and how I get everything set up. If you're new to Overlanding, or may...
Jul 26, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 30
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm chatting with Chris Clouse, the founder of the Florida Frontier Club. They're a club of Nissan enthusiasts based in Florida, but Chris is originally from Indiana so we randomly got to chatting online about Nissans and the rest is history. If you're a Nissan person, it's a pretty fun convo. We talk about everything from projects, to mods, to Nissan cars and trucks, to the cool stuff they're doing in the Florida Frontier Club and more! A huge thanks to my f...
Jul 19, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 29
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I got the opportunity to chat with a family that has been overlanding for the last 10 months! They were a lot of fun to talk to, had a lot of great tips about people getting into overlanding or more long term trips, and even on how to overland with kids. Here are links to their channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourjourneyoverland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFXhm8BrMxwVbtt7Omxb9w A huge thanks to my featured partners: Overland Add...
Jul 12, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 28
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm chatting with Cindy Pope of Northology Adventures. Her business is focused on leading some small groups on custom overlanding adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She also puts together the monthly magazine Northology Adventures which is great. Click the link below to sign up to get your free copy every month! You can also check out her guided tours which seem amazing. Just click events! https://bit.ly/37ueMYd Here's a link to the True North fol...
Jul 05, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 27
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm chatting with Chris Holloway who runs the MOORE Expo that takes place on February 13-14th in 2021. Tickets aren't even available yet, but if you click the link below, you'll be able to let them know you are interested or coming on their Facebook page. Then you'll be notified once tickets are available! This year's event sounds like it's going to be amazing! More than twice as big as last years with even more vendors, classes, and more. So, watch the episo...
Jun 28, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 26
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, while on a recent 2 day solo trip, I sat down and talked through the benefits of Overlanding and why so many people are drawn to it. I also talk through some of the benefits of it and why, if you're newer, you should consider checking it out and getting into it! A special thanks to my featured sponsors: The Last US Bag Company: https://bit.ly/2YxF8Vf MOORE Overland Expo: https://bit.ly/3fa44Zk Northology Adventure: https://bit.ly/37ueMYd Here are the links to...
Jun 21, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 25
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm again teaming up with Grant Willbanks from Arkansas Off Road! On today's episode, we're going to be running through our picks for the Top 5 Overlanding, Camping, Offroading, and Adventure YouTube channels. We had a lot of fun and plan to do more of these in the future so check out the video, click like if you enjoy it, and if you aren't already subscribed to both Arkansas Off Road and All Things Overlanding, click that subscribe button and the bell to be ...
Jun 14, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 24
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm pretty stoked to announce that I've teamed up with Grant Willbanks from Arkansas Off Road to start putting together vlogs/podcasts talking about all kinds of Overlanding topics. We had a lot of fun and plan to do more of these in the future so check out the video, click like if you enjoy it, and if you aren't already subscribed to both Arkansas Off Road and All Things Overlanding, click that subscribe button and the bell to be notified when new content dr...
Jun 07, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 23
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm talking to Matt McClellen of Ozark Overland Adventures. He has created some amazing videos of some epic trips so I'm really excited for this one! We covered everything from trips to the Ozarks, to trips to Moab, to his YouTube channel and more. So, check it out! Here are links to his channels so go subscribe for more great content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozarkoverlandadventures/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattmc1171 Thanks for wat...
May 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 22
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I wanted to share the final, finishing touches as I wrapped up my DIY roof top tent. I've mentioned in a couple of videos that the tent is basically done and it is (mostly). However, I hadn't shown you guys the way that I finished it up and there have been several interviews that I've done that have gone up over the last few weeks, so I didn't want to withhold that info! So, here are the final touches as I prepped the truck for the RTT and finished it up. I'm...
May 24, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 21
On this episode of the Vlog/Podcast, I'm talking to Ferenc Elekes of overlandsite.com. This guy has been on some epic Overlanding trips from Mongolia, to Africa, and more. This interview was a lot of fun and we covered everything from his idea of Overlanding versus camping, to his website, to trips he's taken, to the time he had to abandon his Mitsubishi in the middle of Mongolia. So, check it out! Here are links to their channels so go subscribe for more great content! Website: https://overland...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 20
