I wanted to take a step back from just Overlanding to touch a bit on dispersed camping this week as well. Whether you're hiking in, driving in, or kayaking in, they all pretty much have some standard "rules" that will help you be safe when taking your first solo trip. Hopefully this is good info, but I'm sure I missed some stuff that you guys think is also important. Head over to the Facebook or Instagram pages and drop your thoughts on the essentials for getting started if you want! Here are qu...
Oct 16, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 42
This week, I've got Scot from my Patreon group on the channel talking about the top 3 pieces of gear he takes on every trip as a newer Overlander vs. me who's been doing it for a few years. Hopefully these two different perspectives help you out if you're newer or trying to decide what gear to focus on first to get into Overlanding or dispersed camping. If you enjoy the podcast and wouldn’t mind, I’d be extremely thankful if you left a 5 star review on whatever podcast platform you listen on! Th...
Oct 09, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 41
You may have heard that my truck broke an axle. It's sad, but because I can't stop going out exploring and camping, I decided to hop into daily driver, an 07 Lexus IS350, and just go hit Hoosier National Forest for a fun weekend of camping. This rear wheel drive, low, sporty sedan did great on the gravel and was actually a lot of fun to drive off road. While it's not the ideal choice for Overlanding or offroad exploring, it shows that if you're new to Overlanding or dispersed camping, you should...
Oct 02, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Today I'm going to be talking about some of the pros and cons of older vehicles for Overlanding vs. newer vehicles for Overlanding. I've had some recent mechanical issues with my 2008 Nissan Frontier that made me really start considering if a new vehicle might make sense. So, if you're thinking about getting your first, or a new, Overlanding vehicle, this episode should help you think about the pros and cons of newer vs. older so you can make your decision. If you enjoy the podcast and wouldn’t ...
Sep 25, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 39
This week I've been noticing a lot of posts on Overlanding Facebook groups and forums where people were asking what kind of jobs people had to do in order to afford to Overland full time, or at least more often than they felt like they could. I'm going to talk a bit about what I saw on the forums, but then dive into my experience and how I've changed my whole career trajectory over the last 5 years since I've started Overlanding and camping more to support that lifestyle. I'm sure there are a lo...
Sep 18, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 38
This week I'm talking about the different seasons, pros and cons, and also some must have gear to combat the challenges of each. If you're looking for some good, beginner tips so you can get out and explore more, this is a great episode for you! If you enjoy the podcast and wouldn’t mind, I’d be extremely thankful if you left a 5 star review on whatever podcast platform you listen on! Thanks and have a great week! A huge thanks to my featured partners: REDARC (all kinds of trick power management...
Sep 11, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 37
This week, I wanted to talk about what I've learned taking my dog Bella Overlanding. There are definitely a lot of pros and some cons when taking a pet on trips with you, so if you're new to Overlanding and worried about it, I tried to pack in my experience in this episode. If you enjoy the podcast and wouldn’t mind, I’d be extremely thankful if you left a 5 star review on whatever podcast platform you listen on! Thanks and have a great week! A huge thanks to my featured partners: REDARC (all ki...
Sep 04, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 36
This week, a couple of the guys from my Patreon group (link below in the description if you'd like to join and be a part of the next one) hung out for an evening and we call talked about our sleep set ups. So, in this video, you'll get to learn a lot about different sleep set ups, pros and cons of each, as well as why we chose to go the route that we each did and what our ultimate goals with our set ups are. If you want to join the Patreon group to hang out in the Discord or to be in these futur...
Aug 28, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 35
I was having a discussion with a buddy a few weeks ago about the advantages of some of the newer, more modern tools and pieces of gear you can get related to Overlanding. But the more we discussed, the more we also started to see a lot of downsides to the newer stuff. That made me think of the topic for this week's episode. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of both the newest, highest tech gear vs. some of the more old school, mechanical types of gear. Is a compass better than GP...
Aug 21, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Over the years, I've had a lot of gear that seemed essential when I bought it. Then the more I went out exploring, the more I realized that some of it never got used. This week, I wanted to talk through some of the things that I've changed with the gear that I bring on trips. What have I stopped bringing and what have I done to keep the same level of readiness without all the extra or unnecessary gear? Check out the full episode for more info that should help you save time and money! If you enjo...
Aug 14, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 33
This week, I've got some updates on what's going on with my Ford Maverick order. I know a lot of you have been asking when the truck is coming in and while I don't have a date, I've got some new info. Also, there are some big changes coming to the Frontier build and I just couldn't keep them to myself any longer. If you enjoy the podcast and wouldn’t mind, I’d be extremely thankful if you left a 5 star review on whatever podcast platform you listen on! Thanks and have a great week! A huge thanks...
Aug 07, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 32
This week, I wanted to tackle a topic that I've seen coming up all over the Overlanding groups on Facebook and elsewhere. When you're just getting started in Overlanding, how to you find other like-minded people who you can plan and take trips with? What's the easiest way to find other people in your area to get started exploring? In this episode, I'm going to pass on some tips I've learned over the last 5 years Overlanding that will help you find other people who you can share this awesome hobb...
Jul 31, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 31
This week, I'm looking back over the last 5 years and two rigs to talk about pros and cons of daily driving an Overlanding rig. If you're thinking of taking your vehicle and turning it into an Overlanding vehicle, but want more info on what some of the pros and cons are, this episode should be helpful for you! If you enjoy the podcast and wouldn’t mind, I’d be extremely thankful if you left a 5 star review on whatever podcast platform you listen on! Thanks and have a great week! A huge thanks to...
Jul 24, 2022•13 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Alright Nissan people. I can already hear your keyboards clicking as you start to type angry emails to me, but that's ok. Go for it! I'd love to hear what you all think! Check out the episode to see why I think it doesn't make much sense to Titan swap a Nissan Frontier or Xterra for Overlanding and let me know your thoughts below! Am I right? Am I wrong? Why? A huge thanks to my featured partners: REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions): https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Rugged Bound Supply ...
Jun 26, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 26
This week, I got to talk with Michael Linden from Lithium Battery Power about his thoughts on installing a true dual battery system in an Overlanding vehicle versus the simplicity and flexibility of using a portable power bank. They both have their pros and cons, so if you're looking to learn which option might be right for your type of Overlanding and your set up, check out the video! Thanks to Michael for spending time chatting with me! If you want to learn more about Lithium Battery Products ...
Jun 19, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 25
This week, I'm sitting down with Michael Linden from Lithium Battery Power. His company specializes in marine and Overlanding lithium batteries and applications. It was a great opportunity to learn a ton about the pros and cons of both AGM and Lithium battery options for Overlanding. If you're considering doing a dual battery system in your vehicle, you'll want to check this episode out for all the info to help make your decision! If you want to learn more about Lithium Battery Products and how ...
Jun 05, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 23
This week, I'm again joined by Curt Thompson from GTFOverland. We're chatting about when it might make sense to spend more money and buy better quality gear VS when it might make more sense to be cheap. Over the years, I've definitely learned that sometimes buying cheap stuff ends up costing you more in the end. However, there are definitely certain things you can save on and certain things you would likely be better off spending a bit more on. Here's where you can find GTFOverland: Website: htt...
May 29, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 22
This week, I'm hanging out with Curt Thompson of GTFOverland. He runs an Overlanding shop in SoCal that rents equipment for Overlanding so that people can try stuff out before they buy. So, this was the perfect topic to tackle with him. Check out the full episode for our pros and cons of renting VS buying as well as our final thoughts on when it might make sense to rent or when it makes more sense to just buy gear. Here's where you can find GTFOverland: Website: https://bit.ly/37Fvatn Instagram:...
May 15, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 20
This week, I wanted to talk about the two types of Overlanding trips I've been on. It seems like these are the only two types there are, at least in my experience. It's either go, go, go or take it slow. I'm going to talk through some examples of these, some of the benefits of each, and my thoughts on what my preference is for the type of trips I like to take. I'd love to hear from you guys so jump over to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or join the Newbie Overlanders group (links below) and join ...
May 08, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 19
I recently returned from the MOORE Expo and I tell you what, it inspired me. The more that I make content, the more I want to continually improve and be more creative. Seeing so many great companies, content creators, and rigs got me excited to really take a long, hard look at the content I'm making and how I want to improve it for you guys. Hopefully for those of you that have followed along for a while, this is some exciting stuff. I look forward to continuing to up my game to bring you more u...
Apr 24, 2022•13 min•Season 4Ep. 17
On this week's episode of the podcast/vlog, I'm talking about the 2022 MOORE Expo. What is it all about? Is it worth attending? What will you, as an attendee, get? What do vendors and manufacturers of Overlanding products get out of a show like this? What do content creators get from making the trip? A huge thanks to my featured partners: The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, get yours here): https://bit.ly/3fB7Xdh REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions): https:...
Apr 17, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 16
This week, I'm asking the question, do you really need a diesel heater for Overlanding? I've been told for the last year or two that I needed one. Especially considering that I camp almost exclusively in the winter. I've always fought it for a couple of reasons (skip to the "cons" chapter in the video to hear those). But, I finally broke down and bought one. I'm really loving it, but there are some things you have to think about. Here are the links I promised in the video: Diesel Heater: https:/...
Apr 10, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 15
This week, I'm finally starting to get some ideas about how to set up the bed of my Titan swapped 2008 Nissan Frontier so that I can store and utilize my camp kitchen gear when on a trip. I'll walk you through how I'm storing my pots, pans, utensils and more. I'll show you how I'm storing and running my 5 lb propane tank. I'll talk through ideas I have for creating or optimizing prep space in the back of the truck. And I'll show you how I handle trash and give you some ideas for how to do it if ...
Apr 03, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 14
This week, I'm talking about something a subscriber requested. When to use 2WD, when to use 4HI, and when to use 4LO when Overlanding. If you're new to 4WD or looking for suggestions on when to use each drive mode, this is the video for you! A huge thanks to my featured partners: The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, get yours here): https://bit.ly/3fB7Xdh REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions): https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Rugged Bound Supply Co (my roof top tent, a...
Mar 27, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 13
On this week's episode, I'm talking with Will from Venture2Roam about our experiences with coolers and fridges. We talk pros and cons of each and which set ups they might make the most sense with. We'll talk about how we have used both and how we came to what we're using now. Definitely check out Will's channel because he has some amazing videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/Venture2Roam Here are some of the coolers and fridges I've used if it helps! NewAir 48Qt. Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer: Discount ...
Mar 20, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 12
This week I wanted to talk about the pros and cons of airing down and back up when Overlanding. I'll touch on some of the reasons why you should air down, which situations make the most sense for when to air down, how to air back up, and some ideas for what methods to use and how much those products cost. I'd love to hear your thoughts on airing down and maybe stories of when it helped you on a trail or in snow. Post up with questions or comments down below! As promised in the video, here are li...
Mar 13, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 11
This week, I'm hanging out with Will from Venture2Roam who has a Jeep JK and we're talking about the pros and cons of our rigs. My Nissan Frontier vs. his Jeep. If you want to follow Will, check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Venture2Roam A huge thanks to my featured partners: The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, get yours here): https://bit.ly/3fB7Xdh REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions): https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Rugged Bound Supply Co (my roof to...
Mar 06, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week I'm joined by Cindy Pope of Northology Adventures to talk about our Nissan Frontiers, the way we're each building them out for future Overlanding trips, our modifications, and more! For more info on the vehicles, check out the links below. Northology Adventures (free monthly digital magazine): https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J KOAR 2022: https://bit.ly/2WQismd Summer Adventure Camp: https://summeradventurecamp.eventbrite.com MOORE Expo 2022: https://bit.ly/32hYSC0 A huge thanks to my featured par...
Feb 27, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 9
The Newbie Overlanders group has grown to over 2000 members in just a couple of months and there have been a lot of great discussions had in the group. So, today I figured I would cover some of the questions that have been trending so we can all think about and learn from them. Post up in the comments below if you've got thoughts on answers to the questions or if you've got questions of your own! A huge thanks to my featured partners: The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, get ...
Feb 20, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The longer I've done Overlanding trips, the more I'm wondering about whether gas or electric makes more sense for my set up. In this week's vlog/podcast, I'm going to talk through the pros and cons of both and which setups each works better with. There isn't an absolute "best" of the two, in my opinion, but each has its uses depending on your overall rig set up. So, check it out and post up in the comments with your thoughts! Here are links to some of the things I use or mentioned in the video: ...
Feb 13, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 7
