American Overlander - by Venture2Roam

We talk about the crazy, amazing, frenetic energy of Overland Expo PNW in Bend.

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We finish recounting our overlanding trip across Oregon, as we attempt to build a new Overlanding Route for all of you to enjoy.

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We talk about making a new overlanding route across Oregon.

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I surprised Chris with a new GameChanger suspension from MetalCloak. he and I recount exactly what was happening behind the scenes.

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We have spent way too much time building diesel heater boxes and it's comical how many dumb mistakes we made..do they actually work?

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We talk about the struggle between deciding to keep your existing rig that may be getting old and long in the tooth vs. buying a new rig with all the new fancy doo dads and gadgets. Will also digs into his recent test driving experiences with certain rigs before making his decision on what his new rig will be.

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We review our trip to boulder basin Idaho and talk about what this term "Rocklanding" means...and there's also the usual nonsensical banter that may anger a few Canadians on this episode!

Will and Chris discuss our quickly approaching Overlanding plans for 2023. We also discuss Will's intent to buy a new Overlanding rig this year..which rig should he get???

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Rob, Chris, and Will recount the rest of their Idaho BDR trip.

Chris and I are joined by Rob from Revere Overland to continue our conversation about the 14 day Idaho BDR journey we had this past summer. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion with Rob, who brings additional insight and humor to the conversation.

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Chris and Will recount day 2 and 3 of the BDR when things got a little chaotic with deer stalkers, gas shortages, and other surprises on the trail.

We got caught by a storm in our Cabana and decided to record a podcast on the things we are thankful for in this Overlanding Life. We have fun choosing a thing or two that we think has made a big difference in our outdoor pursuits. From our families to yours..Happy Thanksgiving!

Shaun joins Chris and I to answer questions you all submitted!!! This is a really fun conversation with someone who is out there going on adventures and posting videos about it EVERY WEEK OF THE YEAR! Shaun brings a mountain of overlanding experience and perspective to our show as we do in-depth on many subjects.

Chris and Will talk about their summer of Overlanding...starting with their Overland Trip to Bend for Overland Expo Pacific Northwest. This is a ton of fun to recap and dive deeper into for anyone thinking of overlanding to Bend or attending an Overland Expo!

Will chats with Joel and Noel who founded Wheeled Lyfe as they were getting married, combining their families, and navigating the COVID 19 Pandemic. You'll hear how they started, what the brand is all about, and yes...you'll hear about their rig and how they go off-road!

We chat with Chris from Frontier State Overland about our upcoming trip from the bottom to the top of Idaho all on dirt roads. This epic 1,200 mile journey is a bucket list item for Chris and I..and we share what it is, how we're thinking about it, some stories we'll investigate along the way, and the gear we plan on using.

A few weeks ago Cody and the gang over at the Trailchasers Podcast had me on their show. We had so much fun hanging out that I invited them to come over to my neck of the woods and continue the conversation. We hear from Cody, Matt, and Jose about how they started, group runs and meetups, how they approach podcasting, and some very hilarious stories. I may have laughed more than I talked on this one.

Chris (Frontier State Overland) and Will talk about their new Roof Top Tent purchases. Chris went from a ground tent to a hardshell hybrid OVS Bushveld tent, and Will went from a Smittybilt Overlander XL softshell roof top tent to a Desert Armor Tank XL, which has a aluminum shell. They talk about their buying experiences, the pros and cons of the tents, how what you see online isn't always what you get, and how their Overlanding set ups have changed as result of the new tents, and in Will's case, also a new awning.

This this part 2 of my convo with Matt and Cara from Ozark Overland Adventures, we go deep on many subjects including their rigs, what they do when people recognize them, and even how Youtube inspired Cara to Cross Stitch!! It's more fun with OOA.

Will sits down with Matt and Cara from Ozark Overland Adventures and they talk about how they met, how thy got started overlanding, how they started a Youtube channel, and soooo much more. We talked about so many things we had to split it up into two parts!!!

Will Fletch (All Things Overlanding) talk about the pros and cons of different types of Overlandin storage options. Will has opted to go with a removable storage solution, while Fletch as created a built in drawer system. The two of them duke it out for which approach is bes.

This this week's episode Chris and I sit down with Rob from Revere Overland. We talk about so many things!! We cover his rigs, new and old, life as a full-time Youtuber, his favorite places to overland, his upcoming travel plans, and so much more. 

Will sits down with Gari Cortes from the Youtube Channel Gee from BC and they talk about how he got in to Overlanding, what its like to Overland in BC, things he's got planned for 2022, and much more. 

So it turns out Kate is a fantastic podcaster, as evidenced by this really great interview with Elsje from Frontier State Overland. This episode will give you a female perspective on what is important to bring on a trip, the aspects of overlanding they like the most, and even some insights into how traveling together forms stronger friendships.

Meet my 8 (almost 9) year old daughter Adella. Adella has been on more overlanding trips than a lot of adults. Over the years she's picked up some strong opinions on Overlanding. This was such a great interview because I wound up learning more about her perspective that we'll incorporate into future trips. This is a great episode for anyone who overlands with kids, or for kids who overland with their parents.

The folks over at Wheeled Lyfe, sent us a hat and sweatshirt. If you know Kate and I, you'll know we're suckers for startups, and love watching new companies make their mark. For that reason we are including a link to their apparel website, which has some pretty cool designs for folks who are into the off-road/overlanding lifestyle. We have no affiliate relationship and are not sponsored by them (other than the cool hat/sweatshirt they sent).

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Kate and I discuss our approach to eating on the trail, where we go big, where we skimp, how we plan, what gear we use, and all of the tips and tricks we've picked up over the years. This is a really fun conversation with some good memories of great meals, and some very practical advice.

The folks over at Wheeled Lyfe, sent us a hat and sweatshirt. If you know Kate and I, you'll know we're suckers for startups, and love watching new companies make their mark. For that reason we are including a link to their apparel website, which has some pretty cool designs for folks who are into the off-road/overlanding lifestyle. We have no affiliate relationship and are not sponsored by them (other than the cool hat/sweatshirt they sent).

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Chris, from Frontier State Overland, and I compare the newly released Ford Bronco Raptor to the Jeep 392 Wrangler as overlanding vehicles. There is still a lot to learn about the new Bronco Raptor, but from what we've seen so far, it's going to give Jeep a run for its money as the best stock off-road SUV. We have a lot of fun digging into these two rigs and comparing where each manufacturer invested their time and attention, and we then related it to what it means for those of use who are overlanding.

Meet Emerson, my six year old son who has been on more Overlanding Trips than most adults. I wanted to sit down in an honest interview with him to get his perspective on Overlanding. We talk about Gear, tips, and general advice for both kids and parents. 

The folks over at Wheeled Lyfe, sent us a hat and sweatshirt. If you know Kate and I, you'll know we're suckers for startups, and love watching new companies make their mark. For that reason we are including a link to their apparel website, which has some pretty cool designs for folks who are into the off-road/overlanding lifestyle. We have no affiliate relationship and are not sponsored by them (other than the cool hat/sweatshirt they sent).

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Will and Chris (Frontier State Overland) talk about their favorite routes and trips from 2021. They cover Hells Canyon, the Owyhees, the Boise River,   Jarbidge Nevada and more. Listen in to hear them agree and disagree on what made for great overlanding in 2021.

The folks over at Wheeled Lyfe, sent us a hat and sweatshirt. If you know Kate and I, you'll know we're suckers for startups, and love watching new companies make their mark. For that reason we are including a link to their apparel website, which has some pretty cool designs for folks who are into the off-road/overlanding lifestyle. We have no affiliate relationship and are not sponsored by them (other than the cool hat/sweatshirt they sent).

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Why haven't you heard from Kate yet??? Well, she's a busy woman...but we finally got her in the studio to record a session on how we both fell in love with Overlanding and connecting to the outdoors. This was a really fun episode to record because we got to walk down memory lane together. We'll definitely be doing more of these together in the future.

The folks over at Wheeled Lyfe, sent us a hat and sweatshirt. If you know Kate and I, you'll know we're suckers for startups, and love watching new companies make their mark. For that reason we are including a link to their apparel website, which has some pretty cool designs for folks who are into the off-road/overlanding lifestyle. We have no affiliate relationship and are not sponsored by them (other than the cool hat/sweatshirt they sent).

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Chris, from Frontier State Overland, and myself continue our conversation with Matt Brodie from the youtube channel Simply Must Go. We do a deep dive into his new (to him) Jeep JK he's calling "The SouthLander" and talk about what mods are the most important for someone just starting to build their rig for Overlanding. 

The folks over at Wheeled Lyfe, sent us a hat and sweatshirt. If you know me, you'll know I'm a sucker for startups, and I love watching new companies make their mark. For that reason I'm including a link to their apparel website, which has some pretty cool designs for folks who are into the off-road/overlanding lifestyle. I have no affiliate relationship and am not sponsored by them (other than the cool hat/sweatshirt they sent me).

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Chris from Frontier State Overland joins me to chat with Matt Brodie from the Youtube Channel, Simply Must Go. We talk to Matt about his channel and about his Jurassic Park Build on his Jeep YJ. Our convo with Matt went on so long, this is part 1 of 2. In part 2 we talk about his new (to him) Jeep JK build and how he might modify it for Overlanding.

The folks over at Wheeled Lyfe, sent us a hat and sweatshirt. If you know me, you'll know I'm a sucker for startups, and I love watching new companies make their mark. For that reason I'm including a link to their apparel website, which has some pretty cool designs for folks who are into the off-road/overlanding lifestyle. I have no affiliate relationship and am not sponsored by them (other than the cool hat/sweatshirt they sent me).

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Will chats with Chris from Frontier State Overland about a recent youtube video posted to Venture2Roam that show the wreck of our beautiful 1940s Bantam Trailer resto-mod project. There were so many comments on social media about it, we wanted to make a podcast to dig in deeper to some of the questions and suggestions we've been reading.

Will is joined again by Chris from Frontier State Overland who is about to make a major purchase for his Overlanding Jeep...new tires! We hash out whether or not he should get 35s or 37s.

The folks over at Wheeled Lyfe, sent us a hat and sweatshirt. If you know me, you'll know I'm a sucker for startups, and I love watching new companies make their mark. For that reason I'm including a link to their apparel website, which has some pretty cool designs for folks who are into the off-road/overlanding lifestyle. I have no affiliate relationship and am not sponsored by them (other than the cool hat/sweatshirt they sent me).

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My best buddy Chris and I chat about how we got into overlanding, including details on the first where I landed in the Emergency Room. We discuss the draw of the lifestyle as well as discuss a major upcoming trip we're planning together.

Will and Fletch from All Things Overlanding chat about what makes the best Overlandig Vehicle? Not all Overlanding Vehicles are created thsame! Will drives a Jeep Wrangler JKU, and Fletch drives a Nissan Xterra. They also comment on durability, load capacity, comfort, and other aspects of the current options out there.

We talk about some of our dumbest mistakes overlanding. Will and Fletch from All Things Overlanding continue this collaborative Vlog/Podcast series, sharing their most embarrassing stories of when they have not been at their best. We cover everything from toilet use, to brake pads on fire! Tune in to watch us have a genuinely good time discussing our mistakes overlanding.  Some of our gear and mods are listed below. We participate in Amazon Affiliate program so any purchase made from the links below helps our channel make money to continue creating content for you!

Jason Fletcher from All Things Overlanding Joins us as we discuss the gear we can't live without right now, and the gear we no longer use.