We were heading to a campground this past weekend on a sandy fire road and it got us thinking of what the best way to handle long stretches of sand, whether it be on a fire road, a beach, a sand dune, or anything in between. Driving on sand can be both exhilarating...
We were chatting with a friend about their recent Burning Man exodus in the deep mud and it made us think that there are very specific things to do to ensure that you get out of these kinds of situations. Outside of having a Patriot Launcher Vehicle (which someone...
We were recently speaking with a friend about a river crossing that didn’t go as planned. It got us thinking about what are the best practices for getting through a river safely. While river crossings can be both exhilarating and challenging for any overlander,...
US Forest Service Map When embarking on an overlanding adventure in the great outdoors, a reliable map is your best friend. In the National Forest, two types of maps come in handy: Forest Recreation Maps and Topographic Maps. In this article, we’ll provide a...
We describe Overlanding as adventure travel over land that may involve exploring remote areas, and often, but not necessarily, in a four-wheel drive vehicle. It’s a great way to get off the beaten path and experience the wilderness firsthand. If you’re new...
We had the opportunity to listen to the Overland Journal Podcast where Scott Brady, the host, spoke to his 30 Insights of Overlanding. These insights are largely spot on and we wanted to share them here in written form with a few thoughts of our...