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The Ultimate Non-Alcoholic Drink Guide for the Campfire
There is a long tradition of enjoying an adult beverage by the campfire, especially after a long day on the trail. But...
Overland Bound One Support Alert: A Rescue Story in Capitan Gap
An unexpected engine failure halted an adventure. What followed is a testament to the strength and camaraderie of the Overland Bound community.
Overland Bound Member of the Month: Neil Hall
Meet Neil. He’s an incredible human both on and off-road, a resourceful outdoorsman, and the Overland Bound member of the month.
How to Know Which Size Overland Vehicle Is Right for You
Overlanding off-road is an incredible way to travel for outdoors enthusiasts, letting you be one with nature and rely on yourself for survival. If your trip lasts days or weeks (or longer), you’ll need the right vehicle for practicality and comfort.
How to Optimize Fuel Efficiency for an Overland Vehicle
Going off-road takes you on incredible adventures, from the Rubicon Trail in California to the Everglades in South...
12 Tips to Overland on a Budget
Overland on a budget without breaking the bank? Yes! It’s more than possible. Here are 12 tips for making the most out of your trip budget.
A beast of a Camel Trophy Land Rover 110 still finding adventure
That moment when you can check owning a Camel Trophy Land Rover 110 off your bucket list… When the opportunity to own a piece of Land Rover history presented itself to Chris Solis eleven years ago, he jumped on it and hasn’t looked back.
Overland Bound One 11.21 is Summer Ready
Overland Bound One is packed with a full suite of new features, performance improvements and a few changes to make planning your next adventure easier.
Bitter Springs Trail, Nevada
How about a quiet and peaceful drive into the desert wilderness? Bitter Springs Trail is just east of Las Vegas and is...
Getting Started: A Camp Kitchen Guide
When it comes to overlanding, having a well-stocked and organized camp kitchen is essential for a successful and...
Car Camping vs Overlanding: Are they the same thing?
Car camping and overlanding. These two styles of travel have more in common than not. Here’s a breakdown of the key similarities and why it might be easier than you think to take on an overland mindset.
Don’t Leave Home Without This – Overland Tool Kit Essentials
What’s in your overland tool kit? Every off-grid capable rig needs to have a tool kit capable of handling most repair needs on the trail. The kit is going to be vehicle dependent, so you need to do a bit of research on the basic tool requirements for the make and model of your vehicle.
Off-Road Travel Basics: How to Get Started
Off-Road travel can be daunting, but with a little preparation and proper planning you can start to find new adventures just over the horizon.
In Love with the North Face Base Camp Duffel
We’ve used the North Face Base Camp duffel for 12 years, and it is still going strong. Checkout this absolute beast of an expedition bag.
GPS Navigation: How your phone tracks your location when offline
Did you know your smartphone has a GPS receiver built in? That’s why the blue dot on your phone tracks you even when there’s no cellular or internet connectivity. Let’s get into all the details about GPS Navigation, what it is and how to best use it for off-road navigation.
7 Reasons for Living on the Road
For many people, the idea of living on the road may seem unconventional and even daunting. But in the last few years (thank you 2020) the full-time traveler lifestyle has only increased in popularity as people continue to seek a sense of freedom and adventure in their lives.
How do you roam? Starlink vs weBoost
Satellite or cell signal booster? Which one is right for you? We go into the pros and cons of each so you can select which is right for you.
The Hounds: Overlanding with Mans Best Friend
Blake and Chelsea here! Along with our two basset hounds, Charlie and Blue, we’ve lived life on the road in our fully outfitted Jeep TJ. Here are our best tips and tricks for traveling with canine companions.
8 Tips for Overlanding with Kids
The key to having an epic holiday overlanding adventure with your kids is pre-trip planning and preparation like only a parent understands.
5 things you need (and 5 you don’t) while Overlanding
Blake and Chelsea here! Along with our two basset hounds, Charlie and Blue we live life on the road in our fully outfitted Jeep TJ. Gear in our rig is always changing.
Here are some items we found we do and don’t need on our Overland Trips.
Tracers Became Stars
How the Road Helped Heal the Wounds of War
Trail Guardian Clean-Up: Mojave Preserve
In October, Overland Bound Executive Director, Kent Reynolds hosted a Trail Guardian event at the Mojave National Preserve. On a cool fall morning, 53 Overland Bound member volunteers from California and Nevada joined representatives from the National Park Service and Mojave Desert Land Trust to help with projects at the southeastern California Preserve. By the time members headed home from the weekend, they had logged 650 volunteer hours.
Add These 5 Overland Destinations in the Western US to Your Bucket List
Don’t wait to chip away at this bucket list of overland destinations in the western US. Life’s short and this is only the first list of many recommendations coming your way.
6 Overland Bound One Offroad App Features that Saved our A** in Moab
Southeastern Utah near Canyonlands National Park, Arches, and Moab is one of our favorite regions in the western US....
Downsizing from a House to an Overland Vehicle
After three years of living on the road, multiple purges of the items that we carry, and a constant refinement of what we currently have, we think it’s safe to say that we kind of have a handle on what it means to travel light in our overland vehicle.
The Ultimate Overland Checklist
This overland checklist is for those planning, or starting, an off-the-beaten path adventure. It was created with the...
Overland Bound Member Profile: Dave Addington
I first found Overland Bound when my only car was a Honda Accord. In the summer of 2017 I borrowed a friend’s Tacoma as I was going up to Hume Lake Christian Camps in Sequoia National Forest to visit my daughter who was staying up there.
How to Pack Your First Aid Kit for Overlanding
It’s about having your first aid kit, and knowing how to organize the different parts.
When heading out into the backcountry we need to be prepared for any misadventure that we may encounter. Vehicle maintenance needs to be done in advance, spare parts double checked, sleeping and cooking gear need to be accounted for, etc. Once you have all that squared away, you’re ready to head out into the wilderness, right?
Overland Bound One: Release 11.12 Ironhorse
Overland Bound One Route Planner with snap-to functionality between plotted points make trip planning both on and off-grid simple. Download Overland Bound One to get started.
Overland Bound One: Best in Class GPX Recording
Accuracy matters when you’re off grid. Or when you’re sharing a track with friends to a dispersed site for the weekend. Overland Bound One serves up Best in Class GPX track recording for any adventure on your horizon.
Overland Drawer System
Hey all, if you are interested in the drawer system plans, Get them below! If you are interested in buying parts for...
Sway Bars and What You Need to Know
Should I disconnect my sway bar and why would I need to in the first place? If you are a seasoned off-road driver, you already understand how sway bars works. But those newer to off-road pursuits might not be as familiar. Don’t worry. We’ll bring you up to speed.
Overland Bound One Quick Tips – Share Location, Follow GPX Tracks, Import GPX Tracks
The Overland Bound One app is a product in development we are already quite proud of. It’s roots are the Overland community, and its development stems from the need to combine the community and the location of members with mapping and navigation, and IRL event planning tools.
Land Rover Defender: An Epic History of an Overlanding Legend
If you’re an Overlanding enthusiast, the Land Rover Defender needs no introduction. Like the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Defender is inspired by the legendary Willys MB. And like the Willys, it has earned a place in automotive history as some of the most iconic 4×4 SUVs and trucks in the world.
PNW Adventures of a 2006 Nissan Xterra SE
We recently took the time to talk shop with Overland Bound Member Blake M. about his Titan swapped 2006 Nissan Xterra build. Blake chose to be very hands on with his build and did many of the modifications himself. Learn how his love for snow boarding and snowy mountains was the driving factor behind his build process.
The Lexus J201 Overland Concept is both Beauty and Beast
The LX 570 is Lexus’ flagship SUV for a good reason. It’s powerful, spacious, ultra-luxurious, and boasts unquestionable off-road capabilities thanks to the latest Toyota-Lexus advances. That said, it wouldn’t be the obvious first choice for an Overland build, right?
Overland Bound Completes Third Trail Guardian Clean Up in the Mojave National Preserve
Overland Bound Completes 3rd Trail Guardian Work Weekend in Partnership with the Mojave National Preserve –
Off-Road Kitchen: Ribeye with Jalapeno Emulsion and Cowboy Beans
Beard Foundation Best Chef South nominee Jesse Houston is an overland enthusiast and outdoors lover who calls Jackson, Mississippi home. Houston is currently the Executive Chef at Fine & Dandy, and when he’s not creating mouth watering food (with dishes such as a Chicken & Waffle Stack), you can find him off-road and outdoors cooking over an open flame.
Moving Into “Advanture” Overlanding
When Dave and Angela Spinks decided they were going to shift gears from their overland ready Defender 110 to a setup with more comforts for cold and volatile weather, they asked themselves… Could an off-road capable and adventure ready VAN be the solution?
Drawer System Sleep System Plans
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The Bronco is Overland Ready
Ford unveiled their fully built out overland concept for the new Bronco earlier this month at the Bronco Super Celebration East in Townsend, TN and to say people took notice would be an understatement. The build was met with tremendous enthusiasm from the overland community, and represents the continued expansion of overlanding into the main stream.
Nirvana is a Sonoran Skillet
We found skillet nirvana in the Sonoran Desert. It’s salty and a tad spicy with a dash of smoke. We’re obsessed with these specialty ingredients and recipes to fire up your campfire cooking game.
North to the Mountains – Part 2 of 2
When we left them in Part 1, the Van Stralen family was feeling good after traversing what was left of an avalanche in the British Columbia backcountry. Now things start to get really good/bad. Lots of winching, tons of recovery gear, ample good spirits.
North to the Mountains – Part 1 of 2
The Van Stralen family headed north after their travels through New Mexico right before the Canadian border closed in response to COVID-19. They crossed, quarantined, and then got back in their Jeeps to begin a snowy adventure that didn’t go quite as planned.
43 degrees off camber in the Wilderness
What would you do if your entire world and worldly possessions sat on the edge of a muddy abyss? Jorge and Jessica Gonzalez of Live Work Wander share through words and illustration one of the most harrowing moments of their life on the road.
Virtual Overland Expo 2020: Coming Soon to an Internet Connection Near You
You would be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn’t been impacted by the upside down that is 2020. The Overland Expo events scheduled this year for the West, Rocky Mountains and East were no exception. But rather than sit back and wait, the Overland Expo team took matters into their own hands and created a virtual experience unlike any other.
Exploring Lincoln National Forest with 2 Overlanding Families
Throwing it back to when Epic Family Road Trip and their new friends Lifestyle Overland met up for a trek through Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico. Trails were traversed, winches were deployed, and lifelong friendships were forged in an unforgettable landscape.
Podcast: Bronco Returns with Expert Robert Parker
Corrie and I had the opportunity to catch up with friend and Bronco heritage expert Robert Parker to discuss the history of Bronco and the explosive return in 2020.
5 Essential Steps to Planning an Adventure
Summer is upon us in the northern hemisphere. We are days away from the official start of summertime, and what better time than NOW to cue up and plan for your next adventure outdoors?
Breaking Down the Tool Roll
Is a tool roll really THAT much better than a tool box? Yes. Yes, it is. Why? Because with one hand movement, you can see everything that you’re working with, which is especially useful when your rig isn’t working.
Rooftop Tent Camping on a Remote Island
This week we had the privilege of camping on the beach at the Padre Island National Seashore.
This is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world and is found on the west shore of the Gulf of Mexico in the great state of Texas.
Dealing with an Overland Breakdown
The trail rating was “moderate to difficult” but the weather had taken a turn for the worse and the track we were driving on a cold afternoon was anything but moderate. It was tough going. Tough enough that the Defender 130 needed low range and diff lock to conquer some of the steeper, muddy switchbacks as we climbed the Rif mountain range (the origin of almost all Moroccan hashish) into the clouds.
Wheeling in Big Bend National Park
You probably know the van Stralen family from adventures on their YouTube channel: Epic Family Road Trip. If you don’t, you should. In 2015, the van Stralens embarked on an EPIC family road trip around the world. Most recently, they spent some time in Big Bend National Park in Texas.
Exploring Red River Gorge
An overland adventure through Red River Gorge with words and images by Overland Bound member Jason Price. Outfit and Explore!
Overlanding with Disabilities
Overlanding in Africa can be challenging at the best of times, but when you’re wheelchair-bound, it’s a whole new ball game. Seasoned traveller Louis Broodryk shares the clever ways he gets around on a continent where wheelchair access is limited and sometimes non-existent.
Podcast Episode 19 : What is Overlanding?
What is overlanding? Let’s cover this topic. Its an important topic. We want to encourage everyone to connect with nature and find their type of adventure!
Overland Vehicle Preparation
Preparing a vehicle for overland travel is specific to your style of travel, there is no “one size fits all” solution....
Building a “Home” in a Land Cruiser 80 Series
What do you do with your 1993 Toyota FZJ80 Land Cruiser once the kids have left the house? You turn it into a “home” and explore as much as possible. Overland Bound Member Ofer Bruhis takes us through every decision made converting his Land Cruiser 80 Series into a (very) tiny home.
The USA is Overlanding Nirvana
We are a South African family who have driven our Land Rover Defender to over 50 countries on four continents over 150 000 miles. We have crossed the equator four times and our children have grown up to be multicultural. We have been to Casablanca, Dar es Salaam, New York, Buenos Aires, London, Istanbul and Dakar. And we believe that, of all the countries we have visited, The United States of America offers one of the most rewarding overland experiences.
Podcast Episode 18 : Be Kind to Survive
We are kind because its the right thing to do. We are also kind because our life might depend on it.
Podcast Episode 17 : Rooftop Tent or Ground Tent?
Rooftop vs Ground Tents! What is the option best for you? I have opinions!
Vehicle Recovery Kit Basics: What Should You Pack?
The world of overlanding or off-road adventure is exciting, but it can also be daunting for people just getting into it. Along with outfitting your rig and planning the perfect trip, assembling a vehicle recovery kit is just as important—no matter if you’re doing 100% tarmac travel, spending time in the sand dunes, or rock crawling in the mountains. I sat down with a few industry experts to talk about recovery kit basics.
Episode 16 – Why an Adventure Community Builds Software
Why are we building the first overland community platform? Tune in to hear more about our efforts and join the Alpha Test Group to be the first to try it!
Episode 15 – When a Trip Does Not Go as Planned
You might think I have this whole packing and overlanding thing figured out – well, sometimes things do not go as planned. It happens to all of us!
Episode 14 – My Rig Upgrades and What They Cost
Looking into buying your first overland rig? Congrats! You’re in for a wild and rewarding ride. Building your dream vehicle for wherever adventure takes you can be a long process full of research, planning, budgeting and creative problem solving. There are a wide range of vehicle upgrade/modification options available and it can quickly become daunting… and expensive.
Change Your Life – Overland Challenge
We all need downtime. Adventure is necessary and sometimes we need a reminder! Just three days can make a huge difference.
Paradise: After the Fire
We had the pleasure of visiting Chico and Paradise, CA to meet up with Overland Bound members and collect donations for the Oroville Hope Center to help those devastated by the Camp Fire. Thanks to the help of Tim of Ordinary Overland, Alynn, and the team at Mountain Hatch, we met up with many locals to kick tires and talk shop.
Top 14 Essential Overland Gear List
Your grandfather probably used to travel overland. He had a pick-up truck, a military surplus tent, table, chair and water bottles, a pile of wood and a few six packs. He threw your mom or dad in the passenger seat, a good dog, a few fishing rods and his simple, robust gear in the back and headed out to explore.
Major Clean Up in Joshua Tree
Decades worth of trash and debris were removed from public Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land in Joshua Tree, CA on March 10th. Two hundred plus volunteers from the off-road community contributed.
Tornado Driving – What to do
We found ourselves driving through a tornado – here is what we learned.
Cross-Continental Community Spirit
What happens when a US Overland Bound Member studying abroad in Australia reaches out to the Queensland OB crew? A full adventure happens, that’s what. Read about how the unlikely pairing of a college student from Oregon and a retired Aussie off-roader created one epic story.
February Overland Gear Round Up
It’s our February gear round up, and we have an assortment of overland gear that either packs up small or helps handle the packing. We asked Mercedes Lilienthal to give us her review on items that promise to deliver both high quality and size efficiency. Read on for this months review!
Minimalism and Overlanding
Back in the day, when I was a functioning member of society, I would spend every Saturday at my favorite hardware store. It was call De La Reys and now that I have traveled much of the world I realize that it was an incredibly well stocked and managed store.
DMOS Stealth: a Lean, Mean, Shovel Machine
Jackson, Wyoming-based DMOS Collective designs and sells quality shovels to help you adventure: no matter if it’s digging your rig out after getting stuck or having it handy in case of emergencies. American-made DMOS shovels can even help build jumps for snowboarding or move soil to create and manage the perfect campfire.
Expediciones De Las Americas – An Adventure of a Lifetime in 6 Stock Jeeps
In 1978, a team of 14 people loaded up 6 stock Jeep CJs at the southern most point in South America and began a 5 month trek north to the Arctic Ocean. When Mike Arnold, a family man and business owner in Northern California, found out about the expedition he and his wife Sheri quickly realized this was a once in a lifetime chance.
Why #vanlife Sucks
Brent Rose is a writer for Gizmodo, Wired, Outside Magazine, Deadspin and numerous other publications. He also roams around the country while living in a van. We asked him to write about his #vanlife experience, and this is what he has to say.
Rivian Will Bring Electric to Off-Road
The days of Prius drivers turning their noses up at pickups and SUVs are quickly coming to a close. Rivian, a mid-western automotive startup company based out of Normal, IL showed off two production samples of their latest vehicles this week at the LA Auto Show – the R1T pickup and the R1S SUV. Both are fully electric, off-road rated vehicles.
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is Ready to Rumble
It has been 26 years; 26 long years. Not since the days of former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca has Jeep existed in the pickup truck market. Today however, that’s all in the past as Jeep officially unveiled the new Wrangler based “JT” Gladiator pickup truck. Jeep came in with their eyes on the prize as being the most off-road capable and practical oriented truck in the mid-size market… And they wiped the floor with the competition.
Overlanding as a Way of Life
Graeme, Luisa, Jessica and Keelan Bell have traveled the world in their Defender 130 for over 10 years. This is a perspective on overlanding and the mindset of adventure based on their global adventures as a family. (Hint: You don’t need a fully built out rig and expedition time in Africa to be an overlander.)
Overlanding Gear Report: Smaller is Better
It is really easy to get lost in the dazzling shininess of new overlanding gear. And with all the options out there, it’s important to remember all you ever *really* need can fit inside of a Rubbermaid Action Packer in the back of your vehicle. We are all about making sure that you have the tools and knowledge needed to get out and explore, and most times less is more – so let’s take a look at some of the best small gear available now or on the horizon.
So You Want to Start Overlanding…
Overlanding is not new. People have been doing it for a long time, and it has been called different names, most recently it has been “Car Camping”. But the glory is not lost however, as to truly have your spirit of exploration fall into the Overland category, you have to throw blind adventure into the mix.
When Your Daily Driver is Your Overland Rig
We recently connected with Overland Bound Member #0833, Isaac Marchionna about his mega loaded up overland rig that he uses every day as his daily driver in Downtown Portland. He gives us his insight into what to expect when you make your off-road vehicle your pavement pounder on the city streets!
Podcast 012 – Answers to Member Questions
I had the chance to sit down with @Kent R to answer Overland Bound Member questions while helping Clovis Independent 4Wheelers do trail maintenance and cleanup in Sierra National Forest. We touch on many topics including getting started, member communication, training programs, rally point, safety, and some exciting things coming up in the future!
What is Overlanding?
Overlanding. It’s a term that’s been used with a variety of context over the decades. For me, the mere mention of the word conjures images of adventure, exploration, the excitement of the unknown and the thrill of traveling to places I haven’t been before. Opening a new tab in your browser and searching “define overlanding” will net you an actual definition: Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal.
Brick House: Dometic PLB40 Portable Power Pack Preview
New gear from Dometic was on full display at this years Outdoor Retailer show in Denver. The biggest news on the block was the new Dometic PLB40 Portable power pack. Venturing off the beaten path of Lithium Ion batteries, Dometic is employing new tech – Lithium Iron Phosphate. LFP batteries are in the same family as the Lithium Ions, but offer a much greater charge life cycle and are capable of delivering their rated voltage all the way until complete exhaustion.
Overlanding with Your Dog: Jennifer & Monty
Jennifer Langille has been overlanding full-time throughout the US with her one year old Vizsla named Monty. Read more about the ups, downs, ins and outs of a life on the road with a four legged friend.
Et tu Brutus? Adventure Driven M1079 LMTV Build Out
A twenty-two thousand pound ex-United States Military M1079 LMTV truck named Brutus does not exactly sound like an anniversary gift that would get a ringing endorsement, right? This is exactly what Kande Jacobson of Adventure Driven asked of her husband Seth, and it’s a thing of beauty.
Pint Size Hero: Garmin inReach Mini
The Garmin inReach mobile GPS units have been a staple of hikers, cyclists and adventure off-roaders for years. And now Garmin has expanded the inReach product line by taking key features of the SE+/Explorer+ and packing it into a smaller, lightweight and exceptionally rugged package with the Garmin inReach Mini.
Podcast 011 – Keep Our Trails Out of Jail
As the popularity of overlanding and vehicle dependent exploration has grown, so has the discussion around land use. More and more people are turning to the great outdoors to seek solace and balance from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. With our population growing quickly, proper land use is paramount to healthy and sustainable recreation in our lands and waterways.
FZJ80 + Maltec Will Give You All The Feels
Love is a fickle thing, and when you come across love at first sight – you hold onto it. Tim McGrath from Albuquerque based Sackwear recently partnered with Maltec, a German camper conversion company and immediately fell deep. It didn’t take long for Tim to realize that a German built Maltec conversion was going to be the one that would be his new ultimate camper.
Overland Expo West 2018 Day Two – LR FC101 Realness
The second day of OXW18 brought perfect weather, large crowds, and (of course) more incredible builds. Our favorite rig of the day was a spectacular and unapologetic Land Rover FC101. Here we go.
Overland Expo West 2018 Day One – Favorite Vehicles
Overland Prom Expo. We all know that the biggest reason to come to OX is to see all the things that we wish that we could do, and at the absolute very least, be inspired as to what we can do or become. The first day of OXW18 did not disappoint these expectations.
Looking for New Places to Explore in Your Area?
We all agree adventure is necessary! That’s why you are here for crying out loud! It you don’t have adventure, what the point of the daily grind?! You need exploration and adventure in order to be healthy and happy!
Rig Profile: 1985 Toyota 4×4
Tyler Geertsma knew he would have a workhorse on his hands when a family friend offered to sell him an 1985 Toyota last October. Being on a college student’s budget, it was an opportunity at the right price. Photos courtesy of Tyler.
Podcast S2 EP04 – Meet Our Overland Bound Ambassadors
Our regional ambassadors provide local support and information for Overland Bound members. They are awesome.
Four of our Regional Ambassadors: Steve, Ryan, Chris and Danan sat down to discuss Why Overlanding, Why Overland Bound, and Why you cant Overland for under $95k
When a Toyota R&D Engineer Builds an Overland Rig
Dan Rich, Overland Bound Member 0582 has been an Engineer for Toyota for 30 years in Power-train Research and Development. For much of that time he has tried many different configurations on his FZJ80, which has led to the build he shares in this video. His rig is modest, but performs well, and reliably.
What to do if a Blizzard Traps Your Car
For many Overlanders, winter is just another season in a year-round devotion to the outdoors, and many of us enjoy the relative isolation in our favorite spots without the fair weather masses. The unexpected can and will occur, and a few tips can keep you safe.
Podcast S2 EP03 – Ronny Dahl Beginner Tips and Top 5 Do Nots
We sat down with Ronny Dahl to get his advice for beginners, top five do-nots, and discuss critters to avoid! Ronny provides tips and inspiration for folks of all levels of experience interested in off-road adventure travel . He travels the vast Australian outback and shares his journey and experience to the world of overlanding.
Podcast S2 EP02 – Overland Styles, Rigs, Basic Kit with Guest Chris Jones
In this episode we have the Overland Bound East Region Ambassador, Chris Jones joining us to discuss a variety of topics. How do you define “overlanding” for yourself? What are rig requirements? Top questions from newcomers? Join us for this chat and get to know Chris a bit better!
How to Gift an Overland Bound Membership
An Overland Bound gift is a great option for those with adventure in their DNA. Well, I guess that’s all of us! Because a membership also includes access to many online features, there are a couple steps to insure their account gets set up correctly, and we don’t spoil the surprise! We will send their Membership Package to you, and you provide the info for activating their account with the gift.
Fender Flare Repair: How-to and Supplies!
If you use your rig, it is going to get scratched and scuffed. It comes with the territory! My fender flares finally took as much as I wanted them to take, and it was time to repair them – you know, so I could scratch them all up again! I did the job in a few hours, and they came out great!
5 Tips for Surviving Outdoors in the Cold
For some, the recreation season ends when the days grow short and the thermometer falls below freezing. To some hardy souls, though, winter is just another season in a year-round devotion to the outdoors.
Cooler vs Fridge: Which is right for you?
Overlanding has more in common with tailgating than most would think. Once the destination is reached, the task at hand turns to unpacking, setting up, and (more often than not) preparing food. Most overland vehicles are equipped to carry a wide variety of supplies and tools to allow extensive travel off-road and on trails; one of these key pieces of equipment is the cooler or fridge. But how do you decide between expedition cooler vs fridge?
Podcast S2 EP01 – I’ve Never Seen That Before
So uh, ya. One time we were driving through the Mojave Desert and our radiator completely blew up. It was a thing. Here’s what happened, what we did, and and what happened after that. We include audio of the explosive event.
Budget Built Tacoma Overland Rig
Our friend Neil of @BWildJournals on instagram reminds us that you don’t have to break the bank to build an overland rig, and you can do something to make the world a little better along the way!
Trail Guardian – Leave it Better Than You Found it
Overland Bound shares information and locations freely. There are two schools of thought on this. First, “keep it secret, keep it safe”. The reasoning here is simple. The fewer know about a place, the less likely it is to be overrun and trampled by a large number of people. Second, “no one owns the great outdoors” and it should be accesible to those who wish to enjoy, discover, or rediscover it. Overland Bound agrees to the latter, and I’m going to distill it down to three primary reasons.
Overland Bound Trail Ratings
Our trail rating system is informed and accumulated through thousands of trail hours and ratings provided by the growing Overland Bound community for over a decade.
Vehicle Flood Checklist
America’s fourth-largest city is in peril. Hurricane Harvey has dropped more than 1 trillion gallons of rain on Houston, Texas, and the surrounding area since it made landfall on Aug. 25. It is the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since 2005.
Overland Communication Overview
Once you have an overland rig, on your first trip you’ll discover offroad communications is essential. You’ll quickly find yelling out the window only works so well. Two cans with some string works, but has its range and line of sight issues.
Roof Top Tent or Ground Tent?
We’ve all seen epic pictures of Rooftop Tents out in the wild and thought, “Man, that looks awesome.” But how do you know if a RTT is right for you?
Overland The World FZJ80 Rig Walk Around
Meet Jeff and Monica Yaeger of Overland the World! We met up with them at the Overland Expo West, and we got to see their locked and loaded FZJ80 up close.
Off the Grid Rally II Part II
This is a story about things not going to plan, and lessons re-learned. What you will not see in the video is days and days of kicking myself after we almost rolled our good friends Live Work Wander’s Syncro van. In the video what you do not see is all of the things that add up to the shot where it almost rolls. If you can, notice just how close that was. Without the counter weight of a couple of people, I fear the worst would have happened.
Overland Boot Camp Series!
One of the Founding Principles of Overland Bound is to share information freely! That is one of the reasons our Forums...
Overland Gear and Equipment: Don’t Forget The Basics
It wouldn’t be painting with too broad a brush to say that most people who fall...
Long Travel Suspension or Not?
By Isaac Marchionna Let’s talk Long Travel Suspension Suspension is the separation and connection to the ground below...
HIT Roof Top Tents – Hinterland Industries
We have enjoyed hitting the trail with the Rincon HIT Rooftop Tent from Hinterland Industries! And we've gotten to...
Conqueror Overland Adventure Trailer
We talked in depth With Dave at Conqueror North America about the Adventure Trailer that has been blowing up the...
Turbo Diesel Crate Engine for your Overland Rig – Cummins R2.8
At Expo West we had a chance to talk to Steve with Cummins Diesel Repower about the long awaited R2.8 Crate engine....
TRD Pro 4Runner Long Travel Build
Isaac stopped by on his way to the Overland Expo West and we had the opportunity to talk to him about his awesome TRD...
Overland Trip – What We Pack
A while back I did a live video as I unpacked the rig, and I got a huge response asking for a video where I pack the...