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Rattle Can Wheel Blackout
Fact of Overlanding: If you USE your rig off-road, there are many parts of your vehicle that are going to get dinged...
How To: Anti-Glare Hood Blackout
I get a lot of comments and questions on my hood blackout. The flat or matte finish of the hood reduces any glare...
Unstaged Out of Town in 40 Minutes
Loading in the morning with things kinda scattered. Still able to get out of town in 40 minutes! This is an upstaged...
Off the Grid 101
In honor of trip to the Overland Expo this week, we give you, "Off the Grid 101! When I take folks out into the...
Fire Roasted Potatoes
Ready for the best tasting potato recipe ever invented? This needs to be in standard rotation. Fire Roasted Potatoes!...
The Perfect U.S. Road Trip
Randal S. Olson, a fourth-year Computer Science graduate research assistant at Michigan State, has conducted an...
Zip Tie Trail Repair
Pro Tip: Keep industrial strength zip ties in your Overland Rig! Thump thump thump. How do you repair your drive train...
How to Cook a Steak Over a Fire
Ok, on any given adventure, by day 3 you are ready for a good hunk of meat. You have options right? I mean, make sure...
Join Our Overland Map!
Hey all, We're building a world wide overland member map! We've got over 50 members on the map now from Norway to...
Weekend Adventure Supply List!
Keep a Journal to improve your kit! Happy Friday! Are you headed out for adventure? I often get asked exactly what...
Installing the Official Overland Bound Emblem
Yep, you are one of the cool kids and you'll be getting your Official Overland Bound Emblem soon! This is a quick...
Pesky Heater Hose Repair
The "Pesky Heater Hose Repair" is Land Cruiser FJ80 specific, and is an essential repair to make sure your rig is...
Slime Tire Repair Kit Review
This is a review of the Slime Tire Repair Kit and Compressor, used to air up four BFG KM2 315s (35s)! See how it does!
Unloading an Overland Rig!
40 seconds of unloading an overland rig! In real-time that is about 8 minutes. If you pack tight, the dismount can be...
A One Match Campfire
Whats the best campfire configuration? Start a fire with one match! Take time, set it up right and get your fire...
Differential Breather Installation
If you are going to do frequent water crossings, it's not enough to simply add a snorkel to your overland rig. You...
New Interior in a Can!
My rig is now almost 20 years old! It gets used hard, but I still want to keep it looking good. The seats and arm...
Tech Tuesday: Bring Plenty of Water
When you are in the wild, you need to bring plenty of water with you. As a general rule of thumb, you need two (2)...
Consolidate the rig gear!
For a couple years now, I have to admit to having my rig-specific gear packed in between all the other camping and...
Tech Tuesday: Route Power to Your Roof Rack
I did quite a bit of research before writing this post. I have a simple need - route power to my roof rack to light up...
Tech Tuesday: How to Keep Your Tow U-Bolts from Rattling
Ever wonder how to keep your tow u bolts from rattling? See below. That is all 🙂 (You're welcome) M
The Road Not Taken – Robert Frost
By Request - The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost in its entirety. TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I...
Tech Tuesday: Cheap Limb Risers
I get a lot of questions about the wires (limb risers) on the front of my truck. "Do they hold on the roof rack", or...
Perfect Camping Meals
One thing you learn early in life as a rugged outdoorsman (who picks his teeth with old nails and shaves with the...
Tech Tuesday: Tie Downs – Strap’er Down Good
Here is a Tuesday tech tip on tie downs. Don't be that guy barreling down the freeway with the front of...
Tech Tuesday: Pack Three Cases for Adventure
After many overland trips, backpacking, and car camping, I have naturally consolidated to three main categories packed...
Get a Grip
I'm real picky about what I put on my truck. Choose the wrong component that wears too fast or isn't of good quality,...
Overland Journal
Take a gander at the Overland Journal Facebook Page. A great resource for Over-landers! Overland Journal.
Don’t Straddle the Bump!
As with many things, patience is often a virtue. I worked my line for about 10 minutes in this "Rock Garden"...
Overland Checklist
No list can all inclusive, and certainly it depends on your trip. This is a good list that will get you started, but...
Camping Checklist
Tell someone of your plans – give details of where you are going and when you expect to return, give directions and...
Camping in a Box: Always Be Ready for Adventure
Packed, Stacked and READY to Explore! Back in 2011, I was gearing up for a Memorial Day Trip to the Stanislaus...
Hood Blackout
Hey all, A "hood blackout" is a flat black finish that reduces or eliminates glare when your rig is traveling at...
Storing Gas?
From the Overland Bound Archives Storing gas? I'm not sure why at these prices! Ok, here is a critical point for...