Blue Ridge Bonfire

In the forth and final installment of our Trail Etiquette video series Dean discusses some of the finer points when it comes to camping in the wild.  In this video he discusses primitive vs. dispersed camping, water, fires and firewood, as well as being neighborly in the outdoors.  We hope you've enjoyed this series and have learned some thing to help make your next overland camping trip...

What does CT's hair have in common with Ewan McGregor?  They both like to take the long way up!  In this episode CT and Dean recap the Mountain State Overland Adventure X Fest event, drop some dates about the upcoming 2020 Apocalypse Shirt & Patch as well as the Overland Flea Market.  They also read viewer comments about their worst expensive gear and their favorite cheap gear....

In the third installment of our Trail Etiquette series we focus on some of the ins and outs of group travel.  Putting together a convoy of like minded adventurers is probably one of the best things about this lifestyle.  It's as much about experiencing the adventure for ourselves as it is sharing it with friends and family.  That said, sometimes the logistics of managing a group can...

Who wants to buy some high quality slightly used overland surplus gear?  You know you do.  So watch this episode for details about the 2020 Overlander Flea Market here at BROG! See the Overlanding Events Calendar for more details on all the events in this episode:      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/pages/events Sign up to be a BROG member for emails about...

In this episode we discuss Trail Etiquette Situational Awareness as it pertains to traveling on the trail.  With a foundation built from the Stay the Trail program we discuss issues like staying on the trail and mitigating damage to surrounding areas by not taking by passes.  We also look at yielding in a variety of scenarios ranging from on trail traffic with smaller vehicles, hikers, b...

In this week's ezzapisode of the Bonfire C.T. and Dean get a little off the rails.  They talk events, customer comments about cake, and other randomness ensues.  Watch the whole episode -- oh, and make sure to stick around for the very end! See the Overlanding Events Calendar for more details on all the events in this episode:      https://www.blueridgeoverlandge...

With the overland adventure lifestyle exploding in popularity there are a lot of new people hitting the trails.  In this video series we draw on the expertise of great organizations like Tread Lightly, Leave No Trace, and the Backcountry Discovery Route to help promote responsible recreation in the outdoors.  In future videos we will explore things like trail etiquette as it pertains to...

What is the best vehicle for your  post-apocolypse overland adventure?  We got a few suggestions from our last episode.  We also talk about our updated BROG Member signup page where you can get notified about weekly emails.  It's the best way to get notified about products and upcoming events like the Quarantine Breakout Expedition, Rooftop Tent Rally, and upcoming training opp...

Everyone's a little cooped up and we're no exception.  In this episode we announce the first ever joint-expedition with Fury Training Concepts here in central Virginia.  We're calling it the "Quarantine Breakout Expedition" as a little tongue and cheek jab at the current status. This one is limited to 10 rigs (meaning it's already sold out by the time you watch this) but future rides may...

In this video CT discuss upcoming overland events, they get interrupted by a tractor, and then go on to read viewer comments about the flavor of green.  Make sure to check out  the full episode for all of the shenanigans.   Coming up later this month: Midwest Overland Rally August 21-23      https://midwestoverlandfest.com/ Registration for Virginia Rooftop...

Propane vs Charcoal vs Wood - Let the great camp cooking fuel debate commence!   In this episode we talk grilling, Rooftop Tent Rally tickets, shipping and production updates, Dometic fridges are on the way, possibly going live, and some epic viewer comments!   Registration for Virginia Rooftop Tent Rally is sold out.   Sign up for the waiting list here:   &...

No CT, Dean and Sasquatch the Squirrel did not start a boy band.  They do however have a cache of memes about the new Bronco that viewers sent in.  They also want to talk about the new Garmin Zumo and the new line of Midland USA Radios added to the BROG site.  Sit back and enjoy the shenanigans.   See the Garmin Zumo here:      https://www.blueridgeover...

On this episode of the Bonfire CT & Dean drop some updates about the Virginia Rooftop Tent Rally, Dean reacts to the new 2021 Bronco, and we share some customer patch collections.  Oh, and of course there's a give away!   Registration for Virginia Rooftop Tent Rally goes live Monday August 3rd      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/blogs/brog-news/ro...

In this episode we share some customer rides, answer some customer questions, talk about our Overland Communications video series, and if hotdogs are sandwiches or not.   Upcoming Overland Events:            Rendezvous in the Ozarks - October 16th to 18th in Ozark NF Arkansas           &nb...

Check out our video on 3 levels of overland Trip : https://youtu.be/UGPGJO3uMr0 Have you ever been interested in buying comms equipment for overlanding, but kept getting confused by all the jargon? We've been there! And so we created this video series, so you can make a quick, informed decision about what communication devices will work best for the style of trips that you take. In Part 1 of this...

Changing up the format. Our focus for the Bonfire will be strictly overland news and events.  The education pieces done as stand-alone videos.   Upcoming Overland Events:            The 53rd Annual Sierra Trek - August 6th to 9th in California            Midwest Overland Festival...

Check out our Summer Patches:  https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/products/brog-four-seasons-patch-summer    Questions I answer in this video:  - What is a good first video project?  - What is a good proportion of A-Roll to B-Roll  - Wide Shots or Close-Ups, which is our favorite?  - How do I edit a Highlight Reel or a Trailer?  - How do I learn to use an...

The 10 Essentials to Editing Youtube Videos like a Pro:  1: Organize your Files  2: Choosing Video Editing Software  3: Lay down your A-Roll First  4: Listen for the Story  5: Add B-Roll 2nd  6: Cut out the Fluff  7: Slay your Darlings  8: Music and Sound FX  9: Make a Thumbnail  10: Render and Upload

This week I give the first 5 of my 10 tips for editing videos like a pro.  This week I cover 1: Organize your Files 2: Choosing Editing Software 3: Lay down your A-roll First 4: Listen for the story 5: Put down the B-roll 2nd  Here is what my folder structure looks like  Video_2020     03.14-15 My Project Name         &nbsp...

Here are the 5 tips I cover in this video:   1: How to get good sound 2: How to shoot a scene  3: How to shoot great B-rol l 4: How to shoot hero shots  5: How to Direct the Action  Overlanding Events Calendar:        https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/pages/events

This week I give you my method for shooting good videos, no matter the situation: The Shoot Anything Method - S.A.M. 1: Write a Video Title Early-On 2: One Topic Per Video 3: Shoot Befores and Afters 4: Shoot A Beginning and an Ending 5: Shoot lots of Hero Shots Overlanding Events Calendar:      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/pages/events

This week I talk about 5 Video Camera tools beginners ask about, and I go in-depth on what you should buy or avoid.   1: Are Phones good for Video?   2: Are GoPros good for Video?   3: Are Point and Shoots good for Video?   4: Should you get a Drone?   5: What is a Gimbal and should you get one?    Overlanding Events Calendar:  ...

I give you my top 5 things to look for when looking for a video camera in 2020 and I wrap up with my top camera recommendation.   The 5 video camera questions:  1: Does it have a microphone input?   2: How easy is it to use?   3: Does it have good video autofocus?   4: Does it have image stabilization for smooth video   5: What size sensor doe...

Chicken Stirfry on the Skottle!      https://youtu.be/pGJknT11Bxc   BROG Spring Patches - Limited Quantity: $3.99 each or free with orders over $150.  While supplies last! Once they're gone they're gone forever.       https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/products/brog-four-seasons-patch-spring   Save the Date: Virgini...

Garmin Overlander Review Video:       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ingLa2HQ0w   Trip Navigation Resources Mentioned in this Video:          iOverlander: http://ioverlander.com/       Gaia GPS: http://www.gaiagps.com       Garmin Explore: http://explore.gar...