The All Things Overlanding Podcast

On today's Podcast, I'll be talking about how to maximize your gear. As I've discussed on previous episodes, you can quickly get hooked on gear and as your stuff explodes, your trips get harder to plan, longer to pack and unpack for, and a pain to find things during. Want to learn more about how to start making better use of your space in your rig? Want to learn some tips on how to reduce your ove...

On today's Podcast, I'll be talking about a topic that I've recently been putting a ton of time and research into. That's solar power.  I recently purchased a 100 Watt Renogy polycrystalline solar panel with PMW controller. I plan to use it to keep a deep cycle battery (separate from my main, starter battery) charged in my new drawer system I'm building in the back of the truck. The goal will...

On today's Podcast, I'll be talking about a new trend I've been seeing a lot on YouTube. It's called "Van Life." There are a huge number of videos popping up in my feed from people who are creating awesome ways to work, live, and travel out of their vehicles. On this episode, I'm talking a bit about that, the logistics of considering it for yourself, what to think about if going full time or part...

On today's Podcast, I'll be talking about some options for powering your adventures. Everything from deep cycle batteries, to dual battery set ups, to solar. I'm going to briefly touch on my power needs and how they've changed over the years (and how that affected my power set up).  Then we're going to talk through the pros and cons of each of the various set ups. Lastly, we'll touch on what...

On today's Podcast, I'm talking about the basics of cooking while Overlanding. There are a few things you need to think about like gear you'll need based on the complexity of what you're going to cook. You'll also need to think about what kind of storage is required based on what you want to make.  For example, if you're cooking very complex things, you'll need additional pots, pans, utensils...

On today's Podcast, I'm talking about how my process for packing for a trip works. Everything from the types of gear I put in which crates, to the capacity of the Xterra, to the strategy that I use to most effectively pack the truck. If you're looking for some ideas of how to categorize gear, how to make your life easier when getting ready for a trip, or specifically how to pack up an Xterra, then...

On today's Vlog/Podcast, we're talking about the final part of the mini-series about adventure photography, videography, and audio. Improving the audio in your adventure videos is one of the quickest and easiest ways to improve the overall quality of your videos!  So, on this episode, my goal is to give you a brief understanding of the different types of mics you can use, some software exampl...

On today's Vlog/Podcast, we're hitting part two of this three part mini-series about adventure photography, videography, and audio. Being a budget minded Overlander, I've always tried to make the best with what I've got. If you check out my Youtube Channel, you'll see a steady progression in the quality of my videos on there. It took a while, but I'm starting to hit a point where I've learned enou...

On today's Vlog/Podcast, I'm taking a bit of a departure from the typical topics discussed. Being a budget minded Overlander, I've done my best over the last 4 years or so to teach myself a bit of the basics about adventure photography. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll see that over the years, my photos have dramatically improved. So, on this episode, my goal is to help you skip some of the l...

On today's Vlog/Podcast, I'm talking about Overlanding on a budget. I've heard a lot of talk on forums and Facebook groups from people that are new to Overlanding asking what they should purchase before their first trip. So, I decided to create this Podcast to cover how cheaply you could take a two day trip. The goal here was to plan a 2 day trip while spending only $25 or less. Listen to the Podc...

In this episode of the All Things Overlanding Vlog/Podcast, I'm talking about the history of Overlanding, the modern definition of it and how it's changed over the years, and why I love it because of how flexible your options are for how you can do it.  So, check it out! If you like the podcast, please consider subscribing on Youtube as well! If you have ideas of other options or think I miss...

Ever had a horrible night camping because you weren't prepared or didn't bring what you needed in order to get a good nights sleep? Ever brought a hammock and ended up not being able to find a good spot to hang it so you slept on the ground or in your rig? Have you never really explored the world of Overlanding and you're looking for suggestions and money and time saving tips to pick the right opt...

On this week's Episode, we'll be talking about some tips and tricks for how to find destinations, how to research them, and even how to learn about places, diners, and natural landmarks that you won't find in a simple Google search. As mentioned in the video, here is a link to Happy Wanderlust's channel on Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPzddnYSbl9n4TDEmK9CYew Hope you enjoy the...

On this week's Episode, I'm talking about modifications to your vehicle. There are a few major things that you need to think about when you're purchasing or outfitting your vehicle for Overlanding trips.  Timestamps: First topic-Tires:  3:50 Second topic-Recovery:  6:17 Third topic-Repair:  9:39 Fourth topic-Trail Clearing:  11:18 Fifth topic-Air Compressors:  13:40 P...

On this, the first episode of the All Things Overlanding Podcast, I'm talking about gear. If you've checked out Youtube channels, other podcasts, or read any forums, I'm sure you've heard all about Overlanders' obsession with gear. On this episode, I'm talking about some essentials you have to think about to get started, things to think about as you grow in Overlanding, and some first time tips fo...