The All Things Overlanding Podcast

This week I'm talking through what I've learned from my last couple of Overlanding builds and how those things are shaping my new 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Overlanding build. Learn from my mistakes and avoid the pitfalls I've made on previous builds by listening to this podcast! Want to listen to the podcast without commercials? Consider subscribing! https://anchor.fm/allthingsoverla...

In this episode, I'm going to talk through a few tips that I've learned over the last 5 years and three Overlanding vehicles I've built. If you're thinking of getting a new rig, or building out your existing vehicle, or even if you're part way through an Overlanding build, this should be helpful content for you! Want to listen to the podcast without commercials? Consider subscr...

In this episode, I'm excited to have Patrick Mckenney from Orbis Overlanding on to talk through the epic 2 week Overlanding trip that we're going on this summer. He's been planning this for quite a while and I've mentioned that I'm going to be going to Canada soon, so we figured we'd talk through the trip to give everyone more info on what the plan is and where exactly we&#...

This week, I'm taking a good hard look at the current set up of my truck bed. I've started to run into some problems with how I've got it set up right now so I'm planning to completely revamp it so that I can really optimize my setup, storage, and utility of the bed.  If you've got a truck (especially a Nissan Frontier) then this episode should be helpful to give you some ideas for how to set...

Looking to build your own overlanding rig without breaking the bank? In this video, I'll explore some tips and tricks to build a capable adventure vehicle on a budget. From choosing the right platform to maximizing functionality, I'll show you how to get the most bang for your buck. Whether you're planning a weekend camping trip or a cross-country expedition, this video will give you the knowledge...

I generally stay out of all the infighting, name calling, and general animosity that you see on the big Overlanding Facebook groups or forums, but it's getting so old that I felt like I had to make an episode addressing how social media is destroying Overlanding culture.  My hope is that this will help people realize that some of the stuff we "gatekeep" is just pointless and it only serves to...

This week, I wanted to really think through all of the stuff you need to think through before taking an Overlanding trip. I'll be touching on some stuff that you probably haven't really heard before in other YouTube videos or podcasts as I tried to go outside the box a bit! And here's a link to my sample Overlanding Trip Checklist (just make a copy to your Google Folder or download a copy):  ...

I recently went on a winter dispersed camping trip and the main comment I saw on pictures and videos was "how can you have fun with temps that cold" or "I love camping, but not when it's that cold."  So, I wanted to run down a list of some helpful tips that can not only help you survive winter camping, but even make it fun and enjoyable. Stay tuned until the end for some cheats and tips to re...

In this episode, I wanted to talk through how easy it actually is to get into Overlanding just using gear you've already got around the house. I remember thinking when I first started getting into Overlanding that I needed to buy a ton of gear and modify my vehicle completely before I could even get out and start exploring.  I ended up wasting a bunch of time and money and worse, didn't even...

In this week's episode, I'm talking through why I think it is often worth it to drive 8+ hours for a weekend Overlanding trip. I get that question quite a bit from folks asking how I can justify driving 6, 8, or more hours away for a trip that often only lasts a couple of day.  So, I'm going to talk through why I do these long trips, how I make them work and try to maximize the value I get fr...

On this week's vlog/podcast I'm talking tips for prepping for Overlanding trip, packing for Overlanding trips, and the joys of getting on the road and how to be successful on your next Overlanding trip. Here's the link to my Overlanding checklist doc. Just make a copy and save it to your Google Docs and you can edit from there! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rtKzxaAq-aWZTemJPp_geyVIYi9N5J...

This week, I wanted to talk about the top 10 pieces of Overlanding gear that I've gotten off of Amazon. These are all things that I've had for quite a while and use on pretty much every trip. I tried to think of unique, budget-minded stuff that would be helpful for folks thinking about what gear they wanted to add to their set ups.  Here are the things mentioned in this video.  Rechargea...

This week, I wanted to talk through my experience building an SUV (Nissan Xterra) and more recently a truck (Nissan Frontier) for use as an Overlander.  What are the pros and cons of each? What variables impact which one you should select? I'll run through everything I've learned in my experience and talk through when I think each makes the most sense for your set up. So, check out the episod...

I see people posting in Facebook groups and on forums asking which vehicles are good, budget options for Overlanding all the time. Granted, I'm a Nissan person myself, but these are some amazingly capable vehicles for a fraction of the price of a similar Toyota vehicle. I'll walk you through three reasons why these vehicles are great options for Overlanding so listen to the podcast for more! ...

I recently returned from the MOORE Expo and I tell you what, it inspired me. The more that I make content, the more I want to continually improve and be more creative. Seeing so many great companies, content creators, and rigs got me excited to really take a long, hard look at the content I'm making and how I want to improve it for you guys. Hopefully for those of you that have followed along for...

On this week's episode of the podcast/vlog, I'm talking about the 2022 MOORE Expo. What is it all about? Is it worth attending? What will you, as an attendee, get? What do vendors and manufacturers of Overlanding products get out of a show like this? What do content creators get from making the trip?  A huge thanks to my featured partners: The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding ba...

This week, I'm asking the question, do you really need a diesel heater for Overlanding? I've been told for the last year or two that I needed one. Especially considering that I camp almost exclusively in the winter.  I've always fought it for a couple of reasons (skip to the "cons" chapter in the video to hear those). But, I finally broke down and bought one. I'm really loving it, but there a...

This week, I'm finally starting to get some ideas about how to set up the bed of my Titan swapped 2008 Nissan Frontier so that I can store and utilize my camp kitchen gear when on a trip.  I'll walk you through how I'm storing my pots, pans, utensils and more. I'll show you how I'm storing and running my 5 lb propane tank. I'll talk through ideas I have for creating or optimizing prep space i...

This week, I'm talking about something a subscriber requested. When to use 2WD, when to use 4HI, and when to use 4LO when Overlanding. If you're new to 4WD or looking for suggestions on when to use each drive mode, this is the video for you! A huge thanks to my featured partners: The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, get yours here): https://bit.ly/3fB7Xdh REDARC (all kinds of t...

On this week's episode, I'm talking with Will from Venture2Roam about our experiences with coolers and fridges. We talk pros and cons of each and which set ups they might make the most sense with. We'll talk about how we have used both and how we came to what we're using now. Definitely check out Will's channel because he has some amazing videos:   https://www.youtube.com/c/Venture2Roam Here...

This week I wanted to talk about the pros and cons of airing down and back up when Overlanding. I'll touch on some of the reasons why you should air down, which situations make the most sense for when to air down, how to air back up, and some ideas for what methods to use and how much those products cost.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on airing down and maybe stories of when it helped you o...

This week, I'm hanging out with Will from Venture2Roam who has a Jeep JK and we're talking about the pros and cons of our rigs. My Nissan Frontier vs. his Jeep.  If you want to follow Will, check out his channel:   https://www.youtube.com/c/Venture2Roam A huge thanks to my featured partners: The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, get yours here): https://bit.ly/3fB7Xdh...

This week I'm joined by Cindy Pope of Northology Adventures to talk about our Nissan Frontiers, the way we're each building them out for future Overlanding trips, our modifications, and more!  For more info on the vehicles, check out the links below.  Northology Adventures (free monthly digital magazine):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J KOAR 2022:  https://bit.ly/2WQismd Summer Adventu...

The Newbie Overlanders group has grown to over 2000 members in just a couple of months and there have been a lot of great discussions had in the group. So, today I figured I would cover some of the questions that have been trending so we can all think about and learn from them.  Post up in the comments below if you've got thoughts on answers to the questions or if you've got questions of your...

The longer I've done Overlanding trips, the more I'm wondering about whether gas or electric makes more sense for my set up. In this week's vlog/podcast, I'm going to talk through the pros and cons of both and which setups each works better with.  There isn't an absolute "best" of the two, in my opinion, but each has its uses depending on your overall rig set up. So, check it out and post up...