Overland Bonfire – Details, episodes & analysis

It’s time for the final installment of our three-part series on overlanding organization. This time, we’ll tackle how to organize all of the little things you want to have handy—your Truck EDC. While we have some overlapping items (such as a backup multitool), it turns out this can vary quite a bit from person to person. After listening, we hope you’ll take some time to consider what you might add to your Truck EDC to make your next adventure even more enjoyable. Sign up for our give-away using the code word - https://blueridgeoverlandgear.wufoo.com/forms/sc7qd0f1sj8dra/ Shop BROG EDC - https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/collections/edc --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Reclaim Your Journey SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to part two of our three-part series on overlanding organization. This time we tackle how to organize gear for emergency situations. This involves everything from medical supplies to recovery gear. An emergency is not the time that you want to be scrambling to find what you need. Hopefully you can learn from our insights, along with our mistakes and be prepared the next time you run into an emergencty on the road.

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First Aid Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqos7ZSEmJ0

BROG First Aid Products - https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/collections/first-aid

BROG Recovery Gear  - https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/collections/recovery

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Join us this week as we talk about why exactly we do what we do. That's right, Rick decided to go a little deep this week.

We dive into why Matt builds things, why Logan makes videos, and why Rick loves obscure vintage backpacks. Yep, this episode has a little something for everyone... assuming that everyone is just a little bit of a nerd.

Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Reclaim Your Journey

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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:      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/pages/rttr-2020-waiting-list

  Tune in Saturday August 8th for the Virtual Overland Expo West:      https://www.overlandexpo.com/virtual-summer-2020

Email us! bonfire@blueridgeoverlandgear.com

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.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/products/garmin-zumo%C2%AE-xt-compact-waterproof-on-road-off-road-and-gpx-file-navigator

  Check out the new line of Midland USA Radios and Accessories here:      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/collections/two-way-radios            Remember, you earn BROG Member Reward points on all purchases from the BROG website!

  Registration for Virginia Rooftop Tent Rally goes live Monday, August 3rd      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/blogs/brog-news/roof-top-tent-rally-2020-registration-opens-soon

  See the Overlanding Events Calendar for details:      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/pages/events

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/roof-top-tent-rally-2020-registration-opens-soon  

See the Overlanding Events Calendar for details:      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/pages/events  

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

           Virginia Rooftop Tent Rally - October 16th to 18th at James River State Park

  Registration for Virginia Rooftop Tent Rally goes live Monday August 3rd

      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/blogs/brog-news/roof-top-tent-rally-2020-registration-opens-soon

  See the Overlanding Events Calendar for details:      https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/pages/events  Subscribe to our Podcast on Itunes!      

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 video series we talk about communications for a Level 1 Trip, that is, a Trip that has only limited time Off-Grid, and is still Tow Truck Accessible.  We focus on the common basic radio type of CB, FRS, and GRMS.  Not sure what those mean, well watch and find out!

Topics Discussed in this Video:

0:00 Three Levels of Overland Trip

1:36 Cellphones

3:19 CB Radios

6:05 FRS Radios

8:07 GMRS Radios

10:59 What to look for in a Handheld Radio

12:44 Recap

How to get a GMRS License:          https://midlandusa.com/why-do-i-need-a-gmrs-license-how-do-i-get-it

GMRS vs FRS:           https://midlandusa.com/gmrs-or-frs-radio-how-to-choose/

CB Lingo in Popular Culture          https://midlandusa.com/trucker-lingo-movie-classics/

Part 2 will be coming soon!

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 - August 21st to 23rd in Salem Wisconsin 

          Uwharrie Adventure Summit - October 2nd to 4th in Uwharrie, NC    

       Virginia Rooftop Tent Rally - October 16th to 18th at James River State Park 

See the Overlanding Events Calendar for details:           https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/pages/events

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 editing program?

 - How do I pick good music, and what is the best way to work the music in?

 - What are the differences between a DSLR and Mirrorless Camera?