Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike – Details, episodes & analysis

On this session of the Overland Roundable we discuss how overlanding has changed over the last few years and then talk about how the Covid 19 pandemic has impacted our travel habits now and in the future.

The panelists include:

Scott Brady http://overlandjournal.com  http://expeditionportal.com The Overland Journal Podcast http://instagram.com/scott.a.brady   Mario Donovan https://atoverland.com/ https://www.instagram.com/atoverland/   Patrick Metzger https://peachstateoverland.com/ https://www.instagram.com/peachstateoverland/   Aaron Matkoswski http://artemisoverland.com https://www.instagram.com/artemisoverland/   Jason Spect http://www.mountainstateoverland.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msoverland/   Alex Gardner Intents Offroad on YouTube https://www.instagram.com/intentsoffroad/   Dan Cole http://the4x4podcast.com https://instagram.com/the4x4podcast    

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Another great weekend if camping as exploring with the family is in the books. #RamTruck #cvt #cvttents #rtt #rooftoptent #rooftoptentliving #adventuretrailer #compactcampingconcepts #overlandcommunity #OverlandNation #ram #ecodiesel iNeed #aev #bfgoodrichtires #ko2 #expeditionportal #expo #tembotusk

A post shared by Dan (@the4x4podcast) on Mar 3, 2019 at 4:00pm PST

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Thinkin’ I could rename the Jeep “the popsicle”. Needed to move it north, couldn’t find anyone to help so I spoiled it and put it on a trailer. #zj #jeepgrandcherokee #jeeplife #notrailerqueen

A post shared by KI7AAN (@almostoverlanding) on Feb 26, 2019 at 8:32am PST

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Last of the snow for the season, I hope. Anyone else tired of seeing more closed gates🤷🏽‍♂️. #grabthebullbythehorns #oxfamily #oxoverland

A post shared by Outlaw Xpeditions (@oxoverland) on Mar 26, 2019 at 7:30am PDT

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@jim_scott_adventures driving the #raptor in Moab. #maxtraxarmy #gofastcampers

A post shared by Matthew Scott (@mattexplore) on Jan 18, 2019 at 8:30am PST

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Another render-to-real project from Box Rocket Designs. From the spec list alone, this is going to be a sick build. Any K5 fans out there? #overlandkitted @boxrocket_designs @k5junkie

A post shared by Brandon Libby (@overland_kitted) on Mar 25, 2019 at 11:50am PDT

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Leadville to Gypsum. Crossed the Continental Divide along Haggerman Pass. #COBDR #ramtrucks #RamRebel

A post shared by Rich Young🎙🏍🐏 (@the4x4podcast_rich) on Oct 5, 2018 at 2:00pm PDT

 

 

On session 3 of Overland Roundtable we are talking everything trailers. While a couple of our core panel members are missing this week, we have Jason Barr from Okie Built Trailers bringing some extra knowledge to the table. Some of the topics covered include:

 

• Choosing a trailer

• The pros and cons of owning an expedition trailer

• Trailer size and weight considerations

• Different styles of trailers and their features

• Trailer hitch variations

• Chassis and suspension options

• Matching stud patterns to tow vehicles or carrying extra spares

• Space and storage designs

• Approximate costs for certain trailer builds

• Water storage & shower systems

• Battery and power systems

 

To see more of the trailers mentioned in this session, check out these links:

 

Dan’s expedition trailer build thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/139371-The-4x4-Podcast-Expedition-Trailer-Build-Journal?highlight=4x4+podcast

 

Alex’s trailer rebuild blog posts: http://intentsoffroad.com/retro-trailer-rebuild-part-1/

 

Okie Built Trailers: https://okiebuilttrailers.com/

 

To share your thoughts, ask any questions or show off your own trailer build; send an email to overlandroundtable@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OverlandRoundtable

 

 

 

Panelists:

 

Dan Cole: Dan explores in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2dr and 2007 GMC Yukon XL.  He is also in the middle of building an offroading camping trailer that will be used to tackle the ALCAN highway on a journey from Kansas City, KC up to Fairbanks, AK.  Find Dan at www.the4x4podcast.com and also:

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the4x4podcast

 

Instagram: @the4x4podcast

 

Twitter: @the4x4podcast

 

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/the4x4podcast

 

 

 

Taylor Adney: 1993 Toyota 4runner, outfitted for overland travel. Part of a group recently formed called “The Overland Adventures” which can be found on:

 

Instagram (@theoverlandadventures) 

 

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/theoverlandadventures

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/overlandadventures

 

 

 

Alex Garner: 1999 Nissan Patrol, has been an overlander most of his life. Runs the Intents Offroad blog which can be found at intentsoffroad.com and on:  

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentsoffroad

 

Instagram: Instagram.com/intentsoffroad 

 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/intentsoffroad

 

Guests:

 

Jason Barr. Jason and Okie Built Trailers can be contacted through okiebuilttrailers.com and on the following:

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okiebuilttrailers

 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/okiebuilt/

 

 

 

Okiebuilttrailers.com

 

overlandroundtable@gmail.com

 

 

On session two of Overland Roundtable we are discussing vehicle selection. Our 5 core panel members and two guests talk about whether a wagon or a pickup is better, choices in suspension and tyres and go into the big dollar expedition rigs. Here’s who we have on the Overland Roundtable this week:

 

Panelists:

Dan Cole: Dan explores in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2dr and 2007 GMC Yukon XL.  He is also in the middle of building an offroading camping trailer that will be used to tackle the ALCAN highway on a journey from Kansas City, KC up to Fairbanks, AK.  Find Dan at www.the4x4podcast.com and also:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the4x4podcast

Instagram: @the4x4podcast

Twitter: @the4x4podcast

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/the4x4podcast

 

Taylor Adney: 1993 Toyota 4runner, outfitted for overland travel. Part of a group recently formed called “The Overland Adventures” which can be found on:

Instagram (@theoverlandadventures) 

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/theoverlandadventures

Facebook: www.facebook.com/overlandadventures

 

Jason Spect: Driving a 2013 Toyota Tacoma and a 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner. Been into Overland travel for about 7 years, part of a team called Mountain State Overland. Can be found at mountainstateoverland.com and on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msoverland

Instagram: @msoverland

Youtube:

 

Brandon Libby: Drives a 2 door JK Wrangler and a 2013 Pro4x Nissan Xterra. Has been into off-roading and overlanding for about 5 years. Contact Brandon at expeditionportal.com and search Brandon Libby. Also on Google+, Facebook, Twitter all under the same name.

 

Alex Garner: 1999 Nissan Patrol, has been an overlander most of his life. Runs the Intents Offroad blog which can be found at intentsoffroad.com and on:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentsoffroad

Instagram: Instagram.com/intentsoffroad 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Pw9gbXhykd0xXHKYyV83g

 

Guests:

Ben Beierwaltes: Ben is one of the guys behind Rocky Mountain Overland. He drives a JK Jeep Rubicon but has a good variety of vehicle makes and models in the group. You can find Ben at rockymountainoverland.com

 

Matt Frick: Matt runs operates guided off road expeditions in Baja, bring your own rig and he’ll show you around. Matt drives an 83 Ford Bronco and can be found at www.camp4lo.com as well as:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/camp4lobajatours

Instagram: Instagram.com/camp4lo

Twitter: twitter.com/camp4lo

 

Links:

Pickup vs Wagon: http://expeditionportal.com/head-to-head-wagon-or-pickup/

Alaska Off-road Warriors: http://www.history.com/shows/alaska-off-road-warriors

Adventure Driven’s Lexus GX470: http://expeditionportal.com/featured-vehicle/

Global Expedition Vehicles: http://globalxvehicles.com/

Desk To Glory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/desktoglory 

 

 

In this first episode of Overland Roundtable, we focus on introducing each of the 5 core panel members, and discuss the definition of Overlanding according to Wikipedia and what it means to each of us. The panel consists of the following people in the order which they appear on the show:

 

Dan Cole:  Dan explores in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2dr and 2007 GMC Yukon XL.  He is also in the middle of building an offroading camping trailer that will be used to tackle the ALCAN highway on a journey from Kansas City, KC up to Fairbanks, AK.  Find Dan at www.the4x4podcast.com and also:

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the4x4podcast

Instagram: @the4x4podcast

Twitter: @the4x4podcast

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/the4x4podcast

 

 

Happy Good Friday folks! Be sure to make time for an adventure this weekend...even if it's just a short one. I'm going to take my HAM Technician exam on Saturday! Wish me luck! I also plan on spraying the gist coat of finish on the #AlaskaExpedition #trailer. I've got to keep making progress. @lodgecastiron @motusworld @cvttents

A photo posted by Dan (@the4x4podcast) on Apr 3, 2015 at 5:12am PDT

 

Taylor Adney: 1993 Toyota 4runner, outfitted for overland travel. Part of a group recently formed called “The Overland Adventures” which can be found on Instagram (@theoverlandadventures) and on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/theoverlandadventures

 

 

"The pig!" #theoverlandadventures #toyota4runner #toyota #4runner #2ndgen #outfitandexplore #myoverlandadventure #neverstopexploring #goexplore #getoutside

A photo posted by The Overland Adventures (@theoverlandadventures) on Mar 18, 2015 at 9:20am PDT

Jason Spect: Driving a 2013 Toyota Tacoma and a 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner. Been into Overland travel for about 7 years, part of a team called Mountain State Overland. Can be found at mountainstateoverland.com and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msoverland

 Instagram: @msoverland

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFf8PTHJTZwtMWLfFkAkS4w

 

I spy...adventure #whereswaldo #explore #protect #overland #appalachia @blueridgeoverlandgear @outdoorx4

A photo posted by Mountain State Overland (@msoverland) on Apr 18, 2015 at 1:45pm PDT

A photo posted by Alex Garner (@intentsoffroad) on Apr 8, 2015 at 12:45am PDT

 

 

Brandon Libby: Drives a 2 door JK Wrangler and a 2013 Pro4x Nissan Xterra. Has been into off-roading and overlanding for about 5 years. Contact Brandon at expeditionportal.com and search Brandon Libby. Also on Google+, Facebook, Twitter all under the same name.

 

 

Alex Garner: 1999 Nissan Patrol, has been an overlander most of his life. Runs the Intents Offroad blog which can be found at intentsoffroad.com and on:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentsoffroad

 Instagram: (@intentsoffroad) 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Pw9gbXhykd0xXHKYyV83g

 

@byronksmith showing Cape York what the mighty Patrol can do! @byronksmith tagged us in this photo and if you have some awesome photos; use the #intentsoffroad hashtag and I may just share it too 😃

A photo posted by Alex Garner (@intentsoffroad) on Apr 8, 2015 at 12:45am PDT

 

Other Mentions:

 

Wikipedia Definition of Overlanding:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlanding

 

First Overland book on Amazon:

 

 

Voicemail number for feedback:  904-600-3478

 

Email address for feedback:  overlandroundtable@gmail.com

On this session we bring the boys back together and chat about our experiences camping in the cold.  The term "cold" registers in different places for each of us and not just because some are using celsius! We have a fairly lengthy string of tips and some of them provided by our listeners.  The list is certainly not all inclusive and we may have gotten some things wrong.  Please send in your pro tips and corrections to overlandroundtable@gmail.com.

[]Wear warm clothes []Bring clothes to change and stay dry []Drink lots of water and eat high calorie foods []Layer clothes. The 3 Ws - wicking, warm, weatherproof []Sleep in a hat to keep your feet warm []Hot water bottle in sleeping bag []Avoid windy camping spots []Bury water bottles in at least 6" snow on all sides to keep it from freezing []insulated sleeping pad with high R value []wear mittens []dig down to the ground or build a quinzee []vent the tent to mitigate condensation build up from breath and body heat  []keep tailpipe clear []know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia []skip the cotton []use tarps. 

Participants:

Brandon Libby - https://www.instagram.com/overland_kitted/ and https://www.facebook.com/OverlandKitted/ 

Ben Allreed - https://www.instagram.com/offroadpodcast/ and https://www.facebook.com/OffRoadPodcast/ 

Adam Schalow - https://www.facebook.com/overlandhistory/ and https://www.instagram.com/overland_history/ 

- Also at Blue Ridge Overland Gear https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ 

Alex Garner - https://www.instagram.com/intentsoffroad/, https://www.facebook.com/IntentsOffroad/, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Pw9gbXhykd0xXHKYyV83g 

Taylor Adney - https://www.instagram.com/tiresandfires/ 

 

On this session of the Roundtable, the panel discusses when you should stick with your current project and when to start over.  This can be an emotionally difficult decision.  The group gives their thoughts on the decision making process.  On the Overland Roundtable panel this session we have:

 

Brandon Libby - https://www.instagram.com/overland_kitted/ and https://www.facebook.com/OverlandKitted/ 

Ben Allreed - https://www.instagram.com/offroadpodcast/ and https://www.facebook.com/OffRoadPodcast/ 

Adam Schalow - https://www.facebook.com/overlandhistory/ and https://www.instagram.com/overland_history/ 

- Also at Blue Ridge Overland Gear https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ 

Alex Garner - https://www.instagram.com/intentsoffroad/, https://www.facebook.com/IntentsOffroad/, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Pw9gbXhykd0xXHKYyV83g 

 

 

 

 

What do you guys think about AEV’s concept camper? Do you think they’ll release it someday? Interior photos at the end. #overlandkitted @aevconversions

A post shared by Brandon Libby (@overland_kitted) on May 21, 2018 at 9:29am PDT

 

Another from the shoot with @adventure_overland_australia last weekend. 👌 even a patrol driver gets a tingle in their special place for these things

A post shared by Alex Garner (@intentsoffroad) on Apr 19, 2018 at 12:43am PDT

 

We had an absolutely fantastic time this year at @overlandexpo West! It was great meeting everyone and thank you for stopping by to see us! 😃😉 . Picture by: @charlestbell

A post shared by Blue Ridge Overland Gear (@blueridgeoverlandgear) on May 21, 2018 at 5:38pm PDT

 

I’m having hard time holding this in. ❤️ Truthfully, in addition to getting the Red XJ back on the road, I’ve been working on another Passion Project on the side, that I’m over-the-galaxy excited about. ❤️ While it’s currently a secret, I will reveal that it will be a Hand-Picked, 10 Vehicle Historic Expedition to some pretty Epic places that you wouldn’t normally expect to see. More details soon! 😍😃👍🏻

A post shared by Overland History (@overland_history) on May 17, 2018 at 5:48pm PDT

On session 9 of the Overland Roundtable, we discuss a topic that we have all dealt with but maybe not given much though; when to change plans.  There frequently comes a time during an adventure that we have to make a decision.  We can either act sensibly or push on and conquer whatever lies in front of us.  Pushing on can be the first idea in a string of bad decisions.  The Overland Roundtable panel gets together to discuss their lessons learned, give some recommendations, and share some stories surrounding the tales of when we altered course...or should have.

We mentioned some other links that you might find helpful or interesting.  

• Brandon mentioned using the Garmin maps to identify public vs private land.  A blog post from Garmin regarding their mapping that would serve this purpose can be found here.
• Dan mentioned onXmaps as a cross platform mapping product that can also help differentiate public and private land.  This may have been mentioned on a past session by someone in the audience, but its worth mentioning again.
• Brandon also mentioned a book titled Beetle Drive by Fiona Easterby as inspiration to get out and explore using whatever means you have available.  

 

Our guest panelist this session is Jason Hamasu ("J" on here since Jason Spect is on the show) from Outlaw Xpedition Overland (OX Overland, formerly Oregon Trail Overland).  Jason and his team just recently finished their adventure that retraced the Oregon Trail from finish to start; a trip that was more than two years in the making.  

 

 

 

Flashback 3 years ago, almost to the day. This is where it all began. Jays #f150 and my other #fordranger. It's been a long crazy road thus far: from the team changing, to different rigs, bearing a New Name with a New Purpose. What started off as two kids skateboarding and pushing against the grain, has become two brothers planning and executing these Historic expeditions in contrast to what "Overlanding" really is. We are Purpose driven. The goal is as much The destination as it is the Journey. Somehow we found a way to push against this grain as well....And we're proud of our path and where it has led us. Thanks to ALL OF YOU who support our craziness. Click link in bio to watch episode 16 as the brotherhood of 5 guys begins to unfold along the Oregon Trail. ------- #OXoverland #OutlawXpeditions #AmbassadorsOfAdventure #conquerthetrail #offroad #wewillbefree #optoutside #exploremore #exploretheworld #welivetoexplore #neverstopexploring #offthebeatenpath #forgeoverland #overland #expedition #overlanding #myoverlandadventure #adventuretime #lifeofadventure #americanadventurist #roadlesstraveled #anywhereispossible #travelphotography #thegreatoutdoors #overlandcommunity #documentaryseries #brothers #flashbackfriday @warnindustries @arb4x4 @gsioutdoors @spartanrope @scrubbladewipers @blackpeaksupply @offthegridsurplus @krazybeavertools @borderland_trailers @stoutewebsoln @outer_limit_supply @americanadventurist @tractionjack

A post shared by Outlaw Xpeditions (@ox_overland) on Mar 4, 2017 at 9:19pm PST

 

Also on the show is Jason Spect, one of our regular contributors.  Check out Jason and his Mountain State Overland videos at http://www.mountainstateoverland.com/

 

Big weekend @ok4wd and we're just getting started #overlander #explore #overland #adventure #travel #offroad #camping #4wd #4x4 #outdoorx4 @arb4x4usa @ok4wd @blueridgeoverlandgear

A post shared by Mσυитαιи Sтαтє Oνєяℓαи∂ 🍂 (@msoverland) on Feb 19, 2017 at 5:43pm PST

 

Taylor Adney joins us, as usual from Overland Textile Co. Pick up some awesome overlanding related swag at OverlandTextile.com

 

Camp on the first night of our trip with the @lonestaroverland crew a couple weekends ago! We stayed at the tip of Signal Mountain and it was very windy, so we snuggled up against the pines for a bit of a wind break. . www.overlandtextile.com . #overlandtextileco #overland #overlander #overlanding #overlandcommunity #overlandfamily #rooftoptent #rtt #rooftoptentlife #tepui #teamtepui #toyota #4runner #toyota4runner #oklahoma #travelok #exploreoklahoma #outdooroklahoma #outdoors #nature #camp #camping #glamping #pinetree #ouachitas #explore #adventure #offroad

A post shared by Overland Textile Co. (@overlandtextileco) on Feb 27, 2017 at 9:00am PST

Brandon Libby can be found writing new articles from his headquarters in Wyoming on Expedition Portal, Overland Journal, and many other fine locations on the web and in print.  Brandon's latest side project has exploded with popularity, Overland Kitted.    

Left? Or right? #overlandkitted

A post shared by OK (@overland_kitted) on Mar 2, 2017 at 10:53am PST

 

Lastly, Dan from The 4x4 Podcast, can be found exploring Alaska and on The 4x4 Podcast.  

 

 

 

After one night in this little cabin, We've decided that I need to build a getaway out to the middle of nowhere. #ILoveAlaska #ilovewinter #snow #cabinlife #getoutthere #optoutside #exploremore #CVTFamily #exploreyourworld #4x4Podcast #americanadventurist #overlandcommunity

A post shared by Dan (@the4x4podcast) on Dec 16, 2016 at 2:41pm PST

On this session of the Overland Roundtable, Dan shares an interview that he did with the group known as Via PanAm.  The group is running from Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina on foot!  590 marathons!  The audio quality isn't as good as usual and the format for the show is different.  But at any rate, its a great story involving overland travels that is worth the listen.  

Cheers and see you next time, at the Overland Roundtable!

In this session our guest panelists include Laud Maroney from Texas Overland and Chris from Lone Star Overland.  Chris and Laud have extensive experience exploring in and around the state of Texas and bring a wealth of knowledge to the roundtable.  They are both based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area so if you're in that area be sure to link up with them for some adventures.  Even if you're just planning a trip through their area, shoot them a message.  There's nothing better than getting to know an area with someone (or a group) that really knows an area.

 

Some of the areas that were recommended to explore are:

 

Big Bend 

 

Palo Duro

 

Katemcy Rocks

 

Hill Country and Enchanted Rock