Are You a "Real" Overlander? The Gatekeeping Debate

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm going to walk you through my top 3 pieces of summer overlanding gear. After years of dispersed camping and overlanding, these are some of my favorite (and budget priced) pieces of gear that seriously improve my trips. Whether it's dealing with the heat, keeping the bugs away, or enjoying some good food at camp, these recommendations will help you think of some ways to make camping and overlanding in warmer temps more enjoyable. Check out the full episode for all the info and hopefully, whether you actually want or need these items or not, it'll at least get your mind going on some ways to improve summer trips. Here are links to the items I mention in this episode: Turbo Fan: https://amzn.to/3TCUBR3 Flextail Tiny Repel: https://amzn.to/3MRuiCZ Jetboil Genesis Basecamp: https://amzn.to/4e0Pnqx Jetboil Half Gen (cheaper option if you don't need dual burners): https://amzn.to/4e87pr3 A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this episode, I'm thinking back through the several rigs I've had and the multiple years of experience I've spent doing overlanding and long camping trips. What would I have done differently, knowing what I know now? In this episode of the podcast, I'm going to talk through some tips and tricks that I've learned and I'll try to lay out some clear, actionable tips for improving your trips and saving you money. I made a lot of mistakes over the last few years and they were costly (time and money-wise) so learn from my mistakes to help you be more efficient with your future overlanding build and trips. A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Northology Adventures (sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking through a subscriber suggested topic which is compatibility and its importance within your overlanding gear load out. I'll chat through the story that the subscriber told me, some examples of times I've had issues with gear not being compatible or it being difficult to find replacement parts and how that can negatively impact your trips. Finally, I'll chat through some suggestions for testing, researching, and ensuring your good to go before getting into a situation where you have a bad time because you're not prepared. Here are links to the items I mentioned in the video if it helps! Allpowers 299WH Power Bank with compatible solar panel for just $299: https://amzn.to/4gbiDfL Browey 120W Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/3ThrORY Jetboil Half Gen Cooking System: https://amzn.to/3XvqIEJ Jetboil Genesis (dual burner) Basecamp cooking system (what I run): https://amzn.to/4d0DBuW KOAR Event I mentioned if you're curious: https://keweenawoverlandadventureretreat.com/ A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Northology Adventures (sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this episode, I wanted to talk directly to all of you out there that have done some KOA or state park campground camping, but are wanting to get more remote while exploring and finding your own dispersed spots. If you want to know the difference, what you'll need, and the pros and cons of each, this is the episode for you. Check out the full thing for all the info! As I mentioned, here are some links to some of the gear I've used before if you need something to get started. If you need a good all around hammock with a built in bug net and rainfly, I've used this one for about 3 years and it's been great: https://amzn.to/3Tdn3cd For an inexpensive tent that's quick to deploy and inexpensive, here's a decent option: https://amzn.to/4g49dTd Here's a $50 cot that gets you up off the ground and folds down pretty easily: https://amzn.to/3Xu1QgM For a good, but not hundreds of dollar sleeping bag, Kelty makes good stuff: https://amzn.to/4g7cP6U I've got two pillows that I love and they're about the same price so I'll link both here- Luno Pillow: https://amzn.to/3Z3MksT Hest Pillow: https://amzn.to/4dLS5A1 A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Northology Adventures (sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this episode of the podcast, I'm going to chat through some technological advancements that are improving overlanding trips and making life better and more accessible from the road. If you want some ideas for things to look into to improve your setup, check out this podcast. Thanks for watching and listening and hop into my other social channels if you've got ideas for things I missed. A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Northology Adventures (sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this episode of the podcast, I wanted to look back a bit into things like my unistrut roof rack or my Xtrusion bedrack and how I learned a lot on those projects by stepping outside my comfort zone to do something I'd never done. When doing vehicle modifications or creating your own solutions to overlanding set up challenges, sometimes things go wrong. In this episode, I'm going to share some of the things I've messed up, talk through some tips that I've learned over the years to try to prevent the mistakes, and then some ways to fix them, if they do occur. If you're scared to do a specific mod because you're worried about potentially messing it up, hopefully this video will help you feel more confident to give it a try and give you a higher percentage chance of success in doing the mod. If you enjoy the episode, make sure to add the podcast to your favorites and leave a 5 star review! A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Northology Adventures (sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this week's episode of the podcast, I wanted to talk about a topic I see a lot. People think they have to "build" their vehicle out completely before they can go on an overlanding trip. Conversely, sometimes people get caught up in the build and then have a really built rig but feel like they can't ever go camping because they're constantly modifying their built rig. In this episode, I'm going to walk through a newer overlanders journey to build a rig and some real world recommendations for how to approach that build and also get out to camp and explore. Then I'm going to hit on more established builds and how to approach continuing improvements and modifications. Finally, I'll finish the episode by talking through my setup and how I'm prioritizing my build over the next year or so to give you some real world examples of how I'm eating my own cooking, :D. A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Northology Adventures (sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this episode of the podcast, I wanted to touch a bit on preparedness related to inclement weather. I just got back from a family vacation where (unfortunately) I didn't have my truck, but my wife's car. We had an unexpected storm come through which knocked down a bunch of large trees and limbs and knocked out the power for about a day. This made me think about what I would have done if I was off grid or out of service and something like that happened. So, hopefully these basic tips will help inspire you to think through weather and include that in your overlanding preparation for future trips! Here are some quick links to some of the products I mentioned in the episode. Baofeng Handheld GMRS Radios with weather: https://amzn.to/3WMCWZf Midland MXT275 GMRS Radio with weather: https://amzn.to/3Yxu3nA A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Northology Adventures (sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

For those of you jumping to the description or to the comments to come at me about how you don't need to buy anything to get out exploring, you're right and I say that in the first 20 seconds of the video, :D. However, after you've been on 3-5 trips, you'll likely get a pretty good handle on how your setup performs and then you'll be ready to think about where to invest your budget to improve your trips. In this episode I'm going to walk you through my top 3 gear categories to focus your spend on as you start out. If you want any of the gear I mentioned in the episode, links are below! Shelter- Gazelle T4 Tent: https://amzn.to/3WlynDV Coleman Pop Up Tent: https://amzn.to/3YjDYgj Hammock I use: https://amzn.to/3Ylji82 Naturnest RTT: https://amzn.to/3YfjCVG Openroad (my current RTT): https://bit.ly/3Sx9ELR Sleep- Hest Mattress (no inflation necessary): https://amzn.to/46CExUZ Hest Pillow: https://amzn.to/3YljELU Luno Pillow: https://amzn.to/3Yr8fd8 Clothing- My favorite camping pants: https://amzn.to/4bUW3ok Reasonably priced waterproof jacket: https://amzn.to/3zWg7JN A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Northology Adventures (sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this episode, I wanted to talk a bit about all of the arguments and gatekeeping that I keep seeing in all of the overlanding groups and pages. I'll talk a bit about what I think overlanding really is (just my opinion, settle down), why I think it's dumb argument to try to tell people whether they're "real" overlanders or not, and finally my thoughts on why overlanding should be inclusive and welcoming. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the topic, so check out the social media links and Newbie Overlanders link below to join the conversation! A huge thanks to my featured partners: ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order):  https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier):  https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Kenda Tires (my favorite tires for the last 10 years):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Northology Adventures (sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3jvJG7J Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos