As the last of the bags went in the jeep and the OzTent was latched down to the roof rack, we turned our attention to the day’s waypoints and our campsite destination for Tuesday evening. Luke Comstock pointed out several interesting stops that we would want to consider along our route towards the Keweenaw Peninsula. To me, the pure essence of what overlanding is and means was … [Read more...]
Ten Tips for Overlanding With Your Dog
We all love hitting the road and heading off towards the next adventure, and many of us do it with our trusty canine companion riding shotgun. Having spent the past 3 years dragging my pup along with me on almost every trip, I've learned a few things and have made a ton of mistakes along the way. So stop leaving your best friend at home and start overlanding with your … [Read more...]
Fall Camping in George Washington National Forest
Some weekends, all you want is a quick, relaxing getaway to a familiar place. Not pushing any vehicular limits (VOT...) or braving some obscene weather conditions (read: Overland Expo East...). Becca and I managed to escape one early September weekend for just this kind of excursion in the midst of a million other things going on. We decided in Friday night that we both were … [Read more...]
Using Blue Apron for Camp Meals
Any food cooked at your remote campsite tastes better than it would at home, right? Yes that is true - but don't let that hold you up from stepping up your camp cooking game. Over the past year Becca and I have tried to get a little more creative with our campsite meals, starting last fall when we began using a Dutch Oven with pretty stellar results (biscuits anyone???). Our … [Read more...]
2015 Appalachian Rendezvous
The American Adventurist Appalachian Rendezvous is really just a giant Overland family reunion, because there's plenty of good food, good people, and excessive amounts of cast iron. My wife and I left DC late Friday night and set a course for Uwharrie, North Carolina for the 2nd annual Appalachian Rendezvous, hosted by our friends over at American Adventurist. After … [Read more...]
