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...]
Blue Ridge Overland Gear – Tool Bag Review
All tool bags are not made equal, and the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Tool Bag leaves the rest of the competition in the dust. If you've spent any time off road or you're a Land Rover owner, you've probably dealt with your fair share of breakdowns in the field. Luckily, you've also probably prepared ahead by packing a tool bag or renewing your AAA membership. Previously … [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...]
Overland Expo East 2015 – After Action Report
With a category 4 hurricane churning off the southern coast and the probability of 3 days of non stop rain, I did what anyone with any common sense would do. I loaded my truck, put on a pair of boots, and headed down to North Carolina for the 2015 Overland Expo East. This year, Expo East was once again held at the Taylor Ranch right outside of Asheville in Fletcher, North … [Read more...]
