Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike The 4x4 Podcast

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
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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 #overland

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!