Session 3
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
Release Date: 09/05/2015
Session 13 - Coronoverlanding
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
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, Mario Donovan, Patrick Metzger, Aaron Matkowski, Jason Spect, and Dan Cole.
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Session 12 - Preparing for Summer Trips
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
On this session of the Overland Roundtable we have some special guests and a couple first timers on this show to talk about new additions to the rigs and any specific trips that are getting lined up.
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Session 11 - Cold Weather Camping
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
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 . []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,...
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Session 10 - When To Call It Quits
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
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.
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Session 9 - When to Alter your Course
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
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...
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Session 8
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
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!
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Session 7
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
In this session our guest panelists include Laud Maroney from and Chris from . 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...
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Session 6
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
On this session of the Overland Roundtable we discuss some philosophies and tools that people use when planning trips of less than a month. We are focusing on trips that are less than one month long because once a trip takes on that magnitude, the process and tools change a bit. On this session we have two guest panelists and both were discovered in the discussion thread on one of our favorite forums, . If you’d like to continue the discussion, then go ahead and . Lets introduce our guest panelists. ...
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Session 5
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
On session 5 of the Overland Roundtable, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the various camp setups that are popular amongst overland travelers. The rooftop tend is a trendy, and expensive, accessory but it may not be right for you. The ground tent is widely accessible but has some characteristics that may not be well suited a long trips or wet environments. We had the pleasure of having Matt Henwood from join us to discuss his expertise with Four Wheel pop-up campers. slide into a pickup bed and transform your truck into an offroad ready camper with all the...
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Session 4
Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
Session 4 of Overland Roundtable is all about trail communications. Along with the usual suspects which make up the panel, we have a returning guest Ben Beierwaltes and a new guest Tom Severin; both who have extensive knowledge of HAM radio and communications. Some of the key topics include: ...
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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:
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Choosing a trailer
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The pros and cons of owning an expedition trailer
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Trailer size and weight considerations
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Different styles of trailers and their features
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Trailer hitch variations
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Chassis and suspension options
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Matching stud patterns to tow vehicles or carrying extra spares
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Space and storage designs
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Approximate costs for certain trailer builds
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Water storage & shower systems
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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 [email protected] 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