Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2021 Issue. Don’t we all appreciate when a product serves more than one purpose? Kovea has hit that mark with the Dream Gas BBQ. While it is not the most compact stove on the market, it combines multiple functions for added convenience. This butane-fueled…
Episode 82 Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond
Show notes for podcast 82 Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond Summary In this podcast from the field, Ashley Giordano interviews Swiss overlanders Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond. Currently in Saudi Arabia, the couple has traveled from Switzerland to Iran, along the Silk Road to Singapore, and through Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and the Arabian…
Episode 81 Nena Barlow talks essential skills for backcountry overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast #81 Nena Barlow talks essential skills for backcountry overlanding Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Nena Barlow about her favorite Jeeps, her competitive success with the Rebelle Rally, and the essential skills for exploring the backcountry. Guest Bio: Nena Barlow Owner Nena Barlow grew up in the Southwest, exploring…
BioLite Headlamp 200
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2021 Issue. As overlanders, we often think of multi-purpose function, compact size, durability, and comfort when it comes to our rigs. BioLite incorporated each quality into this headlamp, and it has earned a place in my seat-back system. The device is so comfortable that I…
Episode 80 Christian Pelletier on Not Taking Traveling the World so Seriously
Show Notes for Podcast #80 Christian Pelletier on Not Taking Traveling the World so Seriously Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Christian Pelletier on his time working in West Africa, buying used vehicles in Australia and South America, and the not taking travel so seriously. Christian is a technology professional (also Overland…
Episode 79 Dave Harriton (AEV) on Why Innovation, Quality, and Adventure Matters
Summary: Matt and Scott discuss the importance of innovation and engineering in the development of aftermarket components, along with Dave’s story of transitioning from white water kayaker to industry leader. Guest Bio: Dave Harriton’s career began with four AAA tows and UM’s business plan competition. Now he owns the largest and most respected…
Episode 78 Brazilian overlanders Sergio and Eleni of @projetomundocao
Show Notes for Podcast #78 Summary: Ashley Giordano interviews Brazilian overlanders Sergio and Eleni of @projetomundocao about how an object in an unexpected location changed their lives forever, leading to nearly a decade of travel in their 2000 Land Rover Defender 110. Guest Bio: I’m Sergio, 48 years old and I worked all…
Episode 77 Full Size Overland Truck of the Year
Show Notes for Podcast #77 Full size trucks of 2021 Summary: Matt Scott, Matt Swartz, and Scott Brady discuss the 2022 Full-size Truck of the Year award and the detailed insights into the evaluated models. We discuss the Nissan Titan XD, Ford F250 Tremor, GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4, Ram Power Wagon, Ram 2500 Cummins…
Episode 76 Scott Brady interviews Sean Gorman, discussing travel and expeditions around the globe.
Show Notes for Podcast #76 Sean Gorman: Adventurer and 4WD Expert Summary: Scott Brady interviews Sean Gorman, discussing travel and expeditions around the globe. Guest Bio: Sean Gorman Sean Gorman is the founder of Sea2Summit Experiences, an automotive consulting business specializing in off road drive experiences, long range expedition preparation, off road…
Episode 75 2021 Gear of the Year
Show Notes for Podcast #75 Gear of the Year 2021 Summary: Matt and Scott riff on the best gear of the year, the ultimate new SUV’s, trucks, and campers Host Bios: Scott Brady Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North…
Episode 74 7 of the BEST Camp Tables for Overlanding and Car Camping
Show Notes for Podcast #74 Summary: A buffet of choices to serve different needs, from backcountry to backyard. Finding the perfect camp table for overlanding or car camping can be challenging, but we’re here to help with brief reviews of seven different folding camp tables. Here are a few of our picks. Host Bios:…
Episode 73 Interviewing Nick Taylor
Show Notes for Podcast #73 Summary: Interview with Nick Taylor Guest Bio: NICK TAYLOR A Colorado-based Brit–originally from Sunderland–and a Chartered Engineer and technologist who became a devotee of the worlds deserts. He’s lived in half a dozen countries and traveled to over 70. Over the last 15 years he’s extensively traveled in…
Episode 72 Interviewing Scott Brady, Overlander and Publisher
Show Notes for Podcast #72 Summary: Matt Scott and Ashley Giordano interview Scott Brady, the Publisher of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal. Scott has overlanded across all seven continents and shares his insights on vehicle-based travel and his path to adventure. Guest Bio: SCOTT BRADY Scott Brady is an adventure traveler, photographer, and publisher….
Episode 71 Interviewing Bill Dragoo, Global Adventure Rider, Trainer, and Storyteller
Show Notes for Podcast #71 Summary: Scott Brady interviews Bill Dragoo, accomplished adventure motorcycle traveler, trainer, and journalist. Bill was a finalist in the GS Trophy, and has prepared multiple ADV Motorcycles and 4WD overland vehicles for global travel. Guest Bio: As a moto-journalist, Certified BMW factory-trained off-road instructor, and Certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation…
Episode 66 The Overland Expo Podcast: What and Who Makes This Event Amazing?
Show Notes for Podcast #66 The Overland Expo Podcast: What and Who Makes This Event Amazing? Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the past, present, and future of the Overland Expo with event Directors Lindsay Hubley and Jessica Kirchner. This podcast does a deep dive into their commitments towards training, travel, and the…
Episode 65 Rebelle Rally 2021
Show Notes for Podcast #65 Rebelle Rally 2021 Summary: Ashley Giordano, Matt Scott, and Scott Brady discuss the most recent Rebelle Rally, including the vehicles, tactics, and winning teams. Host Bios: Scott Brady Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North…
Episode 64 Jim Markel, Gear Designer and Global Overlander
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #64 Summary: Scott Brady interviews Jim Markel, Co-Founder of RedOxx, former Marine, and global overland traveler. Guest Bio: Born in Italy to a military family, Red Oxx CEO Jim Markel has lived around the world and around the U.S.A. from coast to coast. Joining the Marines after high school,…
Episode 63 Luisa Bell Global adventurer and overlander
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #63 Luisa Bell Global adventurer and overlander Summary: Ashley Giordano interviews Luisa Bell on global travel in a Defender 130, crossing continents with your family, and managing life in the developing world. Host Bio: Ashley Giordano Ashley Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer overland journey from Canada to Argentina with her…
Episode 62 Interviewing Duncan Barbour, Camel Trophy Coordinator and Global Overlander
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #62 Interviewing Duncan Barbour, Camel Trophy Coordinator and Global Overlander Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Camel Trophy and 7P Overland legend Duncan Barbour. Duncan shares his joy of international travel, working with a team, and learning about the essentials of adventure. Duncan digs deep into the importance…
Episode 61 First Drives of the 2022 Tundra, Tacoma, Hummer, and More
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #61 First Drives of the 2022 Tundra, Tacoma, Hummer, and More Summary: Scott Brady and Matt Swartz discuss their experiences driving the 2022 Tundra, Tacoma, Hummer EV, Subaru Wilderness, Grand Wagoneer, and more. This Episode sponsored in part by: OnX Maps GCI Outdoor Full Transcription below: Scott Brady: [00:00:00]…