Show Notes for Podcast #70 Portable Power Systems: The best off-grid batteries for overland travel and car camping Summary Portable power systems are battery-powered all-in-one units with AD and/or DC power for overland trips as well as car camping. Some examples of these off-grid batteries include the Goal Zero Yeti 1500x, National Luna Battery Box,…
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Interviewing Rachelle Croft, Competitive Driver and Global Overlander
Show Notes for Podcast #69 Interviewing Rachelle Croft, Competitive Driver and Global Overlander Summary We have the opportunity to interview Rachelle Croft, successful business leader, accomplished international rally driver, and global overland adventurer. [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry,…
Interviewing Bryon Dorr: Adventurer, Athlete, and Overlander
Show Notes for Podcast #68 Summary: Scott Brady and Matt Scott interview Bryon Dorr Guest Bio Bryon Dorr Bryon Dorr has always been athletically minded and at an early age Boy Scouts gave him a taste for adventure. Through family road trips across the U.S. he got hooked on overland travel. Seeing new things…
Ashley Giordano interviews Marisa and Tim Notiers of NOTIER’S FRONTIERS
Show Notes for Podcast #67 An interview with Marisa and Tim Notiers of NOTIER’S FRONTIERS Summary: Ashley Giordano interviews Marisa and Tim Notier about their travels through Africa and the Americas on a KTM1190, what it was like to be stuck abroad during Covid-19 lockdowns, and how journaling turned into publishing books about their adventures….
The Overlander’s Every Day Carry (EDC)
Host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss the Principles of Overlanding for practical everyday carry (EDC) and travel gear for overland travel, emphasizing minimizing items, avoiding overtly tactical-looking clothing abroad, and complying with local knife laws. They describe preferred clothing (durable, understated jackets), sunglasses, and how smartphones have replaced many pocket items, especially for…
Vehicle Review Mashup (Summer 2020)
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and cohost Matt Scott discuss a recurring quarterly format reviewing new vehicles they’ve recently driven, focusing on pros and cons for overland and off-road use. They cover the Jeep Gladiator Mojave’s desert-focused tuning, interior upgrades, stronger axle components, and tradeoffs versus the Rubicon (no front locker or sway-bar disconnect,…
Behind the Builds: Overland Journal’s Latest Projects and Tech
Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss Overland Journal Podcast project vehicle updates, including a deep dive on Scott’s 2007 Lexus GX 470 (Prado 120-based) build with ARB Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension, AEV Crestone DOT-legal beadlock wheels, plans for an ARB bumper, Warn winch, possible roof rack, ARB LINX, and an effort to retain the…
Why Full-Size Trucks Should Be Seriously Considered for Overlanding
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott argue that many overlanders overload midsize pickups like the Tacoma due to limited payload (often around 1,000–1,200 lbs before passengers and gear), making full-size 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks a better choice for carrying campers, bumpers, winches, water, and supplies while staying under GVWR. They discuss…
Discussing Expedition Campers and Crossing Jungles with Lance Gillies
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Lance Gillies, founder and CEO of EarthCruiser, focusing on lessons from decades of travel and building expedition campers. Gillies recounts early Australia trips to Cape York in the wet with a Hilux and Holden Rodeo, emphasizing testing oneself responsibly and learning from remote Aboriginal communities, plus practical crocodile…
Principles of Overlanding: Storage Solutions
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss overland storage solutions—roof racks, drawer systems, hard cases, and soft bags—emphasizing that travelers often carry too much gear, which increases weight, hurts handling and safety, and slows camp setup. They recommend continually reevaluating gear use (including a “red dot” reminder method), prioritizing accessibility for…
Celebrating 50 Years of Range Rover: A Conversation on Heritage, Evolution, and the Future
Scott Brady and Matt Scott host the Overland Journal Podcast with guest Simon Turner, Land Rover product manager, to discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Range Rover and its role in pioneering the luxury SUV segment. Turner recounts the clandestine “Velar” prototype era, why capability and breadth of use—from city driving to serious off-road…
Exploring Business and the World With Chris Van Dyke
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady records from Bend, Oregon before an EarthCruiser trip to the Alvord Desert and Steens Mountains and welcomes longtime friend Chris Van Dyke, former VP of product development and marketing at Patagonia, nearly two-decade Nike veteran, Now clothing cofounder, and former district attorney. Chris recounts extensive sailing—three years on his…
Exploring the Journey: An Interview with Matt Scott
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews co-host Matt Scott, marking 20 podcast episodes. Matt discusses his international relations background and lifelong racing passion, explaining how racing lessons—such as “smooth is fast”—translate to off-road driving, travel, and business. They cover vehicle preferences, the tension between practicality and romance in overlanding, and Matt’s transition from a…
Overland Swaziland with Bonafide Moto Company
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady records from Eswatini’s Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary with Alan Shenton and Joe Fleming of Bonafide Moto Co. following a motorcycle trek on Triumphs (Tiger 1200, Tiger 800, and Street Scrambler). Alan reflects on his international music career in bands like Zebra & Giraffe, opening for The Cure, and how South…
Understanding Overlanding: Defining the Adventure
Overland Journal Podcast’s Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss what “overlanding” means and why defining it matters as the hobby and industry grow. Drawing on conversations with experienced long-distance travelers and Overland Journal’s long-standing definition, they argue overlanding is an activity—vehicle-supported, self-reliant adventure travel—focused on travel, remoteness, and often cultural interaction, not on owning…
A2A Expedition’s Graeme Bell on Family Overlanding, the Defender TD5, and Traveling the World Long-Term
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews overlander and author Graeme Bell of A2A Expedition, speaking from South Africa while sheltered in place and preparing for a new journey. Bell describes traveling long-term with his wife Luisa and their two children, how they homeschool using an American syllabus, and how constant family togetherness builds strong…
Principles of Overlanding: Rooftop Tent, Ground Tent, or Wedge Camper?
In an episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss various camping sleep systems for overlanding. Their review compares Australian-style swags, soft and hard-shell rooftop tents, interior vehicle sleeping, ground tents, and wedge camper solutions like Go Fast Campers and Ursa Minor. When selecting a setup, they emphasize evaluating comfort, setup…
Photographer and Cinematographer Bruce Dorn
Host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott welcome photographer/filmmaker Bruce Dorn to the Overland Journal Podcast, joking about gadgets and travel before discussing portable Light & Motion Stella LED lights and Scott’s Honda Africa Twin DCT impressions. Bruce shares practical advice for overland photography: prioritize making images, shoot in prime light, keep the camera ready,…
The Real Indiana Jones – Bryon Bass, PhD
In a captivating episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady takes us on an extraordinary journey with Dr. Bryon Bass, PhD, who embodies the adventurous and intellectual spirit akin to that of Indiana Jones. Join us as we traverse through Bryon’s rich tapestry of life experiences, revealing tales of archeology, adventure, and the…
Van Life vs. Overlanding: Working Remotely, Building the Right Rig, and Ethical Stealth Camping
Overland Journal Podcast hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott welcome editor Chris Cordes and Brittany to discuss the intersection of overlanding and “van life.” Brittany shares her transition from weekend trips to living in her customized 2006 Sprinter, “Wayne the Van,” designed for gear storage and comfort. The conversation covers the realities of remote work,…