Paula Burr Archive, Page 11

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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,…

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady speaks with expedition leader David Sneath and logistics planner Emma Easter in northern Namibia. The group discusses the intricacies of running remote overland expeditions, emphasizing the 12–18 month lead time required for route selection and risk research. They detail the necessity of thorough preparation for both personnel and vehicles,…

On the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott debate what “pinnacle” overland vehicles you can buy new and confidently drive around the world, prioritizing global parts/service support, payload, technical capability, and durability. They compare the Mercedes G-Wagon’s international warranty and military-grade pedigree with Toyota’s 200 Series Land Cruiser, praising the 200’s strength,…

Scott Brady and Matt Scott introduce a new Overland Journal Podcast series, The Principles of Overlanding, designed to deliver short, detailed deep dives on core topics like payload, border crossings, shipping vehicles, suspension, and build-outs. In this first episode they focus on payload and the risks of overloading, defining key terms including GVWR, payload (GVWR…

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss how electric vehicles are rapidly reshaping overlanding, citing EV advantages like instant torque, precise control, fewer mechanical failure points, and future innovations such as structural solid-state batteries and wheel-mounted motors. They note growing industry momentum, including Tesla’s market value, Infiniti’s upcoming EV-heavy lineup, and…

On the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss building a Jeep Gladiator for camping and overlanding after Matt’s three-week Baja trip to Cabo. They cover why the Gladiator feels like an honest, purpose-built off-road pickup, how it compares to other midsize trucks, and which trims make sense (including the Sport…