Show Notes for Podcast #130 Walt Wagner on Building Toyotas for Extreme Overlanding Summary: Scott Brady interviews Walt Wagner of Tactical Application Vehicles, one of the premier overland builders in the United States. Walt’s history in government operations and passion for capability translates into some of the most impressive Toyotas, Rams, and UTV in the…
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Episode 129 2022 In Review: Vehicles, Gear, and Industry Updates
Show Notes for Podcast #129 2022 In Review: Vehicles, Gear, and Industry Updates Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady share their experiences from 2022, including project wrapups, new vehicles, the state of new overland models and EVs, and significant changes in the overland industry. They also chat about their favorite kit and some of their…
Detailed Walk-Around :: Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster for Overlanding
For this video, we do a deep dive into the Grenadier’s specifications and components, reviewing all of the drivetrain, gear ratios, traction devices, features, and accessories. The Grenadier is “Built on Purpose” for overland travel, with the capacity and payload to support long-distance remote travel. With robust underpinnings, the Grenadier Trialmaster includes 32″ BFGoodrich…
Episode 128 :: Liberating Leash on Leaving the Desk for Solo Overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast #128 Liberating Leash on Leaving the Desk for Solo Overlanding Summary: Overland Expo scholarship award winner Alicia (@liberatingleash) shares her experience of taking her job and life to the road for long-term remote work and travel. Her story is an inspirational account of how she pursued her dreams and left with…
Episode 127 Grenadier Prototype First Off-Road Drive Impressions
Summary: Matt Scott interviews Scott Brady on his first drive of the (prototype) Grenadier Trialmaster SUV from Ineos. The Grenadier represents a significant offering to the overland market, being the first build on purpose SUV for overlanding in several years (since the 200 TLC left the market). The Grenadier combines classic styling with body on…
Episode 126 Akela World on Circumnavigating the Globe in a 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911B
Show Notes for Podcast #126 Leander, Maria, and Lennox of Akela World on Circumnavigating the Globe in a 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911B Summary: Austrian overlanders Leander, Maria, and Lennox completed the Silk Road to Vladivostok, Korea, Japan, Borneo, Indonesia, Australia, and the USA in their 1977 Mercedes Benz truck. In this podcast from the…
Video :: XPlore RV X145 Overland Test
The Xplore RV is one of the first expedition-class trailers produced in the United States that features the optimal confluence of compact dimensions, trail capability, and live-in comforts. These attributes are all wrapped in a package that comes complete with (optional) 1,000 watts of solar, 1,080 Ah of lithium, long-travel airbag suspension, robust chassis, and -40…
Episode 125 Tina and Dave Payne on Family Travel and Seizing the Moment
Show Notes for Podcast #125 Tina and Dave Payne on Family Travel and Seizing the Moment Summary: Dave and Tina Payne on growing up in Africa, directing horror films, and choosing to say yes to exploring the world with your family. Guest Bio: Host Bio: Scott Brady Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition…
Video :: Remote EV Charging Solved? We Charge a Rivian from an Overland Trailer
As a test of the XPlore RV’s capabilities, we test-charged the Rivian R1S from the 1080 Ah lithium battery bank in the X145. With 1,000 watts of solar and a 2,000-watt inverter, you can actually charge an EV (albeit slowly) while camping remotely.
Episode 124 Stefano Melgrati on minimalist ADV overlanding and the joys of connection
Show Notes for Podcast #124 Stefano Melgrati on minimalist ADV overlanding and the joys of connection Summary: Stefano Melgrati is an infectiously joyful traveler, with a broad smile and love for seeing the globe and meeting its peoples. Stefano traveled on $28 per day, crossing Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Guest Bio: Stefano is…
Video :: Overlanding a 2WD Mercedes Sprinter Diesel?
We evaluate the 2021 Mercedes Sprinter Diesel 2WD 170 for overland travel.
Episode 123 Neale Bayly on overcoming adversity, surviving war zones, and the joys of giving back
Show Notes for Podcast #123 Neale Bayly on overcoming adversity, surviving war zones, and the joys of giving back Summary: Neale Bayly is a traveler, humanitarian, motorcyclist, writer, photographer, and father. Neale shares the challenges of growing up a troubled youth in the UK, and slowly overcoming all limitations to travel the world and ultimately…
Video :: Is the Rivian R1S One of the Best SUVs Ever Made?
We test the new Rivian R1S across numerous conditions, including driving it to the most remote point on a road in the 48 states. This is the best EV we have tested, and it is arguably one of the best SUVs we have tested. . . period.
Episode 122 Eva zu Beck on Inspiring Ourselves and Others to Travel the World
Show Notes for Podcast #122 Summary: Eva zu Beck on Inspiring Ourselves and Others to Travel the World Guest Bio: Eva zu Beck is a Polish travel blogger and vlogger. She hosted TRT World’s show, A Place Called Pakistan, and presented a Euronews YouTube miniseries called Rerouted: The Balkans. She has traveled to 60…
Video : GMC Sierra AT4 ExPo Build :: Project Wrap Up
For this wrap-up video, we review our time with the Sierra 1500 AT4 Duramax diesel truck, including our modifications. We added an Eibach suspension, Timbren SES jounces, Hellwig overloads, AEV Crestone wheels, and Kenda 35×10.5″ tires. Additional modifications includes Tuffy storage boxes, Garmin GPS, and a Scout Kenai camper.
Episode 121 Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández
Show Notes for Podcast #121 Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández Summary: Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández sit down and talk about slackline instruction, world travel in their 1988 Mitsubishi Delica, and being on the road for over 10 years. Guest Bio: Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández are lovers…
Video Field Tested :: Gasper 4 Knife :: Rewild Gear
The premium Gasper 4 knife was built for the outdoors and designed to fuel adventures in the wildest of places. It’s made in the U.S.A. and backed by a Lifetime Warranty. The Gasper 4 handle is designed to model the shape of your hand in the field, so the ergonomic form is both comfortable and…
Episode 120 Adventure Chef Adam Glick talks life at sea, and inspiring ways of cooking from his travels
Show Notes for Podcast #120 Summary: Adventure Chef Adam Glick talks about life at sea, and inspiring ways of cooking from his travels with Scott Brady at PNW Overland Expo 2022. Guest Bio: Adam Glick After more than a decade of sailing around the world as a private yacht chef, Adam Glick has…
Video Crossing the Devil :: The First EV Crossing of the Longest Trail in the USA
Episode 119 Getting Electric with Rivian, Hummer, and Ford
Show Notes for Podcast #119 Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the future of electric vehicles and rundown their thoughts on the Rivian, Hummer and Ford Lightning. 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 America….