Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady join Bryon Dorr to explore choosing an overlanding “home on wheels.” They compare truck campers, expedition vehicles, vans, and trailers, highlighting truck campers as an affordable, configurable, and underrated choice. The discussion reviews brands like Scout, Four Wheel Campers, and Supertramp, while contrasting flatbed and wedge…
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Chris Brinlee on Climbing the Peaks and Navigating the Valleys of Life
Host Scott Brady welcomes Overland Journal Podcast guest Chris Brinlee, whom he met while supporting a remote Arizona climbing trip, and they discuss Chris’s decade of unconventional travel after quitting an advertising job in 2014. Chris reflects on his essay “Dissolution of Identity,” explaining how mountaineering achievements and near-death experiences, including an avalanche, revealed resilience…
Overland Market Update: Starlink Mini, Recovery Gear Innovation, and New Toyota Builds
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott and Brian reconnect on the podcast after Brian’s Northwest Passage voyage and Scott finishing a 103,000-word book manuscript, then discuss the overland industry’s continued growth after pandemic-era spikes and subsequent consolidation. They announce a new Expedition Portal YouTube series exploring the Smoky Mountains hosted by Sinway Xavier and presented by…
The Lady Overlander Radio interview with guest Misti Tokarsky
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Misty Tokarski, co-host of Ladies Overlander Radio and a retired Coast Guard traveler, about lessons from military life, international travel, and overlanding with family using a Jeep Wrangler and a Toyota 4Runner. Misty discusses learning navigation skills like paper charts, dead reckoning, and using an alidade, and shares…
Jess Stuhler on African-Made Overland Accessories, Roof Tents, and Exploring with Family
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews longtime friend Jess Stuhler of Eezi-Awn about his early memories overlanding in Southern Africa, why South African and Australian gear became known for durability, and how Eezi-Awn refined the roof tent concept for heat and harsh corrugations. Jess shares lessons from traveling with his family, including why two…
Principles of Overlanding International Travel Security for Overlanders
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews JJ, a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service/Diplomatic Security professional based in Sub-Saharan Africa, about practical travel security for international travelers and overlanders. JJ shares how his background and overseas work shaped his approach to preparation, including using travel.state.gov for country-specific requirements, enrolling in STEP for alerts and…
Overland News January 2024: Events Roundup, Best Gear of 2023, and New Overland Products
Overland Journal Podcast recorded From Marrakech, host Scott Brady joins Brian McVickers for January overland news, reflecting on productivity priorities, 2023’s tougher economy, and standout personal wins. They recap favorite gear and purchases including the iPad Pro ecosystem, Garmin watch features, Oura Ring comparisons, AirTags, Knog Scout trackers, and travel/packability tips. Vehicle highlights include Jeep…
Destined for Wild on Traveling the Pan-American Highway in a 80-Series Land Cruiser
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano talks with Josh and Vanessa of Destined for Wild about completing the Pan-American Highway from British Columbia to Ushuaia in a 1994 80 Series Toyota Land Cruiser with a Camp-Tech pop-top. They explain why they left home for nine months, how they chose and built their vehicle after ruling…
2023 Overland Year in Review: Grenadier Wins, Starlink Goes Mobile, Gear Picks & 2024 Plans
Scott Brady and Matt Scott recap overlanding highlights from 2023 on the Overland Journal Podcast, noting travel normalizing post-pandemic while new global challenges affect routes and shipping. They discuss major vehicle trends and factory-built overlanders, highlight the Lexus GX 550 and the return of the Land Cruiser to the U.S., and name the Ineos Grenadier…
Shipping a Tundra Camper to Europe: Full-Time Overland Work & Travel Update with Ashley Giordano
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews co-host Ashley Giordano for an update on her and Richard’s open-ended, full-time work-and-travel journey after shipping their Toyota Tundra and Overland Explorer Vehicles Alpine pop-top camper roll-on/roll-off from Texas to Southampton in April. Now in Spain after extensive time in Scotland, Ashley shares how they balance remote work…
Gratitude from Nairobi: Crossing Africa Segment 2, Grenadier Reliability, and Travel Gear Lessons
Recording from a rainy Nairobi after completing segment two of a Grenadier trip across Africa, Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady centers the episode on gratitude for Africa, listeners, family, and the Overland International team. He shares a Black Friday offer for podcast listeners—code PODCAST2023 for 50% off Overland Journal subscriptions and 2023 back issues—while…
SEMA 2023 Goes Overlanding With Brian McVickers
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady checks in from near the equator in Kenya after driving from Cape Agulhas to Nanyuki, using Starlink from his Grenadier to record the Overland Journal podcast with Brian McVickers, who reports from SEMA. Brian describes the show’s growth, the expanded West Hall, and the now-outdoor “Overland Experience” featuring full…
Jeep Wagoneer Overland Edition Concept with Redtail Carbon Tent
Jeep pulled out all the stops on their latest concept vehicle, building the ultimate Jeep Grand Wagoneer overland platform, complete with 35 inch tires, revised fender flares, high clearance bumpers, retro interior, and a full interior living space. The cherry on top is the premium Retail Overland carbon fiber roof top tent with hard sides…
Ibérica Overland on What You Should Know About Overlanding in Spain
Overlanding Spain & the Balkans: Iberica Overland on Spomeniks, DIY Campers, and Travel Tips Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano records from northern Spain with Enrique and Eva of Iberica Overland, who share how they moved from off-roading and backpacking into vehicle-based travel, documentary filmmaking, and creating their YouTube channel during COVID. They describe multiple…
Understanding the Overland Industry
Episode Notes for Podcast 168: Understanding the Overland Industry Host Scott Brady and co-host Brian McVickers discuss the overland industry’s origins and rapid growth, outlining where they see current and future opportunities for businesses, creators, and travelers. They emphasize authenticity as essential for success with a savvy, affluent, quality-focused audience, and clarify overlanding as vehicle-supported…
Brian McVickers on Saying Yes to a Life of Adventure
Show Notes for Podcast 167: Brian McVickers on Saying Yes to a Life of Adventure Scott Brady interviews his friend and business partner Brian McVickers, discussing Brian’s early life of competitive sailing and international travel. The conversation continues with meeting his wife Amy and their years of sailing the Caribbean and living for four years…
Overland News: Fall 2023 featuring the new Land Cruiser, ZR2 Bisons, Minimalist Travel Devices, and More
Show Notes for Overland News Podcast #166 Summary: Scott Brady and Brian McVickers launch a new series called Overland News, where we feature the latest from the overlanding industry, including new vehicles, camping equipment, travel gear and more. In 2007, Overland Journal launched the Overland News section of the magazine, and we are picking up…
Editor’s Choice Video—Overland Hard Case Testing
Overland Journal‘s Summer 2023 issue featured a Hard Storage Boxes Main Gear Review by Chris Cordes. This video features the semi-destructive testing used to draw some of the conclusions referred to in the test. Excerpt: Some people have an innate ability to learn their lessons from the wise words and experiences of others. As I…
Old School Cool: The Classic Kit of Overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast #165 Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss era appropriate vehicle modifications, classic 4wds, and even investing in collector models. Most overlanders appreciate the simple and vintage travel equipment, including canvas slingback chairs or a Series Land Rover. They are not suggesting that classic overland gear is better, but it often times…
Principles of Overlanding: 30 Insights on Traveling the World by Vehicle
Show Notes for Podcast #164 Principles of Overlanding: 30 Insights on Traveling the World by Vehicle, an overview of the core tenets of overland travel. Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss the Principles of Overlanding Tweet Storm. Lessons are often learned the hard way, which in Scott and Matt’s case includes screwing up, getting stuck,…