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Principles of Overlanding: Intentional Vehicle Modifications

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Join hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady in this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast as they dive deep into the principles of modifying your overland vehicle with intention. Matt and Scott discuss the importance of thoughtful upgrades, the dangers of over-complication, and how to build a vehicle that meets your specific use case without succumbing to unnecessary modifications. From vehicle weight considerations to the value of restraint in customization, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world experiences and is ideal for overlanding enthusiasts and adventurers who aim to build reliable, practical, and well-suited travel vehicles.

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 240

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Host Bio

Scott Brady

Scott Brady is an adventure traveler, photographer, and publisher. He is the CEO of Overland International, the parent company of Overland Journal magazine and expeditionportal.com, the world’s largest and most visited vehicle-dependent expedition community, and overlanding editorial resource. Because of the large audiences of these outlets (over 1 million visitors monthly), Scott is often credited for popularizing overland travel in North America.  As an overlander, Scott has crossed all seven continents and circumnavigated the planet three times by a combination of 4WD vehicle and adventure motorcycle. He was the expedition leader of the Expeditions 7 project (in partnership with Greg Miller), a three-year global adventure that took the same Toyota Land Cruiser to all seven continents (completed in 2014).  His driving and expedition skills have been employed by Top Gear, Toyota, Jeep, Mobil1, and others. @scott.a.brady

Matt Scott

Matthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world’s most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

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Ashley Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer overland journey from Canada to Argentina with her husband, Richard, in their well-loved but antiquated Toyota pickup. On the zig-zag route south, she hiked craggy peaks in the Andes, discovered diverse cultures in 15 different countries, and filled her tummy with spicy ceviche, Baja fish tacos, and Argentinian Malbec. As Senior Editor at Overland Journal, you can usually find Ashley buried in a pile of travel books, poring over maps, or writing about the unsung women of overlanding history. @desktoglory_ash