How to find awesome off-road routes for overlanding? Learn about the tools and process we use to find and explore awesome off-road routes during our overloading trips along with dispersed camping and activities like hiking and paddling.
How to get the best Starlink connection at camp? How do you get the best Starlink connection at camp for a reliable fast connect? Learn from our experience as we show you our favorite tricks and tips for getting the best Starlink connect at camp and while traveling..
Starlink Is Starlink Mini In Motion good enough for remote work while traveling? We've wondered if using the Starlink Mini in motion would offer better reliability than cell coverage alone for remote work and connectivity. To answer this question, we decided to test the Starlink Mini on a road trip from Maryland and Pennsylvania back to Colorado, spanning three days.
Starlink Featured Our DIY Starlink Mini Tripod Adapter Mount Learn about our custom 3D-printed Starlink Mini tripod adapter and stand which we use to get our Starlink off the ground for protection and better connection.
Starlink Should you get the Starlink Mini satellite and Mini Roam internet service plan? Learn more about why we chose the Starlink Mini for our overland travels and adventures, as we compare size, portability, power, and most importantly speeds in real world conditions at camp.
Dispersed Camping What is dispersed camping? Types and Tips Over the years we’ve found there are three primary types of dispersed camping. We've found that having a name and mental model for each of these types helps us to have helpful expectations. And we've also learned a few tips for each type over the years.
Trips Dispersed Camping in Oregon's Cascade Mountains We spent a few days exploring Oregon's Cascade Mountains in search of awesome dispersed camping on our way to Overland Expo Pacific Northwest. It was a great way to explore the Cascades. I hope you enjoy the sights and learn how we find and scout dispersed campsites.
Mindset How to not over plan your overlanding trip Should you plan your overland trip? Or just go and make it up along the way. In this post, we explore our approach of using "Boulders and Pebbles" to balance preparation with leaving space for the unplanned.
Dispersed Camping Free camping near me? General Guidelines for Dispersed Camping Learn about general guidelines for dispersed camping on US Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands. Learn how to confidently and legally camp in awesome places on public land away from the crowds and noise of campgrounds.
Starlink Is upgrading from Starlink Gen 3 from Gen 2 worth it? Learn about why we upgraded to the Gen 3 Starlink, incuding the pros and cons we considered and how we upgraded it in our overlanding rig.
Starlink Our DIY Starlink Standard (Gen 3) Tripod Adapter Mount Learn about our custom 3D-printed Gen 3 Starlink tripod adapter and stand which we use to get our Starlink off the ground for protection and better signal. Learn about the process of design, manufacturing, and field testing rugged overlanding gear.
Mindset How to find your overland trail name? What is an overland trail name? And how do you find yours?
Trips Scenes From The Swell Last week was filled with overlanding adventures with friends in the San Rafael Swell. It was a great way to kickoff the overlanding season. I'm so excited for more trips soon. I hope you enjoy the sights and sounds of the Swell.
Gear Choosing a Tripod for Your Starlink This post explores considerations and recommendations for choosing a tripod to use with your Starlink + Starlink Tripod Adapter when traveling, working, overlanding, etc.
Starlink Our "Starlink Internet Hour" Ritual Learn about when we use our Starlink while overlanding and camper (and when we turn it off). Lessons in being disconnected and present.
Starlink Installing a Starlink Data / Power Passthrough Port in Your Rig How we install a SmartPlug Ethernet jack in the side of our truck camper making it quick and easy to connect our Starlink at camp. Including how to drill through the side of your fiberglass camper.
Storied Stickers Baby cow, why do you just keep running? Sticker Oh, those baby cows. Why do they just keep running and running and running down the road?
Storied Stickers Beware The Desert Bear Sticker The story of our first night camping in our truck camper and how we met our first desert bear.
Storied Stickers Givin' It The Beans Sticker Check out our new Givin' It The Beans sticker. A reminder that adventure is better together with your team.
Mindset Adventure Is Personal It’s too easy to forget the personal nature of adventure. But who’s to say what’s an adventure to someone else?
Gear Take A Tour of Our Overlanding Rig "BANTHA1" Take a tour of our overlanding rig BANTHA1. Check out the inside and outside of our Ford F-350 SuperDuty, Hallmark Guanella pop-up truck camper, and Highway Products flatbed, and gear.
Storied Stickers Friend Recovery Expert Sticker Check out our new Friend Recovery Expert sticker. Because we all know your recovery gear is really for your friends and people you meet along the trail.
Storied Stickers See You Out There Sticker Check out our new See You Out Ther sticker and swag. Because sometimes beautiful desolation is more fun with a bit of community. And so we hope to see you out there as a friend on our next adventure.
Storied Stickers Air Down Off-Road Sticker Check out our new Air Down Off-Road sticker. Ready for action and way more traction. Show your support for airing down when driving off-road.
