Dispersed Camping

The 3 Types of Dispersed Overland Camping

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

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 Featured

Our DIY Starlink Tripod Stand + Adapter (Gen 3)

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 important considerations when 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 Ethernet 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

Slowing. It. Down.

Lessons in slowing down along the trail.

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.

Gear

Introducing The TP Toter

Introducing the TP Toter, a premium accessory for your Dookie Depeuty (aka shovel) to hold a large generous roll of 2-ply within an easy arm's reach.

Storied Stickers

Introducing Storied Stickers

Storied Stickers is a project to create stickers, tee shirts, and swag based on stories from my overlanding adventures and the adventures of other overlanders I meet in the field.

Storied Stickers

I'd Rather Be Here Sticker

The "I'd Rather Be Here" sticker is a reminder that each day is an opportunity and a responsibility to do what you love. It's the first sticker in the Storied Stickers project.

Trips

Top Adventures of 2022

Learn about our top 20 adventures of 2022!

Gear

Our DIY Starlink Tripod Stand + Adapter (Gen 2)

Learn about our custom 3D-printed Gen 2 Starlink tripod adapter and stand which is much easier to transport and store than the stock stand.