American Overlander - by Venture2Roam
FritidWelcome to Venture2Roam! We (Will and Kate) venture to explore the American West, overlanding with our family and friends. This channel follows our overland adventures, our approach to primitive camping, Jeep Wrangler upgrades (and fixes), reviews of the gear we use, and of the amazing rigs and equipment we meet along the way. We give our honest opinion on equipment and gear, share any hard learned lessons and tips we've picked up along the way, and highlight the overlanding community we love so much. Subscribe to get feel good stories and content.
Siste episoder av American Overlander - by Venture2Roam podcast
- Is Overlanding DANGEROUS? (00:55:43)
We talk about whether or not Overlanding is inherently Dangerous. We also talk about which types of vehicles should be on the trail and which should not.
- Lessons from the RUBICON Trail (01:39:59)
We do a deep dive on our 3 days spent on the Rubicon Trail.
- Are Overlanders Ruining Overlanding???? (00:52:28)
This is our first video podcast. We talk about how overlander love to hate on other overlanders.
- Prepping for the BIG DADDY: The Rubicon Trail (01:12:51)
Will, Chris, and Lance discuss their upcoming trip to the Rubicon Trail.
- WE DAMAGE our Rigs Rock Crawling (01:34:13)
We talk about prepping for the Rubicon by doing more difficult trails in the Owyhees, one of which was way over our heads. My Camping Setup: Intrepid Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/IntrepidGeo (Best Design I’ve Seen) Roofnest Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/Roofnesttents (Most luxurious I’ve Seen) Topoak Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/TopOakTent (BEST VALUE I’ve Seen) Devos Light Ranger Camp Light: https://geni.us/DevosLR1200 Roofnest LiteWing Awning: https://geni.us/RoofnestLiteWing AllPowers External Battery: https://geni.us/AllPowers Vevor Diesel Heater: https://s.vevor.com/bfQymJ (VVPRO to save 5%) Jeep JL Drawer System: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0 Exped Mega Mat: https://geni.us/ExpedMega Iceco Refrigerators: https://geni.us/icecoAPL55 My Rig Modifications: PROTECTION: MetalCloak UnderCloak: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o SUSPENSION: MetalClaok Suspension: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o TIRES Gladiator: Nitto Recon Grapplers: https://bit.ly/46BC1g3 TIRES Wrangler: Nitto Trail Grapplers: https://geni.us/NittoTrail
- WARNING Explicit Offroad Content...Seriously. (01:11:20)
Will is joined by Chris and Lance...and while they try to talk about their shift from Overlanding to Rocklanding, they get sidetracked by the banter that happens when three friends get together and drink bourbon. There is explicit language in this episode, so if you're offended by bad words, please do not listen to this episode.
- OMG I Quit My Job To Make Content Fulltime!!!! (01:08:10)
Kate interviews me about going full time,e.
- Mystery Sickness at Zero Degrees in the Idaho Mountains (01:05:53)
Chris gets a strange sickness while camping in Atlanta, Idaho.
- First Time Drivers - The Girls Talk 1,000+ Miles Offroad Across Oregon (00:29:36)
My Favorite Gear Kraken Air Inflation System: https://geni.us/Kraken1 MetalCloak Gamechanger Suspension: https://geni.us/Metalcloak Factor 55 Recovery: https://geni.us/Factor55recovery Save 10% with V2R10 Intrepid Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/IntrepidGeo (Best Design I’ve Seen) Maxtrax Recovery Boards: https://geni.us/MaxtraxRevere _________________ My Camping Setup: Roofnest Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/Roofnesttents (Most luxurious I’ve Seen) Topoak Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/TopOakTent (BEST VALUE I’ve Seen) Roofnest LiteWing Awning: https://geni.us/RoofnestLiteWing Big Country 4X4 Awning: https://geni.us/OstrichJr Vevor Diesel Heater: https://s.vevor.com/bfQymJ (VVPRO to save 5%) TrailRax Side Rack: https://geni.us/TrailRax1 Jeep JL Drawer System: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0 Exped Mega Mat: https://geni.us/ExpedMega _________________ MY RIGS Nitto Recon Grapplers: https://geni.us/NittoRecons Nitto Ridge Grapptlers: https://geni.us/NittoRidge MetalCloak Undercload System: https://geni.us/Metalcloak Baja LP6 Pros: https://geni.us/BajaDesigns Warn Winch: https://geni.us/warn
- Camping with TOTAL STRANGERS in the Desert (00:47:51)
My Camping Setup: Intrepid Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/IntrepidGeo (Best Design I’ve Seen) Roofnest Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/Roofnesttents (Most luxurious I’ve Seen) Topoak Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/TopOakTent (BEST VALUE I’ve Seen) Roofnest LiteWing Awning: https://geni.us/RoofnestLiteWing AllPowers External Battery: https://geni.us/AllPowers Vevor Diesel Heater: https://s.vevor.com/bfQymJ (VVPRO to save 5%) TrailRax Side Rack: https://geni.us/TrailRax1 Jeep JL Drawer System: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0 Exped Mega Mat: https://geni.us/ExpedMega Iceco Refrigerators: https://geni.us/icecoAPL55 My Rig Modifications: PROTECTION: MetalCloak UnderCloak: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o SUSPENSION: MetalClaok Suspension: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o TIRES: Nitto Recon Grapplers: https://bit.ly/46BC1g3 Intrepid Camp Gear: https://bit.ly/46znmSR Epic Adventure Outfitters: https://bit.ly/3OTftQZ Outback Adventures: https://bit.ly/44qmApO Baja Designs: https://bit.ly/3stuIIN TrailRax: https://bit.ly/3R17rs2 Cafe Mule Coffee: https://bit.ly/46fdGgy Discount Code: ROAM GlueTread: https://bit.ly/3Q9u1h2 Venture2Roam10 SHW Offroad: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0
- Fist Fights on the Trail? We Talk About Our Boulder Basin Experience (01:15:45)
My Camping Setup: Intrepid Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/IntrepidGeo (Best Design I’ve Seen) Roofnest Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/Roofnesttents (Most luxurious I’ve Seen) Topoak Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/TopOakTent (BEST VALUE I’ve Seen) Roofnest LiteWing Awning: https://geni.us/RoofnestLiteWing AllPowers External Battery: https://geni.us/AllPowers Vevor Diesel Heater: https://s.vevor.com/bfQymJ (VVPRO to save 5%) TrailRax Side Rack: https://geni.us/TrailRax1 Jeep JL Drawer System: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0 Exped Mega Mat: https://geni.us/ExpedMega My Rig Modifications: PROTECTION: MetalCloak UnderCloak: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o SUSPENSION: MetalClaok Suspension: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o TIRES: Nitto Recon Grapplers: https://bit.ly/46BC1g3 More Awesome Stuff! Epic Adventure Outfitters: https://bit.ly/3OTftQZ Outback Adventures: https://bit.ly/44qmApO Baja Designs: https://bit.ly/3stuIIN TrailRax: https://bit.ly/3R17rs2 Cafe Mule Coffee: https://bit.ly/46fdGgy Discount Code: ROAM GlueTread: https://bit.ly/3Q9u1h2 Venture2Roam10 SHW Offroad: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0
- A 3 Day Overlanding Party - Our Time at Overland Expo PNW in Bend (01:02:04)
We talk about the crazy, amazing, frenetic energy of Overland Expo PNW in Bend. To get up to 50% off a subscription to Magic Mind (our episode sponsor) go to: https://www.magicmind.co/overlander and use code: OVERLANDER20
- Finishing Our Most Ambitious Trip Ever (01:05:48)
We finish recounting our overlanding trip across Oregon, as we attempt to build a new Overlanding Route for all of you to enjoy. To get up to 50% off a subscription to Magic Mind (our episode sponsor) go to: https://www.magicmind.co/overlander and use code: OVERLANDER20
- The Most Ambitious Overland Trip to Date (01:14:13)
We talk about making a new overlanding route across Oregon. To get up to 50% off a subscription to Magic Mind (our episode sponsor) go to: https://www.magicmind.co/overlander and use code: OVERLANDER20
- Overland Trailer Expert Loren from XGRiD Campers Talks All Things Trailers with us (00:56:22)
We bring in a Venture2Roam Channel sponsor, Loren from XGRiD campers to talk about off-road trailers and campers. We talk about just about everything these things can do, and what they can't do in this fun espisode.
- Chris's WILD Birthday Surprise - We talk about the Secret I Kept from him for Months! (00:48:51)
I surprised Chris with a new GameChanger suspension from MetalCloak. he and I recount exactly what was happening behind the scenes. To get up to 50% off a subscription to Magic Mind (our episode sponsor) go to: https://www.magicmind.co/overlander and use code: OVERLANDER20
- How NOT to Build a Diesel Heater Box (00:34:09)
We have spent way too much time building diesel heater boxes and it's comical how many dumb mistakes we made..do they actually work? SAVE 50% on MAGIC MIND: https://www.magicmind.co/overlander Enter Code: OVERLANDER20 #overland #jeepwrangler #offroad #overlandpodcast
- Buying New Vs. Keeping Your Old Rig (01:03:56)
www.wheeledlyfe.com We talk about the struggle between deciding to keep your existing rig that may be getting old and long in the tooth vs. buying a new rig with all the new fancy doo dads and gadgets. Will also digs into his recent test driving experiences with certain rigs before making his decision on what his new rig will be.
- What is Rocklanding? We Review our Trip to Boulder Basin, Idaho. (01:10:14)
www.wheeledlyfe.com We review our trip to boulder basin Idaho and talk about what this term "Rocklanding" means...and there's also the usual nonsensical banter that may anger a few Canadians on this episode!
- Major Overlanding Plans for 2023!!!! Where Should we Go??? (00:48:51)
Will and Chris discuss our quickly approaching Overlanding plans for 2023. We also discuss Will's intent to buy a new Overlanding rig this year..which rig should he get??? Sponsors: https://wheeledlyfe.com/ https://factor55.com/
- Wizarding Sticks and Pet Graves in Camp | We Finish the Idaho BDR with Rob from Revere Overland (01:20:40)
Brought to you by www.wheeledlyfe.com Rob, Chris, and Will recount the rest of their Idaho BDR trip.
- Rob from REVERE OVERLAND Joins to Talk More Idaho BDR (00:58:57)
Chris and I are joined by Rob from Revere Overland to continue our conversation about the 14 day Idaho BDR journey we had this past summer. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion with Rob, who brings additional insight and humor to the conversation. Sponsor: www.WheeledLyfe.com
- Squeezing Family into the Idaho BDR (00:22:01)
We're in the middle of a Hawaiian storm, huddled in a cabana with towels over the sides to try and keep the wind and rain out..and what we're like..."LET'S RECORD A PODCAST!!" So here it is, live from Hawaii, Chris, Elsje, Kate and I talk about planning 2023 as well as keep giving behind the scenes info on the Idaho BDR trip from this past summer. The girls recount their experiences driving some rough roads, navigation, cutting through snow, and basically just being awesome.
- We Had a Deer Stalking Us... (01:11:56)
Chris and Will recount day 2 and 3 of the BDR when things got a little chaotic with deer stalkers, gas shortages, and other surprises on the trail.
- THANKSGIVING From HAWAII - LIVE Recording with Kate and Frontier State Overland (00:08:25)
We got caught by a storm in our Cabana and decided to record a podcast on the things we are thankful for in this Overlanding Life. We have fun choosing a thing or two that we think has made a big difference in our outdoor pursuits. From our families to yours..Happy Thanksgiving!