Overland Roundtable - Overland Travel in a Jeep, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover or on an adventure bike
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThe Overland Roundtable is a panel discussion that focuses on topics relating to those of us who explore the world. If the journey is more important than the destination and your travel revolves around the vehicle you drive, then this is the show for you! The discussion each session will be focused on a single topic and you'll hear thoughts and experiences from panel members with years of experience.
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Session 13 - Coronoverlanding
April 27, 2020 00:38 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBOn this session of the Overland Roundable we discuss how overlanding has changed over the last few years and then talk about how the Covid 19 pandemic has impacted our travel habits now and in the future. The panelists include: Scott Brady http://overlandjournal.com http://expeditionportal.com The Overland Journal Podcast http://instagram.com/scott.a.brady Mario Donovan https://atoverland.com/ https://www.instagram.com/atoverland/ Patrick Metzger ht...
Session 12 - Preparing for Summer Trips
March 28, 2019 03:46 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBView this post on Instagram Another great weekend if camping as exploring with the family is in the books. #RamTruck #cvt #cvttents #rtt #rooftoptent #rooftoptentliving #adventuretrailer #compactcampingconcepts #overlandcommunity #OverlandNation #ram #ecodiesel iNeed #aev #bfgoodrichtires #ko2 #expeditionportal #expo #tembotusk A post shared by Dan (@the4x4podcast) on Mar 3, 2019 at 4:00pm PST View this post on Instagram Thinkin’ I could rename the Jeep “th...
Session 11 - Cold Weather Camping
October 17, 2018 01:53 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBOn this session we bring the boys back together and chat about our experiences camping in the cold. The term "cold" registers in different places for each of us and not just because some are using celsius! We have a fairly lengthy string of tips and some of them provided by our listeners. The list is certainly not all inclusive and we may have gotten some things wrong. Please send in your pro tips and corrections to [email protected]. []Wear warm clothes []Bring clothes to ...
Session 10 - When To Call It Quits
May 22, 2018 20:03 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this session of the Roundtable, the panel discusses when you should stick with your current project and when to start over. This can be an emotionally difficult decision. The group gives their thoughts on the decision making process. On the Overland Roundtable panel this session we have: Brandon Libby - https://www.instagram.com/overland_kitted/ and https://www.facebook.com/OverlandKitted/ Ben Allreed - https://www.instagram.com/offroadpodcast/ and https://www.facebook.com/Off...
Session 9 - When to Alter your Course
March 06, 2017 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBOn session 9 of the Overland Roundtable, we discuss a topic that we have all dealt with but maybe not given much though; when to change plans. There frequently comes a time during an adventure that we have to make a decision. We can either act sensibly or push on and conquer whatever lies in front of us. Pushing on can be the first idea in a string of bad decisions. The Overland Roundtable panel gets together to discuss their lessons learned, give some recommendations, and share some sto...
Session 8
September 26, 2016 07:32 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this session of the Overland Roundtable, Dan shares an interview that he did with the group known as Via PanAm. The group is running from Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina on foot! 590 marathons! The audio quality isn't as good as usual and the format for the show is different. But at any rate, its a great story involving overland travels that is worth the listen. Cheers and see you next time, at the Overland Roundtable!
Session 7
June 09, 2016 04:53 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this session our guest panelists include Laud Maroney from Texas Overland and Chris from Lone Star Overland. Chris and Laud have extensive experience exploring in and around the state of Texas and bring a wealth of knowledge to the roundtable. They are both based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area so if you're in that area be sure to link up with them for some adventures. Even if you're just planning a trip through their area, shoot them a message. There's nothing better than getting to kn...
Session 6
March 23, 2016 05:45 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBOn this session of the Overland Roundtable we discuss some philosophies and tools that people use when planning trips of less than a month. We are focusing on trips that are less than one month long because once a trip takes on that magnitude, the process and tools change a bit. On this session we have two guest panelists and both were discovered in the discussion thread on one of our favorite forums, American Adventurist. If you’d like to continue the discussion, then go ahead and jump i...
Session 5
January 26, 2016 07:31 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBOn session 5 of the Overland Roundtable, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the various camp setups that are popular amongst overland travelers. The rooftop tend is a trendy, and expensive, accessory but it may not be right for you. The ground tent is widely accessible but has some characteristics that may not be well suited a long trips or wet environments. We had the pleasure of having Matt Henwood from Main Line Overland join us to discuss his expertise with Four Wheel pop-u...
Session 4
November 18, 2015 06:23 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBSession 4 of Overland Roundtable is all about trail communications. Along with the usual suspects which make up the panel, we have a returning guest Ben Beierwaltes and a new guest Tom Severin; both who have extensive knowledge of HAM radio and communications. Some of the key topics include: Talking about FRS radio CB radio UHF radio HAM radio SPOT and Delorum Inreach Antenna selection Using repeaters for extended coverage The functions of HAM radio beyond voice communication The co...
Session 3
September 05, 2015 08:20 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBOn session 3 of Overland Roundtable we are talking everything trailers. While a couple of our core panel members are missing this week, we have Jason Barr from Okie Built Trailers bringing some extra knowledge to the table. Some of the topics covered include: Choosing a trailer The pros and cons of owning an expedition trailer Trailer size and weight considerations Different styles of trailers and their features Trailer hitch variations Chassis and suspension options Matching st...
Session 2
May 24, 2015 03:36 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBOn session two of Overland Roundtable we are discussing vehicle selection. Our 5 core panel members and two guests talk about whether a wagon or a pickup is better, choices in suspension and tyres and go into the big dollar expedition rigs. Here’s who we have on the Overland Roundtable this week: Panelists: Dan Cole: Dan explores in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2dr and 2007 GMC Yukon XL. He is also in the middle of building an offroading camping trailer that will be used to tackle the ALCAN ...
Session 1
April 22, 2015 15:02 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this first episode of Overland Roundtable, we focus on introducing each of the 5 core panel members, and discuss the definition of Overlanding according to Wikipedia and what it means to each of us. The panel consists of the following people in the order which they appear on the show: Dan Cole: Dan explores in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2dr and 2007 GMC Yukon XL. He is also in the middle of building an offroading camping trailer that will be used to tackle the ALCAN highway on a journey...