Overlanding tends to get told from one angle — the rig, the gear, the map, the miles. But behind nearly every overlander is someone at home who understands the pull of the road, even if they don’t always understand why. That perspective is what inspired my new book*, The Overlander’s Wife – A Survival Guide […]
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Tire Pressure Myths, Facts, and the Sweet Spot for Your Jeep Gladiator If you’ve spent any time in Jeep Gladiator groups on Facebook or scrolling JeepInstagram, you’ve seen the same debate pop up every week: “Run door-jam pressure!”“Bro, I’m at 42 psi cold and getting an extra mpg!”“You’re gonna kill your tires and ride like
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For new overlanders, especially first-timers heading out into the backcountry or taking multi-state adventures, one of the most common questions is simple: Do I really need a powered refrigerator, or will a good cooler get the job done? The short answer: Both work. The right choice depends entirely on how you travel, how often you
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There’s something about the crunch of tires on gravel when you’re alone. No music. No podcasts. Just the rhythm of the trail, the brush of wind through a cracked window, and your thoughts catching up to you for the first time in weeks. People sometimes ask if it feels lonely traveling solo.I used to wonder
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There’s this idea floating around that you need the best of everything to have a great adventure — the priciest rooftop tent, the latest suspension, the top-shelf cooler. But here’s the truth: you don’t. Some of my favorite trips have been with budget gear and borrowed tools. The magic wasn’t in the price tag —
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Humans have been traveling over land for survival, trade, science, and sheer curiosity since… forever. “Overlanding,” as we use the term today (vehicle-supported, self-reliant travel where the journey is the goal), grew from ancient foot migrations and caravan routes, took on a specific meaning in Australia, and reemerged globally with mid-20th-century expeditions, the Camel Trophy
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We live in a time where everything begs to be shared.If you didn’t film it, did it even happen? As a creative — photo, video, design — I get it. Capturing the moment is second nature. But sometimes I have to remind myself: not every moment needs an audience. Some of my favorite memories on
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Time for some 2026 Jeep Gladiator updates. When it comes to overlanding rigs that do more than just look the part, the Jeep Gladiator keeps proving it’s the real deal. While other automakers chase EV headlines and flashy hybrid experiments, Jeep’s midsize pickup continues to refine the fundamentals that made it a legend — capability,
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We’ve all heard it — “trail therapy.” And sure, there’s something deeply healing about getting behind the wheel, leaving the noise behind, and letting the miles roll under your tires. But I’ve realized something: overlanding doesn’t fix you. It just shows you what needs fixing. When you’re out there — tired, lost, or frustrated —
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Buying for an overlander can feel like navigating a trail without a map. They already have gear you’ve never heard of, tools that look like something from a rescue movie, and a rig full of gadgets that make your car look prehistoric. You want to bless them with something they’ll actually love — something practical,
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