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Zip Tie Trail Repair
Pro Tip: Keep industrial strength zip ties in your Overland Rig! Thump thump thump. How do you repair your drive train...
Overland Trip: Bald Mountain Part 2
Get a great view from the Bald Mountain Lookout as we continue our weekend overland adventure to the Shaver Lake Area...
How to Cook a Steak Over a Fire
Ok, on any given adventure, by day 3 you are ready for a good hunk of meat. You have options right? I mean, make sure...
Overland Trip: Bald Mountain Part 1
Follow Overland Bound up to Bald Mountain through the Central Valley, Rock-crawling to the campsite at night, and...
04 XTERRA OVERLAND BUILD
Ya'll need to head on over to the forums and check out our new Overland Bound member #0229's Ultimate Overland Rig!...
Join Our Overland Map!
Hey all, We're building a world wide overland member map! We've got over 50 members on the map now from Norway to...
Weekend Adventure Supply List!
Keep a Journal to improve your kit! Happy Friday! Are you headed out for adventure? I often get asked exactly what...
Installing the Official Overland Bound Emblem
Yep, you are one of the cool kids and you'll be getting your Official Overland Bound Emblem soon! This is a quick...
Pesky Heater Hose Repair
The "Pesky Heater Hose Repair" is Land Cruiser FJ80 specific, and is an essential repair to make sure your rig is...
Official Overland Bound Emblems are Here!
The Official Overland Bound Emblems are here, and will be available on the Overland Bound website starting Friday,...
Overland Trip: Boyden Cavern
While traveling through the Sequoia National Forest, and Kings Canyon, Mrs. Overland Bound and I took a side adventure...
Hey Free Sticker Owners! Tag it on Instagram!
Hey there! Tag Overland Bound in a picture of your free sticker on Instagram! Help spread the word and create more...
Overland Bound Emblems Full Story
The full story about the Overland Bound emblems. Long story short, They need to be as good as the rigs we drive! It's...
Overlanding the Ozarks
Last week I caught up with a fellow overlander, Taylor, who recently went overlanding through the Ozarks! After...
Slime Tire Repair Kit Review
This is a review of the Slime Tire Repair Kit and Compressor, used to air up four BFG KM2 315s (35s)! See how it does!
Unloading an Overland Rig!
40 seconds of unloading an overland rig! In real-time that is about 8 minutes. If you pack tight, the dismount can be...
2014 Highlight Reel
I just released what I'll call the Overland Bound 2015 Highlight Reel. Take a look and let me know what you think!...
Roof Rack Review
Many people haves asked for further detail on the Overland Bound Rig hardware. In this video, I go into great detail...
A One Match Campfire
Whats the best campfire configuration? Start a fire with one match! Take time, set it up right and get your fire...
Plowing Into Corral Hollow Camp!
In this short video, watch the rig plow into the Corral Hollow Trail Campsite! I mention Lake Alpine and Corral Hollow...
Overland Trip: Strawberry Lake
Last November, 2013 I took a solo trip up to Strawberry Lake, East of Fresno. Life got busy and I am just now getting...
Sequoia National Park Part 3 of 3
FINALLY! Here is the last installment of the Sequoia National Park Trip Part 3 of 3. On the last day we hit the trail...
Differential Breather Installation
If you are going to do frequent water crossings, it's not enough to simply add a snorkel to your overland rig. You...
Overland Tips – Out of Town in 20 Minutes
Pack all of your camping and overland gear so you can grab it and GO. Here are some overland tips and tricks to creating an awesome overland camp set up for yourself!
Sequoia National Park Part 2 of 3
In this second installment of Overland Bounds travels in Sequoia National Park, we explore Buck Rock Lookout, one of...
On the Road
Take a look inside the Overland Bound Rig as we travel on the road. I spend a few minutes pointing out features and...
Sequoia National Park Part 1 of 3
I thought I would start this video early, back at the loading phase. You can see how I load out the rig, and how I...
Overland Over Rocks
Rock crawling in the Sierras! I take the Overland Bound Rig down Rocks on "The Steps" at Slick Rock Trail. This highly...
Song of the Road – an Overland Adventure
Irecently learned of Sam and Erica's journey through the recent release of their overland application, iOverlander....
A YEAR ON THE ROAD
A YEAR ON THE ROAD <<--CLICK HERE This is a great journey with something we all enjoy...PICTURES! "A year on the...
Overland Adventure Lake Alpine
An overland adventure in 15 minutes. This is one of my favorite destinations camping next to a year round river in the...
Overlanding: Why We Do It
I recently went on a quick overlanding trip. I thought I'd make a quick video explaining why we do it. I know most of...
Air Down
When you run a trail you want to air down to the right pounds per square inch (psi) on your tires. The BFG KM2s will...
Shaky Mirror Fix: Two Zip Ties Two Minutes
On older vehicles, the side-view mirrors can become loose and shaky. It can be quite annoying. This is my favorite...
Corral Hollow Trail Drive
This is a scenic off road drive from the top of Corral Hollow Trail near Lake Alpine, CA to the highway. Great sights...
Overland Trip: Usal Beach
I finally made it out to Usal Beach. It's a trip I've wanted to take for a while to exercise my right as a backwoods...
The Truth About What Goes “Bump” in the Night.
You have a plan right? If you were off the beaten path and heard a loud "bump" just beyond the firelight...a BIG...
Overlanding Sells: “Sprintires” One of the Top Selling Games on Steam
Overlanding sells in the video game business, or so it appears. Over the weekend a new game names Sprintires became...
Packed Up Overland Land Cruiser
This is a walk around of my Overland Land Cruiser all packed up and ready to hit the trail. This is how I roll most of...
New Interior in a Can!
My rig is now almost 20 years old! It gets used hard, but I still want to keep it looking good. The seats and arm...
That’s One Great Rig!
Easiest Ain’t Easy – Trail Ratings
Trail ratings in books and at the trail head are different. Often times easiest ain't easy. In the case of the...
The Perfect Campsite
Another post from the Strawberry Lake trip, East of Fresno, CA. This time a walk around tour of the perfect campsite...
Lunch Stop at West Lake
This is a quick stop at West Lake East of Fresno California. What a great spot out in the middle of nowhere! Check out...
Differential Lockers – What’s the Advantage?
Check out how differential lockers help to crawl over rocks where standard four wheel drive wont cut it!
Overland Trip: The Perfect 4th of July
Ok - I have to recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great weekend get away in the Pacific Northwest. It...
An ARB Bumper is Born
There is more hand labor involved to build an ARB Bumper than you might think This video shows how our favorite off...
Building the Perfect Overland Rig
If you had the time and resources to build the perfect overland rig, what would you do? In this video, Andrew from...
Overland Bound Rig Walk Around
This is a descriptive walk around of the Overland Bound Toyota Land Cruiser, explaining the equipment and hardware....
New Overland Bound Decals
I'm always asked about the rig. After a fun conversation, I refer them to overlandbound.com. I figured I may as well...
This is NOT Overlanding #14
Overland Trip: Joshua Tree Pt 3
Here is the final leg of our journey from Joshua Tree. Our travels had led us to Mercy Hot Springs! A great way to end...
Overland Trip: Joshua Tree Pt 2
OK, so where were we? Oh that's right, the end of day 2. This is the second part of a 3 part trip review. Here is the...
Not a good day for Dodge
Not a good day for Dodge! Ugh! This happened up in my old stompin grounds. I grew up in Humboldt County. Not good, but...
Overland Trip: Joshua Tree Pt 1
I had never been to Joshua Tree and it has been on the list for far too long. It was time to make it happen. Our Trip...
Tech Tuesday: Bring Plenty of Water
When you are in the wild, you need to bring plenty of water with you. As a general rule of thumb, you need two (2)...
Consolidate the rig gear!
For a couple years now, I have to admit to having my rig-specific gear packed in between all the other camping and...
Tech Tuesday: Route Power to Your Roof Rack
I did quite a bit of research before writing this post. I have a simple need - route power to my roof rack to light up...
Tech Tuesday: How to Keep Your Tow U-Bolts from Rattling
Ever wonder how to keep your tow u bolts from rattling? See below. That is all 🙂 (You're welcome) M
Off-Road Review: 2013 Range Rover Sport – This is Not a Test
If you are going to test the 2013 Range Rover Sport, test it! Let us not forget where the bar has been set! I love the...
No Dogs Allowed
Maybe you gathered that I like to go camping. Oh, and hiking, biking, picnicking, hanging out with mans best friend,...
The Road Not Taken – Robert Frost
By Request - The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost in its entirety. TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I...
Tech Tuesday: Cheap Limb Risers
I get a lot of questions about the wires (limb risers) on the front of my truck. "Do they hold on the roof rack", or...
Letter to Yosemite, Sending Back Sticks
The rangers that answer the phone and mail in our public information office receive a lot of letters, but this might...
“Excess ain’t rebellion”
Just, wow. Excess much? http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/201...e-gas-station/ via Offroad Passport Community Forum...
Perfect Camping Meals
One thing you learn early in life as a rugged outdoorsman (who picks his teeth with old nails and shaves with the...
Tech Tuesday: Tie Downs – Strap’er Down Good
Here is a Tuesday tech tip on tie downs. Don't be that guy barreling down the freeway with the front of...
Overland Camping Trip: Big Sur, CA – Overland Bound
It struck me in the middle of the week, "Yep, time to take a trip". I thought I should probably do the right thing, so...
Tech Tuesday: Pack Three Cases for Adventure
After many overland trips, backpacking, and car camping, I have naturally consolidated to three main categories packed...
Get a Grip
I'm real picky about what I put on my truck. Choose the wrong component that wears too fast or isn't of good quality,...
Camel Trophy – The Land Rover Years
The Camel Trophy. The quintessential overland expedition for competitors, in exotic locations around the world. Know...
Expedition Overland Episode 6
This is Expedition Overland's season 1 final episode! This is a great trip and a fun watch. It's not the destination,...
Trekkin across America!
Pete, a true adventurer, spent his holiday trekking across America from Georgia to San Francisco, then headed right to...
Overland Journal
Take a gander at the Overland Journal Facebook Page. A great resource for Over-landers! Overland Journal.
Gobi Rack Closeups
For those looking to get a rack, here are some closeups of my choice!!! OK...debated and debated over which rack to...
Do You Feel Adventurous?
Thinking about Joshua Tree
I'm thinking about a trip to Joshua Tree or other desert destination this fall/winter. Things are gonna get snowed in...
Don’t Straddle the Bump!
As with many things, patience is often a virtue. I worked my line for about 10 minutes in this "Rock Garden"...
Overland Checklist
No list can all inclusive, and certainly it depends on your trip. This is a good list that will get you started, but...
Camping Checklist
Tell someone of your plans – give details of where you are going and when you expect to return, give directions and...
Camping in a Box: Always Be Ready for Adventure
Packed, Stacked and READY to Explore! Back in 2011, I was gearing up for a Memorial Day Trip to the Stanislaus...
Hood Blackout
Hey all, A "hood blackout" is a flat black finish that reduces or eliminates glare when your rig is traveling at...
Storing Gas?
From the Overland Bound Archives Storing gas? I'm not sure why at these prices! Ok, here is a critical point for...
Overland Camping Trip: Lake Alpine, CA
From the Archives & Early Days of Overland Bound I had a great solo trip to Lake Alpine on the Corral Hollow Trail...
Overland Camping Trip: Pinecrest, CA
This is a quick and easy overland camp trip from the SF Bay Area to Pinecrest, CA. Recommended for families with young ones!