When Dave and Angela Spinks decided they were going to shift gears from their overland ready Defender 110 to a setup with more comforts for cold and volatile weather, they asked themselves… Could an off-road capable and adventure ready VAN be the solution?
Nirvana is a Sonoran Skillet
We found skillet nirvana in the Sonoran Desert. It’s salty and a tad spicy with a dash of smoke. We’re obsessed with these specialty ingredients and recipes to fire up your campfire cooking game. Words by Overland Bound Staff
North to the Mountains – Part 2 of 2
When we left them in Part 1, the Van Stralen family was feeling good after traversing what was left of an avalanche in the British Columbia backcountry. Now things start to get really good/bad. Lots of winching, tons of recovery gear, ample good spirits. Words and Pictures by Epic Family Road Trip OB 4010
North to the Mountains – Part 1 of 2
The Van Stralen family headed north after their travels through New Mexico right before the Canadian border closed in response to COVID-19. They crossed, quarantined, and then got back in their Jeeps to begin a snowy adventure that didn’t go quite as planned. Words and Pictures by Epic Family Road Trip OB Adventure Partner 4010
43 Degrees Off Camber in the Wilderness
What would you do if your entire world and worldly possessions sat on the edge of a muddy abyss? Jorge and Jessica Gonzalez of Live Work Wander share through words and illustration one of the most harrowing moments of their life on the road. Words by Jorge Gonzalez Illustrations by Jessica Gonzalez
Exploring Lincoln National Forest with 2 Overlanding Families
Throwing it back to when Epic Family Road Trip and their new friends Lifestyle Overland met up for a trek through Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico. Trails were traversed, winches were deployed, and lifelong friendships were forged in an unforgettable landscape. By Epic Family Road Trip OB 4010 We had just completed the build […]
5 Essential Steps to Planning an Adventure
Photo courtesy of Brett Siegel // Summer is upon us in the northern hemisphere. We are days away from the official start of summertime, and what better time than NOW to cue up and plan for your next adventure outdoors? Here are five critical planning steps for those who are just now starting to stretch […]
Breaking Down the Tool Roll
Is a tool roll really THAT much better than a tool box? Yes. Yes, it is. Why? Because with one hand movement, you can see everything that you’re working with, which is especially useful when your rig isn’t working.
Rooftop Tent Camping on a Remote Island
The van Stralen family had another epic adventure last month exploring and cleaning up almost 60 miles of beautiful coastline off the Gulf of Mexico. By Epic Family Road Trip OB 4010 This week we had the privilege of camping on the beach at the Padre Island National Seashore. This is the longest undeveloped barrier […]
Dealing with an Overland Breakdown
Words and Images by Graeme Bell The trail rating was “moderate to difficult” but the weather had taken a turn for the worse and the track we were driving on a cold afternoon was anything but moderate. It was tough going. Tough enough that the Defender 130 needed low range and diff lock to conquer […]
