Overland Bonfire

As we approach the end of the fall event season we are asking ourselves, "What makes a great overlanding event?" Is it the people? The gear? The activities? The camping? Our first OAR was just a couple weeks back and it felt to us like a big win, but we we would love to hear from you all, what would you like to see next year. What makes you get excited about an event? Make sure t

Join us in this episode as we dive into the latest happenings at Blue Ridge Overland Gear! We’ll explore exciting new product releases and notable events from the past few months, highlighting some of the products we are personally most excited about. From new gear to updates on community events, there's plenty to discuss. Plus, we’ll look ahead to what’s on the horizon betw

This week we have Chad from drawersystems.com with us. He builds some of the slickest drawer systems we’ve seen and we were excited to sit down and hear about how he got started. He also shares some great tips for anyone who is looking to DIY a set of drawers themselves. Make sure to check out his work at www.drawersystems.com

There are so many ways to stay on track during your adventures! From classic physical maps to modern GPS applications like Gaia GPS and OnX GPS, this episode covers some of our favorite navigation methods and the reasons for using each in different situations. While we all prefer slightly different methods of navigation, it’s valuable to explore how we can expand our toolkit. L

In this episode of The Overland Bonfire Podcast, we have Matt Wilson from Ray Allen Manufacturing joining us in the studio. If you’re not familiar with Ray Allen, they specialize in high-quality equipment for working dogs. With Matt here, we thought it would be the perfect chance to discuss traveling with our canine friends. We’ll cover topics such as crating dogs on the road,

This week we discuss some of the best overlanding trips we have taken, and then we dream about the trips still on our bucket list. (Matt needs at least a month)

It’s time for the final installment of our three-part series on overlanding organization. This time, we’ll tackle how to organize all of the little things you want to have handy—your Truck EDC. While we have some overlapping items (such as a backup multitool), it turns out this can vary quite a bit from person to person. After listening, we hope you’ll take some time to con

Welcome to part two of our three-part series on overlanding organization. This time we tackle how to organize gear for emergency situations. This involves everything from medical supplies to recovery gear. An emergency is not the time that you want to be scrambling to find what you need. Hopefully you can learn from our insights, along with our mistakes and be prepared the next tim

Welcome to our three-part series on overlanding organization. In this episode, we discuss how to keep tools organized in your overlanding rig. Whether you use a tool bag, toolbox, or tool roll, having a system to keep things organized is essential. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just getting started, having the right tools at your fingertips can make or break your advent

Summer is upon us. For those of us in the Southeast, that means oppressive heat and humidity are here to ruin your outdoor adventures. Fortunately, we have learned from our experiences and have some tips that we hope will make your summer more enjoyable. Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Reclaim Your JourneySHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/