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It's a question heard often, but few have tried to answer it. Ride with us into uncharted territory full of eagles, minivans, Tacomas, and more. Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Reclaim Your Journey SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ -------------------------------------------------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

If you've seen @zachary_diehl 's videos, you know why we love him. His unique twist of wit and wacky adventure has made him an instant favorite among the overland community. You won't want to miss our chat about overland comedy, pretzels, and international espionage. SHOP NOW: ⁠https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

On occasion, someone, usually not a customer, makes a comment about the price of our products. Maybe they aren't aware that all of our bags are built right here in Bedford, Virginia, from American-made materials. Now, we're not saying everyone should buy everything American-made. Matt sums it up best with, "Buy what makes sense for you." If you need a product that will last, we hope to fill that need. So, if you want to hear more, check out our deep dive into American manufacturing, why we do things the way we do them, and a bit about internet trolls. Fair warning, some of us feel strongly about these topics, so we don't necessarily hold back. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

In this episode, we catch up with Jason from Mountain State Overland. We wanted to get his input on how to record your overland journey. He gave us great insight into the whole process that he uses to record his journies as he explores and guides overland trips around the country. We dive into how to record without bogging down your pace, the gear Jason prefers for shots inside and out of his rigs, and how to tackle the task of editing once the trip is over. If you're looking to up your adventure filming game, this is a must-watch episode of the Overland Bonfire. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

What do you really need to overland? A brand new 4x4 kitted out with all of the latest and greatest gear? A rare classic off-road rig that you have broken down and rebuilt a dozen times? 52 weeks of PTO to traverse a hemisphere or two? That would be a no, a no, and another no. In this episode of the Overland Bonfire, we talk about what you really need to get out and quench your thirst for adventure. In all reality, it's better to focus on the experience and ease into it instead of compiling a mile-long list of gear and lofty goals. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

Off-roading versus overlanding? They're the same thing, right? They can be, but they can also be very, very, very different. In this episode of the Overland Bonfire Podcast, we talk about the differences we perceive and our experiences that involve the two communities evolving over time. While this tends to be a hotly contested debate in some corners of the internet, we tend to believe that as long you're prepared, having a good time, and responsibly enjoying the outdoors, you can call it whatever you'd like. On that note, we also take a quick detour to express our disdain for internet trolls and other armchair opinion experts. Let us know in the comments how you feel about overlanding versus off-roading, and as always, thanks for watching. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

Is overlanding expensive? Why is overlanding expensive? How do I overland on a budget? Those are all questions that we hear a lot. In this episode of the Overland Bonfire Podcast, we take a deep dive into the ins and outs of what you really need to "overland." The cool flashy gear is awesome to have, but all you really need is a rig, a place to sleep, some food, and fuel. As long as you keep your sense of adventure and expectations reasonable, you can have a lot of "vehicle-supported backcountry adventures" on a relatively small budget. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

If you've been a friend of Blue Ridge Overland Gear for a while then our guest on this episode of the Overland Bonfire will be a familiar face. Adam Schalow spent several years here at BROG, before heading west, and he's now a member of the Rhino Rack. Learn what he's been up to, how the Cherokee build is going, and more in this overland trip down memory lane. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

In this episode of the Blue Ridge Bonfire Podcast, we chat about the last year at Blue Ridge Overland Gear, including the new BROG Campground, products that we launched, and more. Plus, we give a quick preview of what's in store for 2023. As always, thanks for watching/listening. We appreciate the support, and Happy New Year to the #BROGnation ! SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

This week we talk about Overland Radios and what we're rocking on our dashboards. Maybe we just love food, because, towards the end, we went down a major food rabbit hole. No regrets. Thank you for your courtesy regarding our technical difficulties. Our camera died and was out of focus when it came back on. We have a fix for the future. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

Voluntary or not, everyone has to stay out in the cold at some point. We talk about our best tips and tricks to stay warm. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

Rodney Dewson, aka @overland_medic, joins us for another episode of the Blue Ridge Bonfire. However, this time we don't dive into kitting out our first aid kits or what training we should have before heading into the unknown. Instead, we dive into the sheer number of rigs that Rodney has owned over the last few years. It's awe-inspiring, and until you hear the breakdown from the man himself, it's hard to comprehend how many rigs Rodney has bought, built out, and then passed along. Plus, as usual, we dive into the sea of tangents that circles the island of BROG. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

Our friend Rodney talks about what first aid he packs for overlanding, from his perspective as a firefighter/EMT. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

Check out FreedomVanGo: https://www.freedomvango.com/ Shop Van Parts Warehouse: https://vanpartswarehouse.com/?/&utm_source=localiq&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=localiqpmax_shoppingads&gclid=CjwKCAjwwL6aBhBlEiwADycBID-bUaV_svW9_hFYqcf4o7tm1bjkTEeWa9jN3D_Kf-d9Ru9rpDSkuhoCXtwQAvD_BwE In this episode of the Blue Ridge Bonfire, we chat with our friend Grant Wilson of FreedomVanGo. Grant is a man of many talents, and it just so happens that building sweet rigs is one of them. By rigs, we mean vans (duh), Subarus, Miatas, golf carts, and pretty much everything else that has wheels and a motor. He gives us some expert insight on the state of the van-building world, and of course, we dive into some great tangents like giving away 30,000 Whoppers, getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, the pros and cons of the state of Florida, and One Wheels. At least we're pretty sure we talked about those. It's always great to have passionate and creative people at the BROG shop, and Grant definitely fits that description. This is one of our longest episodes yet, and while we're obviously biased, we think it's also one of the best. SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

We finally answer some questions we've been getting for years. "Why don't you make gear for bicycles, vans or photographers?" SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

A friend of the show posed the question: What gear do we wish BROG made, that it doesn't right now? We explore that and so much more in this episode.   Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Reclaim Your Journey  SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

You've gotta protect your neck, and your gear. While we're big fans of soft storage here at BROG, we also know that something needs to be protected and secured in hard storage. In this episode of the Bonfire, the team goes over our favorite boxes, cases, and gear trunks for organizing our gear. Then we dive into a few products that we wish BROG made. We'll have to find someone to talk to about that list. As always, feel free to drop questions, comments, and future episode topics into the comments. Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Reclaim Your Journey SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

If you've spent any time listening to the Blue Ridge Bonfire, then you know we love to eat. If you didn't know that, prepare to be informed. In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite overlanding snacks and camp meals. You'll find some helpful tips on cast-iron pizza, simply traveling with those that know how to cook, and more.We also show off some new camp kitchen gear that we're carrying on the BROG site. As always, drop any BROG related questions or inquiries bonfire@blueridgeoverlandgear.com Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Reclaim Your Journey SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear

Every journey has a beginning, and in this episode of the Blue Ridge Bonfire Podcast, we talk about how a few of us on the BROG team got into the overlanding world. There's a bit of the natural progression, from car camping and rock crawling to a little bit of both. You'll also learn some interesting bits of BROG history and how the current team came to be. As usual, we also go off on a few tangents about adventures, or maybe more accurately, misadventures we've had in the past. Thanks for watching, and if you have questions, suggestions for future discussions, or anything else you want us to know, be sure to drop us a message bonfire@blueridgeoverlandgear.com Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Reclaim Your Journey  SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blueridgeoverland

In this episode, we discuss our favorite gear, new products and a question we get often: "Why don't you make an Attic for ____ Vehicle?"  Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Reclaim Your Journey  SHOP NOW: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgeoverlandgear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeoverlandgear TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blueridgeoverland