In episode 6 of the DirtSubies Podcast we sit down with Rich, a military veteran turned off-road Subaru enthusiast, to talk about how he built his 2019 Subaru Forester for overlanding and Pacific Northwest trails. From accidentally ripping his exhaust off to testing a prototype rooftop tent, Rich shares the highs and lows of building a lifted Forester without breaking the bank.  We talk suspension setups, wheel and tire choices, trail stories, and what gear he never leaves home without. Whether you’re new to off-roading or just looking for real-world insight into building a capable Subaru, this one’s for you.  Here's just a few of the topics we covered:

-Choosing the Forester over a Jeep

-Life after the military & how it shaped his build style

-Aftermarket suspension pros and cons

-Real-world performance of Falken AT Trails

-Skid plates, recovery gear, and camp setup

👇 Drop a comment if you've ever had to finish a trail without an exhaust 😂