JD sits down with Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions and NBX Trail Gear for a laid-back conversation about Jeeps, handmade gear, and the kind of trips that stick with you long after you get home. Virgil shares how he went from growing up in Luxembourg to building a life in Nova Scotia, serving in the Canadian Army, creating overland content, and turning his own need for better storage into NBX Trail Gear. The conversation gets into his JK “Fury,” his new 2025 Gladiator build, G.A.R.B. bags, custom trail gear, Cordura fabric, YouTube storytelling, and why good overlanding gear usually comes from people who actually spend time on the trail. JD and Virgil also talk about Eastern Canada travel, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick woods restrictions, and how quickly access issues can hit a community when nobody is organized to push back. This one is a good hang for anyone who loves Jeep builds, overlanding, handmade trail gear, and the stories behind small companies in the off-road world.

📍Trails and Destinations

• Nova Scotia ATV, Off-road, and 4-Wheeling
• New Brunswick Overland Adventure
• Gaspésie Peninsula, Quebec
• Northern Quebec / Nunavik
• Vermont

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• NBX Trail Gear
• G.A.R.B. 2.1
• XXL GARB 2.1
• Tailgate G.A.R.B.
• 5 lbs Propane Tank Carrier 2.0
• 11 lbs Propane Tank Carrier
• Bouge RV Diesel Heater Bag
• Chainsaw Bag
• Griddle Bag
• Massive Annex Bag
• Overlander Travel Bag
• Multi Purpose Kit Bag / Air Compressor Bag
• Rebel Off Road Flatbed Tray and Canopy System
• Alu-Cab Canopy Camper Deluxe
• Tune M1 Truck Camper
• FIFTYTEN Off-Road Campers
• CORDURA Advanced Fabrics
• Trasharoo
• RockJock 4x4
• 2025 Jeep Gladiator
• GoPro Cameras

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• 395JNKY
• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK
• NorthBound Expeditions on YouTube
• NorthBound Expeditions on Instagram
• NorthBound Expeditions on Facebook
• Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition
• Utah Public Lands Alliance

📰 News Topics

• Nova Scotia Travel and Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires
• Nova Scotia Provincewide Woods Ban Court Ruling
• New Brunswick Fire Watch and Outdoor Activity Restrictions

📅 Events and Resources

• NBX Adventure New Brunswick
• NBX Planning Resources
• NBX Minimum Requirements
• NB Expedition - Beginnings
• NorthBound Expeditions Blog
• NorthBound Expeditions Media / Adventure Driven Productions

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Credits

Host: JD Marshall
Video Editing: Steve Bogue
Guest: Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions / NBX Trail Gear