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Welcome back to Overland Weekly! In this episode, host Davey catches up with Mike Pfeiffer from Last Line of Defense. They dive deep into Mike's journey from firearms reviews to overlanding, discuss the challenges of being a YouTube creator, and explore the current fleet of vehicles Mike uses for his adventures. Plus, Mike shares insights into his recent investment in Uptop Overland and his thoughts on the future of the overlanding accessory market. Don't miss the rapid-fire questions at the end!

**Chapters:**

00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Shoutout to STLCA Chapter and Community Involvement

02:02 - Stuck in the Mud: Dashboard Footage

03:18 - Truck Maintenance: Alternator Issues

04:31 - Introduction to the Guest: Mike Pfeiffer

05:21 - Mike's YouTube Journey and Current Fleet

07:08 - Overview of Mike's Vehicles

12:08 - Mike's Toyota Preference

16:00 - Business Decisions for YouTube Content

18:46 - Introduction to Uptop Overland

20:03 - Mike's Role at Uptop Overland

25:01 - Challenges in the Overlanding Accessory Market

30:00 - Importance of US Manufacturing

33:05 - Transition from Firearms to Overlanding Content

36:45 - YouTube's Impact on Gun Channels

40:00 - Mike's Authenticity in Content Creation

46:02 - The Importance of Consistency on YouTube

50:02 - Sponsored Content and Affiliate Marketing

58:00 - Gun Content on YouTube

01:00:06 - Turning Down Sponsorships

01:08:12 - Preparedness and Self-Reliance Theme

01:18:12 - Advice for Aspiring YouTubers

01:23:00 - Rapid Fire Questions

01:23:24 - Mountains or Beach?

01:24:30 - Favorite Overlanding Snack

01:25:16 - Preferred Camping Season

01:26:04 - DeWalt or Milwaukee?

01:27:15 - Favorite Music for the Trail

01:31:30 - Closing Remarks