Off-Grid Essential Podcast

Here we discuss whether or not you actually NEED a true 4-season camper.  Salesmen and Manufacturers will say you do, and in reality, who governs what a true 4-season RV actually is? We cover that all in today's episode!

Hey all! Here we discuss what camping costs, from free to fancy. We also give some tips to save on campgrounds and locating free p[public lands in 2021 the BEST way. Also, we cover the newest Jeep Gladiator Toppers that have hit the market. Buckle up and let's talk camping!

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The National Park Service recently lost a court battle surrounding the use of drones for what's considered commercial use versus free speech. Overland Expo has changed some dates that you need to be aware of and the dumb dumb of the week is really famous!

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Here we sit down with Rafael Mercedes. Rafael recently separated from active duty military where he served as an electrician for 8 years. Now, Rafael has started a van building company and looking to hire veterans to help build others the van of their dreams. From online consultations to full van builds, Rafael plans to bring some authenticity to the Van Building Business.

If your looking for some van building services or even have a question, definitely give Rafael and Veteran Vans a look. You can find Veteran Vans on Instagram and on YouTube

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Hey all! In this week's episode, CJ and I discuss the cornerstone of Overlanding and self-reliance, and that starts with preparedness and understanding that when your out in the unknown, "You Are You're Own First Responder". If you embrace this concept, it will make your trips more enjoyable and give you that peace of mind that you have taken steps to prepare yourself and you can manage most issues that arise when out on the trail! 

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Don't get caught up in the hype, here's the only gear you need that will get you out of 90% of issues you encounter when you need to get yourself out of a jam. 

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The word Overlanding seems to be a bit of an outdoor industry buzzword. But what's the difference between Overlanding and Camping?  Many people often ask me about this and also ask how to get started in Overlanding, so, here we discuss those very topics.

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The thought of buying a new RV or Trailer can be a bit daunting and many people don't want a huge RV sitting in their driveway or footing the cost of storage. When this happens, people look to teardrop and offroad trailers, because of this that leads people to wonder if a family can still benefit from a small teardrop trailer. CJ has a family of 5 and discusses his experience with a large family and travelling in a teardrop trailer. 

Hello everyone! In this week's episode, we discuss the BLM campsite fee increase, where and why it's happening, updated info on a currently missing hiker in Yosemite, share the 2021 FREE National Park dates, and introduce the "Dumb Dumb" of the Week!

Here CJ and I did a truck podcast on a recent camping trip in the Buena Vista Valley of Colorado on BLM Land. We discuss keeping the kids warm I cold temps, our sleeping setups in a Hi-Roof van, a Rooftop Tent, and a unique experience dealing with Escapod Teardrop Trailers Customer Service.