Quick disclaimer on this episode. We had a technical difficulty where our studio software selected the wrong microphone on Garrick's computer. Garrick's audio is lower quality than our usual standard, but it does get corrected around the 35 minute mark. Thank you for your understanding!

We have a couple of interesting updates from previous shows to start this episode off. First Garrick shares his terrible customer support experience with GSI Outdoors, then Melody provides a glimpse at the community interaction iOverlander is having after disabling their original app.

What have we been up to lately? Melody had a fun, if windy, trip down to The Dalles on the border between Washington and Oregon. She also figured out how to fix the rear cargo door on her 5th gen 4Runner. Garrick took a trip out to Eastern Washington to experience the Desert 100 event in Odessa and managed to drop his motorbike a ton.

Do you have a power station that you are not using between your overland trips? We share some ways to use them in between trips and maybe even save you a little money in process.

As always, we close out the episode with a fresh set of Random Recommendations!

• iOverlander 2
• Fix 4Runner Jack Cover in the cargo of the 5th Gen
• Watch the Desert 100 video by Roxanna Walitzki
• Power Station can replace home utilities: Footprint Hero with Alex Beale
• Dyson anti-tangle hair screw tool
• Use the Shortcuts app in iPhone
• Argylle movie, streaming on Apple TV+

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This week we meet to discuss Garrick's "snow" camping experience and Melody shares some upcoming events in the PNW this May!

If you're an iPhone user, you might be able to satellite text message for free! We did some testing of this feature and were mostly impressed, but there are some limitations.

Prepare yourself for Garrick's ranting and raving about gear from a few well known companies in the overlanding and outdoor recreational industries. 

Have you had to deal with dirt affecting your zipper performance? We have as well! Garrick did some research into some mitigation solutions and Melody will be testing our top pick.

We close out the episode with our random recommendations!

• MSR Pocket Rocket
• Jetboil Flash
• Jetboil Stash
• May 16-18 Oregon Trail Rally
• May 24 Le May hosts Dirtfish Women in Motorsports Summit
• May 25-26 Pacific Raceways hosts Pacific Grand Prix SCCA Majors
• May 31 DriftCon at Evergreen Speedway
• GearAid Zipper Lube
• Blaster: Advanced Dry Lube
• Red Arrow Drive In in Cle Elum, WA

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This week we are joined by Demetre, an avid Land Rover and overlanding enthusiast. We jump in to learn about Demetre's 2 Land Rover Discovery rigs and how Demetre discovered overlanding from his homeland of Georgia.

Demetre has explored quite a bit of the USA, so we discuss his favorites which include Wyoming, the Grand Circle, and Moab.

We share some of our overlanding goals like getting to the Arctic Ocean and Demetre's goal to discover (pun intended) the source of the Columbia River.

Demetre works for ARB, so of course we had to discuss the brand's gear and the Australian outback, don't you reckon? 

We close out with our random recommendations. 

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• Yellowstone National Park Winter Tour: E350 Monster Boss Van
• Youtube video on Pan American tour
• Demetre’s Inspiration for finding the source of the Columbia River
• The Rig on Amazon Prime Video

Discount code for Arbusa.com: REMOTETRAILS10

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We begin this episode by remembering Garrick's Uncle Les, who passed away recently, with a couple funny stories from over the years.

Garrick provides some updates on his ongoing saga of radio issues.

The primary topic of this episode is sharing how we plan for our longform overland trips. Melody is hosting a trip to North Vancouver Island and Garrick is hosting a trip to the Owyhee Canyonlands. We dig deep into many aspects of our research, planning, collaboration and communication.

We bring back gear focus this week by discussing our various footwear loadouts for overlanding.

As always, we have a fresh set of random recommendations to finish out the episode!

• Overland Trail Guides
• What is a Welly?
• Snow Trax by YakTrax microspikes
• Yaktrax Diamond Grip Traction Device
• Go Paddling App
• “Let It Whip” by Dazz Band, 1982

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We're "sorry to say" it's just us this episode, lol. We have been surviving the PNW wet season, even with other drivers running their cars in stealth mode. Our winter hibernation has been filled with projects and planning our big trips for the summer.

We have some updates to share from previous episodes, then we jump into discussing National Forest trail closures due to the staffing cuts at the Federal level.

As always, we send you off with some of our random recommendations!

• Jeep Badge of Honor - Naches Trail
• Trails Offroad
• iPhone 14+ now offers satellite messaging
• Article which explains the difference b/t Globalstar and Starlink
• NF trail closures due to staffing cuts
• ynab.com - You Need a Budget
• The Met Market Cookie

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This episode we are joined by new parents Chelsea and Jesse as well as their baby, Lucas! We jumpstart this episode with a new segment, Turbo Trivia! Can you beat our scores?

We learn how the couple found overlanding, define the distinction between overlanding and off-road wheeling, discover how the Houston Overland group evolved from local meetups to a tightknit community, and how they grew Washington Overland to include over 10,000 adventure-seeking members.

The episode features memorable tales from the Twisted Sisters, a challenging ride on the Alpine Loop in Colorado, and the unique experience of transitioning from Texas's limited public lands to the vast opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Whether it's navigating snowy conditions on Umtanum Ridge or learning to adapt overlanding adventures for a growing family, these stories showcase the true spirit of outdoor exploration.

We close out with some more or less random recommendations!

Links:

• BDR: Backcountry Discovery Route
• The Twisted Sisters
• Colorado Alpine Loop
• Owyhee Canyonlands
• Jeep Badge of Honor
• Avants Off-Road Women’s Day
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle video game

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• Title: Happy Happy Game Show
• Source:    • Kevin MacLeod: Happy Happy Game Show  
• Music: Kevin MacLeod
• License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

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This week we share what we have been up to including the challenges of snow wheeling, debeading tires, inaccessible public land, and riding in the winter.

For our news topic, we gush over an overlanding themed game that will be releasing later in the year, but wish we could see more.

At last, we finally formally introduce our dogs, Boba and Ryder, and detail our experiences overlanding with them. The pups get a say in the segment as well!

We close out the episode with more random recommendations for you to check out.

• Stinky Spoke mountain bike ride
• Overlanding video game announced
• Safety rated dog harnesses by Kurgo
• Battery-operated thermometer
• Harry Potter’s Broadway Show
• Ant’s Community Garage | DIY Auto Repair

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This week we are joined by Zack, aka The Motorcycle Librarian. Zack is a teacher by day and motorcycle wrencher by night. 

All three of us recently camped together at Grayland Beach State Park on the Washington coast and share our highlights of the trip including yurts and driving on the beach.

The main focus of this episode is discussing the concept of Right to Repair and how it affects 4x4 overlanders and all motorsports enthusiasts alike. 

We finish out our episode with a fresh set of random recommendations!

• Grayland Beach Yurts
• BaoFeng UV-S9 Plus
• SEMA show 
• JIS Screwdrivers       
• www.kiwi.com
• Komoot app and website

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This week we start off with a recap of our holiday travels and then jump into our Overland Trails Essentials list. We were inspired by the wilderness ten essentials to come up with a list of essentials for overlanding. In this episode we cover the existing ten essentials list and adapt them to overlanding as well as providing additional categories of our own.

• National Park Service's 10 Essentials
• Canadian Backroad Mapbooks
• Gaia GPS Maps
• OnX Offroad Maps
• Ozark Overland Adventures YouTube channel
• Moonfab Moonshade Awning
• Ridiculously Bright Fenix Headlamp
• Jeep Group near Tahuya: Quadrapaws
• Auto Spill Kit
• Maverik
• T4RGarage YouTube channel

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Our first podcast in 2025! Do you know the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne? This is commonly known as the "New Years Eve" song in America. If not, then check out our links to learn more. 

In this episode, Garrick and Melody meet up to discuss their preparations for their respective holiday road trips and share some tips along the way. 

In the main segment we cover Edmund's list of the best (new) trucks & SUV's for overlanding. We provide an overview of each vehicle listed and give our personal reactions to each. There are a lot of good rigs on the list, but something appears to be missing...

We finish out the episode with our second edition of random recommendations, and they truly are random.

Thank you, crew, for supporting us in 2024. We hope you had a lovely holiday season and look forward to sharing more adventures with you in 2025!

• Auld Lang Syne (New Years Eve Song)
• New Years Eve Song Explained
• Save 15% with Costco’s Auto Program
• iExit App
• iOverlander App
• Edmunds' Best Trucks & SUVs for Overlanding
• Middle Aged Dad Jam Band YouTube Channel
• Mila Pork Soup Dumplings

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