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For this field interview, Scott Brady interviews Micho Escobar of Elephant Expeditions about overland travel in Colombia, riding BMW GS through the jungles, and the journey we all take towards adventure. Micho Escobar of Elephant Expeditions:https://www.elephantmoto.com/​Our No Compromise Clause: We carefully screen all contributors to make sure they are independent and impartial. We never have and never will accept advertorial, and we do not allow advertising to influence our product or destination reviews.This episode presented by:RedOxx Mfg.

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The Complete Show Notes and Transcript of the Show is Available Here: https://overlandjournal.com/principles-of-overlanding-vehicle-recovery-part-2/This Episode is Supported By: Danner BootsAbout Jim West: Jim is a retired Fire Fighter/Paramedic based out of Phoenix, AZ. He represented the USA on the 1992 Camel Trophy team in Guyana, and then was hired back the following year to pre-scout and create a route book for the 1994 event in Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile. As a result, Jim was asked to assist with the selection and training of every US team from 1993-1998. Also, from that event he developed a working relationship with Land Rover North America in which he has provided driving instruction and emergency medical support while on their events. Over the past 26 years, Jim has worked on Vehicle based events in 20 different countries on 5 continents. He has a passion for teaching, whether it's emergency vehicle operations to Fire Fighters or off-road driving, recovery, vehicle selection/prep, or wilderness medicine to civilians. Along with Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Paramedic, Wilderness Paramedic, Jim also is certified as a City & Guilds NPTC Off-Road Assessor. On Instagram @myquest38 and at https://myquestadventures.com/ and https://7p.io/ Host Bios: Scott BradyScott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and includes three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.bradyMatthew ScottMatthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

Principles of Overlanding: Vehicle Recovery Part 1Full Show Notes with a Complete Transcript: overlandjournal.com/principles-of-overlanding-vehicle-recovery-part-1 This Episode is Supported By: Danner BootsAbout Jim West: Jim is a retired Fire Fighter/Paramedic based out of Phoenix, AZ. He represented the USA on the 1992 Camel Trophy team in Guyana, and then was hired back the following year to pre-scout and create a route book for the 1994 event in Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile. As a result, Jim was asked to assist with the selection and training of every US team from 1993-1998. Also, from that event he developed a working relationship with Land Rover North America in which he has provided driving instruction and emergency medical support while on their events. Over the past 26 years, Jim has worked on Vehicle based events in 20 different countries on 5 continents. He has a passion for teaching, whether it's emergency vehicle operations to Fire Fighters or off-road driving, recovery, vehicle selection/prep, or wilderness medicine to civilians. Along with Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Paramedic, Wilderness Paramedic, Jim also is certified as a City & Guilds NPTC Off-Road Assessor. On Instagram @myquest38 and at myquestadventures.com and 7p.io Host Bios: Scott BradyScott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and includes three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.bradyMatthew ScottMatthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

Show Notes for Podcast Episode #33Interview with Kurt Williams, overlander, Baja Champion, and Land Cruiser Whisperer Summary:For this interview, Scott chats with overlander Kurt Williams of Cruiser Outfitters about travel around the globe, racing Land Cruisers, building Land Cruiser, and the joys of international overland adventures. For more information on Cruiser Outfitters: cruiseroutfitters.com This episode is presented by Scout Campers: scoutcampers.comEditor's Note: Cruiser Outfitters and Kurt Williams is not a sponsor of the The Overland Journal podcast. Our No Compromise Clause: We carefully screen all contributors to make sure they are independent and impartial. We never have and never will accept advertorial, and we do not allow advertising to influence our product or destination reviews.For a full transcript of this episode: https://overlandjournal.com/podcast-with-kurt-william-of-cruiser-outfitters/ Host Bios: Scott BradyScott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and includes three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.bradyMatthew ScottMatthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

Principles of Overlanding - Planning Your First Overland Journey: Matt and Scott review the fundamentals of planning your first overlanding trip, including basic equipment, vehicle modifications, and route selection. For the complete show note: https://overlandjournal.com/planning-your-first-overland-journey/This episode is brought to you by Danner Boots: https://www.danner.com/ Host Bios: Scott BradyScott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and includes three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.bradyMatthew ScottMatthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexploreFor a Complete Transcript of this episode: https://overlandjournal.com/planning-your-first-overland-journey/ Follow Overland Journal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overlandjournal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OverlandJournal Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ExpeditionPortal

Jon Turner is the Founder and Chief Engineer of Nimbl Vehicles. A lifetime traveler with a taste for adventure, Jon made his first international trip when he emigrated from England to the USA at 6 months of age. Since then he has traveled, lived, and worked as both soldier and engineer throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. As an electrical engineer (North Carolina State University) and a service disabled veteran (US Army - Gulf War), Jon has taught numerous overlanding classes at events like Overland Expo, and can be found most weekends out exploring the rugged beauty of northern Nevada.

Show Notes for Podcast Episode #30The Overlander's Every Day Carry (EDC) https://www.overlandjournal.com/the-overlanders-every-day-carry-edc/ Summary:For this Principles of Overlanding, Matt and Scott discuss the merits of EDC, and the critical items they use for international and domestic overland travel. Topics of discussion include luggage, electronics, clothing, firearms, camera equipment, knives, watches, and more. Host Bios: Scott BradyScott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and includes three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.bradyMatthew ScottMatthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

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For this episode, Scott interviews his co-host Matt Scott, which reveals his travels in Central America, Australia, and Southeast Asia. We also dig into his formative years as an open wheel race car driver, journalist, and editor.

The List:1. Remote Communications2. Mapping and Navigation3. Medical Equipment and Training4. Bug Out Kit5. Tools and Spares6. Recovery Essentials7. Proper (GVWR) Recovery Points8. Proper Tires with a Full Size Spare9. Loading and Lashing Points and Proper Straps10. Minimalist Camping GearFor the complete show notes: https://www.overlandjournal.com/the-basic-overland-gear-everyone-should-have/

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Matt Scott shares details and insights about selecting the best Gladiator model to purchase and how to modify it for backcountry travel, including suspension, tires and wheels, bumpers, and overland campers. What Makes the Jeep Gladiator So Special? 1. Jeep Capability2. Proper payload, easily greater than most of its competitors.3. Easily modified for a wide range of conditions.4. Solid front and rear axles with available locking differentials. 5. Available manual transmission6. Available diesel motor (late 2020) What is the best model Gladiator for overland travel?Matt- The Rubicon because of the locking differentials and other accessories like swaybar disconnect, etc. Scott- The Sport with the Max Tow Package. Some Inspiration:The XOverland Odin, built by Clay Croft and his teamJeep Gladiator WayoutSuspension?Matt had the factory Mopar 2-inch suspension lift installed, which he has been happy with, save the rear Fox shocks. The spring rate is appropriate for Matt's load, but the rear shocks were valved for an unloaded truck. As a result, the blow through the available travel (rebound was also lacking). Scott and Matt discuss other suspension options, and Matt is most anticipating the AEV kit due to proper spring rates and history of good valving. However, that kit is not currently available. Old Man Emu was also discussed as a good option, but it is also not available. The only kit currently on the market that meets Matt's expectations is the Icon Vehicle Dynamics kit. Tires and Wheels?Matt chose the Method Racing wheels in bronze, and selected the Falken A/T3W in 37" diameter. Winch?Warn Zeon 10-SCamping Accessories?AT Overland Habitat (The camper that Matt chose)The FiftyTen CamperPatriot Campers PCOR SystemWHAT IS THE OVERLAND JOURNAL PODCAST?The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady and Matt Scott, and is a production of the Overland Journal Magazine and the expeditionportal.com website.Host Bios: Scott BradyScott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal, and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar travels include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @globaloverlandMatthew ScottMatthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most-remote places by 4WD, and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. Matt is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication, and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

Smitten with life, UK adventuress Lois Pryce has always been on the move. At 13 years of age, an unchaperoned, week-long trip on bicycles through Cornwall’s back roads with friends introduced her to the possibilities of travel by design. And also to the idea of minimalist travel, taking shelter where you can find it, and bringing little more than bare essentials.About Lois Pryce: https://www.loisontheloose.com/ For more of Lois' content in Overland Journal and Expedition Portal: https://expeditionportal.com/?s=lois+pryce&submit=

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The complete article is available here: https://expeditionportal.com/top-10-used-overland-vehicles/The used overland vehicle market is more exciting today than ever before, with high quality and capable options available from nearly every major automotive manufacturer. With so many models to choose from, you might be wondering which four-wheel drives make for the best second-hand overland vehicles? In 2011, we published our first US and Canada top ten used overland vehicle list, and it has been since been read over one million times. A lot has changed in the last eight years though, including the types of vehicles available under our original test’s $30,000 and 20-years or newer cap. We have also learned a few more things about overlanding vehicles since 2011 thanks to several circumnavigations of the globe. This has all resulted in a nearly new list for 2019, packed with excellent options for those looking to purchase their first overland vehicle or upgrade their current one. Regardless of this list and our opinions, the reality is that a traveler should drive what they can afford, and what they most enjoy driving, despite the make or model.What makes a great used overland vehicle?Typically, someone buying a used vehicle is looking for value, but they are also looking for something reliable and capable for travel too. At Expedition Portal, we feel the following criteria comprises the most critical attributes of an overland platform. Ride comfort, noise, vibration, harshness, and other less essential considerations are weighed in the final ranking, but the primary ordering is based on these qualities and our field testing results:Capability: The vehicle’s ability to traverse rocky, muddy, and cross-axle terrain, including deep water crossings, severe side slopes, hill climbs, and descents.Capacity: The vehicle’s ability to carry weight as measured by payload specifications and the interior storage volume aft of the front seats.Durability: The vehicle’s ability to travel for extended periods of time (years) over rugged terrain while fully loaded without chassis or drivetrain failure.Reliability: The vehicle’s ability to perform without engine, electrical, or support system failures due to component malfunction or workmanship error.Value: Valuation of vehicle cost to content. Vehicles with high functional content will score the highest value ratings.#1 2008-2010 Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD1,600 lb. Payload | $24-30,000Pros:Legendary reliability and durability1600 lb. payload / 8,000 lb. towing / 440 lb. roof loadExceptional long-distance touring comfortCons:Bland styling and driving experiencePoor fuel economyLimited in technical terrain due to overall size#2 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma1,200 lb. Payload | $10-30,000Pros:Excellent reliabilityStrong aftermarket supportGood trail performanceCons:Bed lacks robustnessCheap interior materialsTragic payload for a pickupOur Experience: The Expedition Portal team has owned several Tacomas, and the author has driven or traveled with Tacomas from both Prudhoe Bay and Tuktoyaktuk, down to the Darien Gap. Our team currently owns a 2017 TRD Tacoma.#3 2005-2013 Lexus GX VALUE AWARD1,300-1,500 lb Payload | $10-30,000Pros:Ideal dimensions and wheelbaseComfortable and competent on the trailExcellent valueCons:Seat leather made from paper macheNo factory rear locking differential#4 2010-2012 RAM Cummins 2500/3500Up to a 5,000 lb Payload | $22-30,000Pros:Payload capacity more than the towing capacity of most SUVsRobust drivetrainsSolid axle front and rearCons:Large for some technical routesLarge for many developing-world villagesLimited service infrastructure outside of North America and Australia#5 2009-2016 Toyota 4Runner1,625 lb Payload (SR5 4×4) | $16-30,000Pros:Good technical terrain performance in the trail variantQuiet and comfortableProper payloadCons:Needs another few transmission gears (only a 5-speed auto)Dash designed by a half-blind 1980s boom-box designer wearing gloves#6 2005-2007 UZJ100 Land Cruiser1,470 lb Payload | $16-25,000Pros:Good balance of travel comfort and capabilityExcellent reliability and global serviceabilityCons:Difficult to find clean, low mileage examplesWeak front differential in earlier modelsLack of locking rear differential in later models#7 2011-2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon1,050 lb Payload | $22-30,000Pros:Class-leading technical terrain performanceStrong aftermarket supportCons:Less payload than a Toyota CamryCramped interior and limited cargo volume#8 1995-2008 Mercedes G-Class1,550 lb Payload | $20-30,000+Pros:Extremely comfortable and capable off-roadHigh payload and generous interior volumeRobust and durable chassis and drivetrainCons:Expensive to purchase and maintainPoor fuel economy for North American models (i.e. non-diesel)#9 2000-2003 Ford Excursion 7.3L Power Stroke1,950 lb Payload | $12-28,000ProsMassive interior volume7.3L Power StrokeExcellent payload for an SUVConsIt is a large vehicle for technical terrain

Clay E. CroftClay Croft, currently residing in beautiful Bozeman, MT, has been making movies for 17 years, however Wulff Land is his first feature film. Travel has been a part of his filmmaking life since the beginning and has enabled him to participate in projects and expeditions across the globe. Clay, along with his wife Rachelle, currently owns and operates the wildly successful online adventure travel series, Expedition Overland. His love for daring adventure runs deep and when he is not producing content, you can likely find him wrestling with his three boys, hunting in the mountains or trying not to crash his powered paraglider. XOverland on the web: www.xoverland.com/Hiline Productions on the web: www.hilineproductions.com/Social Media:Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/ExpeditionOverlandFacebook: www.facebook.com/xoverland/Instagram: www.instagram.com/xoverlandHost Bios: Scott BradyScott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal, and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar travels include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @globaloverlandMatthew ScottMatthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most-remote places by 4WD, and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. Matt is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication, and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

With special guest Rob Boegheim of HEMA Maps, we discuss the wonder of overland travel in Australia, including favorite destinations, and tips and tricks for exploring AU. HEMA Maps20 Things You’ll Learn Driving Across AustraliaWhy 4x4s Are Better In AustraliaDriving Australia’s Most Challenging Off-Road Trail (By Matt Scott)

Dan Grec :: The Road Chose MeDan is an adventurer, snowboarder and photographer based in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Growing up in Australia gave Dan a passion for travel and exploration, and years of family road trips around the continent re-enforced that passion. In 2011 Dan set out in his Jeep Wrangler and drove 40,000miles from Alaska to Argentina, passing through some 16 countries over 22 months. The Road Chose MeRead his interview on Expedition Portal here: https://expeditionportal.com/adventure-interview-dan-grec/The Road Chose MeWiki Overland@theroadchosemeAbout Dan's Jeep Wrangler JK: https://expeditionportal.com/39488/ Host Bios: Scott BradyScott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal, and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar travels include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @globaloverlandMatthew ScottMatthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most-remote places by 4WD, and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. Matt is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication, and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore