We ran the hardest trail in the East!....WAS IT?

Subaru Forester Off Road Build: Locked, Lifted, and Jeep-Embarrassing

This locked and lifted Subaru Forester off road build has no business working this well. Brandt joins the CAMO Convoy Podcast to break down his 2008 SG Subaru Forester build, including the rear locker, center diff locker, long travel suspension, HDPE skid plate setup, lightweight wheel and tire combo, spare parts strategy, and how he keeps this thing alive on real off road trails. We get into Subaru off road culture, the difference between dirt road Subarus and truly built trail Subarus, why the 4EAT automatic actually helps without low range, how he uses left foot braking, and what makes this little Forester embarrass bigger 4x4s and Jeep guys on the trail. If you are into weird overland builds, budget off road vehicles, Subaru Forester builds, rally inspired trail rigs, or vehicles that should not work but somehow do, this one is for you. Topics covered: Subaru Forester off road build SG Forester overland build Locked Subaru Forester Rear locker and center diff locker 4EAT Subaru off road driving HDPE skid plates Long travel Subaru suspension Subaru vs Jeep off road Budget trail rig ideas 24 hour rally stories CAMO trail stories Subscribe for more overland, off road, vehicle build, trail story, and Appalachian adventure conversations from the CAMO Convoy Podcast.

You Don’t Need Expensive Gear to Go Overlanding : $200 Overland Trip Challenge

Think overlanding has to cost thousands of dollars before you can even leave the driveway? Not even close. In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we put together a real 3-day overland camping setup with a strict $200 Walmart budget. Tent, sleep setup, cooking gear, cooler, water, food, wipes, lights, fire starting, and the basic stuff you actually need to get out for a weekend in Appalachia. We also compare some of these budget items against similar gear from REI, Bass Pro, and other big-name outdoor stores to see where the money actually matters and where people are just paying for the badge. The goal is simple: prove that overlanding is still just camping with a vehicle, and you do not need a fully built rig or Instagram gear wall to get started. If you’ve got a truck, SUV, Subaru, minivan, or honestly anything that can get you to camp, this episode is for you. Drop your own $200 overland gear list in the comments. What did we nail? What did we miss? What would you never cheap out on? Follow CAMO: Facebook: Central Appalachian Mountain Overland Instagram: @cam_overland Podcast: CAMO Convoy Podcast

20 Dying Skills of The Overland Man

What does it actually mean to be “The Overland Man”? In this episode, we break down 20 old school skills that are slowly dying out, but still matter if you spend time off road, in the woods, around trucks, or just trying to be a capable human being. We’re talking backing up without a camera, reading maps, handling first aid, staying calm when things go bad, knowing when to shut up, carrying heavy stuff, walking long distances, building fires, reading water, solving problems, and being comfortable when life gets uncomfortable. This one is part overland talk, part life skills, part comedy, and part hard truth. Technology is awesome, but it is making a lot of people useless when the screen goes black. Listen in and let us know what skills you think every overland man should still have. Topics include: Backing up on trail Backing up trailers Reading maps and finding north First aid and Stop the Bleed Staying calm in a crisis Knowing when to turn around Reading water crossings Building and maintaining fire Fitness, carrying weight, and walking distance Being uncomfortable without falling apart Learning from failure Problem solving in the woods

The Perfect Overland Trip: Michigan's Upper Peninsula

We’re back from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and this trip had everything. In this episode of the Camo Convoy Podcast, we break down the full Michigan overland trip from the drive up, the first camp at Little Brevort Lake, deep sand roads, traction board redemption, sketchy water crossings, tight trails, killer campsites, CV axle carnage, High Rock Bay, Lake Superior camping, weird rocks, Malort, bugs, bass fishing, and the long ride home. This was one of those trips that reminded us why we do this. Good people, good rigs, rough roads, dumb ideas, useful recovery lessons, and the kind of memories you only get by actually going. Topics include: Michigan Upper Peninsula overlanding Little Brevort Lake meet up Sand roads and logging trails Crisp Point Lighthouse attempt Traction boards actually working V notch recovery Aaron’s blown CV axles Lake Superior camp spots Winch extension and rigging lessons High Rock Bay route Bass fishing and camp cooking The ride home and road trip chaos Go on the trip. You never know when your last one will be. Stay rowdy.

Water and Survival on the Trail

Water and Survival on the Trail Water is one of the most overlooked parts of overlanding, camping, and backcountry travel. Everyone remembers tires, winches, lights, recovery gear, and camp setups, but a bad water plan can ruin your trip fast. In this episode of the Camo Convoy Podcast, we talk through drinking water, storage, filtration, cooking, cleaning, hygiene, rain, wet gear, kids, pets, and water crossings. From how much water to bring, to why one container is a bad plan, to what happens when a creek crossing gets deeper than expected, this one covers the water problems most people do not think about until they are already in them. We also get into the prepper side of water storage, water bricks, gravity filters, questionable water sources, boiling, keeping gear dry, and why water crossings are not as harmless as they look. Whether you are heading out for a weekend camp trip, a long overland route, or just building a better vehicle setup, water can make or break the trail. Topics covered: Water storage for overlanding How much water to bring Water filtration and purification Cooking and cleaning with limited water Camp hygiene Rain and wet gear Dry bags and contractor bags Kids, pets, and extra water Water crossings and vehicle safety Trail survival basics Welcome to the Camo Convoy Podcast, where we talk all things overland, off road, and the great outdoors. #overlanding #offroad #camping #survival #waterfiltration #trailgear #vehiclebasedadventure #camoconvoy