Dirt Road Tourist

Trips, Trials & Ticks

On this episode, we talk about our recent trip to Florida, and our upcoming trip to the N.C. Outer Banks. We also talk about ways to keep unwelcome guests in the outdoors - ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes - at bay when you're camping, and talk about what to look for in your repellent products. I've enjoyed having Susan on the podcast with me, and I'm working on some better audio solutions for when we're both at the mic. In the meantime, enjoy a grab-bag of an episode, and don't forget to like, subscribe, rate & comment! Thank you all SO much for being listeners, you're the reason we do this.

What We Wish We Knew

In this episode, Susan and I share lessons learned from 6 years of overlanding. Learn from our mistakes, and find out how to pick out the right gear - and even the right vehicle - for your style of travel. Overlanding is expensive enough without having to purchase costly items multiple times, so listen in as we recount some of the things we wish we would have done differently!

Exploring The Croatan

Today, I sit down with my wife, Susan, to talk about our recent trip to wheel in the Croatan National Forest, and also to score some treats in nearby Swansboro, and lunch at a GREAT barbecue restaurant we found in Hubert, NC. We talk about upcoming trips and the current situation with Bonnie, our Tacoma OR. Settle in and listen as we tackle the Croatan!

New Gear & Grab Bag Episode

I've got no topic for this episode, so I use it as a clearinghouse for a bunch of things I wanted to talk about. I give a huge thanks to my lovely wife, Susan, for giving the gift of new overlanding gear for Valentine's Day! I talk about some new features in OnX, some of my favorite podcasts returning from the dead; listen up because there's a little bit of everything in this one!

Ep2 Overlanding With a Prepper Mindset

Should overlanders be peppers? You don't have to be a conspiracy theorist. I won't speculate on the existence of zombies, but I will point out that over three million Americans are displaced from their homes - at least temporarily - by natural disasters every year. If you can't be at home, a well-built overlanding rig can be the next best thing, but is it really ready? Sitting out there in the garage or driveway right now? Let's get into some things that you might want to have on the rig if it ever comes down to relying on your vehicle for your family's survival. Helpful links: Dirt Road Tourist [www.dirtroadtourist.com] Southeast Overland Camping Event [https://www.tntoverlander.com/s/stories/2026southeastoverlandcampingevent]