Ep. 3: Overlanding 101- What do you need to get started?

Mat's favorite camp chairs in action!

This photo also shows the shower/water tank and the way Mat has used magnets to hold more stuff inside the truck topper.

View of the rooftop tent setup

This image shows a flattened area used by other dispersed campers and what you can expect. You’ll often find cleared spots for parking or tents as well as fire rings.

Cooking over the fire

Mat is cooking over a propane fire here and we’ll share all his other methods of cooking he’s tried on the Blue Yonder Adventure Instagram account.

Why you need Maxtrax

Recovery boards are helpful to have along but especially if you’re heading out in mud or towing something!

Join Jen and Mat to discuss all the basics you need to take with you on your first overland camping adventure. We’ll discuss everything from safety and recovery gear to basic cooking and camp comfort, along with mistakes we’ve made along the way. Message us at blueyonderjen@ Instagram or Threads to suggest topics, guests or ask questions!

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Show Notes and Links

• Links

  Vehicle recovery kit:

  • Tire repair: Gluetread

  • Recovery boards: Maxtrax

  Comms:

  • Garmin InReach

  • BivyStick

  Our gear:

  • Bush Company rooftop tent

  • Campworks NS-1 trailer

  • LifeSaver jerry can

  • Toilet and bags

  • Yakima water/shower tank

  • collapsible wood Snowpeak firepit or propane firepit

  • Kelty doubleseat chair

  • Nemo Stargazer chair

  • Mambe blanket/poncho

• Notes

  • 03:26 Start of Jen and Mat discussion with vehicles

  • 06:33 Vehicle repair and recovery items

  • 13:27 Communications gear

  • 18:35 Sleeping, eating, water, bathrooms

  • 32:43 Camp comfort: fires, relaxing, and recreation

  • 42:43 Summary, wrap-up and preview: overlanding solo and coffee!

  Next episode is releasing in 2 weeks due to our move next week! We’ll be full time on the road in future episodes!