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Welcome to Venture2Roam! We (Will and Kate) venture to explore the American West, overlanding with our family and friends. This channel follows our overland adventures, our approach to primitive camping, Jeep Wrangler upgrades (and fixes), reviews of the gear we use, and of the amazing rigs and equipment we meet along the way. We give our honest opinion on equipment and gear, share any hard learned lessons and tips we've picked up along the way, and highlight the overlanding community we lov ...
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mike R.

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A discussion and information sharing Podcast for vehicle based camping, equipment, trip planning, events and adventures in the GREAT PACIFIC NORTHWEST!! **With an occasional hunting and fishing talk thrown in for good measure. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike442/support
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A 3,000 mile road trip into one of America's darkest stories: The Donner Party.On an adventure that is alternatively hilarious and harrowing, writer Colleen Scriven follows in the footsteps of the Donner Party from Missouri to California in a camper van with her friend and co host, Hope Andrejack, in an attempt to better understand the true horror story like never before.
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My Camping Setup: Intrepid Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/IntrepidGeo (Best Design I’ve Seen) Roofnest Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/Roofnesttents (Most luxurious I’ve Seen) Topoak Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/TopOakTent (BEST VALUE I’ve Seen) Roofnest LiteWing Awning: https://geni.us/RoofnestLiteWing AllPowers External Battery: https://geni.us/All…
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We were finally able to get our friend Aim @overlandpriority to join us on the show! Not only does he go on some awesome adventures, he also has some amazing photography, which you can check out on his other page @aimlorejas_photography. He didn't always have all the cool gear and rad rig. He shares where he started and the evolution into where he …
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We got our buddy Mike @flatbedtundra on the show with us this week. Not only does Mike have a nicely setup Tundra with a flatbed, he also custom built a trailer that is probably more dialed in than most trucks. When he decided to remove the bed of his truck and go with a flatbed he had a vision. Why waste a perfectly good truck bed? Why not turn it…
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My Camping Setup: Intrepid Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/IntrepidGeo (Best Design I’ve Seen) Roofnest Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/Roofnesttents (Most luxurious I’ve Seen) Topoak Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/TopOakTent (BEST VALUE I’ve Seen) Roofnest LiteWing Awning: https://geni.us/RoofnestLiteWing AllPowers External Battery: https://geni.us/All…
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Ben and Jared both went camping in the desert this last weekend but not together. Ben took an adventure with both his dogs and a great group for an awesome trip exploring around the Mojave desert. Jared couldn't get out for the whole weekend so opted for a quick overnighter in Anza Borego. They share some highs and lows from their trips. They also …
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This week we had a great time getting to know Leeno from Ibis Offroad @ibisoffroad. Leeno gives us the run down on the offroad scene where he's from in Florida. Aside from having to deal with recovering in the marshland mud and the occasional gator, overlanding is pretty similar on the opposite coast. With Ibis Offroad he takes people out on guided…
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This week, our buddy Matt Kester drops in. Matt, formally 2nd Hand Overland has started a new chapter in his life. He decided to give up his old Land Rover and trade it for 2 wheels. He's started traveling on a KLR 650 now. Hang out with us as we share some adventures, talk about running marathons, try some new bourbon, give questionable life advic…
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Our first guest of 2024 is our buddy Adam @adam.m.queen. Photography is his profession and he's been fortunate enough to be able to call home anywhere he feels like pulling up. Whether it's down by the beach or parked along a river up in the mountains. He makes this easier by driving a well put together Revel Sprinter van. We not only dive into van…
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We've been on a break for a bit to be with family over the holidays and to do some traveling. But we're back baby! This week Ben and Jared fill us in on what they've been up to during the time off. Ben recaps his 2 week trip to Greece and some mishaps in the desert with friends on a weekend getaway. Jared spent 8 days traveling up to the coast of O…
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Ben and Jared are hanging out this week with longtime friend James @jamesporter4sure. We talk about how he's managed to put down over 320K miles on his sweet 2020 F350 traveling the country. James even shares with us transitioning from life in the Marines to private security work. We also discuss hunting, his EDC and being able to bond with his son…
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If you only had 10 days to explore Colorado how would you do it? Well good friends of the show Aric and Shelby of @as_is_overland share with us how they went about it. Got to say it sounded like a great time. Hangout with us as we get to hear all about their adventure. Through the good, the not so good and a few surprises.…
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We have the Barberena brother's in the studio this week. Brandon @code_5537 is not new to the show but Andrew decided to join in on the fun. They recently had a what was supposed to be a quick trail run up John Bull in Big Bear before grabbing lunch, turn into an all day indever. They go over the series of events of that day and any lessons that we…
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The first Lil' Smokies Campout and Cookoff is in the books! It was an awesome time up in the mountains, getting to hangout with old friends and making new ones. The cookoff was amazing! Everyone went above and beyond with their meals. Ben and Jared go over all the shenanigans that went down that weekend. Plus its starting to cool down and Jared sha…
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This week were joined by Rob and Avis from Overland V1.0. They are currently taking a short break from traveling all over in their ridiculously cool 2021 RAM 3500 for Avis to train with Kristen @mrs.optoffroad in the Opt Offroad Bronco, for her second time running the Rebelle Rally. We talk about some of their trips including traveling from Virgini…
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This week we have Jessi @arctrooper.jl back with us in the studio but this time she brought along her husband Robert @mythosaurmotorsports. Together they make quite the formidable pair when it comes to offroad. When they pull up in Roberts awesome Ram 2500 decked out for the overland trails, pulling Jessi's badass Jeep JL on their custom trailer yo…
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This week we talk about the hype of the "big" hurricane that was supposed to hit southern California and how to be prepared. A lot of what we use for overlanding can be applied to disaster preparedness. We also touch people misusing public lands and how we can all do better.Av theaverageoverlanders
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Ben and Jared are hanging out on Instagram live this week. Talking about the so called "hurricane" about to come through southern California and everyone freaking out about it. They also recap the recent outing at OC Yoto Nights. It was a lot of fun with people showing off on the flex ramp, RC obstacle course setup by Opt Offroad, tons of vendors, …
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We have now officially launched our website where you can sign up for the first annual Little Smokies Campout. We talk a bit about what you will find when visiting the website and some of the plans for it. Also find out info for what you'll need to attend the Little Smokies Campout. Then we give some reviews of on restaurants and our thoughts on th…
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We talk about the crazy, amazing, frenetic energy of Overland Expo PNW in Bend. To get up to 50% off a subscription to Magic Mind (our episode sponsor) go to: https://www.magicmind.co/overlander and use code: OVERLANDER20 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venture2roam/support…
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This week we're diving into some shock and suspension discussions. Who better to educate us than Scott from Icon Vehicle Dynamics. He shares with us the different suspension setups and how they function and what might work best for your rig. We also learned about some products we weren't aware of like their ICON Intelligent Control (IIC). This is s…
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We finish recounting our overlanding trip across Oregon, as we attempt to build a new Overlanding Route for all of you to enjoy. To get up to 50% off a subscription to Magic Mind (our episode sponsor) go to: https://www.magicmind.co/overlander and use code: OVERLANDER20 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venture2roam/…
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Fan favorite Norm @land_beaver1 is back with us in the studio. He and his wife Laura just got back from an epic 16 day trip exploring the midwest and as far as Glacier National Park. Trying out new gear and finding awesome spots to camp, Norm takes us along for a ride while sharing their travels. He also brought over some gifts and goodies which in…
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We're back! We took a week off but back to our usual antics. During our time off Ben's son Miles was born! Also, Jared decided to head north up to Overland Expo PNW in Redmond Oregon. After hanging out at Expo a few days and having a great time visiting with old friends and making new ones he kept the Tundra heading north to explore more of the PNW…
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We bring in a Venture2Roam Channel sponsor, Loren from XGRiD campers to talk about off-road trailers and campers. We talk about just about everything these things can do, and what they can't do in this fun espisode.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venture2roam/support…
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I surprised Chris with a new GameChanger suspension from MetalCloak. he and I recount exactly what was happening behind the scenes. To get up to 50% off a subscription to Magic Mind (our episode sponsor) go to: https://www.magicmind.co/overlander and use code: OVERLANDER20 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venture2ro…
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This week we're hanging out with Aric @as_is_overland. We go over his recent trip to Kings Canyon and the Sequoia's then over to Pismo Beach. Before that trip he was out exploring Mojave showing his brother what a 2 wheel drive 4Runner can do! Jared also share's some of his loose plans for his trip up north to Overland Expo PNW.…
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We're having a good time this week as we are joined by Mr. Motts @frankiemotts and his daughter. As usual we are all over the place but some fun stories and laughs are had. Frankie shares with us some of his adventures in Baja and a few of his builds including a sweet 2019 Tundra, and nicely outfitted GX 470 and his latest addition a 4x4 Sprinter v…
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Ben and our guest this week Alison @charmin4runner have caught a case of "gold fever". Their recent trip in search of good times with friends on a fun prospecting trip may have turned into a True Crime episode. With some not so great map directions and some suspicious characters. But overall a good time was had. Some good stories and fun times ensu…
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We have spent way too much time building diesel heater boxes and it's comical how many dumb mistakes we made..do they actually work? SAVE 50% on MAGIC MIND: https://www.magicmind.co/overlander Enter Code: OVERLANDER20 #overland #jeepwrangler #offroad #overlandpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venture2roam/sup…
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This episode was a lot of fun hanging out with Olaf @aventuraseeker and Paola @paolaadventurer. They share with us some of their adventures including their many trips south of the boarder down to Baja, where they've been running comms for years for all the big Baja races. They are a couple that loves adventure. Recently spending a good amount of ti…
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With the sacrifices of many to allow us to have this holiday free, we decide to make the most of it. Ben and Jared talk about the fun times they had together at the Fast Friends meet up Friday night to the Temecula Overland coffee meet up the next morning. Then splitting up, with Jared heading up to Thomas Mountain for the night and Ben meeting up …
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This episode is jam packed with Clancy @mosey.on.overland joining us to recap this years Overland Expo West. Both Clancy and Ben made it out to Flagstaff for Expo this year but had totally different experiences. Ben headed out with a solid group of friends for a 4 day adventure but ran into vehicle breakdowns and a crazy hail and rain storm on the …
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This week we're hanging out in the studio with Mark @trailhawkdoods. Mark's been out hitting the trails with mans best friends, his Goldendoodles Chewie & Kandie. He actually breeds Goldendoodles. You can see some of the pups on their account @sweetdoodles. They seem to be the perfect camp dog as he takes them on all kinds of adventures in his well…
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After celebrating our 100th episode it's now time to get back to taking some trips! But with having been busy the past few weeks it's come down to the last few days and minutes to get everything ready, packed up and vehicles prepped for our next trips. That's nothing new though. Seems like it always comes down to scrambling in the garage or drivewa…
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We're kicking off our 100th episode and the Land Beaver makes an appearance! Our good friend Norm @land_beaver1 stopped by to bring us a gift, so of course he had to stay and help us try our new whisky addition. We contemplate on the future and the direction overlanding is going and how it has evolved over the years. Where we first got our start an…
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We're getting prepared with Erick @resqgs from RESQ GS. With his years in the medical field he saw a need for reliable emergency safety equipment that could be easily stowed in a vehicle or attached to gear or packs. So he developed a quality medical pack that could be quickly accessed when you need it most. Erick's also been around vehicles and of…
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This week we sit down with Nate @the_ugly_80. He's just started building up his overland rig and off to a great start! Beginning with his '93 80 Series Land Cruiser. With some well thought out mods and upgrades he's ready to roll. We touch on what got him interested into wanting to this way of life and where he's taken his rig so far and what plans…
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www.wheeledlyfe.com We talk about the struggle between deciding to keep your existing rig that may be getting old and long in the tooth vs. buying a new rig with all the new fancy doo dads and gadgets. Will also digs into his recent test driving experiences with certain rigs before making his decision on what his new rig will be. --- Support this p…
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This was a monster of an episode as Jonathan Elkins @jonathan_elkins_ hangs out with us this week. Just when you thought you were cool putting 35's on your rig, here comes Jonathan rollin on 60's! Jonathan is a professional monster truck driver with Hot Wheels driving iconic trucks like Bone Shaker! He shares with us how he knew from a young age he…
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Our guest this week is changing our minds on the potential of hybrid vehicles for overlanding! Jimmy @black.jmyntrn, aka The Black Jimmy Neutron dropped by the studio to share with us some of his adventures. Initially when you hear "Prius", you don't think "offroad overland vehicle". But Jimmy has proven that wrong! Not only has he taken his modifi…
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www.wheeledlyfe.com We review our trip to boulder basin Idaho and talk about what this term "Rocklanding" means...and there's also the usual nonsensical banter that may anger a few Canadians on this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venture2roam/support
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On this weeks episode we are joined by returning guest Nipoj from 41.22 and Kevin from Overland 4Lo. Kevin has a YouTube channel where he shares his adventures and you can see everything from wheeling in Big Bear, exploring Dubai and even recording this weeks episode! We also talk about fun trips, cool vehicles, and where not to take your drone.…
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Will and Chris discuss our quickly approaching Overlanding plans for 2023. We also discuss Will's intent to buy a new Overlanding rig this year..which rig should he get??? Sponsors: https://wheeledlyfe.com/ https://factor55.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venture2roam/support…
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We have a blast this week hanging out with Sam @deadman_tundra from @deadman_offroad. In this episode we talk about where Deadman got its start to now being a leader in the recovery gear industry. Sam also drives a 2018 Tundra so we get into some fullsize talk. We also get into some awesome trips, recent trail closures and how to be a YouTube certi…
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Our friend Chef Sean @fstlayn stops by the studio this week. Seans is a legit Chef with over 30 years in the food industry. Unfortunately he wasn't cooking any food for us but we have a few drinks and get into some fun stories. His time at Disneyland, running trails at RigFest, coming out of the tuner world to owning a WJ Jeep. Plus what trips he h…
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