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"Epic" Needs to Die: Confessions of Someone Who Watches Way too Many Overlanding Videos
Let me paint you a picture of authenticity in 2025: A $90,000 Land Cruiser with a custom paint job in some aggressively earthy shade that probably has a name like "Tactical Sage" or "Desert Warfare Tan," seventeen sponsor decals, a YouTube handle plastered across the rear window in letters large enough to be seen from the International Space Station, and enough electronic equipment in the cab to run a small television production company. This magnificent beast is piloted by a
The Salty Overlander (Nigel Washburn)
Oct 214 min read


How Starlink Killed the Campfire (And Why We're All Complicit)
We drove into the wilderness to escape our screens, then paid one of the world's richest billionaires to bring them with us. This satirical look at overlanding's satellite internet obsession explores how Starlink and similar services are killing boredom, destroying campfire culture, and turning backcountry trips into just another place to doomscroll. Spoiler: we told ourselves it was for the kids, but we're the ones who can't disconnect.
The Salty Overlander (Nigel Washburn)
Oct 65 min read


How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My $100k Camping Setup
Let's talk about the absolute fever dream that is modern overlanding culture. We've somehow collectively decided that the best way to...
The Salty Overlander (Nigel Washburn)
Oct 14 min read


Ride Along with OTG on a 300+ mi Adventure Through our Local Forest
Mendocino Grand Circuit If you'd like more information about the 315 mile Mendocino Grand Circuit, be sure to visit the Route Guide Page ....
Ben Easley
Sep 242 min read


Has the Term "Overlanding" Become Convoluted?
Let's be honest, you've probably seen it. Someone posts a picture of their tricked-out rig—roof top tent deployed, traction boards...
Ben Easley
Jul 237 min read
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