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Ben Easley
Jan 304 min read
No Fluff, No Hype: Essential Overlanding Gear for Beginners
So you’re just getting into overlanding in your spare time, and it seems like everyone on YouTube, Instagram, and in all the mags has a...


Ben Easley
Jan 62 min read
Guide. Inspire. Explore: Join OTG's Trail Ambassador Program
Join the Trail Ambassador Program and turn your passion for overlanding into unforgettable adventures.

OTG Crew
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Introducing Goat Maps
Goat Maps, created by former Gaia GPS founders, offers a simple yet powerful mapping app for outdoor adventurers, featuring offline navigati

OTG Crew
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Defining North America's Next Classic Overland Route: The Great Basin Heritage Trail
The Great Basin Heritage Trail is poised to become one of North America’s iconic overland adventures, blending historical intrigue, geologic

OTG Crew
Dec 5, 20241 min read
First Campout of 2025: Mendocino Winter Basecamp
We're headed back to the mountains (I'm sure that's a surprise!). Come join OTG along with our friends as we head into the Mendocion...


Ben Easley
Sep 26, 20247 min read
Trail Leadership 101: Best Practices for Hosting Overlanding and Off-Road Events
So you've been on a few overlanding trips and think you're ready to lead a group yourself. Awesome! Leading groups to exciting new places...


Ben Easley
Aug 28, 20246 min read
Is the Spirit of Overlanding Dead?
Is the spirit of overlanding dead? Explore how modern adventurers are redefining overlanding by focusing on the journey, not just the gear.


Nick Walton
Aug 19, 202410 min read
Desert Solitude: Spring in Death Valley
Springtime brings warmer temps and fewer folks in the backcountry of Death Valley.


OTG Crew
Aug 14, 20241 min read
New Video: Return to the Lost Coast
Since Overland Trail Guide's inception back in the fall of 2019, we've long considered the Lost Coast our spiritual home. This remote...


Ben Easley
Jul 25, 20245 min read
Cheap and Easy: DIY 4-Tire Inflation System for Off-Roaders
You've probably seen it while out on the trail, someone has a bright colored hose connected to all four tires while airing up (or airing...

Ben Easley
Jul 1, 20247 min read
Striking Overland Gold: Exploring the Lost Sierra
Lost Sierra 4x4 Trail Info The Lost Sierra 4x4 Trail is a 200+ mile overland track through some of the most productive mining districts...


OTG Crew
Jun 22, 20243 min read
Can You Conquer Sedona's 250-Mile Backcountry Challenge?
Explore the Sedona Backcountry Trail for an unparalleled adventure through breathtaking red rock vistas, historic mining towns, and ancient
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