This week, I talk about 5 easy DIY projects that will improve life for any overlander. From a convenient way to hang your paper towels, to a pillow that feels just like the one you have at home, but closes down in the RTT, you don't want to miss this one!

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If you're making a beeline for the beaches in North Carolina, you're missing out! We take a trip to Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, and spent a Saturday exploring all of the FSRs in the park, all to ourselves. Yes, we saw nobody. That never happens. If you want to learn about a place where you can get away from the crowds, tune in!

Overlanding in North Carolina? If you’re only going to Cape Lookout & the mountains, and skipping the rest of the state, you’re missing out on some hidden gems! Discover an overlanding destination in the Old North State that you may have overlooked. I’ll talk about a couple of upcoming trips, and how to keep your rig ready for your adventures throughout the year.

https://www.tntoverlander.com/s/stories/2025southeastoverlandcampingevent

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You got yourself a new diesel heater, and now you're wondering about the best way to power it on your trips? Look no further, I've got the tips on how to get that thing spun up and keeping you toasty all night, and on a budget too! This may be a gateway drug to building out a house battery system, but you'll thank me later, when you decide to add a 12v refrigerator to the mix. But for now, in the winter, the cold is the issue, so let's get that heater fired up!

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Whether you’re packing to jet off to Europe, or heading out on an Overlanding adventure, what’s one thing that you always take with you? A toiletry bag, of course! But there are a few things that you may want to pack differently for an Overlanding trip. Today, I’ll ‘come clean’ about what I pack in my dopp kit, so tune in!

Murphy’s Naturals Insect Balm: https://a.co/d/gJhWB97

Panasonic Travel Shaver: https://a.co/d/irqlpPI

CeraVe Sunscreen Stick: https://a.co/d/hTkEnpG

Florida Water: https://a.co/d/i17Dy99

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When you want to head out onto the open road, see a national monument, venture down a rocky trail, and camp by a pristine lake - all in one trip - then there’s only one vehicle that can take you to all of the places you want to go. In this episode, I talk about the ultimate travel vehicle, and why you should consider building one out, if you are a serious traveler, and curious about the world around you.

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The perfect day of overlanding begins with the perfect cup of coffee. But how do you get that when you’re 50 miles from the civilization, let alone the nearest coffee shop? There are plenty of ways to get your caffeine fix in the wild. I’ll talk about all the ways to become your group’s favorite backwoods barista!

https://youtu.be/7UAoT21eqXI?si=9iYgRMixbc6Ry4f9

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It’s that time of year, for deciding on our resolutions for the upcoming year. Let’s talk about a meaningful resolution all of us who enjoy the great outdoors can make for 2025. It’s easy things we can all do, and help preserve everyone’s access to all of the magical places we like to overland in.

Show links:

https://treadlightly.org/

https://blueribboncoalition.org/

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