American Overlander - by Venture2Roam

Published by Venture2Roam

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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 love so much. Subscribe to get feel good stories and content.

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Recent episodes

Exploring Secret Caves and Forgotten Homesteads in Idaho Canyon Lands

Apr 15, 202656 min

We have an in-depth conversation about finding a secret cave that's connected to the earliest homesteaders in the Owyhees.

Is Overlanding DEAD?

Jan 28, 202656 min

Will, Chris, and Lance catch up on news and discuss the topic of whether or not they think Overlanding as we know it is dead.

Is Overlanding DANGEROUS?

Sep 26, 202555 min

We talk about whether or not Overlanding is inherently Dangerous. We also talk about which types of vehicles should be on the trail and which should not.

Lessons from the RUBICON Trail

Sep 17, 20251 hr 39 min

We do a deep dive on our 3 days spent on the Rubicon Trail.

Are Overlanders Ruining Overlanding????

Sep 11, 202552 min

This is our first video podcast. We talk about how overlander love to hate on other overlanders.

Prepping for the BIG DADDY: The Rubicon Trail

Sep 9, 20251 hr 12 min

Will, Chris, and Lance discuss their upcoming trip to the Rubicon Trail.

WE DAMAGE our Rigs Rock Crawling

Jul 23, 20241 hr 34 min

We talk about prepping for the Rubicon by doing more difficult trails in the Owyhees, one of which was way over our heads. 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) Devos Light Ranger Camp Light: https://geni.us/DevosLR1200 Roofnest LiteWing Awning: https://geni.us/RoofnestLiteWing AllPowers External Battery: https://geni.us/AllPowers Vevor Diesel Heater: https://s.vevor.com/bfQymJ (VVPRO to save 5%) Jeep JL Drawer System: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0 Exped Mega Mat: https://geni.us/ExpedMega Iceco Refrigerators: https://geni.us/icecoAPL55 My Rig Modifications: PROTECTION: MetalCloak UnderCloak: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o SUSPENSION: MetalClaok Suspension: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o TIRES Gladiator: Nitto Recon Grapplers: https://bit.ly/46BC1g3 TIRES Wrangler: Nitto Trail Grapplers: https://geni.us/NittoTrail

WARNING Explicit Offroad Content...Seriously.

Jun 24, 20241 hr 11 min

Will is joined by Chris and Lance...and while they try to talk about their shift from Overlanding to Rocklanding, they get sidetracked by the banter that happens when three friends get together and drink bourbon. There is explicit language in this episode, so if you're offended by bad words, please do not listen to this episode.

OMG I Quit My Job To Make Content Fulltime!!!!

Jun 17, 20241 hr 8 min

Kate interviews me about going full time,e.

Mystery Sickness at Zero Degrees in the Idaho Mountains

Jun 11, 20241 hr 5 min

Chris gets a strange sickness while camping in Atlanta, Idaho.

First Time Drivers - The Girls Talk 1,000+ Miles Offroad Across Oregon

May 9, 202429 min

My Favorite Gear Kraken Air Inflation System: https://geni.us/Kraken1 MetalCloak Gamechanger Suspension: https://geni.us/Metalcloak Factor 55 Recovery: https://geni.us/Factor55recovery Save 10% with V2R10 Intrepid Rooftop Tent: https://geni.us/IntrepidGeo (Best Design I’ve Seen) Maxtrax Recovery Boards: https://geni.us/MaxtraxRevere _________________ My Camping Setup: 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 Big Country 4X4 Awning: https://geni.us/OstrichJr Vevor Diesel Heater: https://s.vevor.com/bfQymJ (VVPRO to save 5%) TrailRax Side Rack: https://geni.us/TrailRax1 Jeep JL Drawer System: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0 Exped Mega Mat: https://geni.us/ExpedMega _________________ MY RIGS Nitto Recon Grapplers: https://geni.us/NittoRecons Nitto Ridge Grapptlers: https://geni.us/NittoRidge MetalCloak Undercload System: https://geni.us/Metalcloak Baja LP6 Pros: https://geni.us/BajaDesigns Warn Winch: https://geni.us/warn

Camping with TOTAL STRANGERS in the Desert

Mar 18, 202447 min

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/AllPowers Vevor Diesel Heater: https://s.vevor.com/bfQymJ (VVPRO to save 5%) TrailRax Side Rack: https://geni.us/TrailRax1 Jeep JL Drawer System: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0 Exped Mega Mat: https://geni.us/ExpedMega Iceco Refrigerators: https://geni.us/icecoAPL55 My Rig Modifications: PROTECTION: MetalCloak UnderCloak: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o SUSPENSION: MetalClaok Suspension: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o TIRES: Nitto Recon Grapplers: https://bit.ly/46BC1g3 Intrepid Camp Gear: https://bit.ly/46znmSR Epic Adventure Outfitters: https://bit.ly/3OTftQZ Outback Adventures: https://bit.ly/44qmApO Baja Designs: https://bit.ly/3stuIIN TrailRax: https://bit.ly/3R17rs2 Cafe Mule Coffee: https://bit.ly/46fdGgy Discount Code: ROAM GlueTread: https://bit.ly/3Q9u1h2 Venture2Roam10 SHW Offroad: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0

Fist Fights on the Trail? We Talk About Our Boulder Basin Experience

Mar 5, 20241 hr 15 min

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/AllPowers Vevor Diesel Heater: https://s.vevor.com/bfQymJ (VVPRO to save 5%) TrailRax Side Rack: https://geni.us/TrailRax1 Jeep JL Drawer System: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0 Exped Mega Mat: https://geni.us/ExpedMega My Rig Modifications: PROTECTION: MetalCloak UnderCloak: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o SUSPENSION: MetalClaok Suspension: https://bit.ly/3OOmO5o TIRES: Nitto Recon Grapplers: https://bit.ly/46BC1g3 More Awesome Stuff! Epic Adventure Outfitters: https://bit.ly/3OTftQZ Outback Adventures: https://bit.ly/44qmApO Baja Designs: https://bit.ly/3stuIIN TrailRax: https://bit.ly/3R17rs2 Cafe Mule Coffee: https://bit.ly/46fdGgy Discount Code: ROAM GlueTread: https://bit.ly/3Q9u1h2 Venture2Roam10 SHW Offroad: https://bit.ly/3rNx7y0

A 3 Day Overlanding Party - Our Time at Overland Expo PNW in Bend

Aug 6, 20231 hr 2 min

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

Finishing Our Most Ambitious Trip Ever

Jul 30, 20231 hr 5 min

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

The Most Ambitious Overland Trip to Date

Jul 23, 20231 hr 14 min

We talk about making a new overlanding route across Oregon. 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

Overland Trailer Expert Loren from XGRiD Campers Talks All Things Trailers with us

Jul 13, 202356 min

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.

Chris's WILD Birthday Surprise - We talk about the Secret I Kept from him for Months!

Jul 13, 202348 min

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

How NOT to Build a Diesel Heater Box

Jun 11, 202334 min

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

Buying New Vs. Keeping Your Old Rig

Apr 16, 20231 hr 3 min

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.