American Overlander - by Venture2Roam

Latest Episodes:

Exploring Secret Caves and Forgotten Homesteads in Idaho Canyon Lands Apr 15, 2026

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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, 2026

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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, 2025

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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, 2025

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

Are Overlanders Ruining Overlanding???? Sep 11, 2025

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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 09, 2025

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

WE DAMAGE our Rigs Rock Crawling Jul 23, 2024

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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, 2024

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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, 2024

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Kate interviews me about going full time,e.

Mystery Sickness at Zero Degrees in the Idaho Mountains Jun 11, 2024

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