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4. Mountain State Overland, the Perfect Build Sep 02, 2021

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Building out your dream overlanding vehicle can be an overwhelming task, leaving you in a state of “analysis by paralysis.” But don't worry, Jason Specht of Mountain State Overland is here to help. Jason recently built out a Toyota Tacoma and a couple of 4Runners. He walks us through what he learned from that process and how to dump your hard earned cash into the upgrades you need instead of the upgrades you want.

In this casual and informative chat sponsored by Trails Offroad, Jason dishes out the best tips for modifying your vehicle with utility and purpose in mind. Step one in Jason's lesson? Be honest about how you intend to use your rig, and start building from that vantage point. From rooftop tents to camp cookware, Jason points out the gear worth the investment and the gear that’s a hard pass.

“I don't want to turn people away from the passion to buy stuff, because we do live in a consumer-driven economy." Jason says on the podcast. "But you know, really think about what you need before you do it,”

Jason’s sound advice includes fun tidbits on his favorite driving music, the cheapest and tastiest camp dinner, and the sketchiest route he pulled a trailer over. Learn more about Jason and Mountain State Overland on Instagram, YouTube, and on the web. And don't forget to take advantage of discounted memberships from Trails Offroad and Gaia GPS.

3. The Rimrocker Trail with Trails Offroad Aug 19, 2021

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If you want to travel through high desert mesas, alpine forests, and Moab’s copper-colored canyons all in the span of a single weekend, put the Rimrocker Trail on the top of your to-do list. With a patchwork of 4x4 roads weaving across 160 miles of diverse terrain, the Rimrocker offers five-star campsites, forever views, and a route that almost any 4WD vehicle can travel — no special equipment or modifications necessary.

In this episode, John Lumia of Trails Offroad gives us a complete report of this classic route in America's southwest. John gives away all the trail's little secrets, including the best time to go, trail ratings, and things to see along the way. Tune in to get all the details you need to make a successful run on the Rimrocker — even if it’s your first time overlanding.

Follow Trails Offroad on Instagram, YouTube, and the Trails Offroad website. And don't forget to pick up your sweet discount on a Trails Offroad membership and a Gaia GPS Premium Membership.

2. Dirt Sunrise, Offroad Recovery Gear Aug 05, 2021

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Tim and Kelsey Huber of Dirt Sunrise Adventures quit their jobs a few years ago and sold almost everything they own to pursue overland travel on a full-time basis. Their first major adventure took them to South America on the Pan-American Trail. After two years plus on the road, Dirt Sunrise is back in the states and ready to talk about their adventures abroad.

Tune in for a fun chat with Tim and Kelsey about international overland travel and how having the right recovery gear, skill set, and knowledge gave them the confidence to explore deeper off the grid in foreign countries. Learn what’s in their recovery kit and the methods they use to keep people on track when you have too many cooks in the kitchen on a rescue mission. Plus, these offroad driving and recovery instructors share the story of their rig “Goose” and their new-to-them dream vehicle they are building right now.

Learn more about Dirt Sunrise at their website, follow them on Instagram, and subscribe to the Dirt Sunrise Youtube channel to virtually join them on all their offroad adventures. And don't forget to pick up your sweet discount on a Trails Offroad membership and a Gaia GPS Premium Membership.

1. Casey Kaiser: Jeep on Fire Jul 14, 2021

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Casey Kaiser was on a solo trip in Eastern Oregon's remote backcountry when all of the sudden his yellow Jeep Wrangler burst into flames.

"And I just noticed out of the corner of my eye, it looked like a little steam coming out from underneath my hood," Casey says on the Gaia GPS Offroad podcast. "And as soon as I lifted the hood, flames erupted from underneath there... I have a serious problem here."

Casey unloaded a fire extinguisher onto the burning engine block, but the fire kept raging. Flames quickly engulfed the entire Jeep, burning it to the ground and taking all of Casey's personal items with it. Soon, the blazing Jeep quickly became the least of Casey's problems. The fire threatened to spread into the surrounding sagebrush - a virtual tinderbox of fuel.

All alone, Casey worked for hours to contain the blaze. And with the embers finally dwindling in the darkness of the night, Casey took shelter under a Juniper tree and watched as his generously upgraded Jeep smoldered into a pile of ash in the sand.

Tune in to the Gaia GPS Offroad podcast to learn how Casey narrowly escaped disaster in the high desert. Casey delves into the lessons he learned from this catastrophe, including the expensive reality of insurance coverage. Find out how Gaia GPS helped Casey's friends find him 30 miles off the pavement and in the middle of the night. Plus, learn why Casey played the odds and replaced his totaled Jeep with, you won't believe this, another brand new, fully upgraded Jeep Wrangler.

Connect with Casey on his Coyote Works YouTube channel. Follow his mostly solo overland adventures on Instagram. And don't forget to pick up your sweet discount on a Trails Offroad membership and a Gaia GPS Premium Membership.

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