We had the pleasure of visiting Chico and Paradise, CA to meet up with Overland Bound members and collect donations for the Oroville Hope Center to help those devastated by the Camp Fire. Thanks to the help of Tim of Ordinary Overland, Alynn, and the team at Mountain Hatch, we met up with many locals to kick tires and talk shop.
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What is Overlanding?
Aug 25, 2018
Overlanding. It’s a term that’s been used with a variety of context over the decades. For me, the mere mention of the word conjures images of adventure, exploration, the excitement of the unknown and the thrill of traveling to places I haven’t been before. Opening a new tab in your browser and searching “define overlanding” will net you an actual definition: Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal.
When a Toyota R&D Engineer Builds an Overland Rig
Jan 16, 2018
Dan Rich, Overland Bound Member 0582 has been an Engineer for Toyota for 30 years in Power-train Research and Development. For much of that time he has tried many different configurations on his FZJ80, which has led to the build he shares in this video. His rig is modest, but performs well, and reliably.
Budget Built Tacoma Overland Rig
Sep 21, 2017
Our friend Neil of @BWildJournals on instagram reminds us that you don’t have to break the bank to build an overland rig, and you can do something to make the world a little better along the way!
Overland The World FZJ80 Rig Walk Around
Jul 10, 2017
Meet Jeff and Monica Yaeger of Overland the World! We met up with them at the Overland Expo West, and we got to see their locked and loaded FZJ80 up close.
Off the Grid Rally II Part II
Jun 28, 2017
This is a story about things not going to plan, and lessons re-learned. What you will not see in the video is days and days of kicking myself after we almost rolled our good friends Live Work Wander’s Syncro van. In the video what you do not see is all of the things that add up to the shot where it almost rolls. If you can, notice just how close that was. Without the counter weight of a couple of people, I fear the worst would have happened.
Conqueror Overland Adventure Trailer
May 29, 2017
We talked in depth With Dave at Conqueror North America about the Adventure Trailer that has been blowing up the...
Turbo Diesel Crate Engine for your Overland Rig – Cummins R2.8
May 25, 2017
At Expo West we had a chance to talk to Steve with Cummins Diesel Repower about the long awaited R2.8 Crate engine....
Are You an Overlander?
Apr 5, 2017
It's an interesting question I heard in passing. One I really didn't expect. What do you need to drive? What makes a...
Unperfect in Moab Part 2
Jan 28, 2017
Aaaaaaaand out! After a cold night curled up next to Buddy Heater (yes we kept it going), I woke up at o-dark thirty...
Unperfect in Moab Part 1
Jan 16, 2017
It didn’t all go according to plan… Corrie and I headed to Moab in December. Some things went to plan, some things did...
Creating Overland Routes in Google Earth
Jan 13, 2017
Google Earth is one of the best free tools for Overlanders. This is a practical guide for creating paths and routes in...
SoCal Meetup
Jan 8, 2017
January Socal Meetup 01.07.17 Overland Bound is our community! Thank you to @Scott for putting together the...
Essential Information!
Jan 2, 2017
Kicking off this New Year with answers to some often asked questions! What exactly is OB membership and how does it...
Back to the Future Toyota SR5 Rig Walk Around
Dec 31, 2016
A chance encounter with Marty McFly's Back to the Future Toyota SR5 resulted in this quick rig walk around. See a...
Northstar X2 Power Battery Installation
Dec 7, 2016
Video alert: Northstar X2Power Battery Installation! Overland Bound #0000 was in need of a new battery and as a result...
2014 Long Travel Toyota Tacoma Rig Walk Around
Nov 8, 2016
This is a Rig Walk Around we have wanted to do for a long time. We were delighted Lisa and Nick, Overland Bound...
2010 Subaru Forester XT Rig Walk Around
Oct 25, 2016
It doesn't matter what you drive so long as you are equipped with the right gear to get you to your destination...
1998 Camel Trophy D110 Rig Walkaround
Oct 18, 2016
This is a "Terra Del Fuego" 1998 Camel Trophy support vehicle driven by our good friend and Overland Bound Member...
2006 Jeep Commander XK Overland Build
Oct 9, 2016
At the recent Overland Bound Off the Grid Rally we had more time to spend with @jdunk and his 2006 Jeep Commander XK...
Hinterland Industries Roof Top Tent Install
Sep 27, 2016
We recently installed a Roof Top Tent on the Overland Bound Rig for the first time. In this video, we unbox the Hi...
Jeep Rubicon Rig Walk Around
Sep 6, 2016
This is our second Rig Walk Around with the Broke But Rich Overland Team! Overland Bound Member #1592, Brandon, gives...
Land Rover Defender 110 Rig Walk Around
Sep 1, 2016
A truly epic Land Rover Defender 110 restored and ready to tackle any trail. From the Overland Bound Archives.
How To: Off-Road Trail Tire Repair
Jul 26, 2016
WARNING: This video contains gratuitous images of a tire being drilled to demonstrate Off-Road Trail Tire Repair! Tire...
Overland Bound AMA
Jun 28, 2016
We asked our community what they'd like to know about Overland Bound and they submitted a TON of great questions! We...
Nissan Navara Rig Walk Around
Jun 25, 2016
The Rig While traveling in Australia, Overland Bound was joined by OB Members Luis of SUV Touring (Member #1962) and...
Our Mission
May 1, 2016
Overland Bound. Our Mission. What we stand for. Where we are going? While traveling recently in the Sierras, I was...
TrailSurfers – Life on the Road
Apr 29, 2016
Happy Friday! Grab some popcorn and enjoy! We were very lucky while traveling through Alabama Hills, CA to run into...
Overland Bound: Bumper Review
Feb 1, 2016
Here is more information on the Overland Bound Rig hardware. In this video, I go into great detail on the ARB Deluxe...
Winter Snow Run
Jan 25, 2016
We made a quick snow run up into the Sierras to see for ourselves how much snow had fallen. Lots! The Sierras can be a...
Overland Bound in Australia Part 2
Jan 21, 2016
Get 10% off in our store for subscribers only! Coupon code in the comments section! Thank you for your ongoing...
Engine Manifold Meal
Jan 7, 2016
Heat a meal on your engine manifold! In overlanding, heat is money. Plain and simple. Heat requires energy, and energy...
Overland Bound: Wilco Introduction
Dec 10, 2015
We had the awesome opportunity to hang out with the guys from Wilco Offroad during the Overland Bound Off the Grid...
Overland Bound in Australia Part 1
Nov 26, 2015
Overland Bound takes to the Outback! This is the first in a series of videos from OB's recent travels in Australia. We...
Off the Grid Rally Part 2
Nov 8, 2015
100%Part 2 our first ever "Off the Grid" rally! This is day two, conquering the Bald Mountain Trail, with beginners...
Off the Grid Rally Part 1
Oct 18, 2015
Watch our first ever "Off the Grid" rally! This is Part 1, day one and two, setting up and conducting a pre-run of the...
Review: Tembo Tusk Skottle
Oct 10, 2015
Tembo Tusk makes gear for overland travelers. Jerry joined us at the Overland Bound Off the Grid Rally, and we got to...
What Happens When a Tech Writer Decides to Live in a Van
Sep 26, 2015
Brent is a fellow Overlander at heart. He is a tech writer for Gizmoto and other publications, and has decided to live...
Sequoia National Awesome
Sep 10, 2015
Must Watch! You need to take an adventure! Let us take you to Sequoia National Park in this video, and yes, it's...
Land Rover Experience Part 2
Aug 23, 2015
This is part 2 at Land Rover Experience in Carmel, CA! This is the last in a multi-part series where we take you...