In this episode, there’s an epic campsite, a group trail ride that ended before it even began, some new features that dropped in the OnX mapping app, and I talk about my impressions of the Abbree AR-8118 GMRS radio after having a chance to use it on a trip. I go into how the Dirt Road Tourist got its name in the beginning. There’s a ton of ground to cover in this one, so click on the episode, and let’s dive in!

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California is up to what California does best, pass regulations that affect the rest of the country. This one has the potential to affect one of the things we rely on in the backcountry the most: our tires.

If you love Offroad travel, and maintain a built rig, you should take the time to read up on what has been proposed.

And, as always, thank you so much for listening, subscribing, rating. You folks are the lifeblood of the Dirt Road Tourist.

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CHAPTER 8.7 - Replacement Tire Efficiency Program
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In this episode, we head to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We’re stuck at home on this holiday weekend of torrential rainfall - badly-needed, admittedly - but we’re still talking about all the cool stuff we discovered exploring the Outer Banks islands from Kitty Hawk all the way down to Frisco and Hatteras. I ask for the audiences’ help on a couple of questions; seriously, folks, help a podcaster and fellow Overlander out here; I’m trying to get my water storage sorted out, and looking for ideas from the crowd. Also looking for votes on t-shirt designs I’m working on. You can find those by heading over to www.dirtroadtourist.com.

On this episode, we talk about our recent trip to Florida, and our upcoming trip to the N.C. Outer Banks. We also talk about ways to keep unwelcome guests in the outdoors - ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes - at bay when you're camping, and talk about what to look for in your repellent products. I've enjoyed having Susan on the podcast with me, and I'm working on some better audio solutions for when we're both at the mic. In the meantime, enjoy a grab-bag of an episode, and don't forget to like, subscribe, rate & comment! Thank you all SO much for being listeners, you're the reason we do this.

In this episode, Susan and I share lessons learned from 6 years of overlanding. Learn from our mistakes, and find out how to pick out the right gear - and even the right vehicle - for your style of travel. Overlanding is expensive enough without having to purchase costly items multiple times, so listen in as we recount some of the things we wish we would have done differently!

Today, I sit down with my wife, Susan, to talk about our recent trip to wheel in the Croatan National Forest, and also to score some treats in nearby Swansboro, and lunch at a GREAT barbecue restaurant we found in Hubert, NC. We talk about upcoming trips and the current situation with Bonnie, our Tacoma OR. Settle in and listen as we tackle the Croatan!

I've got no topic for this episode, so I use it as a clearinghouse for a bunch of things I wanted to talk about. I give a huge thanks to my lovely wife, Susan, for giving the gift of new overlanding gear for Valentine's Day! I talk about some new features in OnX, some of my favorite podcasts returning from the dead; listen up because there's a little bit of everything in this one!

Should overlanders be peppers? You don't have to be a conspiracy theorist. I won't speculate on the existence of zombies, but I will point out that over three million Americans are displaced from their homes - at least temporarily - by natural disasters every year. If you can't be at home, a well-built overlanding rig can be the next best thing, but is it really ready? Sitting out there in the garage or driveway right now? Let's get into some things that you might want to have on the rig if it ever comes down to relying on your vehicle for your family's survival.

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