The CAMO Convoy Overland Podcast

Central Appalachian Mountain Overland
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The hub for all things overland, offroad, and outdoors in the Appalachian Mountain region. Central Appalachian Mountain Overland's official podcast.

  1. 1d ago

    Stealth Camping: How to Sleep Almost Anywhere (Without Getting Busted)

    Could you sleep in a random parking lot, industrial park, rest area, or 24 hour business without anyone realizing you are there? This week on the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we dive deep into stealth camping and the art of finding a safe, low profile place to sleep when a campground, hotel, or traditional campsite just is not happening. We cover how to choose a spot, how to make your vehicle blend in, when to arrive, when to leave, lighting, ventilation, cooking, bathrooms, personal security, dealing with security or law enforcement, and the mistakes that immediately give away a stealth camper. We also get into the unwritten one night rule, urban versus rural stealth camping, sleeping in trucks and SUVs, 24 hour businesses, park and rides, industrial areas, rest stops, keeping your escape route open, and some of the sketchiest places we have actually spent the night. And before we get into the main topic, Nick has an update on Flagpole Knob and Forest Road 85 after going directly to the Forest Service to find out what is actually happening with the new boulders, social trails, and rumors of closures. The discussion makes clear that the episode is not about intentionally trespassing or ignoring posted restrictions. If you have to talk yourself into believing a spot is okay, it is probably time to move. If you overland, car camp, road trip, live out of your rig, or have ever looked at an empty parking lot at midnight and thought “could I sleep here?”, this one is for you. Subscribe for more off road travel, overlanding, Appalachian adventure, vehicle builds, camping, trail advocacy, and general CAMO Convoy nonsense. CAMO Convoy Podcast #StealthCamping #Overlanding #CarCamping #TruckCamping #OverlandCamping #CampingTips #OffRoad #Appalachia #CAMOConvoy #FlagpoleKnob

    Stealth Camping: How to Sleep Almost Anywhere (Without Getting Busted)

  2. Aug 23

    Your Overland Truck Needs Onboard Air! | Compressors, Airbags, Tanks & More

    TITLEOnboard Air for Overlanding: Compressors, Airbags, Tanks & More | CAMO Convoy Podcast DESCRIPTION / SHOW NOTESOnboard air can be as simple as airing your tires back up after the trail, or it can become an entire pneumatic utility system built into your rig. In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron dig deep into onboard air for overlanding and off road vehicles. We break down how to properly size a compressor, what PSI and CFM actually tell you, why duty cycle matters, whether you need an air tank, and how to safely plumb and wire the entire system. Then we get into the fun stuff. Airbags for towing and off road suspension control. Pressurized water systems. Air horns. Blow guns. Air tools. Air jacks. Bead seating. Pneumatic camper accessories. Independent airbag controls. And some increasingly questionable ideas once you give two mechanically inclined people a supply of compressed air. We also talk about something that gets overlooked far too often: compressed air is stored energy and needs to be treated seriously. Pressure relief valves, tank drainage, proper plumbing, heat management, electrical load and component selection all matter. Then at the end of the show we switch gears for a bonus tech segment and look inside several different ball joint designs. We compare construction, materials and articulation from Mevotech TTX, MOOG Problem Solver, ACDelco, SKP, SPC and OEM joints, and discuss why suspension travel can destroy even a good ball joint if the joint itself becomes the suspension travel limiter. IN THIS EPISODE• Air pump vs. air compressor • PSI vs. CFM • Why advertised CFM numbers can be misleading • Compressor duty cycle • 100% duty cycle compressors • Choosing the right compressor for large tires • Air tanks and reserve capacity • Pressure switches and check valves • Compressor intake placement and filtration • Moisture and draining air tanks • Heat management and compressor mounting • Wiring high amperage compressors correctly • Anderson connectors and wire sizing • Pressure relief valves and onboard air safety • Why PVC should never be used for compressed air • Airline and fitting selection • Air tools vs. modern cordless tools • Using onboard air with suspension airbags • Independent airbag fill and dump controls • Airbags for towing, overlanding and off road traction • Pressurized onboard water • Blow guns and trail repairs • Inflatable camp equipment • Pneumatic rams and air jacks • Bead seating and tire inflation • Four tire inflation systems • CO2 and portable compressed air tanks • Solenoids and electric ball valves • Ball joint construction and articulation • TTX vs. MOOG vs. ACDelco vs. SKP • SPC and OEM upper ball joints • Why your ball joint should NEVER be your suspension travel limiter CAMO Convoy Podcast Central Appalachian Mountain Overland #Overlanding #OnboardAir #OffRoad #AirCompressor #TruckBuild #4x4 #OverlandBuild #Airbags #Suspension #BallJoints

    Your Overland Truck Needs Onboard Air! | Compressors, Airbags, Tanks & More

  3. Aug 14

    Off Road Travel & Adventure | Overlanding With Kids & Family Camping

    Off road travel and adventure gets even better when the whole family comes along. In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we’re talking overlanding with kids, family camping, 4x4 travel, outdoor adventure, and how to make off road trips something your kids actually WANT to be part of. We’re joined by Nick from Explore, Discover, and Adventure Together to talk about raising kids around camping, wrenching, exploring, and the outdoors. From building an M101A1 military trailer into an overland camper with his son to taking family adventures across the East, Nick has built his version of overlanding around doing it together. This isn’t just a show for parents either. We get into what makes overlanding and off road travel fun in the first place, how to introduce someone new to camping, why you don’t need a $100,000 overland build to explore, and why some of the best adventures can start with a stock vehicle and a desire to get outside. We cover: • Overlanding with kids and family camping • Getting children excited about outdoor adventure • Giving kids real jobs and responsibility around camp • Family road trips and long distance overland travel • Keeping kids entertained without relying on screens • Camping activities, exploring, bugs, creeks and the outdoors • Rain, mosquitoes, ticks and bad weather at camp • Teaching kids mechanical skills, welding and problem solving • Building an overland camper as a family project • Making your 4x4 or camping setup comfortable for the whole family • Handling stressful situations and off road recoveries with kids around • Teaching independence, confidence and outdoor skills • Changing plans when an overland trip goes wrong • Why you don’t need an expensive truck or extreme 4x4 build to start overlanding • Getting the entire family involved instead of making adventure one person’s hobby Whether you’re into overlanding, off roading, dispersed camping, 4x4 travel, family camping, road trips, adventure travel, vehicle based camping, DIY overland builds, or simply getting outdoors more often, there’s something in this conversation for you. The biggest takeaway is simple: stop overthinking it and go. You don’t need the perfect overland rig, the perfect gear list, or an extreme trail. Get outside, explore somewhere new, solve problems together, and bring the family along for the ride. Subscribe to the CAMO Convoy Podcast for more conversations about overlanding, off road travel, camping, 4x4s, Appalachian adventure, vehicle builds and the people who make this community what it is. #Overlanding #OffRoad #FamilyCamping #OverlandingWithKids #Camping #4x4 #OffRoadAdventure #AdventureTravel #FamilyAdventure #Overland #OutdoorAdventure #VehicleCamping #DispersedCamping

    Off Road Travel & Adventure | Overlanding With Kids & Family Camping

  4. Aug 10

    Lost Appalachia: The Most Remote Places Left in the East

    Episode 50. Everybody talks about heading West when they want to disappear, but Appalachia still has plenty of places where the pavement ends, cell service disappears, and you can get surprisingly far away from civilization. In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron dig into some of the best hidden, forgotten, and downright wild places left to explore in the East. We’re talking remote forest roads, legitimate four wheel drive terrain, dispersed camping, elk country, abandoned railroad tunnels, tiny mountain towns, deep West Virginia backcountry, and places most people drive right past without realizing what’s hiding there. We also grade each area for both OFF ROAD and OVERLAND potential, because a great wheeling destination and a great overland destination aren’t always the same thing. PLACES WE COVER: • Sinnemahoning and the Pennsylvania Wilds • Hammersley Wild Area and Susquehannock State Forest • George Washington National Forest • Bald Eagle State Forest • Vinton County, Ohio • Monongahela National Forest and Pocahontas County, West Virginia Vinton County in particular might surprise you. Some of the best wheeling on the entire list is hiding on old Appalachian backroads in southeastern Ohio. And on the other end of the spectrum, Hammersley contains the largest roadless area in Pennsylvania, where the truck gets you to the edge and the real exploration starts on foot. HELP KEEP THE DBBB OPENA road on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway in Owsley County, Kentucky is currently being considered for closure. If you support continued legal motorized access, please respectfully contact the county officials below and explain why the DBBB, adventure tourism, off roading, and the money travelers spend in small Appalachian communities matter. Owsley County Judge Executive Zeke Little Jr. Phone: 606 593 6202 Email: zekelittlejr@yahoo.com Mail: P.O. Box 749, Booneville, KY 41314 Owsley County Attorney Henley McIntosh Phone: 606 593 6233 Mail: 100 Mulberry Street, P.O. Box 68, Booneville, KY 41314 Keep it respectful. The goal is to show these communities that responsible motorized recreation brings people, money, and support into rural Appalachia. If you’ve explored any of these areas, drop your favorite destination in the comments. And if there’s a forgotten corner of Appalachia we missed, tell us where we need to go next. Subscribe for more overlanding, off road travel, Appalachian exploration, gear, trips, and questionable decisions from the CAMO crew. LOST APPALACHIA. THE LAST WILD EAST.

  5. Aug 3

    Overland Gear is All Hype

    Rooftop tents. RotopaX. Awnings. Traction boards. Giant tires. How much of the overland industry is selling you expensive gear you absolutely do not need? In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron put popular overland gear, vehicle modifications and entire platforms on trial. Some equipment earns a permanent place in the truck. Some only makes sense in very specific situations. And some of it is expensive Instagram decoration that makes your vehicle worse at actually traveling. We debate: Rooftop tents and awnings RotopaX and fuel storage Traction boards Snorkels DECKED drawer systems Onboard air Jetboil style stoves Loud exhaust systems Regearing Oversized tires Jeeps as overland vehicles Diesel heaters And plenty more No sponsor-approved answers. No pretending every expensive accessory is essential. Just two experienced overlanders arguing about what works, what does not and what people buy because it looks cool. What piece of overland gear do you think is completely overhyped? Drop it in the comments. We may read your answer on the show. Subscribe for honest overland discussion, vehicle builds, trail stories and questionable financial decisions. #Overlanding #OverlandGear #OffRoad #CampingGear #CAMOConvoyPodcast

    Overland Gear is All Hype

  6. Jul 21

    Overland Subarus, Vans & More | Unconventional Overlanders

    You do not need a Tacoma, Wrangler, or Land Cruiser to start overlanding. In this episode, we dig into unconventional overland vehicles, including Subarus, crossovers, minivans, old Kias, Astro vans, forgotten SUVs, and other cheap oddballs people are using to get outside. We break down which vehicles actually have useful potential, which limitations can be managed, and which cheap platforms are cheap because they genuinely suck. We also talk about AWD systems, CVTs, payload, ground clearance, tire size, rust, aftermarket support, sleeping inside the vehicle, and why the right vehicle depends entirely on the trip you are trying to take. Whether you already own something unconventional, are shopping on a limited budget, or just like building weird vehicles, this episode will help you figure out what is worth investing in and what will become an expensive learning experience. What unconventional vehicle would you build into an overlander? Follow the CAMO Convoy Podcast wherever you listen, leave us a five star review, and send us photos of your ride for a chance to be featured on the show. #Overlanding #Subaru #OverlandVehicles #BudgetOverland #VanLife

    Overland Subarus, Vans & More | Unconventional Overlanders

  7. Jul 11

    MSJ Off-Road Truck Campers: Did They Just Change My Mind?

    I'm not really a camper guy..... But This One Might Change My Mind | MSJ Off-Road Nick has never been much of a truck camper guy. Aaron, meanwhile, has spent the last two years dragging an MSJ camper through tight Appalachian trails, bouncing it across the country, leaning it into trees, jumping the truck and spraying the whole thing with oil....well...Nick's oil. So for this episode, we brought in Shayan and Simon from MSJ Off-Road to find out what these campers are actually made for and whether Nick’s overladenophobia justified. We get into how MSJ started, what makes its lightweight aluminum camper different from a traditional slide in, and how the design has evolved through feedback from early customers like Aaron. Aaron gives an honest long term review of his camper, including what has worked, what he modified, what he would order differently and how he dialed in the Tacoma’s airbags, shocks and suspension to carry it off road. We also cover: The difference between wheeling in the East and West Payload, suspension and the weight people forget to calculate Why organization may matter more than having every possible camping amenity Cold weather camping, diesel heaters and sleeping through serious storms A ground tent getting ripped off a mountain The new MSJ Sun Seeker shell, insulation options and upgraded mattresses TRXs, Power Wagons, broken Toyotas, potato guns, deep fryers and Malört Plus, we introduce our new Listener Rides segment and check out two rigs submitted by members of the CAMO community. By the end of the conversation, Nick is not ordering a camper yet, but he is considerably closer to accepting his inevitable fate. Check out MSJ Off-Road: https://msjoff-road.com/ Have a rig you want featured on the show? Send us a few good photos, your build details and anything interesting about how you use it through the CAMO Facebook or Instagram pages. Leave us a review and let us know: Are truck campers worth it, or are you still sleeping on the ground?

    MSJ Off-Road Truck Campers: Did They Just Change My Mind?

  8. Jul 4

    Where to Overland? - Building the Best Overland Trip

    Where do you actually go overlanding? Quick note before we get into it: Aaron’s crickets were absolutely losing their minds during this episode, so we had to do some extra audio cleanup in post. If the audio feels slightly off in a few spots, that’s why. We figured it was better than making you listen to a full-blown Appalachian insect orchestra for two hours. Everybody wants the secret spots, the perfect GPX file, the best campsite, the scenic overlook at lunch, and the secluded camp by 4 PM. But the real answer is not just downloading a route from OnX or Gaia and hoping for the best. In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron break down how to actually plan an overland trip that fits the kind of adventure you want. Gravel roads, remote campsites, tourist stops, technical trails, dark sky camping, group trips, solo scouting, and everything in between. We talk through how to pick a region, find points of interest, use maps and satellite views, read MVUMs, plan fuel stops, choose campsites, avoid burning sensitive spots, deal with locals, respect public land, and keep the group happy once you are actually out there. We also get into campsite etiquette, generators, fire rings, packing out trash, group pacing, social media responsibility, and why some spots are better left untagged. This one is for anyone who has ever asked: Where can I overland? How do I find campsites? How do I plan an overland route? How do I find legal trails and forest roads? How do I avoid being “that guy” on public land? Send us your build photos and we may feature your rig on the show. Email: centralappoutdoors@gmail.com Follow CAMO: Facebook: Central Appalachian Mountain Overland Instagram: @cam_overland YouTube: Central Appalachian Mountain Outdoors Thanks for watching. Shiny side up, muddy side down. Stay rowdy.

    Where to Overland? - Building the Best Overland Trip
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The hub for all things overland, offroad, and outdoors in the Appalachian Mountain region. Central Appalachian Mountain Overland's official podcast.

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  • Creator
    Central Appalachian Mountain Overland
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
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