Overland Bonfire

Blue Ridge Overland Gear
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Welcome to the Overland Bonfire Podcast, where we talk all things overlanding, adventure, and the gear that makes it all possible. This is the place to swap stories, share wisdom, and nerd out on everything from storage solutions to suspension upgrades. Hosted by the team at Blue Ridge Overland Gear, we bring you real conversations with seasoned overlanders, industry pros, and everyday explorers who live for the journey. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger), and join us by the fire.

  1. 12/09/2025

    Thanksgiving Adventures, Race Recaps & Holiday Shinanigans | Blue Ridge Bonfire

    Welcome back to the Blue Ridge Bonfire podcast! We're coming in hot after Thanksgiving weekend with stories of ultramarathon suffering, questionable bike ride decisions, and somehow surviving Black Friday madness.IN THIS EPISODE:🏃 Logan's Mount ultra race recap - 35 miles with 6,500 feet of elevation gain🚴 Rick's 68-mile gravel bike adventure (with pizza and beer pit stop that was definitely a mistake)🦃 Thanksgiving celebrations, charcuterie boards, and double dockers🛍️ Black Friday deals and the economics of 70% off🎄 Christmas gift ideas for outdoor enthusiasts🏕️ Upcoming spring adventures: Jason Speck's MSX experience at Cheat Mountain Lodge🎙️ NEW STUDIO REVEALCONNECT WITH US:Blue Ridge Overland Gear: www.blueridgeoverlandgear.comInstagram:  @BlueRidgeOverlandGear  Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more outdoor adventures, gear reviews, and more!

    36 min

  2. 11/13/2025

    We Hit the Road for Georgia Bushcraft | Blue Ridge Bonfire Podcast

    We’re switching things up this week on the Blue Ridge Bonfire! Matt’s out of town, so Logan and Rick decided to sit down and talk about our trip down to Georgia Bushcraft — what we saw, who we talked to, and what made the event stand out this year. Instead of doing a traditional recap, we wanted to give you more of a behind-the-scenes look — the drive down, the vendors we met, the gear that caught our attention, and some of the ideas we took away for the next big trip or project. If you’re into overlanding, camping, or just hanging out around the fire with good conversation, this one’s for you. 🔥 Tune in, drop a comment with your favorite part of Georgia Bushcraft, and let us know if you like this kind of “off-format” episode — we might do more like it in the future!

    34 min

  3. 10/29/2025

    OAR 2025 Recap, Backpack Launch, Plus an Insane Vanagon Hybrid Build!

    After disappearing for a few weeks (October was CRAZY), we're back with a massive update episode! We're recapping Outdoor Adventure Rendezvous 2024, doing an epic jerky taste test with Yellowstone Natural bison and elk jerky, and talking about the wildest builds we saw at Overland Expo. Plus, the READY Pack backpack pre-order is LIVE right now - link below! We also spill the details on an absolutely insane custom VW Vanagon hybrid build running on portals with a BMW motor. This thing is going to be legendary. We're retiring some products to make room for new gear, and we're heading to Georgia Bushcraft next week. Drop a comment if you were at OAR or Expo, and let us know what you want to see on the podcast going forward! 🎒 READY Pack Pre-Order: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/products/ready-pack 🧑‍🍳 Dialed Camp Kitchen Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dialedkitchen/dialed-camp-kitchen 🔔 Subscribe for weekly overland gear reviews, trip reports, and adventure content

    31 min

  4. 09/18/2025

    Adventure X fest Recap with The Overland Medic

    This week, our friend The Overland Medic stopped by the studio for a catch-up. We recap an awesome weekend at Adventure X Fest with the Mountain State Overland crew—sharing stories from the trail, rigs we checked out, and the overall vibe of one of the East Coast’s premier overland events. We also dive into some gear we’ve been testing and loving lately. Plus, Matt gives a quick shop update on what’s happening behind the scenes here at Blue Ridge Overland Gear. And for those in the Made it to the end Club, stick around until the very end for a special update you won’t want to miss! *Please bear with the roomy audio. Our recorder malfunctioned.

    30 min

  5. 09/04/2025

    Good Drinks, Cool Gear, and The Future of the Bonfire Podcast

    Welcome back to the Blue Ridge Bonfire Podcast! 🔥 This week’s episode is packed with everything from wild rigs and new gear finds to taste-testing local spirits and gearing up for fall events. We kick things off discussing a six-wheel Jeep Gladiator, dive into some new outdoor gear like the Nestout waterproof battery, and share updates from the BROG shop—including progress on our new backpack and EDC upgrades. Then it’s time for something a little different: a tasting featuring Sutlers Gin and Virginia Distillery’s American Single Malt. We talk bottles, branding, and why these spirits might just belong on your next camping trip. 🍸🥃 Other Topics: 🚴 Adventures with Mission Miles and Project Recover 🦌 Rick’s Rant 🚲 New bike shop shoutout in Lynchburg/Bedford 🛠 Shop updates: backpacks, chest rigs, and EDC XL tweaks 📅 Outdoor Adventure Rendezvous coming October 24–26 – with gear swap, 5K, gravel ride & food trucks If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below. Full-length episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. On YouTube, watch for segment videos rolling out between episodes. 👉 Made It To The End Club - https://tinyurl.com/3cn3peve Virginia Distillery - https://www.vadistillery.com/ Sutler's Spirit Co. - https://www.sutlersspiritco.com/

    38 min

  6. 08/13/2025

    Aussie Gear, Rover Woes & more

    In this episode of the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bonfire Podcast, we’re mixing trail talk, gear reviews, and a little snack-time science—because who says overlanding can’t be delicious? We start with the Titan Terrain Depth Gauge—a weighted, buoyant pole with depth markings and a hand-lined reel designed to make water crossings safer (and way more fun). Then we head to Georgetown, DC, for a look inside the brand-new Huckberry store, stocked with everything from and Tender t-shirts to Astraflex shoes—and maybe even a future coffee bar in the works. Other highlights this week: The latest Overland news (including Stellantis vehicle updates)Why Columbia’s new ad campaign is getting our thumbs-upA few fresh mechanical headaches from Logan’s Land Rover LR3Responding to your comments from last week’s episode As always, we’d love to hear from you—drop a comment and tell us what topics or gear you want us to cover next.

    45 min

  7. 07/09/2025

    Crafting the Perfect Van: Woodworking Meets Overlanding

    In this episode of the Overland Bonfire Podcast, we reconnect with a longtime friend of the Blue Ridge crew—someone you’ve probably seen in past trail tech videos and rig walkarounds. While he’s spent over a decade in the overland scene, this conversation is less about his latest build and more about where that journey has taken him next. Two years ago to the day, he made the call to shut down his trail tech brand. Now, he’s launched Evolution Woodworks, a business that brings his background in craftsmanship and design into a new chapter. We dig into what it took to make that leap, and some of the interesting things he is doing in this new chapter. We also swap stories from past overlanding trips, reflect on the value of doing things by hand, and talk about finding balance between utility and beauty in the things we build.If you’re into craftsmanship, small business journeys, and gear that tells a story, this one’s for you. Check out Evolution Woodworks → https://www.evowoodworks.com/

    48 min

  8. 06/26/2025

    How a Former Navy Diver Ended Up Behind the Wheel of a 1971 Land Rover

    In this special episode of the Overland Bonfire podcast, we sit down with Brock Stevens—a fellow adventurer we connected with through Instagram. Brock stopped by the shop in his 1971 Land Rover Santana Series II to sit down and talk to us.We talk about how we met Brock, his awesome new rig (a video of that is in the works), along with some other awesome things he is involved in. Brock currently works for Mkii and TornekRayville watches. He also has a background as a Navy Diver and is currently involved witha great organization called project recover. Project Recover - https://www.projectrecover.org/Mkii - https://mkiiwatches.com/Tonrek Rayville - https://tornek-rayville.us/Follow Brock - @deepsea.edc on instagram

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Welcome to the Overland Bonfire Podcast, where we talk all things overlanding, adventure, and the gear that makes it all possible. This is the place to swap stories, share wisdom, and nerd out on everything from storage solutions to suspension upgrades. Hosted by the team at Blue Ridge Overland Gear, we bring you real conversations with seasoned overlanders, industry pros, and everyday explorers who live for the journey. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger), and join us by the fire.

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  • Creator
    Blue Ridge Overland Gear
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Blue Ridge Overland Gear
  • Show Website
    Overland Bonfire

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