Episode Details

What does it actually mean to be “The Overland Man”?

In this episode, we break down 20 old school skills that are slowly dying out, but still matter if you spend time off road, in the woods, around trucks, or just trying to be a capable human being. We’re talking backing up without a camera, reading maps, handling first aid, staying calm when things go bad, knowing when to shut up, carrying heavy stuff, walking long distances, building fires, reading water, solving problems, and being comfortable when life gets uncomfortable.

This one is part overland talk, part life skills, part comedy, and part hard truth. Technology is awesome, but it is making a lot of people useless when the screen goes black.

Listen in and let us know what skills you think every overland man should still have.

Topics include:
Backing up on trail
Backing up trailers
Reading maps and finding north
First aid and Stop the Bleed
Staying calm in a crisis
Knowing when to turn around
Reading water crossings
Building and maintaining fire
Fitness, carrying weight, and walking distance
Being uncomfortable without falling apart
Learning from failure
Problem solving in the woods