Where to Overland? - Building the Best Overland Trip

Where to Overland? - Building the Best Overland Trip

From The CAMO Convoy Overland Podcast by Central Appalachian Mountain Overland

July 4, 2026 · 1h 54m

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The episode discusses how to effectively plan an overland trip, including choosing locations and respecting public land.

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…

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Hosts: Nick, Aaron

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