About this episode

JD and Virgil discuss Jeeps, handmade gear, and overlanding experiences.

JD sits down with Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions and NBX Trail Gear for a laid-back conversation about Jeeps, handmade gear, and the kind of trips that stick with you long after you get home. Virgil shares how he went from growing up in Luxembourg to building a life in Nova Scotia, serving in the Canadian Army, creating overland content, and turning his own need for better storage into NBX Trail Gear. The conversation gets into his JK “Fury,” his new 2025 Gladiator build, G.A.R.B. bags, custom trail gear, Cordura fabric, YouTube storytelling, and why good overlanding gear usually comes from people who actually spend time on the trail. JD and Virgil also talk about Eastern Canada travel, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick woods restrictions, and how quickly access issues can hit a community when nobody is organized to push back. This one is a good hang for anyone who loves Jeep builds, overlanding, handmade trail gear, and the stories behind small companies in the off-road world. 📍Trails and Destinations Nova Scotia ATV, Off-road, and 4-Wheeling New Brunswick Overland Adventure Gaspésie Peninsula, Quebec Northern Quebec / Nunavik Vermont 🛠️ Gear and Tools NBX Trail Gear G.A.R.B…

People in this episode

Host: JD Marshall

Guest: Virgil

Topics covered

• Jeeps
• handmade gear
• overlanding
• travel
• small businesses

Keywords

• Jeeps
• overlanding
• handmade gear
• Nova Scotia
• trail gear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NorthBound Expeditions, NBX Trail Gear

Products: G.A.R.B. bags, NBX Trail Gear, G.A.R.B. 2.1 XXL, GARB 2.1 Tailgate, G.A.R.B. 5 lbs Propane Tank Carrier 2.0, 11 lbs Propane Tank Carrier, Bouge RV Diesel Heater Bag, Chainsaw Bag, Griddle Bag, Massive Annex Bag

Places: Luxembourg, Nova Scotia, Canada, Eastern Canada, New Brunswick, Gaspésie Peninsula, Quebec, Northern Quebec / Nunavik, Vermont

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