A number of overlanding creators will be launching exclusive series on the XOverland Network, which is a Netflix-like play. Curious how much they’ll be paid and whether it’ll be worth it versus “owning” (YT tho’) their own content. If XOverland Network was a proven platform like Netflix, it’d make sense, but I feel as if some of the creators have followings that won’t make the jump.
I.e. Do I need another subscription? I would rather support directly via Patreon (which I do).
We are Noe 🇪🇸 and Olive 🇫🇷. We have been living in Sydney for almost a decade when we decided it was time to see what Australia had to offer. We quit our jobs and packed our car to start the so-called Big Lap, a drive around the country.
We will be using this account to post updates of our journey as we discover things on our way.
The area around Silver Star Mountain is incredible. I needed this trip so badly, both physically and mentally. I slept at the trailhead and got up bright and early to check out the Chinook Trail. I only learned about this trail a couple days ago. Apparently an effort to build a loop trail around Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR.
Now that backpacking season is over, I’m thinking about giving overlanding a try. I just don’t want to be in a tent in the cold and rain.
Plan is to start with my backpacking gear and go from there. Have a 2012 Honda Pilot. I can use it as a base camp for long day hikes.
Main concern is being stuck in the middle of the forest with a dead battery. Ordered a NOCO Boost Plus battery jump starter. Will get a couple storage bins to hold gear staying in the SUV.
Spotted: A heavily-modified #Toyota#4Runner. It has a Cummins diesel engine and a highly custom gear train. I don’t really understand what all those levers do. The owner says they provide ridiculous gear ratios for rock crawling, and independently-selectable front, rear axle power, or 4WD.
Husband. Father of 2 fabulous daughters. Woodworker for almost 50 years. Lifelong nerd. Retired from high tech industry. Love #startrek, #starwars, #lotr, #f1. Lately I've been doing a lot of #upcycling and #repurposing. Using my own hands to create useful and artistic pieces gives me no end of satisfaction.
Plan to do a lot of #overlanding and travelling the world with my incredible partner.
During my recent multi-week #overlanding camping adventure, I allowed myself ONE synth.
It was the ASM Hydrasynth. Why? (I don't actually hear you ask...)
Well, it's terribly powerful and I rarely use it. Maybe I don't KNOW it well enough? What magic is lurking in those digitally aliased cracks and crevasses?
So I spent 3 weeks alone with the Hydra and this is the first thing I created with it...
For the past two years, on a lot of Sundays (so much so that it’s become ritual), I’ve been working on, modifying, and customizing our 4x4 vehicle for overland travel. As we prepare for our ninth extended trip into parts known and unknown, exploring the American West, today was a tool inventory and clean up. The next few days begins the ramp up and load out. #overlanding#gxor#weightshifting