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).
@alabut These creators all have Patreons for the most part (the ones I already support and enjoy). I’m just curious whether belonging to this network brings them more cash flow to make series, or stability, because they have large followings already so I don’t think being part of the network for exposure is the reason.
Maybe the Patreons aren’t enough either, so I’m curious how much of a $8.99/month split between some 20 creators (so far) will go. Dead curious about the revenue share.
@nazhamid yeah I was coming at it more from the audience angle. How big could it be for yet another niche streaming service? Or are my instincts off and the long tail is bigger and more underserved than I appreciate (although that sounds like every failed startup pitch ever in my life 😂)
@nazhamid I feel you on the slog with the 5, it’s absolutely mind-numbing. My cheat code was to take the coastal route and make pit stops at little beaches for my dogs.
By the way, your newsletter came up during the zoom call today for our little #indieweb group! A couple of people are making travelogues for local adventures like hiking Inspiration Point in LA, so I showed your latest issue as inspiration fuel.
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.
@drahardja 😯 Wow. That's seriously cool. It'd be interesting to see video of the rig in action. I'd probably use the wrong shifter and blast myself into space or something. 😂
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...
@nazhamid that looks like just the itinerary I was looking for, thank you so much! I bet half the fun is the planning phase and I’m going to enjoy go down the research rabbit hole all this week.
One last follow up: is there a set of paper maps or offline apps that you recommend? I think I’ve got the bikepacking side covered with bikepacking.com for pre-trip and ridewithgps for offline, so I’m thinking the offroadx app has got both sides covered for overlanding.
@alabut Planning is indeed fun: lots of research as always.
I primarily use GaiaGPS because their maps are the best. That said: they don’t provide actual routes. I have OnX Offroad as well but haven’t taken to it as much but they do have a lot of trails marked. I’m also a member of Overland Bound. I love redundancy.
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