Welcome to the Overland Bonfire Podcast, where we talk all things overlanding, adventure, and the gear that makes it all possible. This is the place to swap stories, share wisdom, and nerd out on everything from storage solutions to suspension upgrades. Hosted by the team at Blue Ridge Overland Gear, we bring you real conversations with seasoned overlanders, industry pros, and everyday explorers who live for the journey. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger), and join…
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Welcome back to Blue Ridge Bonfire! This episode is PACKED with updates, new product launches, and some wild stories (including a 48-hour filmmaking challenge with basically no sleep).IN THIS EPISODE:🥩 Jerky Contest is BACK - Amish Smokehouse Sweet & Hot Review📦 NEW PRODUCT: Gotta Go Wallet (aka Pocket Pal) - EDC organization perfection🎟️ OAR 2026 Early Bird Tickets - April batch SOLD OUT in 2…
A little bit of everything in this one 🔥 In this Bonfire episode, we’re catching up after some great guests on the last few episodes — talking through what’s been going on lately, what’s happening in the shop, and a mix of topics that come up naturally along the way. From day-to-day work and current projects to random tangents and ongoing conversations, this is a laid-back episode that feels more…
Rack systems, gear setups, and what it means to build products in the U.S. 🔧🔥In this episode of the Bonfire podcast, we sit down with the Bernhard Leitner from Leitner Designs to talk about overland rack systems, real-world vehicle setups, and the thinking behind how their products are designed and built.Alongside the gear conversation, we also get into American manufacturing — what goes into…
This one’s all about overlanding destinations — the places we’ve loved and the ones still on the list. 🌎🔥 In this episode of the Bonfire podcast, we’re joined by Josh Carter (known online as Gobi Recon) to talk about overlanding trip destinations. We get into some of our favorite places we’ve visited, what made them memorable, and the locations we’re still hoping to explore. From realistic…
What’s it actually like to go overlanding with kids? 🚙🔥In this Bonfire episode, we’re talking about the realities of traveling and camping as a family — the good, the chaotic, and everything in between. From planning trips differently to adjusting expectations on the trail, overlanding with kids changes the experience in ways you don’t always expect.We get into logistics, comfort, pacing,…
Cold weather, shop talk, and a few side stories along the way 🔥In this Bonfire episode, we’re talking through a cold winter week — layered clothes, wind, ice storms, and how winter weather changes the pace of work in the shop. As the conversation rolls on, we also get into Matt’s time at SHOT Show, what it’s like being there, and how it fits into the bigger picture. We wrap things up with some…
Welcome back to the Blue Ridge Bonfire Podcast! In this episode, we’re sharing updates from the shop, new product releases, and a look ahead to SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Matt is gearing up for a week of walking, gear hunting, and discovering innovative outdoor products that inspire our next Ready Pack designs. We talk about: • Preparing for SHOT Show 2026 and what we’re looking for • New Ready Pack…
The first Bonfire podcast of 2026 is here 🔥In this episode, we’re kicking off the new year by talking about what’s ahead — new adventures, new products, and how we’re thinking about overlanding, media, and community moving forward.If you’re diving into a new season of overlanding, content creation, or just looking for some motivation to start 2026 strong, this one’s for you.👇 Jump into the…
Welcome back to the Blue Ridge Bonfire podcast! We're coming in hot after Thanksgiving weekend with stories of ultramarathon suffering, questionable bike ride decisions, and somehow surviving Black Friday madness.IN THIS EPISODE:🏃 Logan's Mount ultra race recap - 35 miles with 6,500 feet of elevation gain🚴 Rick's 68-mile gravel bike adventure (with pizza and beer pit stop that was definitely a…
We’re switching things up this week on the Blue Ridge Bonfire! Matt’s out of town, so Logan and Rick decided to sit down and talk about our trip down to Georgia Bushcraft — what we saw, who we talked to, and what made the event stand out this year. Instead of doing a traditional recap, we wanted to give you more of a behind-the-scenes look — the drive down, the vendors we met, the gear that caught…
