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Overlanding 101: A Field Guide to Vehicle-Based Adventure Travel
Travel off the grid and explore the world with this ultimate guide to vehicle-based adventure travel, perfect for beginner and intermediate adventurers alike.
Overlanding 101 is the first and ultimate guide to vehicle-based adventure travel. Authored by renowned adventure traveler Scott Brady and the editors at Overland Journal, this book puts you in the driver’s seat, taking you through all aspects of overland travel. From vehicle selection and preparation to navigation and outdoor travel skills, and much more, beginner and intermediate travelers will find all instruction and motivation necessary to overland like a pro.
Overlanding is about the journey, not the destination. It’s about exploring remote locations, off-roading, and camping, where the journey is the principal goal of the travel. This book equips you with everything you need to know to confidently embark on your overlanding adventures. It also offers inspiring stories, making it a must-have for getting off-road and off the grid.
Overlanding 101 is the first and ultimate guide to vehicle-based adventure travel. Authored by renowned adventure traveler Scott Brady and the editors at Overland Journal, this book puts you in the driver’s seat, taking you through all aspects of overland travel. From vehicle selection and preparation to navigation and outdoor travel skills, and much more, beginner and intermediate travelers will find all instruction and motivation necessary to overland like a pro.
Overlanding is about the journey, not the destination. It’s about exploring remote locations, off-roading, and camping, where the journey is the principal goal of the travel. This book equips you with everything you need to know to confidently embark on your overlanding adventures. It also offers inspiring stories, making it a must-have for getting off-road and off the grid.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2025
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April 10, 2025
Overlanding 101: A Field Guide to Vehicle-Based Adventure Travel
Scott Brady and the Editors of Overland Journal
Publication Date: May 20, 2025
ARC courtesy of Adams Media and NetGalley.
A beautifully produced, comprehensive field guide overlanding sure to appeal to beginners and more experienced overlanders alike. It begins with an overview and a brief history of overlanding, and soon gets to the nitty gritty with basics of vehicle selection, preparation and maintenance, as well as checklists for emergency medical and survival equipment, communications and navigation, tools and recovery equipment. The author goes through options for camping and camp equipment, and finally, route selection, both U.S. and international, for travelers of different levels of experience.
The text is clear, concise, and well-organized. Along with the wealth of amazing photos, this book is sure to whet the appetite for adventure travel, for all budgets. I did enjoy the ARC I was provided, but I will surely pick up a hard copy for my library!
Scott Brady and the Editors of Overland Journal
Publication Date: May 20, 2025
ARC courtesy of Adams Media and NetGalley.
A beautifully produced, comprehensive field guide overlanding sure to appeal to beginners and more experienced overlanders alike. It begins with an overview and a brief history of overlanding, and soon gets to the nitty gritty with basics of vehicle selection, preparation and maintenance, as well as checklists for emergency medical and survival equipment, communications and navigation, tools and recovery equipment. The author goes through options for camping and camp equipment, and finally, route selection, both U.S. and international, for travelers of different levels of experience.
The text is clear, concise, and well-organized. Along with the wealth of amazing photos, this book is sure to whet the appetite for adventure travel, for all budgets. I did enjoy the ARC I was provided, but I will surely pick up a hard copy for my library!
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