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Blacksmith Camping Wheel Bag Review: The Trash Solution That Actually Stays Put
The Verdict Up Front: Â If you're tired of trash bags sliding down your spare or disintegrating after a season or two, the Blacksmith Camping 4WD Wheel Bag justifies its premium price. It's not flawless, but the Australian poly-cotton fabric and sleeve design solve the two most frustrating problems with wheel-mounted trash bags. Blacksmith Camping wheel bags are made from Aussie poly-cotton in their Adelaide workshop. Who Is Blacksmith Camping? Blacksmith Camping probably is
Ben Easley
5 days ago7 min read


Guide. Inspire. Explore: Join OTG's Trail Ambassador Program
Join the Trail Ambassador Program and turn your passion for overlanding into unforgettable adventures.
Ben Easley
5 days ago2 min read


"Epic" Needs to Die: Confessions of Someone Who Watches Way too Many Overlanding Videos
Let me paint you a picture of authenticity in 2025: A $90,000 Land Cruiser with a custom paint job in some aggressively earthy shade that probably has a name like "Tactical Sage" or "Desert Warfare Tan," seventeen sponsor decals, a YouTube handle plastered across the rear window in letters large enough to be seen from the International Space Station, and enough electronic equipment in the cab to run a small television production company. This magnificent beast is piloted by a
The Salty Overlander (Nigel Washburn)
Oct 214 min read


How Starlink Killed the Campfire (And Why We're All Complicit)
We drove into the wilderness to escape our screens, then paid one of the world's richest billionaires to bring them with us. This satirical look at overlanding's satellite internet obsession explores how Starlink and similar services are killing boredom, destroying campfire culture, and turning backcountry trips into just another place to doomscroll. Spoiler: we told ourselves it was for the kids, but we're the ones who can't disconnect.
The Salty Overlander (Nigel Washburn)
Oct 65 min read


How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My $100k Camping Setup
Let's talk about the absolute fever dream that is modern overlanding culture. We've somehow collectively decided that the best way to...
The Salty Overlander (Nigel Washburn)
Oct 14 min read
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