Remote Trails Radio
Remote Trails Radio is a laid-back and engaging podcast where two friends share their adventures in overlanding, delve into the rugged beauty and unique lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest, and chat about whatever else comes to mind. Whether you're a seasoned overlander, a PNW local, or just someone who loves a good conversation, this podcast offers a mix of outdoor expertise, local insights, and friendly banter that feels like you're right there with them around the campfire.
Remote Trails Radio
Ep. 49: Overlanding by the Numbers - Utah Costs, New Rigs & Gear Lessons
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Summer has been busy, and we're finally catching up on everything that's been happening behind the scenes.
Garrick kicks things off with a pretty major surprise: after months of talking about buying a Ford Ranger, he somehow ended up with a 2024 F-150 instead. We dig into what changed his mind, why the unusual SuperCab/6.5-foot-bed configuration caught his attention, and what nearly 2,100 pounds of payload could mean for his future camper plans. He also manages to introduce the new truck to his 4Runner a little more literally than intended.
Meanwhile, Melody reports back on the mods and gear she put together for the Northwest Overland Rally. Some worked great. Others... definitely didn't. We talk drawer-system headaches, shower setups, alternator charging, solar panels, Starlink, and several attempts at surviving hot-weather camping.
Then we get down to the numbers: what does a nine-day overlanding trip from Seattle to Utah actually cost? Garrick breaks down every dollar from the Capitol Reef trip, including fuel, food, camping, park fees, restaurants, souvenirs, and even a bottle of whiskey. The final total might be lower than you'd expect.
Plus, Melody shares her experience volunteering with Rigs & Adventures at the Northwest Overland Rally, and Garrick closes things out with a simple trick for keeping ice at camp without running a freezer.
In this episode:
- Why Garrick bought an F-150 instead of a Ranger
- Planning a full-size truck around a future slide-in camper
- Melody's Northwest Overland Rally gear wins and fails
- Alternator charging, solar, Starlink, and staying cool at camp
- What it's like volunteering on trail runs at NWOR
- The real cost of a nine-day Seattle-to-Utah overlanding trip
- The hidden costs that aren't included in a trip budget
- A cheap way to keep ice around camp without a freezer
Links
- NWOR
- Blower Motor (A/C)
- Shower and pump
- Military water jug
- Luno upcycle program ReRoam
- Alternator Charger (Bluetti Charger 1)
- 200w Solar Panels
- The Solar Lab - Youtube Channel
- Ice Wraptor neck ice packs
- Swamp cooler at Costco
- Rigs and Adventures
- Adventure Rider Radio Podcast
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