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Behind the Beard: The Chaos, The Campfires, and The Real Overland Life
Overlanding isn’t always epic sunsets and flawless rigs. Sometimes it’s burnt nachos, forgotten gear, or a “shortcut” that takes six extra hours. And honestly? That’s where the real adventure lives.
John Stanley
Sep 252 min read
Hillbilly-Approved Campfire Nachos
Cheesy, crunchy, and ridiculously easy—campfire nachos are the ultimate trail food. Here’s how to whip them up without burning the pan (too much).
John Stanley
Aug 281 min read
The Chili Debacle: A Spoonless Tragedy
We made the perfect pot of camp chili, only to realize we forgot the spoons. What followed was pure overland improvisation (and a lot of tortilla chips).
John Stanley
Aug 221 min read
To Awning or Not to Awning?
When it comes to overlanding, there’s no shortage of gear options, but one piece of equipment that stands out for its practicality is an...
John Stanley
Sep 6, 20243 min read
Hillbilly Overland: Same Crew, new(ish) Jeep
Big changes happened at Hillbilly Overland! After a few years of exploring with our trusty Jeep Sahara, we decided to trade it in and...
John Stanley
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Overlanding: Nourishment for the Soul and an Escape from the Everyday Hustle
In today’s fast-paced world, where the demands of modern life seem never-ending, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, drained, and disconnected...
John Stanley
Sep 5, 20243 min read
10 Fun Activities for Kids on Your Overlanding Adventures
Overlanding is a fantastic way to explore the great outdoors and bond with nature. However, when you embark on overlanding adventures...
John Stanley
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Dragon Slayers?
Just a little teaser highlighting our trip across the Tail of the Dragon. This was the cherry on top of a great week, and the last...
John Stanley
Oct 10, 20221 min read
TransAmerican Trail 2022
Hi everyone! It's been a minute! If this is your first time here, welcome! If you've been here before, welcome back! I love Fall. The...
John Stanley
Sep 25, 20221 min read
We’re on YouTube!
You read that right! We bit the bullet and started making content. I'm quite the nervous Nellie in front of the camera, but it's...
John Stanley
Sep 25, 20221 min read
Horsing Around
Hello and Happy Spring, everybody! I know it's been a while since my last post. Our lives have been busy, but I'm excited to start...
John Stanley
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Guest Spotlight - Sir William
Hey everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and didn't eat too much turkey! This special guest blog post is a first...
John Stanley
Nov 30, 20216 min read
I can't see anything...
Earlier this year, I added a cargo rack to my Jeep. This rack would be great to carry the odds and ends that didn't make it into the...
John Stanley
Nov 12, 20212 min read
Christmas is around the corner!
Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by. The Hillbilly Overland store is open for business. I have been working hard to offer products...
John Stanley
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Overlanding Checklist - A Beginners Guide
Hi everyone! If you are new here, "Welcome!" If you have been here before then, "Welcome back!" How many of you have ever found...
John Stanley
Nov 8, 20218 min read
Why Overlanding?
Well, why not? For a number of years, I thought I had figured out what I wanted when it came to my off-road adventures. I had a pretty...
John Stanley
Oct 20, 20213 min read
An Introduction seems fitting...
Hello and welcome! My name is John, but like most of the neighborhood, you can call me Redbeard. I'm the founder of Hillbilly Overland....
John Stanley
Oct 16, 20211 min read
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