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Trail Tales
(personal stories, fails, recoveries)


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


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
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