“The gut check is simple. Don’t let the search for the “perfect” build keep you in the driveway. Gear is a tool, not a ticket. Whether your rig rolled out of a catalog or a Facebook Marketplace ad, the only thing that matters is whether it gets you to the places you want to be.”

Adventure isn’t just about where you go—it’s about how you get there. I’ve spent years piecing together overland rigs, finding beauty in the imperfect, the beat-up, the budget-built.