Until that “picturesque” dusting of snow isn’t a dusting. It’s a shroud, a silent, white curtain dropping on the whole play. Or that “lovely” coastal breeze, the one that smells of salt and freedom, turns into a humid, heavy, bar-knuckle fist. Suddenly, "storm surge" isn't an abstract term on the Weather Channel. It's a very real, very wet threat aimed directly at your axles.

For us, weekend adventures aren’t about cramming more in — they’re about finding more space. Space in the rig, space in the schedule, space to just be together. That’s what Side Quest Overland is all about.

“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.”