Side Quest Overland

Real Adventure for the Rest of Us

Look, the world doesn’t need another flawless overlanding feed. We’re not here to sell you a fantasy of quitting your job for a life of perfectly filtered sunsets. This is about something real. This is about digging into the amazing life you've got and finding the adventure hiding in the margins. We call it the Side Quest.

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Our Philosophy: Overlanding, Bikepacking, and Finding Your Side Quest

Life isn't a single, epic expedition. It's a collection of meaningful side quests. For us, that means exploring the raw beauty of our home base in Washington, and beyond. Weve lived all over the world, and this is what we’ve learned. It’s about a weekend bikepacking trip that clears your head more than a week at a resort. It's about packing the 4x4 for a family camping trip that’s messy, imperfect, and absolutely unforgettable. We provide practical guides, honest gear reviews, and stories for the weekend warrior and the after-work adventurer.

Side Quest Overland started as a family's answer to the grind. We traded routine for the rugged highlands of Ethiopia, The beauty of New Zealand’s braided rivers, the jungles of Lao, and vast expanses of wild away from crowded cities in China. We learned to navigate, to fix things on the fly, and to find profound joy in the unplanned. This platform is where we share those lessons. It’s our blueprint for a richer reality, grounded in the belief that adventure is a mindset, not a price tag.