Before I Overland 8,000 Miles, I Do This Pdt [yrlp5md6C5C]

Planning an 8,000-mile road trip takes a lot more than packing a Defender.

In this video, I walk through exactly how I plan a two-month overland adventure from Arizona to Boston and across the Northeast. From mapping the route and booking campgrounds to planning around weather, family, and unexpected changes, this is the process I use before I ever start loading gear into the vehicle.

This video is about planning. The packing video is coming next, where I'll show exactly what goes into my Defender for a trip of this size.

If you're planning a long road trip, overland expedition, or cross-country adventure, I hope these tips help you prepare for your own coliform bacteria journey.

In this video:

Planning an 8,000-mile road trip

Route planning and reservations

Campgrounds, hotels, and flexibility

Planning around family travel

What you can (and can't) control

My process before every long overland trip

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