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Ep. 24: How to Overland with a New Buddy, The Bees!, Delicious Trail Meals
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In this episode of Remote Trails Radio, Garrick and Melody welcome back returning guest Shannon for a recap of their recent VIN shakedown weekend—a test run to dial in gear and routines before the big Vancouver Island trip. The conversation meanders through highlights and lessons learned: camp gadgets and cooking setups (from Skoti and Skottle grills to the never-ending search for the right pot size), campsite scouting around Hamma Hamma, and unexpected encounters with forest fires and bees.
The crew also dives into backcountry connectivity, weighing the pros and cons of Zoleo and Starlink for staying in touch off the grid, before wrapping up with a few random recommendations. Whether you’re gearing up for your own big trip or just curious about how overlanders prepare, this episode mixes practical gear talk with the storytelling and camaraderie that makes trail life so memorable.
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Shakedown Weekend Recap (00:01:14)
3. Food and Camp Cooking Equipment (00:18:45)
4. Starlink and Zoleo for Overlanding (00:31:00)
5. Random Recommendations (00:34:39)
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