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CAMO Nova Scotia 2023
Ride Report On July 9, 2023, six members of Central Appalachian Mountain Overland Departed Bangor Maine and began an 7 day excursion across Nova Scotia. This trip provided almost all terrain types, weather events, and obstacles. It felt like a true expedition into the…
Leaving The Traction Boards At Home
OPINION Leaving the Traction Boards at Home No suburban overlander’s build is complete without the unmistakable hunks of expensive multicolored plastic bolted to the bedside or roof rack of their rig…right? This topic is almost as inflammatory as asking a tire size or oil…
Whats Up With The Snorkel Thing?
As of late, there has been some buzz about snorkels and their practicality on an overland vehicle. I recently came across this post by Mark Doiron which I believe gives and excellent perspective on snorkels and their practical use in overlanding. Mark is an…
CAMO LORE and Definitions
CAMO LORE and Definitions As you spend time with CAMO, you’ll start to hear some words and phrases that may or may not mean their literally definition: 1: YUR GUUD: Affirmation, Used when you’re in a sketchy situation and the odds of catastrophe are…
Is this trip “…..” Friendly?!
IS THIS TRIP “…” Friendly?!?! This question is no stranger to my inbox, and understandably. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is much more difficult than a yes/no. Before asking this question, ask yourself what you’re comfortable doing, what you expect out of a…
The Spirit of CAMO
That felt like the Oregon Trail to us How we started, where we are, and where we’re going: How we started: I grew up in the town of Indiana Pennsylvania (or Pittsburgh but with trees if you’re from anywhere but Pennsylvania) and always had…
WHAT DO I NEED TO COME ON A TRIP?
The C.A.M.O. Essentials The idea of traveling into the unknown, far away from civilization with nothing but what you bring, can be intimidating at first. Especially when sites like facebook, Instagram, and reddit are filled with pictures that would lead you to believe that…
COVID-19 and Respirators
Masks, Hysteria, and Bad Decision Making The following article is not meant to give medical direction. All readers are encouraged to take direction from their personal care providers. As Covid-19 continues to spread rapidly across the country, a global focus is being drawn to…
Respiratory Protection
Masks, Hysteria, and Bad Decision Making The following article is not meant to give medical direction. All readers are encouraged to take direction from their personal care providers. As Covid-19 continues to spread rapidly across the country, a global focus is being drawn to…
Every Day Vehicle Safety Kit
“Don’t let schooling interfere with your education” Mark Twain Your Every Day Kit for the Car: Helplessness. To me, there are few emotions that are more gut wrenching and uncomfortable than the feeling of helplessness. From the methanol feeling that erupts from the depths…
Adventure Snapshots
