Overlanders Should Stop Buying Things

[@robertmiles5046]

I’m 52, my generation was raised on the excess of the 80’s. I love that my children and their generation favor the experience over consuming. Our family tries to follow that model, but yes, sometimes it requires “stuff” to make an adventure happen.

[@BakerOverland]

Exactly. Stuff in service of experience is fine. Stuff in service of itself is kinda boring tbh

[@MooreAdventures.]

Excellent video as always! I definitely want to get a portable ac unit like the zero breeze. And a diesel heater for the colder months.

[@BakerOverland]

Yeah dude. They just extend the season which means more memories.

[@MooreAdventures.]

@@BakerOverland yes sir! We definitely need one!

[@TravelinCatfish]

I’ve been thinking the same thing. Stopped spending money building the truck. I’m working on comfort and things that can extend experience making.

[@TeamIceHole]

Amazing video buddy I loved the whole thing. Keep up the great work and I love how when you were talking about memories with your kids you had it playing over your original video. It turned out amazing

[@BakerOverland]

Thanks bro. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@IndependenceOverland]

I love the ZeroBreeze man! I got it for a trip through Arkansas. Summer out there, trying to sleep in a tent is one of the worst things I can imagine without a little AC 😂. That humidity is a killer!

[@BakerOverland]

Yeah it can get miserable pretty quick. I love having it June - August especially.

[@Trudogtrails]

Thanks for yet another well thought out video! Personally I love cool gear however I have also learned to simplify what I bring to camp to become streamlined in set up and take down. It’s always evolving! One thing I consider these days is having 68% burns my skin does not regulate body temperature as well as it used to therefore a heat source in the cold is a must! Safe travels Brother!

[@BakerOverland]

Yes! Always tweaking and improving. Appreciate the comment bro.

[@arkieoutdoors]

I was thinking of trying the icy breeze. I’ll look it to this one . Nice work loved the video .

[@BakerOverland]

Thanks bro.

[@TravelinCatfish]

This is the most wholesome and down to earth KZbin channel. Keep up the great work buddy! We should do some wheeling and camping on my next trip up.

[@BakerOverland]

Appreciate that man. Let’s make it happen.

[@wiked1_camptruck]

Always a Great story…. There is almost 4 months of the the year that we don’t camp, being from very southwest Louisiana it’s just too Hot 🥵 We have looked into the Zero Breeze and will have to try it out.

[@BakerOverland]

Worth looking into.

[@michaelgonzalez9419]

Always enjoy your stories! With a heat wave coming🥵 we've been considering the ZERO BREEZE and will definitely have to give it a try.

[@BakerOverland]

Do it!

[@DogGoneOverlanders]

Good stuff bro. It's not about the "things", but they do make the experience so much better.

[@BakerOverland]

You got that right!

[@DocWrangler]

what an awesome video...gotta get me one of those AC's! Thanks for the credit at the end too!!!!

[@BakerOverland]

Appreciate your help!

[@davidcamp4077]

It would just splode. That would be berry cool!

[@nonni8178]

❤ kids are the best!

[@BakerOverland]

🤣

[@FastRackOverland]

I definitely need to get myself hooked up on the AC unit. This Arkansas humidity is for real oh, and I love the experience of buying things.😂

[@BakerOverland]

I start using mine about this time of year until August. Definitely enjoy it.

[@GeefromBC]

Awesome video buddy. Things we buy definitely helps with the experience.

[@BakerOverland]

Thanks Gee! ❤️

[@scott7168]

Another great message and video!

[@BakerOverland]

Thanks Scott. Appreciate the support! If you want your full name in the credits shoot it to me 🙂

[@scott7168]

@@BakerOverland it’s Wallis….but, Scott is just fine…!

[@darksideemt]

The Jedi master of overlanding philosophy blessing us with another great lesson as always. One of these days I will be lucky enough to tag along on an adventure.

[@BakerOverland]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I should’ve named the channel “Jedi Master of Overlanding Philosophy”.

[@adventureoverland1960]

Well done my friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@BakerOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@OJCoz]

well said sir, great video.

[@BakerOverland]

Thank you!

[@haverbecks4p4]

NIce video... How has been your overal experience with the UEV 490?

[@BakerOverland]

Mostly positive. The heat and AC is a joke. Otherwise I really like everything about it.

[@haverbecks4p4]

@BakerOverland Aweso.e. Thanks for the reply.

[@infinityoff-road]

Great video! Just subscribe!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@BakerOverland]

That means a ton. I’ll try and make content you enjoy! Thanks Infinity Off-Road!

[@1markymark1]

I have a Wave II and would trade it for a zero breeze, just sayin

[@BakerOverland]

I ain’t trading. 🤣

[@rindalemka7974]

That's funny. My families last name was over lander long ago. I am a overlander

[@BakerOverland]

Haha awesome

[@VideosOffRoad]

"Overlanders should stop buying things" and "buy experiences not things" says the guy with a $50,000+ trailer and gear piled high on his truck. We get out there with a Jeep, a ground tent and minimal camping equipment that easily fits inside the Jeep. It's all that is needed. We get more **experiences** by spending the money on gas than on mountains of expensive (and heavy) gear. Besides, is it really camping if you bring a house with you? IMO if you need to bring so much stuff with you to be as comfortable camping as you are at home, then you're **missing the point** of camping. To each his own, but I find the message (particularly in the title and thumbnail) of this video to be...ummm, "ironic" is the nicest way I can put it.

[@BakerOverland]

I hear you. You’re making a fair point and one that I’ve considered. I was preaching to myself a little on this one because I’ve definitely spent money on things I shouldn’t have. Thank you for the well considered and challenging comment. I respect the call out. 👊🏻

[@daviddover4563]

@@BakerOverland Brother, with a family your size a Jeep would be worthless. It seems someone "missed the point" of the whole video. You buy what you need to fit your situation. My wife and I couldn't go camping unless we brought our "$50,000 house" because of our age and health. You keep doing what you do.

[@BakerOverland]

Thanks David. Yeah we all have a different situation. There’s always someone roughing it more and there’s always someone glamping more haha. Just have fun I say.

[@VideosOffRoad]

@@daviddover4563 THE MESSAGE here from the presenter was specifically about not buying a ton of gear. It's in both the title, and in the thumbnail. The point in my message was questioning the message vs. the example. "Do as I say, not as I do." I most definitely DID NOT "miss the point of the whole video." In fact, I called it out.

[@rangerdoc1029]

For me it's more about getting to a point where you have to stop and say "this is enough". It's an absurdly expensive hobby if you're not careful. But ultimately all you need is a vehicle, a tent, and a sleeping bag. The Temptation is to look at all the stuff everyone else has and think that you need more