Mountain State Overland

07/21/2025

On this we’ve learned what we gear we’re using the most on this 30 day overland adventure in so we put our heads together and came up with our top 5 picks (pictured left to right) -

1. Dometic GO Compact Camp Bench - We picked this one up from a a couple months before the trip as an easy quick solution for camp vibes, putting shoes on at the trail, or doubling as table for dinner. More times than most, this is the first item that comes out of the truck when we stop.

2. PackTowl () Changing Poncho - Steph found this one and it’s an absolute game changer for camp showers or quick dips in the creek. This poncho has been super handy when we’ve stayed in the provincial parks and public campgrounds. Simply take your shower, throw on your poncho and walk back to camp and you’re dry and ready to go!

3. Blue Ridge Overland Gear () Bum Bag - We’ve been using this Bum Bag to keep all our travel docs and funds organized. It’s small enough to stow in safe places and carry close to your self when your way from the truck.

4. GP Factor () Starlink Mini Mount and 67 Designs (@67.designs) Hardware - There’s no denying our Starlink has gotten the bulk of use on this trip while working remote. The mount is just solid, easy to use and it’s lockable! We paired the mount with some @67.designs hardware so we could align the dish at each camp for better performance and it locks down easily in a position for transport.

5. Nite Ize () S Biners - These little biners come in a variety of sizes and are super handy for hanging things all over the inside of the camper road or on the outside at camp.

What gear do you rely on for your whether it’s a month long adventure on the road or a fun weekender friends and family.

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07/14/2025

There was a lot of planning that went into this in . We learned a lot from planning Iceland and this time we had quite a bit more time to explore with the added luxury of having our own vehicle. Here’s some of the steps we walked through to plan our trip:

1. Discovery - The first step in our discovery process was watching YouTube videos, saving some of our favorite posts, reading blogs and generally cataloging a list of things we could do in Newfoundland. We even had offer to help us with routing!
2. Waypoints - We use Google Maps to create many, if not all of our routes for guided trips and family adventures. We used our discovery list to plot all the waypoints so we could start building a general map to understand where the concentration of activities would be.
3. Route and Itinerary - Through the discovery process we learned what time of the summer might be best to visit Newfoundland. Knowing our target time frame we started connecting the waypoints, building a day-to-day itinerary and assembling a route to travel.
4. Reservations - The only thing we reserved in advance was the ferry from North Sydney. All of the rest of our excursions could be reserved within a week or so during our trip.
5. Importing the Route - The last step was moving the route over to our Tread. With Google Maps you can export your route in a format that it can be easily imported to many GPS devices and apps. We’d be using our Tread as our primary navigation tool for our .

Bonus Tip: Be flexible - Your trip will change daily, almost guaranteed. Embrace the adventure, soak in local cultures and make the most of it.

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07/09/2025

Here’s how we’ve setup the back door of our Family Camper for our 30 day in .

1. Top - molle panels for mounting stuff like bags, hardware and things.

2. Bottom - drop table and cutting board. This gets a lot of use for morning coffee and lunch on the road.

3. Upper left - tunes and camp vibes courtesy . Anyone that knows MSO knows we love our Demerboxes.

4. Upper right - the paper towel roll holder from is clutch for cleaning and drying wet hands.

5. On the pull handle - general purpose pouches for the essentials. We’ve come to realize these are some of the more important things for us on the road.

Got any ideas for other gear you’d like quick access too in your camper? Share it below👇🏼we’d love to hear how you’ve outfitted your back door!

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07/07/2025

Last year, we booked flights and rented two Isuzu pickups with campers and traveled for 10 days in Iceland. I had the perfect truck for this type of trip but shipping the truck wasn’t cost effective. Getting used to a new vehicle was straightforward but missing the simple tools and creature comforts you couldn’t pack in a carry-on was a challenge.

After Iceland searching for whales and epic landscapes quickly become a family passion. Shortly after our return home from Iceland, the conversation we had was, “what’s next?” Naturally Baja was on the radar because that’s where whales breed and not too far down the line we started having talks about Newfoundland because that’s where whales feed on their way to Iceland.

Baja didn’t make the cut because a trip between February and May was just too hard to mix with school for our 10 year old. The focus quickly became Newfoundland during mid-Summer. Sure, it’d be 40 hrs. of travel just to get to the province but it was reachable with our truck and we have the perfect rig for this type of adventure.

As the plan started evolving we’d settled in on a 37 day adventure traveling to/from and exploring Newfoundland, working remote and focusing on the because opportunities like this are priceless.

Throughout the month on July, join us on our adventure in and learn how we planned, what we did and how we made 37 days living in our pickup work for a family of three and one big ole Chesapeake named “Cooper.”

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06/25/2025

Our first ever Pro Series Fishing trip is in the books! We spent two days on the trails and a full day on the New River with in . After landing over 100 smallmouth and logging nearly 250 miles, I think we all agree this guided trip will back in 2026. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us !
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06/07/2025

When natural calls, we **p
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06/02/2025

In some particular order we set up camp nearly the same every trip. After we crack open a cold one, it’s on to the chairs and changing out of our sweaty mud boots.

Since the Chair One hit the market in 2009, I’ve owned the one. It’s not been serviced once and my Helinox collection has grown to include nearly every chair model since then.

This year we outfitted our guides with Helinox chairs out of our own appreciation for such a well constructed product. All chair models are completely serviceable and come with a 5 year warranty so chances are you’ll never need to replace it.

While there might be a lot of other camping chair options on the market there’s only one chair that packs down this small and won’t end up in a landfill.

We choose .

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05/09/2025

Update for the Haley Toyota of Roanoke FIRST ANNUAL TAILGATE SALE! - it’s gonna be a truck show! Stop by and check in, we’ll see you there!

CALLING ALL TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS!

Join us at Haley Toyota of Roanoke on SATURDAY, May 10th for our TRUCK SHOW — where bragging rights and big prizes are on the line!

Show off your ride from 11am–3pm and compete to be one of the Top 3 tricked-out trucks.
Winners announced at 4pm — don’t miss your shot at glory!

PLUS — enjoy food, vendors, and music while you browse some incredible deals during our First Annual Tailgate Sale (because everything with a tailgate is on sale all month long)!

Whether you’re rolling in to compete or just coming for the fun, it’s going to be one awesome day for truck lovers!

Location: Haley Toyota of Roanoke
Time: 11am–4pm
Date: SATURDAY, May 10th

Tag your crew, polish your ride, and we’ll see you there!

05/04/2025

On this Fourth Day of May, we unite with the fleet to fight the natural forces of the Republic. Throughout this solar year, we will partner together to learn the way of the Force, brave the weather elements of this great planet and destroy our enemies.

May the Fourth be with each of you.

04/20/2025

What a wicked good weekend! We conquered another route on the western side of the state with an amazing guest lineup. There was mud, loads of water crossings, summer temps and a localized supercell storm that hammered us on our final evening at camp. Without a doubt, MSX39 was a memory making adventure!
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02/18/2025

It’s time for our 2015 4Runner Trail “Seneca” to find a new home. Here’s a complete listing of mods including with this inspired build.

Model: 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition
Mileage: 155,000

Alu-Cab Gen 3.1 Tent
Alu-Cab Shadow Awning
Victory 4x4 Roof Rack
Goose Gear Cargo Drawer
Victory 4x4 Rear MOLLE Panel
REDARC BCDC Charge Controller
Sunflare Solar Panel
ARB Elements Fridge/Freezer
Midland MXT575 GMRS Radio
Offroam Cell Phone Holder
Bilstein 8100/8112 Remote Reservoir Shocks
Bilstein Heavy Rear Coils
SPC Upper Control Arms
Toyo Tires Open Country A/TIII 255/80R17 Tires

DM for pricing. Everything mentioned is included with the 4Runner and the truck is available for pickup in Lewisburg WV.

NOTE: No parts will be removed and sold separately.

02/04/2025

Our 4Runner is For Sale! Full listing on Expedition Portal.

https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/fs-2015-toyota-4runner-trail-w-rtt-awning-fridge-goose-gear.247190/