Blue Ridge Bonfire

Rack systems, gear setups, and what it means to build products in the U.S. 🔧🔥In this episode of the Bonfire podcast, we sit down with the Bernhard Leitner from Leitner Designs to talk about overland rack systems, real-world vehicle setups, and the thinking behind how their products are designed and built.Alongside the gear conversation, we also get into American manufacturing — what goes into producing products domestically, the challenges that come with it, and why it still matters. It’s a grounded discussion about design, production, and how those decisions impact the end user.From mounting gear and organizing a truck to the bigger picture of how products are made, this is a practical, behind-the-scenes conversation.👇 Join the conversation:Does where gear is made matter to you when you're building out a setup?Topics Covered:Overland rack systems and real-world useGear mounting and organizationAmerican manufacturing and production challengesHow setups and products evolve over timeThanks for hanging out around the fire with us.👉 Subscribe for more overland conversations, gear talk, and stories from the road.

This one’s all about overlanding destinations — the places we’ve loved and the ones still on the list. 🌎🔥In this episode of the Bonfire podcast, we’re joined by Josh Carter (known online as Gobi Recon) to talk about overlanding trip destinations. We get into some of our favorite places we’ve visited, what made them memorable, and the locations we’re still hoping to explore.From realistic weekend trips to bigger bucket-list routes, this conversation covers how we choose destinations, what draws us to certain regions, and what keeps us coming back to the trail.⚠️ Quick Note on Audio:We had a mic failure during this episode, so the audio is pulled directly from the in-camera recording. It’s not our usual setup quality, but the conversation was too good not to share. Thanks for bearing with us.If you're planning your next overland trip or building out a travel bucket list, this one should give you a few ideas.👇 Jump into the comments:What’s your favorite overlanding destination — and what’s still on your list?

What’s it actually like to go overlanding with kids? 🚙🔥In this Bonfire episode, we’re talking about the realities of traveling and camping as a family — the good, the chaotic, and everything in between. From planning trips differently to adjusting expectations on the trail, overlanding with kids changes the experience in ways you don’t always expect.We get into logistics, comfort, pacing, keeping kids engaged, and how trips evolve as they grow. Whether you're just starting to think about bringing your kids along or you've already been out on family adventures, this is an honest conversation about what works, what doesn’t, and how to make it sustainable.If you're diving into family overlanding or wondering how to balance adventure and parenting, this one’s for you.Topics Covered:How overlanding changes when kids are involvedPlanning routes and pacing differentlyGear considerations for family tripsManaging expectations on the trailMaking adventures fun for everyoneThanks for hanging out around the fire with us.👉 Subscribe for more overland conversations, gear talk, and stories from the road.Follow Keshawn on Youtube and Instagram -  ⁨@DirtyWhiteWagon⁩  👇 Join the conversation:What’s been your biggest challenge (or surprise) traveling with kids?

Cold weather, shop talk, and a few side stories along the way 🔥In this Bonfire episode, we’re talking through a cold winter week — layered clothes, wind, ice storms, and how winter weather changes the pace of work in the shop.As the conversation rolls on, we also get into Matt’s time at SHOT Show, what it’s like being there, and how it fits into the bigger picture. We wrap things up with some real-world vehicle talk, including Logan’s ongoing Land Rover issues.This one’s a casual, meandering conversation — winter conditions, travel, gear shows, and vehicle problems — the kind of stuff that comes up when you’re hanging out around the fire.👇 Join the conversation:How does winter weather (or vehicle issues) change your plans?

Welcome back to the Blue Ridge Bonfire Podcast! In this episode, we’re sharing updates from the shop, new product releases, and a look ahead to SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Matt is gearing up for a week of walking, gear hunting, and discovering innovative outdoor products that inspire our next Ready Pack designs.We talk about: • Preparing for SHOT Show 2026 and what we’re looking for • New Ready Pack products and first aid pouch updates • Short runs in Ranger Green and Coyote launching soon • Winter wildlife sightings: hawks, fox squirrels, and more • Upcoming trail runs and B-roll video projectsWhether you’re into overlanding, outdoor gear, or just love behind-the-scenes shop updates, this episode is packed with tips and stories. 🔥 Watch next: Our latest overlanding advice video on the channel! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes and outdoor adventure content. #BlueRidgeBonfire #Overlanding #ShotShow2026 #OutdoorGear #ReadyPack #TrailLife #OffRoadAdventures #FirstAidKit #Backpacking #Hiking #Wildlife––––––📺 Subscribe to our channel for weekly episodes and product deep dives! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss out on new outdoor gear content.