Welcome to the Overland Journal Podcast

Introducing Lance Gillies and Earth Cruiser

Lance's Australian Adventures and Cape York

Crocodile Safety and Cultural Immersion

Mongolia: A Traveler's Paradise

Crossing Borneo: The Kalamantan Expedition

Vehicle Modifications for Extreme Travel

The Essence of Overlanding

Earth Cruiser Campers: Key Considerations for

From Diesel to Gasoline: Earth Cruiser's

The Benefits of Containerization for Vehicle

The Shift to Gasoline Engines: Economic and

Australian Manufacturing and Camping Culture

The Importance of Experience and Adaptability

Book Recommendations for Travelers

Overlanding Advice for Aspiring Adventurers

Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Lance Gillies, founder and CEO of EarthCruiser, focusing on lessons from decades of travel and building expedition campers. Gillies recounts early Australia trips to Cape York in the wet with a Hilux and Holden Rodeo, emphasizing testing oneself responsibly and learning from remote Aboriginal communities, plus practical crocodile safety. They discuss travel mindset: learning basic language and history, and memorable Mongolia experiences with shepherd families. Gillies describes a month-long east–west equator crossing of Kalimantan, Borneo using a short-wheelbase Nissan Patrol, involving deep mud, winching, a river crossing by canoe where his vehicle partially submerged, and sanctuary offered by a remote mosque. He highlights key vehicle priorities—quality winch, water capacity/filtration, fuel range, accessible recovery/medical gear, durability over show—defines overlanding as experiencing life in others’ shoes, and advises buyers to prioritize livability, containerization and serviceability; he explains EarthCruiser’s shift from diesel (Fuso discontinuation due to emissions systems) toward gasoline and recommends negotiation and Stoic-themed books.

<p>Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Lance Gillies, founder and CEO of EarthCruiser, focusing on lessons from decades of travel and building expedition campers. Gillies recounts early Australia trips to Cape York in the wet with a Hilux and Holden Rodeo, emphasizing testing oneself responsibly and learning from remote Aboriginal communities, plus practical crocodile safety. They discuss travel mindset: learning basic language and history, and memorable Mongolia experiences with shepherd families. Gillies describes a month-long east&ndash;west equator crossing of Kalimantan, Borneo using a short-wheelbase Nissan Patrol, involving deep mud, winching, a river crossing by canoe where his vehicle partially submerged, and sanctuary offered by a remote mosque. He highlights key vehicle priorities&mdash;quality winch, water capacity/filtration, fuel range, accessible recovery/medical gear, durability over show&mdash;defines overlanding as experiencing life in others&rsquo; shoes, and advises buyers to prioritize livability, containerization and serviceability; he explains EarthCruiser&rsquo;s shift from diesel (Fuso discontinuation due to emissions systems) toward gasoline and recommends negotiation and Stoic-themed books.</p>

The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott. This podcast is a production of the Overland Journal Magazine and the expeditionportal.com website.

The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry.

The Overland Journal Podcast

Scott interviewed Lance Gillies of EarthCruiser, where they discuss extreme jungle crossings of Borneo, Nissan Patrols, and considerations for building expedition campers for global travel.

Discussing Expedition Campers and Crossing Jungles with Lance Gillies

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