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From first trip to second: What to improve next

Overlanding 101

An interview with

An interview with

From first trip to second: What to improve next

January 29, 2026
4
min read
by
Charles Forman
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Who this is for:

Anyone who’s just come home and thought “Okay… now what?”

This is where overlanding becomes a habit.

Step 1: Reflect (briefly)

Ask yourself:

  • What worked really well?
  • What felt awkward?
  • What stressed me out?

Write it down while it’s fresh.

Step 2: Resist immediate upgrades

Don’t rush to buy things.

Instead ask:

  • Would this genuinely improve my next trip?
  • Or am I reacting emotionally?

Experience first. Purchases later.

Step 3: Improve one thing only

Choose one focus for your next trip:

  • navigation
  • camp setup
  • food
  • pacing

Small improvements compound quickly.

Step 4: Plan the next trip soon

Momentum matters.

Even a short trip:

  • builds confidence
  • reinforces learning
  • keeps excitement alive

Don’t wait months.

Step 5: Stay curious

The best overlanders:

  • stay humble
  • keep learning
  • remain adaptable

Skill grows faster than gear.

Your takeaway

Progress in overlanding isn’t dramatic.

It’s:

  • steady
  • thoughtful
  • earned over time

And you’re already on your way.

If you’re ready to start overlanding — or start properly — you’re welcome here.

👉 Join explmore and begin your journey

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Charles Forman
Charles is the founder and curator of explmore. He is also the proud son of Alec and Jan Forman, the authors of the book Strangers Like Angels - With a Devil or Two to Boot and the inspiration behind the creation of explmore. He has spent the majority of his life living outside his original passport country. Today, when he is not running the operations behind explmore you will find him hiking, camping and enjoying the outdoors (overlanding of course) with his family.
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