EP.13: When Things Go Wrong, How Do You Recover?

Written By Mat Hager

Jen and Mat discuss recovery gear, tips to prep for the worst case, and share stories of what not to do to extricate you or your friends from overlanding adventures gone wrong. Full show notes and links at blueyonder-adventures.com

  • Links below but here are a few markers of topics we covered today:

    • 1:31 Mindset of self-sufficiency

    • 8:43 Vehicle features and drivetrain profiles

    • 13:53 Lights and prevention

    • 16:40 Traction

    • 19:18 Tire repair

    • 25:20 Tow lines, snatch strap, kinetic rope, shackles

    • 31:13 Winches

    • 35:44 Other basic vehicle tools and replacement parts

  • Here are the places or other links referenced in today’s podcast:

Mat Hager

Mat is our COO. He began his career in manufacturing engineering, focusing on jet engines, before joining the Navy as a nuclear engineer on submarines. During his eight years in the Navy, Mat held various roles in engineering and operations. He has spent a total of one year and 93 days underwater and aspires to spend an equivalent amount of time camping under the stars. Currently, he camps for about 30-35 nights each year, meaning he will achieve his goal in another 11 years. Mat's association with Campworks began as a customer. Now, as COO, he has played a crucial role in transitioning our manufacturing to CF Maier and restarting production. Feel free to reach out to him for any inquiries.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-hager/
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