E3 Overland Association: Recent Episodes
E3 Overland Association
What is Overlanding and what is all about… passion! E3 Overland Association is here to educate with all the important information and tools you need to have amazing adventures and an exceptional experience. Join a closed online community of Overlanding Enthusiasts and beginners. Follow our co-founder Brad Kowitz’s adventures, connect with him in ways only E3 members can. There are so many places on this planet to explore. There is nothing better than spending time with family, friends and creating memorable adventures, in some of the most scenic destinations that most people will never get to experience. Often knowing what to do, where to go, and what to purchase can be overwhelming. There’s a lot of uncertainty, misinformation and limited resources to support an exceptional overland experience. E3 Overland eliminates all the guesswork to planning and accomplishing successful trips with friends and family, doing it in a safe, confident, and enjoyable way.
In this podcast, Brad speaks with Kris "Tanto" on his journey through life, how his experiences taught him perseverance and determination through hard and trying times. Get advice from Tanto about facing change and taking the first step in life. He also gives us his full story, where he was born and raised. Why he decided to join the army and all the curve balls that life threw his way. Hear all the things that had to happen to land him in Benghazi as a military contractor, listen to his funny stories from filming 13 Hours, and how he views the movie.
His immense bravery and strength are something to aspire to in day-to-day life
Kris Paronto - “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world.
Kris was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Kris’s story along with his brothers in arms from that night is told in the book 13 Hours, written by Mitchell Zuckoff.
This Podcast, listen as Brian Johnson and Matt Caldwell, the Executive Director from Tread lightly chat about what Tread Lightly is, the stat of the economy and how it impacts outdoor recreation and how to take care of the beautiful public lands we love. We always talk about the important it is to "Leave it better than you found it"
As an E3 Member you have an opportunity to get 50% off Discount on a Tread Lightly Membership.
https://treadlightly.org/
Reed Frick with Dometics and Brad discuss the very important topic of food! Whether you’re planning to get away for a few hours or a few days, a reliable cooler is a must for storing food and beverages for short stays or long trips. Reed is an industry expert on all things cold.
Get answers to questions like:
- What temperature should the refrigerator be running at?
- Should you be concerned about the environment and your refrigerator?
- What about a slider?
- Your refrigerator as an investment.
Join Brad as he sits with KC HiLiTES CEO, Alan Wang, and KC Outbound Marketing Manager, Taylor Ulrich, to nerd out about all things LUX, CANDELA, and ADVENTURE.
Alan will share his non-traditional engineering approach to how the Gravity Pro6 Light was created. And he’s also going to give us a glimpse into KC’s new product releases for 2021. Beyond that, we dive into the core of what makes a company with 50 years of legacy still relevant today and why KC’s extended family of customers, ambassadors, and employees are so passionate about the brand.
ICON Vehicle Dynamics is a premiere performance suspension manufacturer specializing in aftermarket suspension components for trucks, SUV’s and off road suspension development. Get answers to questions like:
- What is most important to know before buying a shock?
- What should they know before they even pull the trigger on buying something?
- How do you go about determining the right shock length for your setup?
- What about the two different types of shocks, the mono versus reservoir? What are some of the pros and cons of those?
- It’s crazy how much heat a shock can generate!
- What are your recommendations for how often you should be doing maintenance?
If overlanding is your passion and you are an adventure traveler who likes cooking, Marco has something to share with you.
Bring out the Overland Chef in you! Go out, explore and make the best meal at camp!
Marco has been passionate about off roading and nature for a good part of his life. He’s also passionate about cooking. He came to the conclusion that good savory food can be cooked while out on the trail without the need of regular bulky kitchen cooking appliances.
He’s not a professional cook or chef, he doesn’t even work in the industry, but he loves a good meal, especially when out exploring and camping with his family and friends.
Check out his site for the best off road recipes ever! http://ovrlndx.com