I hope you enjoy this replay of episode 10 and my conversation with Andy Palmer. Andy and his wife Lori are the founders of The Adventure Portal, a terrific resource for everything related to Vehicle-Assisted Adventure information and news in the U.S.A. Andy made a mindless comment to a buddy one time about getting paid to camp and he has just about pulled it off. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Support the show Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes Bio came to US in 1995 set up Animal USA VP Sales Dragon Optical GM Clive launched Fortress Ocean Minded CEO Crank Brothers first exposure to the outdoors primitive camping as a kid sailing and windsurfing as a kid Things we talked about The Adventure Portal Broad product range of European Outdoor businesses many outdoor activities are all based around camping Jim and Katie Thomsen Overlanding vs Vehicle Supported Adventure How Adventure Camping is different from Overlanding Vehicle Supported Adventure crosses over into many industries like traditional Outdoor, Adventure Travel, Camping, Off Roading The Adventure Portal provides Gear Reviews, Trail Reports, First person story of an Adventure, Training Great piece of gear all outdoor adventurers need- Max Trax or some kind of sand ladder Would like to push the focus of The Adventure Portal out to a wider more mainstream audience The Industry is becoming more mainstream REI published a catalog in November with no backpacking images The Adventure Portal promotes and adheres to "Tread Lightly" principles SEMA- Auto Show in Las Vegas Gear trends TurtleBack Trailers Yakima Tepui Overland Expo Off Road Trailer Buyers Guide A well curated space for this category would be successful at the OR show Adventure Out at OR beginning to see Outdoor Retailers embrace this category the way a specialty outdoor retailer can embrace this activity is to create a liaison with a guiding service 4 Wheel Parts Rebel Offroad Other Outdoor activities Surfing Mtn Biking Hiking Paddleboard Photography Best Outdoor Gear purchase under $100 a good knife Favorite Apps all photography based sky guide photographers ephemeris Favorite Books Andy loves anything historical Trail Guides Connect with theadventureportal.com The Adventure Portal photo + film Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and joy of outdoor adventure. We dive deep into outdoor recreation, adventure travel, and outdoor activities, helping you find the best outdoor jobs that fit your ideal outdoor life. Whether you're seeking career growth or just more time to get outdoors, we've got you covered.