How Starlink Killed the Campfire (And Why We're All Complicit)

We drove into the wilderness to escape our screens, then paid one of the world's richest billionaires to bring them with us. This satirical look at overlanding's satellite internet obsession explores how Starlink and similar services are killing boredom, destroying campfire culture, and turning backcountry trips into just another place to doomscroll. Spoiler: we told ourselves it was for the kids, but we're the ones who can't disconnect.

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Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat (KOAR): An annual event for overlanding enthusiasts in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, featuring off-road exploration, camping, workshops, and community.
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