Field Cheddar

Welcome to the Field Cheddar Podcast, where overlanding, camping, and real-world gear testing come together around the campfire.

Hosted by Mark, a former U.S. Marine, and Mikey V, both retired from the United States Coast Guard, the show brings decades of field experience to the conversation. Between the two of them, they’ve completed multiple deployments, traveled to five of the seven continents, and spent years camping, exploring, and living out of their gear in the real world.

Every episode of Field Cheddar dives into the gear that makes outdoor adventures possible—from overlanding setups and camp systems to tools, cooking gear, and everything in between. Each product is evaluated using their honest 10-category Field Cheddar rating system, breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually worth bringing into the field.

One thing you won’t find here: paid gear reviews.
If Mark and Mikey V talk about it, it’s because they actually own it, use it, and have tested it themselves.

The mission of Field Cheddar is simple: give honest feedback, share hard-earned lessons, and help fellow adventurers make smarter gear choices.

The show is also built around the community. Listeners are encouraged to send feedback, suggest gear to review, and share their own field experiences.

So whether you’re building your first overlanding rig, dialing in your camp setup, or just enjoy good conversation from two veterans who’ve spent a lot of time outdoors—grab a seat by the fire and join the conversation.

Welcome to the Field Cheddar Podcast.