Princeton Tec Snap 450 RW
A quality headtorch is essential for life on the road and the Snap 450 RW is a great option. Princeton Tec adopted a modular design that allows users to seamlessly switch from headlamp, bike light, flashlight, and lantern. Additional features include a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, IPX7 waterproof rating, and a maximum 450-lumen output with multiple settings. Finally, the Snap 450 RW incorporates large, glove-friendly buttons that make operation, even in low light, effortless. The company concludes the Snap 450 RW “is precisely the kind of gear that ticks all the boxes for avid overland adventurers seeking a trusted light source.”
$40-50 | princetontec.com
Colfax Design Works Q.D Tire Bag
An external trash bag is a fantastic addition to any rig and allows you to conveniently stow garbage outside of the vehicle. Further still, it’s ideal for storing a litter picker and collecting any trash you may find at your camp spot. Colfax Design Works has recently introduced their Q.D Tire Bag that is “obsessively designed to allow for easy usage and developed with durability in mind.” The bag is manufactured using 18-ounce, heavy-duty, weather-resistant, vinyl-coated fabric with metal hardware and is connected using a proprietary mounting system that secures to the tire with four straps.
$200 | colfaxdesignworks.com
EGR Summit Fender Flares
EGR’s fender flares are “manufactured to OEM quality and are robotically trimmed to give you the most precise fitment in the industry.” The flares were designed with oversized off-road tires in mind and provide maximum coverage and vehicle protection while giving “your vehicle a unique modern offroad appearance.” They require no drilling to fit and secure using factory mounting locations. Benefits include a 1/2-inch of additional tire coverage to protect the vehicle, compatibility with most OEM mud flaps, a UV-protective matte finish, limited lifetime warranty, ready-to-install and paint, and are made in the USA.
$varies | egrusa.com
Salsa Heyday! Fat Bike
Salsa introduces the latest iteration of their legendary Heyday! fat bike (previously the Mukluk). This versatile expedition bicycle is designed to “do it all” and incorporates a plethora of exciting features for adventure. The geometry showcases a low and rearward center of gravity for stability, a 69-degree-head-tube angle for predictable handling, and alternator dropouts for adjustable chainstay length. Additional highlights include a versatile frame design that allows a wide range of wheel sizes and numerous mounting points for securing equipment. Salsa states that “Heyday! is our most versatile fat tire bike, designed and built to excel in the wide variety of conditions fat bikers face.”
Bear Naked Partners with Gaia GPS
Do you love hiking naked but hate leaving your granola at home? Well, it’s your lucky day. Bear Naked Granola celebrates National Nude Day with “bare” necessities to help hikers find naked-friendly trails via the Gaia GPS app.” In addition, the brand has created a special hiking belt that covers you with a bag of strategically placed Bear Naked Granola. Yep, you heard right, this is “arguably the most deliciously stylish accessory of this hiking season.” Senior Director of Brand Marketing Bear Naked Sadie Garcia states: “We want to make sure they know which trails are friendly, and that they have something to bring along their favourite trail snack.”
New JPP 2-inch Lift with Bilstein Shocks for Current Wrangler and Gladiator Models
Jeep Performance Parts and Mopar announced an upgraded 2-inch lift kit featuring Bilstein shocks for the Wrangler and Gladiator. The lift is designed to elevate all-terrain capability and incorporates specially tuned monotube shocks with remote reservoirs. The setup promises consistent, fade-free performance in all conditions, and a self-adjusting, deflective-disc valve that “reacts instantly to surface changes, giving the driver maximum control.” The kit showcases four springs, four Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirs, front and rear stabilizer links, front lower control arms, bump stops, assorted fasteners, and the JPP badge. Finally, it’s bolt-on, requires no extra drilling, and utilizes stock mounting locations.
$2,095 | mopar.com
Hyperlite Mountain Gear MID 1 Tent
Hyperlite Mountain Gear has released a 1-person, three-season pyramid tent, called the MID 1. I’ve owned the iconic UltaMid 2 tent for many years, and it’s by far the best shelter I own, so I was very excited to hear about the new solo variant. The tent is constructed using ultralight, durable, and waterproof made-in-the-USA Dyneema composite fabrics and weighs less than 17.4 ounces. According to the company, “This single-wall, fully enclosed, single-pole retreat builds off what we already know so well from the decade we, and countless kindred explorers, have experienced with the legendary UltaMid 2 and 4.”
$600 | hyperlitemountaingear.com
Hard Impact Designs Reveals Innovative Rooftop Tent Quick Release Mounts
Necessity is the mother of invention, which is why Hard Impact Designs has engineered quick-release mounts for rooftop tents. The brand states that while rooftop tents are popular the “process of mounting and dismounting them is a cumbersome, time-consuming, painful task.” Subsequently, the team set out to engineer quick-release mounts that allow for a seamless install or removal in less than five minutes. CEO and owner, Michael T. Davis, explained: “My goal was to create a simple solution to a vexing problem. I needed a bracket that allowed easy rooftop tent installation and removal that would feel solid in the demanding conditions and environments I travel.”
$200-350 | hardimpactdesigns.com
ARB Summit MKII Front Bumper
The Summit MKII bumper for the Toyota Tacoma takes “key components of its flagship namesake and kicks it up a notch with an ultra-modern design that’s constructed to turn heads.” Lighting capabilities have been improved with a plug-and-play sequential indicators, daytime running lights and fog lights, and clearance lights (with provisions for additional driving lights). It’s also winch compatible, corrosion resistant, features two aerial brackets, and utilizes an airbag-compatible mounting system. The bumper, chassis mounts, and fitting kit weigh approximately 176.4 pounds (80 kilograms), and the company approximates a four-hour fitting time.
$2,650 | arbusa.com
Pelican 9000 Light
Pelican announces the 9000 Light which is a rugged light combined with built-in storage for small essentials such as medical supplies, phones, SD cards, etc. Despite weighing just 21.6 ounces (with batteries), it produces 300 lumens of light and runs for up to 75 hours. The 9000 has a IP67 water, dirt, and dust rating, carabiner ring and clip, and incorporates a flashing mode that can be utilized as a safety beacon (ideal for roadside breakdowns). I’ve used Pelican products for years to protect valuable electronics and camera gear, and their protective cases have never let me down. The 9000 would make a great addition to an overlanding pack list.
$50 | pelican.com
Ignik FireCan Elite Fire Pit
If you’d like a comprehensive introduction to the FireCan then I recommend checking out Stephan Edwards review of the Deluxe model and Gas Growler. The company has since released the “next evolution of the FireCan, with more power, lighter weight and more control.” The Elite showcases a stainless-steel body with an anodized aluminium lid and weighs just 10.1 pounds. Despite modest dimensions, it provides a powerful 50K BTU/Hr heat output and incorporates a quick-release connector and flame controls. The compact form factor combined with the ability to have an instantaneous fire for cooking or heat makes this a desirable option for overlanding.
$250 | ignik.com
Big Agnes Crag Lake SL2 Tent
Big Agnes’ mission to manufacture some of the lightest and most functional outdoor gear on the market while also striving to be as environmentally conscious as possible is inspiring. With this in mind, the brand recently released the Crag Lake SL2, “a three-season, freestanding, sustainably-produced superlight tent.” The shelter showcases two doors and vestibules, a full-mesh ceiling for airflow and moisture management, interior loops for attaching gear lofts and accessories, a proprietary TipLock Tent Buckle for weight saving and structural stability, lightweight 7000 series aluminium poles, and more. The tent utilizes GRS-certified 100 percent recycled Mipan regen robic double-ripstop nylon, a PFC-free water-resistant finish, and waterproof polyurethane coating.
$350 | bigagnes.com
Paradis Sport Natural Fiber Underwear
Paradis Sport “makes performance underwear by women for women made sustainably in the USA.” The brand recently launched its natural-fiber underwear which is made using BPA-free micro-modal fabric and promises to be “wedgie-free.” Sarah Weihman, Former D1 athelte and Paradis Sport founder, states: “Active underwear is a rapidly growing segment share that has long been overlooked. Underwear is the foundation of what athletes wear for peak performance.” As an overlander spending long days in the driving seat and extended periods on human-powered adventures in the backcountry, their products look to be a great choice.
Nomadix National Parks and Monuments Map Original Towel
Nomadix’s brand-new, retro-inspired design is a winner all around. The Original towel was designed to be “so durable and versatile, you only ever need one.” Key attributes include sand, funk, and pet hair-resistant, quick-drying, and super absorbent. It absorbs four times its weight in water and is manufactured using 90 percent post-consumer recycled fabrics. Finally, it dries four times faster than traditional cotton terry towels and weighs just 16 ounces. Living on the road you’re always looking for technical products that save weight and space without compromising functionality, and Nomadix towels are a great example.
$40 | nomadix.com
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