Adding one more adventure bike to the fleet, we bring home Suzuki’s latest VStrom 1000. A blank slate on which to build, how does this new ‘Strom stack up?
Field Tested: Terra Nova Laser Competition 1
What better way to test a tent than to take it to Iceland, the home of heavy rain and high winds.
Field Tested: Sea To Summit Carve 24L Waterproof Backpack
Fear not the water. Sea to Summit’s Carve 24 waterproof pack seals out the elements.
Adventure Concept: Mini Cooper Adventure
Big fun packaged in a Mini car. BMW’s mentors and apprentices create a concept for adventure.
The Lada Niva
The ugly duckling of off-road cars continues to plod along undaunted.
Long Term Test: MSR Dragonfly Stove
After discovering a 12 year old bottle of white gas in my basement, I set out to see if my trusty Dragonfly stove would burn it.
The Trucks of Iceland
They’re everywhere you look in the land of fire and ice. Fording rivers and trundling down endless expanses of volcanic graveled roads, the trucks of Iceland are impressive to say the least.
Long Term Test: Crispi Monaco GTX Boots
From the famed Italian boot making region of Montebelluna, Crispi’s Monaco boots prove to be one of our favorite finds of the last year.
Field Tested Helinox Chair One and Table
Camp comfort and convenience now comes in a tiny package. You may never sit on the ground again.
Baja Tested: REV’IT! Sand II Jacket and Pants
We took Revit’s Sand II riding suit to the ultimate proving grounds to see how it measured up.
Featured Vehicle: Equipt Outfitter’s Toyota 4Runner
It’s possibly the most comprehensive 4Runner build on the trail. We take a close look at Paul May’s beautiful Toyota.
Thomas Stevens: The First Man to Ride a Bicycle Around the World
It was 140 years ago when one man set out to ride a bicycle around the world in what would be only the first of many adventures.
Field Tested: Sea to Summit Spark SpI Sleeping Bag
At only 348 grams, it is one of the lightest sleeping bags on the market. More than just light, it’s also virtually waterproof and packs down to a tiny bundle.
Field Tested (for more than a decade): TNF Base Camp Duffel
It is one of the most well proven expeditionary duffels of our generation. From the deserts of Chad to the flanks of Annapurna, it has done it all.
Featured Vehicle: Toyota 60 Series with 4.2-Liter Turbo Diesel
We take a close look at one of the most comprehensive Land Cruiser builds we have ever featured.
Baja Tested: BMW GS Rallye Pro Boots
It may not have been a smart idea to take brand new boots on a 2,000 mile trip into remote Baja, but it did yield great insight.
Field Tested: Delorme inReach Explorer
The latest iteration of the inReach now includes basic navigational features.
Field Tested: The Mummert Knives Phoenix Stove
A lightweight and compact stove for your 4×4, motorcycle, and even bicycle needs.
Travel Style: Traverse or Immerse
Is there a sacrifice made to the travel experience when the prime objective is to simply connect two points?
Buyer’s Guide: Selecting a Sleeping Bag
It’s as common to backcountry travel as the classic campfire, but do you know how to select the right sleeping bag for your individual needs?