While it may seem strange at first, the concept does make some sense in theory. See how it held up in the field under real conditions.
First Drive: Jeep Cherokee Dakar Concept
It has certainly received it’s fair share of improvements, but can this new concept really live up to the Dakar name?
2014 Easter Jeep Safari Concept Vehicles Unveiled
It’s no secret that one of the best parts of Easter Jeep Safari is the new concept vehicles. Well Jeep just unveiled the ones you’ll see there for 2014 so here’s your first look!
ExPo’s Dakar Project Bike is Complete
Fun to ride, reliable, and good for any long trans-continental ride, the Dakar F650GS is a value bike that’s hard to beat.
La Aduana: 2006 Earthroamer XV-LT
There’s something enchanting about these huge and yet capable vehicles. They make you want to climb in and set out for adventure without so much as a second thought. Now you can with XV-LT # 30
EarthX Lithium Motorcycle Batteries
Longer life, less weight, and no maintenance, makes the EarthX Lithium battery a tough offer to refuse.
VOTD: Riding a Tuk Tuk Across India
VOTD: The 911’s Alter Ego
Some text, because video tests with 911’s rule!
Gear Scout: Trimble TopoCharger iPhone Case
The TopoCharger is many things, most notably it’s one more nail in the coffin of the stand-alone GPS unit.
A Motorcycling Classic: Aerostich Combat Touring Boots
Within the pantheon of great adventure boots, none are as storied as the Combat Touring boot from Aerostich, a true motoring legend.
Garmin Dash Cam 20
Prove your innocence in a crash, record an epic water crossing, or just capture Russian road madness for Youtube.
Affordable Adventure: Five Budget Motorcycles for RTW Travel
Don’t have $25,000 to drop into an adventure bike? Neither do we! Fortunately, we found these five affordable options that are ready for the ride.
Adventure Photographer: HyperDrive UDMA 2 Backup Device
It’s a horrifying thought––losing a trip’s worth of images. Fortunately, the digital age has provided a number of backup solutions to safeguard our visual treasures; the UDMA 2 is one of the best.
Field Tested: Ruffwear Dog Products for the K9 Overlander
Keeping your dog happy and healthy while on the road is a priority for those of us with fluffy friends. We test out Ruffwear products to see if they’re up to the task.
Map of the Week: Global Wind Currents in Real Time
Interactive maps can get complicated, but not this one. This map is not only simple, it’s mesmerizing. To view global wind currents in realtime CLICK HERE.
VOTD: A Bunch of Cool Defenders…and Ice
CCM GP-450 Adventure
Heavily influenced by the Dakar Rally and its 450cc engine size limit, this CCM is aimed at those riders who favor rally inspired speed and agility above all.
Gear Scout: Timex Expedition Military Field
Reasonably priced, durable, and reliable, this good looking watch is still one of the best deals around.
Map of the Week: Sightsmap.com
Get ready to have your daily productivity blown to bits. For the worldly traveler, this might be the ultimate time-suck. What we have here is Sightsmap.com. This is a massive repository of images from around the globe, cataloged on an interactive map. Ever wondered what the Metro entrance looks like under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris? Want to see the sites of Egypt from your computer? Here you go: www.sightsmap.com Special thanks to ExPo moderator Haven for finding this and destroying a few hours of my workload.
Field Tested: Nemo Equipment GoGo LE
Part tent, part bivy sack, it has everything the minimalist backcountry traveler would want, but with more comfort, versatility and features than you would expect of a small 2.2 pound shelter.