The other day I ran into the proud owner of a well-built four-wheel drive. Eager to talk shop, he began to list a few of the numerous pieces of equipment he had installed on his new vehicle. The list included 37-inch tires, aftermarket wheels, a 4-inch lift, lights, a roof rack, a front bumper, and…
Truck/SUV Drawer Buyer’s Guide
No matter how much we try to trim down our kits, more and more gear continues to find its way into the back of our rigs. As these items continue to pile up, it becomes increasingly difficult to locate specific items amongst the mountain of countless duffels, tool rolls, and pelican cases—not to mention the…
American Overlander: Gerber Center-Drive with Bit Set
I’m not sure how it happened, but I’ve become somewhat of a multi-tool nerd. I think it started while evaluating tools for an extensive review for the Fall 2016 issue of Overland Journal. In that roundup I tested Gerber’s Multi-Plier 600 Basic and was impressed with its ease of use, thoughtful selection of functions, and…
Be Cool: How to Get the Most Out of Your 12V Portable Fridge
These tips are not in most manuals, but they’ll help keep your beers cold longer with less power.
First Impressions: Bundutec BunduTop Tent
Setup and breakdown camp with the push of a button
Field Tested: Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
Through snow, sand, and mud, Basil gives feedback on switching from a mud tire to an all-terrain
Buyers Guide: Portable Fridge-Freezers
A guide to the best 12 volt fridge-freezers on the market.
General Grabber’s New X3 Tested
General Tire’s new Grabber takes the “X” in extreme to the third power.
How to build your own expedition camper
An instructional guide for building an overland camper is finally here… almost
Buyer’s Guide: Soft-Shell Roof Top Tents
We put today’s roof top tents side by side to see how each one stacks up against all the others.
Lazer ST-4 Hybrid Beam Led Spotlight
A light to meet every need
Eezi-Awn K-9 Expedition Roof Rack
A modern rack for modern times
Field Tested: Wild Country Zephyros 3 Living Tent
We look at Wild Country’s backcountry big top.
Shady Business: ARB’s 2000 Series Awning and Room
We take a look at one of our favorite purchases this year
Goose Gear
Euro style drawer units with fridge slide
Field Tested: Appalachian Titanium Alcohol Stove
Feather light but hotter than Hades
Why Travel with a Roof Top Tent? And Which One?
Coen Wubbles of Landcruising Adventure walks us through the finer points of rooftop sleeping.
The Cutting Edge: Tiktaalik’s Field Knife Set
Recently launched on Kickstarter, the latest product from Tiktaalik is purposefully designed for the overland culinarian.
Water System in a Can
Life with Living Overland’s clever plug-and-play 12-Volt Overland H2O System
The Kukenam XL Ruggedized
We spent an evening zipping, latching, clipping, and weathering out a storm in the biggest and baddest Tepui available.