Decked x Pathfinder Cooking Kit Decked and Pathfinder Survival have been busy. Since we featured the Pathfinder survival kit two weeks ago, a new module has already been released: the Decked x Pathfinder. This all-in-one cooking kit solution is neatly organized in a Decked D-bag and designed specifically to fit in the Decked truck bed…
The Origins of the Humble Jerry Can
Patagonia is famous for, among other things, its intense gales which can reach up to 70 mph in the summer months. This bluster is fantastic when the wind is at your back, but as soon as you turn the vehicle to drive in the other direction, the favor changes, and suddenly your rocket ship is…
Featured Truck Camper :: German-made Cabineer Utilizes Greener NFC Construction
Photos courtesy of Cabineer.de In our world of vehicle-based travel, it’s unusual to see companies putting the spotlight on the environmental footprint of their products. But the creators of the Cabineer truck camper have done just that. Inspiration for the camper came after traveling the Pan-American Highway in a converted Land Rover Defender. The experience…
Overland News of the Week
Benchmade 5370FE Shootout OTF OTF automatic knives can be deployed single-handed in an instant, making them the perfect blades for use in high-stress situations. But many of them are heavy and prohibitively expensive due to complex mechanisms. Benchmade’s new Shootout aims to change that, with a $300 price point and a lightweight build that is…
Featured Overland Trailer :: HutRV Dekpod
The HutRV Dekpod is a new style of expanding overland trailer slated for release in 2022. The stand-out design principle behind this trailer is simple yet clever: a pivoting fold-out kitchen area that rotates open onto the trailer’s drawbar and tongue. It’s a great reminder that there’s still plenty of room for overland trailer innovation,…
Mojave by Defender
“Daddy! Those motorcycle guys are giving us the thumbs-up!” my 5-year-old said. We were only an hour into the first off-road adventure of our new Land Rover Defender, and I knew it was going to be a good trip. The Mojave Desert has always been a favorite area of mine in Southern California. I spend…
Looking for Firewood? Stacked.camp Knows Where It’s At
These days there’s a website or app for just about anything, and you can now add firewood to that list. Stacked.camp is a new “community-focused project” (website database) that was created to help campers find firewood, quickly and easily. Stacked was specifically built as a “lite-weight” webapp to facilitate quick loading of information, even when…
I Owe the Poolahoop Inventor an Apology
Life has taught me to at least appear humble. I have a childhood friend who somehow got it into his stubborn mind that he would never, ever apologize. He is a miserable, wealthy adult. I am relatively poor but proportionately happy. I say sorry. As my Brazilian friend Rafa (pronounced Haafa) likes to observe about…
New Gear for Overland Travelers at Outdoor Retailer 2022 Snow Show
Considered by many to be the premier outdoor industry trade show in North America, Outdoor Retailer brings together brands, store owners, athletes, PR, media—pretty much anyone that has anything to do with outdoor recreation. The winter version of this get-together, referred to as the OR Snow Show, just took place at the Denver Convention center….
Gathr Outdoors Acquires Cascadia Vehicle Tents
Gathr Outdoors, which specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing outdoor products, has announced the acquisition of Bend, Oregon-based Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT). CVT will join the likes of brands such as GCI Outdoor, Klymit, and Rightline Gear, who currently make up a segment of Gathr’s portfolio. CVT co-founder Bobby Culpepper will remain the company’s president,…
Australian Off Road Campers Now Available For Purchase in the US
Las Vegas-based dealership XGrid Campers is now the exclusive importer and US retailer for Australian Off Road (AOR) campers, making their Sierra and Sierra ZR trailer models now available for purchase in the US. With proprietary independent trailing arm suspension, a 41-degree departure angle, and a Cruisemaster DO35 articulating hitch, the AOR Sierra was designed…
Adventure Van Upfitter Storyteller Overland Purchases Global Expedition Vehicles
Storyteller Overland, a campervan upfitter that has found its niche at the intersection of luxury and off-highway performance, has just purchased bespoke adventure truck manufacturer Global Expedition Vehicles (GXV). This merger, another signal of the increasing popularity of overland travel and current demand for adventure vehicles, was just announced at the Florida RV Supershow in…
Overland News of the Week
Loca Ceramic Pour-over Coffee Filter When it comes to vehicle-based travel, I am always on the lookout for products that can replace consumable items—for instance, this ceramic pour-over coffee filter. Instead of having to rely on paper filters with your coffee system (which you might have to replace while on the road during longer expeditions),…
Live Work Wander to Present at Mule Outfitters
We are all familiar with Live Work Wander and the amazing work that they have done documenting their journey within the USA and abroad over the last decade. Not only are they gifted film-makers and writers, the couple have built some incredible overland vehicles, we have seen their newest Land Cruiser and it is exceptionally…
Thor Industries Debuts “eStream” Electrified Travel Trailer, Discusses eMobility Strategy
In North America, travel trailers make up approximately 70% of the recreational vehicle market, according to a recent presentation by Thor Industries, makers of the iconic Airstream travel trailer. But with the looming approach of widespread EV adoption, the RV giant has made some strategic moves to stay one step ahead of the curve. While…
Nimbl Evolution Camper Review
The Donner Pass has a formidable reputation, and this festive winter found a South African family driving a marvelous vehicle over record depths of ice and snow—white-knuckled. Us Southern Hemisphere people know as much about snow as you might about sangomas and umqombothi, and to be perfectly honest, we avoid the white stuff as we travel…
Black Series HQ19 Trailer
Photography by Richard Giordano When I sent a membership request to the Black Series Camper US Facebook group, I felt like a bit of an infiltrator. Sure, I had spent over a month in the 2020 Black Series HQ19 and had my own opinions about the trailer, but I was also genuinely curious how the…
Featured Truck Camper :: Loki Basecamp Icarus
In Greek mythology, Icarus flew too close to the sun, melting the wax that held his wings together. He subsequently plunged into the sea and drowned. Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer the same fate when traveling in a Loki Basecamp Icarus, a slide-in truck camper designed to handle hot and cold environments. Loki achieves…
7 of the Best Overland Camp Tables
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2021 Issue. When I venture into the great outdoors in search of nature’s simplicity, there are many items that I am eager to leave at home, like my laptop, cellphone, and internet connection. But one thing that I’ve come to consider essential gear…
Is this Weird Whale Travel Trailer the Future of Camper Design?
When the Whale Trailer Cabin was brought to my attention, I laughed at what I saw and was stunned to learn that it had won a Red Dot Design Award. But after taking some time to contemplate this camper’s design principles, I found myself looking past its odd shape and paint scheme and instead considered…