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A white overland SUV with mud splatters is parked on grassy terrain, featuring a rooftop tent and ladder. Tall pine trees and a scenic landscape with hills and forests set the perfect backdrop for an adventurous overlanding escape.

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Buyer’s Guide: Hard Shell Roof Top Tents

This article was updated on 06 December 2023 The roof top tent has become an omni-present fixture 0f the overlanding world. As such, we have published dozens of reviews and op-eds espousing the benefits of truck-top sleeping as well as comparative thoughts on soft-sided tents versus their hard shelled counterparts. Without rehashing that debate yet again, let’s…

A wooden table outdoors holds a camping stove with a steaming pot, mugs, coffee packets, a kettle, and various food and drink items—perfect for an overlanding adventure set against a backdrop of vibrant greenery.

Creating a Convenient Cup of Camp Coffee

If you’re anything like me, getting my day rolling without a cup of piping hot coffee is nigh impossible. Because my backwood outings range from vehicle supported forays with copious amounts of gear, to trips with the absolute minimum, my coffee making methods vary wildly. Fortunately, there are a number of new products on the…

A silver SUV, perfect for overlanding, is parked on red dirt with a rooftop tent and ladder attached, surrounded by desert vegetation and trees in a wilderness setting.

From the ExPo Vault: Hard Shell vs. Soft Shell Roof Top Tents

Which is better, hard or soft RTTs?

Thirst for Adventure

Adventure is a thirsty business, so whether you’re making an early drive from camp with a hot cup of coffee, or passing around some craft whiskey by the fire, it’s best to have the right container for the job. Buy the wrong one, and you might end up with a leaking mess all over your car or yourself….

A bright red Sea to Summit sleeping bag is laid out inside a tent, ready for use. The puffy, insulated design offers warmth for camping—ideal comfort for any overlander on their next overlanding adventure.

Field Tested: Sea To Summit Basecamp BcII Sleeping Bag

Sea to Summit redefines sleepy bliss with a new bag, pad, and pillow combo without peer.

A red dome tent set up on grassy ground with its entrance open, perfect for an overlanding adventure, surrounded by trees and bushes in the background.

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Field Tested: Hilleberg Staika 2P Tent

Many argue this is the best expedition-grade 2 person tent ever made. I am one of them.

A portable refrigerator sits in the open cargo area of a white Land Rover with its tailgate down, ready for transport or use during any Overlanding adventure.

Camping, Electronics, Gear, Uncategorized

Field Tested: SnoMaster Traveler Series BD/C-42SS

Developed in the African bush and now available in the States, we test SnoMaster’s 42 liter fridge/freezer.

A tall, brown Nemo Equipment portable camping shower tent stands on rocky ground surrounded by shrubs and trees, with a blue sky in the background.

Field Tested: Nemo Equipment Helio and Heliopolis

The search has ended for the best backcountry shower shack.

Camping, Cooking, Gear

Camp Champ

A chuck box of the luxury nature

A white Overland SUV with a rooftop tent is parked on a dirt road surrounded by shrubs and trees, with snow-capped mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.

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Gear Scout: Eezi-Awn Releases New Stealth Hard Shell RTT

Eezi-awn’s next evolution in roof top sleeping is as impressive as we expected it to be.

A black and gray folding camp chair with a drink holder sits on dry grass in a desert landscape, perfect for any overlander, with a white SUV and rocky hills in the background.

Field Tested: Strongback Elite Chair

Sitting is Believing

A display of Fjällräven outdoor clothing on mannequins, set against a mountain backdrop at an indoor exhibition. Perfect for overlanding adventures, the booth features jackets, pants, and hats in orange and blue with snow-like decorations on the floor.

Apparel, Camping, Gear, Luggage and Storage

Show News: The 2017 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market

Overlanding continues to make inroads into the growing outdoor industry.

A portable water filter with a clear body and red cap rests on a rock beside a flowing stream—its hose coiled nearby—making it an essential companion for any overlander seeking fresh water in the great outdoors. Sunlight highlights the adventure-ready scene.

Field Tested: MSR TrailShot Personal Water Filter

Truly pocket-size, MSR’s latest personal water filter produces water with a gentle squeeze.

Overlanding vehicle with large tires, mounted spare, and two camping chairs set up in a dusty, arid landscape.

Field Tested: GCI Freestyle Rocker

We take a look at GCIs rocking chair for the road

A holiday-themed outdoor overlanding scene with a small red stocking, a book titled Thin Ice, metal water bottle, mug, orange strap, yellow and black scarf, and string lights on a wooden surface.

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Last Minute Gifts Under $50

Great gifts don’t have to break the bank.

A white Overlander SUV decorated with a large red bow and string lights on the front, a spare tire on the hood, and a tag that reads To: You, From: Santa.

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Expedition Portal’s 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for something to get or give this holiday season? We did the shopping for you.

Sleeping Pads: The Mother of All Reviews

I spent the last year sleeping on the job. It was surprisingly hard work.

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Overland Expo 2016 Embraced by the East Coast

Overlanding goes upscale with a new venue for Overland Expo East.

A portable electric cooler and a hard-sided ice chest sit on rocky terrain, ready for any overlanding adventure, with large boulders and some greenery in the background.

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Head to Head: Refrigerator or cooler

Which is better for overlanding, the classic ice chest or the mobile fridge?

A gray Yeti cooler bag with a black strap and blue zipper sits on a tree stump outdoors—an essential companion for any overlander—surrounded by grass, rocks, and yellow wildflowers.

Camping, Gear, Luggage and Storage

Field Tested: Yeti’s Brand New Hopper Flip 12

Yeti brings big performance in a little package with their latest soft cooler.