Besides looking like a warm, inviting, and adventurous home away from home, this tent is actually far more functional than you’d guess
Gear Scout: Nemo Equipment Astro Insulated
When you think of an air mattress you probably think of a small untraceable leak and a hard rock in your back. Well long nights awake will be no more with the new Nemo Astro sleeping pad.
Gear Scout: LED Lenser P5 Flashlight
In a world of products that try to do everything and end up doing nothing well, the P5 stands out by doing only what a flashlight is meant for and doing it exceptionally.
Gear Scout: Surefire Outdoorsman EL1
I remember the first time I held a Surefire flashlight in my sweaty little paws. It was not only insanely bright, it was a beautiful piece of mechanical artistry. I recall being impressed with the substantial feel of it as well as the amount of detail in the construction. Holding it to my face like…
Rooftop Tent or Ground Tent, Which is Best for You?
While the Roof Top Tent remains a widely popular item for overlanders, the increasing availability of ground alternatives has some people wondering which option is best for them. Here’s a few things to consider when deciding.
American Overlander: Four Wheel Campers
In our continuing series, American Overlander, we take a look at a legendary company––Four Wheel Campers.
Gear Scout: Eddie Bauer/First Ascent Karakoram 20
Although you may think Eddie Bauer has been relegated to khaki pants and throw pillows, their First Ascent line does their founding mountaineer justice in the field.
Gear Scout: Slatgrill Trail
Simple, compact, and effective. Three things that we absolutely love in one grill.
Long Term Review: ARB 47L Fridge Freezer
Three years later we look back on our trusty ARB Fridge. We had high expectations of this product, and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
Overland Expo 2013: Five Awesome Bits of Kit
Chazz Layne shows us some of the coolest products from this years Overland Expo
La Aduana: 1972 Series IIA Dormobile
It just might be what you’ve been looking for.
Mojave Desert: Beyond “The Road” – Part 1
The wonders of the desert
Review: SureFire LX2
Are you afraid of the dark?
How to Open a Can Without a Can Opener
Say you’re camping and just about to crack open a can of tomatoes for your stew when you realize — d’oh! — no can opener. If there are some rocks or, better yet, some concrete nearby, to scrape the top of the can on, you can get it open.
No can opener? No problem.
Review: The Mypressi Twist – Portable Espresso Anywhere!
A Review by Kelsey McLaren
Three Jeeps, six people, and great espresso all in the most remote point in the lower 48 states – it’s possible.
Auspit: An Interview with Jon Sattler
Auspit is an Australian made portable rotisserie that is lightweight and packable. With several configurations the Auspit provides a unique cooking solution for an overland camp or for your back yard!
Engel Fridge Installation
I have found through the years that a freezer/fridge is an essential comfort accessory for vehicle dependent expedition travel. While traveling in Mexico it can be difficult to find ice, and food is often spoiled, or damage from the water that has collected in the cooler. For a minor weight penalty (over a traditional cooler…
Arctic Ocean Expedition: Planning
Winter 2007, N69 26.70 W133 01.60
Arizona Land Rover Rally
The Arizona Land Rover Owners club provided another exceptional event in 2011, hosting over 70 vehicles and hundreds of Land Rover enthusiasts in Gold Canyon. This is one of my favorite events every year because of the level of organization and the fact that I have known many of these characters since 2001! They really are a…