Technology and I don’t often get along. I tend to be a little old school in how I do things
Gear: Binocular Review
These are all good binoculars. After spending some time with them though, some differences have emerged. Here are my impressions.
Gear of the Year – 4WD Equipment 2011 – Overland Awards
The overland market is growing at a rapid pace, which is providing for innovation and a wide range of new products. As a result, the team at Expedition Portal has started an industry award, Gear of the Year for multiple categories (each featured in a different article) and based upon their price point, with a…
Best of ExPo: Leica M8.2 Safari
The Leica M8 is one of the most elegant and captivating digital cameras available to consumers today. If there was ever an ExPo version, this is it (despite the $10,000 price tag).
Finding Your Way, the Modern Way
All-in-one GPS receivers for two- and four-wheel overlanders
By Chris Marzonie
Kindle Fire for Adventure Travel
As long-time Amazon Prime members, we ordered an early release Kindle Fire for evaluation. Given the form factor, we considered its suitability for adventure travel. Being just in the middle of the iPad and iPhone on size, the Fire immediately feels more portable and with the rubber surround, more robust. Without question, the Fire lacks…
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
New Overlander Camera
This is a rocking little machine. They also released a full line of lenses from zooms to fisheyes to go with it.
Only Sweat the Small Stuff
The only three things you need to travel the world – assuming you have clothes on.
Olympus Launches New Compact Camera Solutions for Adventure Travel
In the compact camera segment, it is difficult to stand apart from the throngs of offerings. Olympus has taken a unique approach by releasing best in offering cameras with highly specialized functionality.
Truck-Lite LED headlights
As seen in the Winter 2008 issue of Overland Journal in the ‘SEMA Showcase’ section on page 21, we have installed the Truck-Lite LED headlights.