A look at Ironclad’s flagship leather work glove
Disaster? Grab the ditch bag.
Setting up a compact and lightweight emergency kit for when things go bad.
American Overlander: Vulture Equipment’s Cholera
We test the latest blade from Vulture Equipment Works.
Jack of All Trades
Bruce Elfstrom of Overland Experts offers a detailed tutorial on the use of this most essential tool.
Field Tested: Helle Eggen
While the world slips into the easy ways of mass production and simplification, Helle champions craftsmanship.
Jack of all Trades
Bruce Elfstrom of Overland Experts discusses the finer attributes of an off-road classic, the Hi-Lift jack.
Gear Scout: A Shovel for the Spetsnaz and Utah Mud
Modeled after those used by Russian Spetsnaz special forces, this shovel can help you dig a hole, chop up wood, or even assail combatants in hand to hand conflict.
Field Tested: SOG Zoom Mini Aluminum
Finding an assisted opening knife with the right amount of “assist” can be difficult these days. It seems SOG has taken the time to get it right however with their zoom mini
Gear Scout: Text Anywhere, Global Text Messaging
It’s all in the name––Text Anywhere. A tool for those of us who can only get away from it all, by staying connected to it all.
Gear Scout: Fast Find Ranger PLB
Released in May of 2012, the Ranger is one of the most rugged and compact PLBs on the market today. While the Ranger is small, genuinely pocket-sized, it does not skimp on power or features.
Gear Scout: Superwinch Roam Smartphone Winch Controller
Meet the Roam from Superwinch, a WiFi enabled smartphone app that gives you full control of your winch. Analog advocates the end is nigh.
Factor 55 FlatLink
What happens when you take a team of experts with backgrounds in the aerospace, defense, and semi-conductor industries and mix in a shared love of off-roading? Factor 55 is what happens.
ComeUp USA Releases New Walrus Winches
Perhaps best known for adorning the fronts of most Arctic Trucks, the new Walrus winch proves once again that ComeUp is an industry leader.
Hands On: ICEdot Crash Sensor
For those of use who wander into the unknown on our own. An emergency messenger that can call for help, even when we can’t.
American Overlander: Triple Aught Design Edition LensLight KO
Lighting sciences have advanced rapidly as of late bringing to market flashlights with amazing amounts of light all packaged in small, durable casings. The TAD Edition LensLight KO is such a light.
Adventure Medical Kits Grizzly
For those of us unwilling to geek out on medical gear, Adventure Medical Kits offers the next best thing. Enter the Grizzly.
Global Rescue: Prepared for the Worst Scenarios
For those of us traveling far outside the reach of our usual healthcare resources, international medical services are an important component to trip planning.
Kalaber Creations’ Warn Winch Mount for the Ural Gear Up
Despite its immense capability and tank-like build, the Ural Gear Up is not without limitation. The next time you find yourself up a certain creek without a paddle you’ll be wishing you had one of these.
Gear Scout: LifeStraw
Released in 2005 and quickly dispatched to some of the most water challenged regions of the world, the LifeStraw performed beautifully, and since has won numerous awards.
Reviewed: Delorme inReach SE
This was the device I had been anxiously awaiting as it had been preceded by a great deal of hype. After using it extensively in the subsequent weeks, I began to see what all the fuss was about––it is a brilliant product.