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.
Bear Aware: Why Some Say Spray
There’s a lot of debate on how to defend yourself from these magnificent creatures. Find out if bear spray stacks up to the competition.
Gear: Leatherman Replaces My Wave After Years of Use
Leatherman holds their promise of one of the best warranties around
American Overlander: Adventure Tool Company Shop Roll
We all know having the right tools can be the difference between a minor delay and a major catastrophe. Make sure you have the right tool to carry those essential items; an ATC tool roll.
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…
Gear Scout: Antigravity Batteries XP-1 PPS
Think it’s impossible to jump start a car from something that fits in a pocket? Well until recently it was, but the XP-1 has broken the barrier.
Gear Scout: Cycle Wipes
I really doubt there’s a single motorcycle rider out there who would tell you they like having their helmet covered in bugs. Fortunately there’s great products like Cycle Wipes out there to keep your visor clean and clear.
Gear Scout: JakJaw
We try to minimize danger in everything we do, however sometimes a risk has to be taken. Jacking up a vehicle is sometimes one of those risks. Fortunately great tools like this help make that job a little safer.
Gear Scout: Cruz Tools DMX2 Kit
A company that makes tool kits for motorcycles and… guitars?
Gear Scout: Rite in the Rain Journal
We found this kit to be a perfect solution for capturing notes from the field, or just to jot down the events of the day.
Gear Scout: SPOT Gen3
After a prolonged and secretive build up, SPOT has finally launched the latest generation of their wildly successful GPS Satellite Messenger. Aptly named the Gen3, this new device includes a number of refined improvements guaranteed to make it a continued success. The most noticeable change is the reduced size. At only four ounces with overall…