KLIM’s 2023 launch of high-end riding gear begins with new garments, continues with new helmets and goggles, and includes updated designs for existing lines. Badlands Merits Top Protection Rating Of all their new and improved gear, KLIM is proudest of their Badlands Pro A3 jacket (from $1455) and pant (from $942), the only AAA CE-rated…
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Titus Adventure Company Announces Colorado Ski Camping Guide Using a winter-ready campervan or truck camper to ski is gaining popularity, especially for those who want to enjoy a few days on the hill without blowing their budget on lodging. Fortunately, Titus Adventure Company has developed a guide to ski camping listing overnight camp spots, hot…
Field Tested :: Egoé Nestbox Supertramp Interior Camping Setup
Our 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear van recently got its first major interior upgrade: an Egoé Nestbox Supertramp camping setup. This compact, smartly designed product provides storage, sleeping, cooking, and washing solutions for on-the-go travelers who use their vehicles as people carriers, off-roaders, cargo haulers, and more. Why choose an Egoé Nestbox Supertramp over built-in…
Buyer’s Guide :: Tote Bags for the Overland Traveler
Overland storage systems come in many forms and varieties, but the ultimate goal of boxes, drawers, and bags is to increase efficiency, keep items organized, and maximize storage space that may already be at a premium. Eliminating multiple movements, such as heaving a duffel aside to access your favorite shovel, makes life easier and hones…
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Jackery Solar Generator 1500 Pro The sound of a gas-guzzling generator in a remote campground is enough to drive a saint crazy. We camp in the wild to experience the peace and tranquility of nature and not the humdrum of an engine. Introducing the Jackery Solar Generator 1500 Pro. It has a sweet purr, has…
Field Tested :: Skotti Grill
Photography by Richard Giordano The Skotti grill was born of fisher and outdoorsman Christian Battel’s desire to enjoy freshly caught fish while adhering to open fire laws in the northwestern German city of Meerbusch. “Open fires in nature are rightfully only allowed under certain conditions,” he writes on the company website. “So, I had to…
Field Tested :: Austere Manufacturing Cam Buckles and Straps
In my garage, I have a large canvas bag filled with bungee cords, ratchet straps, and random lengths of rope and webbing. This Hydra head is not the ideal storage situation for these tools. Inevitably, rather than trying to untangle the strap I need from this Gordian knot, I buy new ones at the local hardware…
Take a Load Off :: Overland Journal Editors Test Six Leading Overland Bed Racks
By Matt Swartz and Scott Brady Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2022 Issue. Few vehicles offer the overland traveler versatility, utility, and flexibility like a pickup truck. But that doesn’t mean it’s the perfect platform. Pickup trucks are kind of like a blank canvas, offering loads of potential in the…
Field Tested :: Beyond Stretch Alpha L5 Jacket
Founded in Seattle, Washington, Beyond Clothing eschews traditional business practices to preserve the places and the ecosystems we all love to explore. They use sustainable production methods, using Bluesign®-certified and recycled materials that are free from harmful levels of more than 100 substances known to be a risk to human health. Any overlander knows that…
Motorcycle Tire Inflators :: Buyer’s Guide
A flat motorcycle tire can stop a journey in its tracks. Having experienced plenty of them, I ride prepared for a roadside repair. Besides a spare tube, patch kit, and tire tools, my kit includes two items for inflating tires. One is an electric inflator, the other one is a bicycle hand pump. This redundancy…
ARB Linx Accessory Interface Long-Term Review
ARB is, arguably, one of the most recognizable and respected brands operating in the overland and 4WD travel sector. For years we have coveted ARB products, and we were excited to find that our current overland vehicle came equipped with a host of ARB gear, namely a bull bar, front and rear lockers, rear airbags,…
Field Tested :: Dometic Go Hydration Water Jug and Faucet
Photography by Richard Giordano While the trusty jerry can has proved itself time and time again, the introduction of the Dometic Go Hydration water jug and faucet proves that the classic water container can be modernized and improved. One of the challenges with run-of-the-mill jerry cans is the ability to control water during pouring, especially…
Favorite Overland Journal Podcast Episodes of 2022
Whether folks were driving, pumping iron at the gym, scrubbing stubborn bathroom tiles, or taking Fido for a walk, an estimated 120 million listeners tuned in to an endless supply of podcasts in 2021. This figure will undoubtedly rise by the end of 2022 as podcast popularity continues to grow and the holiday season wraps…
Hest Foamy and Camp Pillow :: The Dreamy Camping Mattress
Hest’s five-star reviews come from expedition sea kayakers, sailboat captains, avid campers, vanlifers, car campers, sleepers with hip problems, slide sleepers, you name it. Their single biggest issue is a lack of comfortable sleep outdoors. Hest has the answer. I discovered Hest Foamy and Camp Pillow when I needed a break from venturing around the…
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CMM Offroad Delete Pro Quick Disconnect Mounting System Tennessee-based CMM Offroad recently launched the Delete Pro Quick Disconnect (QD) mounting system, an aluminum accessory mount suitable for attachment to CMM mirror, A-pillar, or universal mount products for Jeep JL, JLU, Gladiator, and JT models. The Delete Pro QD can hold up to 50 pounds and…
Field Tested :: Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 225/60R17 Tires
Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 225/60R17 Test vehicle: 2017 Subaru Forester Limited Starting tread depth: 11/32 Tread depth, 10,000 miles: 9/32 Weight per tire: 29.3 pounds Disclaimer Falken sent me tires to test and review at no cost. I was not paid for this review, and my results are displayed honestly and without influence. I am…
Kitanica Scorpion Pack :: A Full-service Lumbar Carrying System
The Kitanica Scorpion Pack is much like a compact backpack—durable enough for long hikes or rides and practical enough to carry everything you might need for a daylong excursion. I took this pack for a day’s journey through the rugged New Mexico wilderness but first tried it out on my BMW F 750 GS. The…
Spot X 2-way Satellite Messenger
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2022 Issue. I frequent locations that don’t have cell service, where I’ve come to appreciate two-way satellite communication devices. And while earlier personal locator beacons simply alerted SAR, modern two-way messengers like the Spot X do that and a lot more, like allowing you…
Field Tested :: Women’s Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody
Photography by Richard Giordano When I left Western Canada south on the Pan-American Highway nearly a decade ago, quality outdoor gear was not my priority. Our budget was tight, plus we were going to Mexico and Costa Rica—a hoodie and cheap windbreaker would certainly cut it, right? A blustery night with freezing temps at the…
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: Super Pacific Switchback X1 Truck Camper
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: Super Pacific Switchback X1 Truck Camper Of all the additions I have added to my Ram 2500 overland build, the Super Pacific Switchback X1 truck camper has been the most significant in terms of size and infrastructure. It provides a variety of solutions for vehicle-based travel, all in one neat,…