There are two types of guys in the world. There are knife guys, and there are guys with knives. I tend to fall in the latter group and while I love to geek out on gear, I don’t pretend to possess the acumen of a genuine blade guru. That doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a…
Creating a Convenient Cup of Camp Coffee
If you’re anything like me, getting my day rolling without a cup of piping hot coffee is nigh impossible. Because my backwood outings range from vehicle supported forays with copious amounts of gear, to trips with the absolute minimum, my coffee making methods vary wildly. Fortunately, there are a number of new products on the…
Field Tested: Gear Aid ARC LED Light and Power Station
Shed some serious light on your situation with this 320 lumen light and battery pack.
From the ExPo Vault: Hard Shell vs. Soft Shell Roof Top Tents
Which is better, hard or soft RTTs?
Field Tested: Eco Bags’ String Bag
A cheap bag for your loose goods
Thirst for Adventure
Adventure is a thirsty business, so whether you’re making an early drive from camp with a hot cup of coffee, or passing around some craft whiskey by the fire, it’s best to have the right container for the job. Buy the wrong one, and you might end up with a leaking mess all over your car or yourself….
Field Tested: Sea To Summit Basecamp BcII Sleeping Bag
Sea to Summit redefines sleepy bliss with a new bag, pad, and pillow combo without peer.
Field Tested: Nikwax Cleaners and Waterproof Treatments
Are you ready to get wet? If you don’t take care of your weatherproof gear, you better be.
Field Tested: Hilleberg Staika 2P Tent
Many argue this is the best expedition-grade 2 person tent ever made. I am one of them.
Travel Tip: How to Maintain Your Zippers
Never deal with a stuck zipper again
Field Tested: The ROAM app from onXMaps
I test one of the newest map apps on the market.
Field Tested: SnoMaster Traveler Series BD/C-42SS
Developed in the African bush and now available in the States, we test SnoMaster’s 42 liter fridge/freezer.
American Overlander: Woolrich Yankee Work Boots
Handmade and home grown.
Field Tested: ARB Touring Awning
ARB’s new awning packs in loads of shade and value
Field Tested: Nemo Equipment Helio and Heliopolis
The search has ended for the best backcountry shower shack.
Field Tested: UE Roll 2
A speaker to survive all your adventures
Camp Champ
A chuck box of the luxury nature
Gear Scout: Eezi-Awn Releases New Stealth Hard Shell RTT
Eezi-awn’s next evolution in roof top sleeping is as impressive as we expected it to be.
Field Tested: Strongback Elite Chair
Sitting is Believing
Show News: The 2017 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Overlanding continues to make inroads into the growing outdoor industry.