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A variety of saws, including hand saws and bow saws with colorful handles, are stuck into the twisted branches of a tree stump outdoors—tools ready for any overlander—set against a blurred forest background.
Camping, Gear, Uncategorized

Cut it Out: The Hand Saw Shootout

A compact and portable hand saw is a convenient tool everyone should have in their arsenal. I’ve tried dozens over the years, some good, many only good for a short while before they dulled prematurely or simply fell apart. With spring fully sprung and a lot of deadfall laying around my local forest, I realized…

Apparel, Gear

American Overlander: C.C. Filson

It is one of the most influential dates in modern history, but one easily forgotten. The day was August 16, 1896 when in the far flung wilds of the Canadian Yukon George Carmack, his wife Kate, and her brother Skookum Jim found massive gold nuggets along the banks of Rabbit Creek. It was a discovery…

A campfire burns in a metal fire pit near a pile of firewood, with a camping chair and tent set up among trees—a perfect Overlander setup for enjoying the great outdoors in true overlanding style.
Camping, Gear

Field Tested: Solo Stove Bonfire

Several times a year I’m contacted by an upstart company asking if I can help promote their Kickstarter campaign. My canned answer, delivered sometimes abruptly, is always––no thanks. I’ve learned my lesson featuring projects which not only failed to achieve their fundraising goals, but effectively robbed people of their hard won cash. That doesn’t mean…

A white overland SUV with mud splatters is parked on grassy terrain, featuring a rooftop tent and ladder. Tall pine trees and a scenic landscape with hills and forests set the perfect backdrop for an adventurous overlanding escape.
Camping, Four Wheel Drive, Gear, Gear

Buyer’s Guide: Hard Shell Roof Top Tents

This article was updated on 06 December 2023 The roof top tent has become an omni-present fixture 0f the overlanding world. As such, we have published dozens of reviews and op-eds espousing the benefits of truck-top sleeping as well as comparative thoughts on soft-sided tents versus their hard shelled counterparts. Without rehashing that debate yet again, let’s…

A wooden table outdoors holds a camping stove with a steaming pot, mugs, coffee packets, a kettle, and various food and drink items—perfect for an overlanding adventure set against a backdrop of vibrant greenery.
Camping, Gear

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…

Three Stanley drinkware items—perfect for overlanding—sit on a surface: a black water bottle, a green flask, and a black travel tumbler with straw, all bearing the Stanley logo against a blurred outdoor background.
Camping, Gear

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….

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